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5320 Teaching Basic Writers. (3-0) Survey of current strategies/models for teaching basic writers; philosophy of and rationale for the use of each model; evaluation methods appropriate for basic writing students and basic writing programs; guidelines for selecting strategies/models for intended populations.
5321 Adult Learning and Development. (3-0) This seminar will cover a range of topics of interest to professionals working with adult learners in a variety of settings, including characteristics and motivations of adult learners; theories of adult learning and intelligence; models of adult cognitive and psychosocial development.
5324 Qualitative Research Methods. (3-0) Seminar course that addresses the theory and applications of qualitative research in education and related social sciences. As a seminar project, students will develop and defend a research plan suitable for a thesis or graduate project proposal.
5334 Family Literacy. (3-0) Family literacy is an intergenerational program that integrates adult literacy and emergent literacy education. This online course will provide students with the knowledge and abilities to manage a family literacy program. Students will analyze related learning theories, population needs, program structures, and policy issues, including diversity and accountability.
5335 Applied Research in Developmental and Adult Education. (3-0) An examination of purposes, principles, and methods of current research in developmental and adult education. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research design will be investigated as used in applied research including action research, evaluation research, and needs assessment.
5337 Adult Literacy. (3-0) The course is designed to provide students with a broad foundation about the needs of undereducated adults, including adult English language learners. Students will analyze and evaluate adult literacy legislation, instruction, research, and delivery systems.
5338 Applied Linguistics for ESL Teachers of Adults. (3-0) This course is designed to provide language teachers a practical introduction to the elements of the English language as applied to the teaching of ESL in adult settings; specifically, the course covers English syntactic structure, morphology, and phonology.
5339 Adult Literacy ESL Assessment and Evaluation. (3-0) This course is an introduction to assessment of adult students with emphasis on literacy and ESL populations. It is an overview of assessment constructs and social and historical movements in student literacy assessment and evaluation of literacy programs. Emphasis on current strategies in alternative and traditional assessment and evaluation.
5344 Multicultural Perspective in Postsecondary Education and Adult Education. (3-0) This seminar covers a broad range of topics related to diversity within postsecondary and adult education. Course readings and projects relate to a wide variety of settings including colleges and universities, adult literacy programs, the workplace, and community-based organizations. Students taking DAE 5344 may not take DAE 7344 for doctoral level credit.
5345 Current Issues in Adult, Continuing and Professional Education. (3-0) A seminar style course focusing on current issues in continuing and professional education including research and professional practice. Specific emphasis will vary depending on changes in contemporary issues. Students taking DAE 5345 may not take DAE 7345 for doctoral level credit.
5365 Administration of Developmental and Adult Education. (3-0) An overview of the field of developmental and adult education and of the various types of programs designed to meet the needs of the under prepared learner. Special emphasis on needs assessment, program design, implementation, management, and evaluation. Grant proposal writing is a central focus of the course.
5371 Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking. (3-0) Theory and pedagogy of learning strategies, problem solving, and critical thinking in the college and adult classroom. Topics will include variables in teaching and learning, methods of assessment, and approaches to instruction. Students taking DAE 5371 may not take DAE 7371 for doctoral level credit.
5373 Grant Development and Management. (3-0) Course purposes include demystifying grant proposal writing and becoming acquainted with grant management resources. Students will locate funding sources, develop a proposal and budget, and explore accountability issues and processes for funded projects. Emphasis is on optimizing location and use of online grant information and developing professional networks. Students taking DAE 5373 may not take ED 7373 for doctoral level credit.
5375 The Underprepared Learner in American Postsecondary and Adult Education. (3-0) A profile of the underprepared postsecondary student and an overview of the programs and instructional strategies appropriate for use with that target population. Students taking DAE 5375 may not take DAE 7375 for doctoral level credit.
5378 Problems in Education. (3-0) This course is designed to examine topical problems faced by practitioners in adult and developmental education. The topic of the course may change.
5379 Independent Study. (3-0) Individual problems or research topics designed to place emphasis on selected areas of study. May be repeated once for additional credit at the discretion of the department chair.
5382 Foundations of Adult Education. (3-0) This course will provide an overview of the field of adult education in its various forms and settings. Topics include (1) historical origins of adult education as a field of study and practice, (2) philosophical perspectives, (3) organization and delivery of adult education, and (4) emerging developments and issues in the profession.
5383 The Community College. (3-0) Introduction to the community college and to its roles and functions in American education. Special attention will be directed to evolution, development, and patterns of organization, purposes, programs, personnel and current issues of the community college. Students taking DAE 5383 may not take DAE 7383 for doctoral level credit.
5384 Internship Practicum in Developmental & Adult Education. (3-0) The 150-clock hour internship is required of all Developmental and Adult Education majors. The experience, which involves instruction and/or administration in a developmental education or adult education setting, includes orientation to the roles, responsibilities, and functions of professionals in developmental and adult education. Graded on a credit (CR), no credit (F) basis. Prerequisites: DAE 5375, 5365, 5321, and 5371.
5399A Thesis. (3-0) This course represents a student’s initial thesis enrollment. No thesis credit is awarded until student has completed the thesis in Developmental and Adult Education 5399B. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no credit (F) basis.
