Appendix B: Course Descriptions

CI 7101 Introduction to the Research Experience. (3-0) This course is designed to introduce students to the department and to the ongoing research activities of its faculty. Emphasis is placed on identifying and coordinating opportunities for joint research and scholarship among faculty and students. Students must enroll in the course for three semesters before dissertation. May be repeated 2 times for credit. 

CI 7302 Research Methods and Measurement in Education. (3-0) This course provides a comprehensive introduction to research methods and fundamental measurement issues in education and the behavioral sciences. The course focuses on measurement, research design, and statistical modeling/analysis in non-experimental and experimental research. 

CI 7303 Educational and Psychological Measurement and Assessment. (3-0) Philosophical and empirical foundations of measurement, assessment, testing, and evaluation. Topics include philosophical and mathematical foundations in research; empirical levels and measurement description; test construction; observational rating scales; measurement interpretation; social, legal, and ethical implications; item analysis/refinement for scale performance; reliability and validity evidence; and standardized and placement tests. 

CI 7310 Teaching in College. (3-0) Teaching strategies for teaching/instructional assistants focused on creating syllabi, adapting to diverse student populations, collaborating with colleagues and staff, implementing active learning strategies; fostering assigned reading, assessing learning; and integrating technology. This course does not earn graduate degree credit. Graded on a credit (CR), non-credit (F) basis. 

CI 7326 Grant Development and Management. (3-0) Course focuses on developing competitive grant proposals and understanding grant management resources. Strategies will encompass locating funding sources, evaluating proposals, developing proposals and budgets, and methods of meeting accountability requirements. 

CI 7351 Beginning Quantitative Research Design and Analysis. (3-0) Includes descriptive statistics; sampling techniques; statistical inference including the null hypothesis, significance tests, and confidence intervals; and causal-comparative analyses, including t-test and ANOVA. Prerequisites: Core and Concentration courses or instructor’s permission.

CI 7352 Beginning Qualitative Design and Analysis. (3-0) Introduces the qualitative paradigm. Includes distinctive features, alternative qualitative traditions, purposeful sampling, common data collection methods, inductive analysis, the role of the researcher, and evaluating qualitative research. Prerequisites: Core and Concentration courses or instructor’s permission. 

CI 7353 Intermediate Quantitative Research Design and Analysis. (3-0) The course focuses on issues in the design and implementation of quantitative research. Topics include ANOVA, ANCOVA, and MANOVA, correlation analysis, regression analysis, nonparametric tests, and relationships between experimental designs and statistical analysis techniques. Prerequisite: CI 7351 or instructor’s permission. 

CI 7354 Intermediate Qualitative Design and Analysis. (3-0) Focuses on issues in design and implementation of qualitative research. Topics include influence of alternative traditions, literature in qualitative research, access to the field and ethical issues, researcher-participant relationships, purposeful sampling strategies, inductive analysis procedures, developing theory, and reporting research. Prerequisite: CI 7352 or instructor’s permission. 

CI 7355 Mixed Methods in Research and Evaluation. (3-0) This course will cover mixed methods research designs that can be used in the evaluation of educational interventions and programs. Topics include mixed methods research designs; program evaluation models; quantitative and qualitative data analyses and interpretation; reading mixed methods research articles; and writing mixed methods research proposals and evaluation reports. Prerequisite: CI 7351; CI 7352. 

CI 7358 Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Qualitative Research. (3-0) Intended for those versed in current paradigmatic and epistemological states of human inquiry, presenting an opportunity to design a research project and to address the major issues of creating research knowledge in the current state of the academy, and the issues of a research career. Prerequisites: CI 7352, CI 7354. 

CI 7359 Seminar in Quantitative Research. (3-0) This course is a small group seminar that focuses on analytic strategies specific to the doctoral student’s dissertation topic. Examples include structural equation modeling, hierarchical linear modeling, log linear modeling, non-parametric analyses, factor analysis, factorial analysis of variance, and other multivariate statistical methods. Prerequisites: ED 7351 and 7353. 

CI 7360 Designing Educational Research. (3-0) Students identify problems in Developmental Education and develop a strategic proposal to apply to these problems. Students, then, create an evaluation plan to assess the implementation of their proposal. Students develop skills in critiquing research reports and in synthesizing research from Developmental Education. Prerequisite: ED 7353 or ED 7354.

CI 7378 Independent Study. (3-0) Individual problems or topics will be designed and completed to emphasize selected areas of study in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. May be repeated for additional credit at the discretion of the program coordinator. 

CI 7386 Directed Research. (3-0) Students will participate in a doctoral faculty member’s research team assisting in completing a research study from identifying a researchable topic, reviewing the literature, producing research questions, designing research and methodology, analyzing results, drawing conclusions and implications, and producing a publishable article draft. Students must meet with the instructor for course information prior to registering. This course is repeatable once. Prerequisite: Intermediate level research classes and four specialization courses, or permission of the instructor.

DE 7301 Understanding Developmental Education Learners in a Diverse Society. (3-0) This course identifies the evolution, characteristics, demographics, and needs of Developmental Education learners. Emphasis is placed on understanding internal factors, including the cognitive, affective, and psychosocial needs of these students, as well as on analyzing external factors, including the social, political and institutional forces that impact developmental learners' educational experiences. 

DE 7302 Policy and Politics in Developmental Education. (3-0) This course addresses the policy and politics of planning, funding, implementing, and evaluating Developmental Education programs in postsecondary education. Readings and discussions focus on current and historical issues relevant to addressing the academic needs of educationally disadvantaged students from the perspective of researchers, program directors, policy analysts, and instructors. 