5399B Thesis. (3-0) This course represents a student’s continuing thesis enrollments. The student continues to enroll in this course until the thesis is submitted for binding. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no credit (F) basis.
5321 Adult Learning and Development. (3-0) This seminar will cover a range of topics of interest to professionals working with adult learners in a variety of settings, including characteristics and motivations of adult learners; theories of adult learning and intelligence; models of adult cognitive and psychosocial development.
5324 Qualitative Research Methods. (3-0) Seminar course that addresses the theory and applications of qualitative research in education and related social sciences. As a seminar project, students will develop and defend a research plan suitable for a thesis or graduate project proposal.
5334 Family Literacy. (3-0) Family literacy is an intergenerational program that integrates adult literacy and emergent literacy education. This online course will provide students with the knowledge and abilities to manage a family literacy program. Students will analyze related learning theories, population needs, program structures, and policy issues, including diversity and accountability.
5335 Applied Research in Developmental and Adult Education. (3-0) An examination of purposes, principles, and methods of current research in developmental and adult education. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research design will be investigated as used in applied research including action research, evaluation research, and needs assessment.
5337 Adult Literacy. (3-0) The course is designed to provide students with a broad foundation about the needs of undereducated adults, including adult English language learners. Students will analyze and evaluate adult literacy legislation, instruction, research, and delivery systems.
5338 Applied Linguistics for ESL Teachers of Adults. (3-0) This course is designed to provide language teachers a practical introduction to the elements of the English language as applied to the teaching of ESL in adult settings; specifically, the course covers English syntactic structure, morphology, and phonology.
5339 Adult Literacy ESL Assessment and Evaluation. (3-0) This course is an introduction to assessment of adult students with emphasis on literacy and ESL populations. It is an overview of assessment constructs and social and historical movements in student literacy assessment and evaluation of literacy programs. Emphasis on current strategies in alternative and traditional assessment and evaluation.
5344 Multicultural Perspective in Postsecondary Education and Adult Education. (3-0) This seminar covers a broad range of topics related to diversity within postsecondary and adult education. Course readings and projects relate to a wide variety of settings including colleges and universities, adult literacy programs, the workplace, and community-based organizations. Students taking DAE 5344 may not take DAE 7344 for doctoral level credit.
5345 Current Issues in Adult, Continuing and Professional Education. (3-0) A seminar style course focusing on current issues in continuing and professional education including research and professional practice. Specific emphasis will vary depending on changes in contemporary issues. Students taking DAE 5345 may not take DAE 7345 for doctoral level credit.
5365 Administration of Developmental and Adult Education. (3-0) An overview of the field of developmental and adult education and of the various types of programs designed to meet the needs of the under prepared learner. Special emphasis on needs assessment, program design, implementation, management, and evaluation. Grant proposal writing is a central focus of the course.
5371 Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking. (3-0) Theory and pedagogy of learning strategies, problem solving, and critical thinking in the college and adult classroom. Topics will include variables in teaching and learning, methods of assessment, and approaches to instruction. Students taking DAE 5371 may not take DAE 7371 for doctoral level credit.
5373 Grant Development and Management. (3-0) Course purposes include demystifying grant proposal writing and becoming acquainted with grant management resources. Students will locate funding sources, develop a proposal and budget, and explore accountability issues and processes for funded projects. Emphasis is on optimizing location and use of online grant information and developing professional networks. Students taking DAE 5373 may not take ED 7373 for doctoral level credit.
5375 The Underprepared Learner in American Postsecondary and Adult Education. (3-0) A profile of the underprepared postsecondary student and an overview of the programs and instructional strategies appropriate for use with that target population. Students taking DAE 5375 may not take DAE 7375 for doctoral level credit.
5378 Problems in Education. (3-0) This course is designed to examine topical problems faced by practitioners in adult and developmental education. The topic of the course may change.
5379 Independent Study. (3-0) Individual problems or research topics designed to place emphasis on selected areas of study. May be repeated once for additional credit at the discretion of the department chair.
5382 Foundations of Adult Education. (3-0) This course will provide an overview of the field of adult education in its various forms and settings. Topics include (1) historical origins of adult education as a field of study and practice, (2) philosophical perspectives, (3) organization and delivery of adult education, and (4) emerging developments and issues in the profession.
5383 The Community College. (3-0) Introduction to the community college and to its roles and functions in American education. Special attention will be directed to evolution, development, and patterns of organization, purposes, programs, personnel and current issues of the community college. Students taking DAE 5383 may not take DAE 7383 for doctoral level credit.
5384 Internship Practicum in Developmental & Adult Education. (3-0) The 150-clock hour internship is required of all Developmental and Adult Education majors. The experience, which involves instruction and/or administration in a developmental education or adult education setting, includes orientation to the roles, responsibilities, and functions of professionals in developmental and adult education. Graded on a credit (CR), no credit (F) basis. Prerequisites: DAE 5375, 5365, 5321, and 5371.
5399A Thesis. (3-0) This course represents a student’s initial thesis enrollment. No thesis credit is awarded until student has completed the thesis in Developmental and Adult Education 5399B. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no credit (F) basis.
5399B Thesis. (3-0) This course represents a student’s continuing thesis enrollments. The student continues to enroll in this course until the thesis is submitted for binding. Graded on a credit (CR), progress (PR), no credit (F) basis.