DE 7303 Teaching and Learning in Developmental Education. (3-0) The course focuses on the institutional development, intellectual development, learner development, and self-development for effective teaching and learning in Developmental Education. Topics include instructional and learner theories, pedagogies, assessment and evaluation techniques, and best practices for instruction and intervention. 

DE 7304 Special Topics in Developmental Education. (3-0) This course will focus on advanced topics in Developmental Education from current research. 

DE 7304A Special Topics: Curriculum Design in Developmental Education. (3-0) The course focuses on principles and processes of curriculum design and implementation in Developmental Education contexts, including examination of emerging research and issues. The course pedagogy also engages students in independent curriculum research, planning, and problem-solving. 

DE 7304B Special Topics: Theory and Research of Digital Literacies. (3-0) This course focuses on understanding the complex relationships between technology, teaching, and
learning in varied Developmental Education environments. Tools and strategies for planning, integrating, and assessing technology-supported instruction are explored within frameworks linking theory to practice. 

DE 7305 Multicultural Education in a P-16 Context. (3-0) This course uses a critical multicultural framework to trace the evolution of the developmental learner in a P-16 educational system. Students in this course examine school practices and policies in an attempt to map the educational trajectory and improve the educational experiences of P-16 underrepresented and underserved students. 

DE 7321 The Community College. (3-0) Introduction to 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. 

DE 7322 Learning Support Centers in Postsecondary Settings. (3-0) The course explores the learning assistance movement in postsecondary settings including its history, leaders, and current research. Topics include program planning; leadership, organization, and management; human and financial resources; facilities and equipment; legal responsibilities; equal opportunity and access; diversity; ethics; campus and community relations; and assessment and evaluation. 

DE 7323 Academic Support for Students with Learning Disabilities. (3-0) The course focuses on Learning Disabilities (LD) and Executive Function (EF) Disorders and their nature, prevalence, and significance in postsecondary environments. Topics include theories about the origins and nature of LD and EF, development across the lifespan, characteristics of individuals, and approaches to service, delivery and teaching. 

DE 7324 Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking. (3-0) Theory and pedagogy of learning strategies, problem solving, and critical thinking skills in the college and adult classroom. Topics will include variables in teaching and learning, methods of assessment, and approaches to instruction. Students who have taken EDP 5371 or DAE 5371 cannot take this course for doctoral credit. 

DE 7325 Advising Developmental Students. (3-0) The course will focus on theories and techniques of advising and helping skills for developmental students enrolled in postsecondary education. Didactic and experiential activities will provide students enrolled in the course with opportunities to learn and practice skill development in academic advising, helping, and communicating. 

DE 7380 Managing Developmental Education Programs. (3-0) In this course, students will learn the theoretical and practical elements of management of Developmental Education programs in higher education. Readings and discussions focus generally on best practices in higher education leadership and specifically on best practices in leadership and management in Developmental Education.

DE 7381 Practicum. (0-10) Students enrolled in this course must complete a one semester, 150 clock hour practicum in an institution or agency other than their own; site selection needs approval of program coordinator. Practicum students will participate in leadership activities involving program planning, management, budgeting, and evaluation. Prerequisites: foundation and core courses. 

DE 7390 Nature of Educational Inquiry. (3-0) Current paradigmatic and epistemological states of human inquiry are discussed presenting an opportunity to examine educational inquiry, creating research knowledge in the current state of the academy, and examine the issues of a research career. 

DE 7199 Dissertation. (1-0) Original research and writing in Developmental Education to be accomplished under direct supervision of the dissertation chair. While conducting research and writing, students must be continuously enrolled. Prerequisite: Admitted to doctoral Comprehensive. 

DE 7299 Dissertation. (2-0) Original research and writing in Developmental Education to be accomplished under direct supervision of the dissertation chair. While conducting research and writing, students must be continuously enrolled. Prerequisite: Admitted to doctoral Comprehensive. 

DE 7399 Dissertation. (3-0) Original research and writing in Developmental Education to be accomplished under direct supervision of the dissertation chair. While conducting research and writing, students must be continuously enrolled. Prerequisite: Admitted to doctoral Comprehensive. 

DE 7599 Dissertation. (5-0) Original research and writing in Developmental Education to be accomplished under direct supervision of the dissertation chair. While conducting research and writing, students must be continuously enrolled. Prerequisite: Admitted to doctoral Comprehensive. 

DE 7699 Dissertation. (6-0) Original research and writing in Developmental Education to be accomplished under direct supervision of the dissertation chair. While conducting research and writing, students must be continuously enrolled. Prerequisite: Admitted to doctoral Comprehensive. 

DE 7999 Dissertation. (9-0) Original research and writing in Developmental Education to be accomplished under direct supervision of the dissertation chair. While conducting research and writing, students must be continuously enrolled. Prerequisite: Admitted to doctoral candidacy.

ENG 7300 Language Problems in a Multicultural Environment. (3-0) An introduction to the study of multicultural language and linguistics with descriptive, psychological, social, and semantic emphases.

ENG 7316 Foundations in Rhetoric and Composition. (3-0) A course providing students with theoretical, pedagogical, and/or methodological foundations in the field of rhetoric and composition. Emphases vary but may include Contemporary Composition Pedagogy, Basic Writing Theory and Practice, and Writing Assessment. Repeatable with different emphases for up to nine hours of English credit. 

ENG 7317 Specializations in Rhetoric and Composition. (3-0) A course providing theoretical, pedagogical, methodological, and/or administrative grounding in specialized areas of rhetoric and composition. Emphases vary but may include Writing Across the Curriculum, Service Learning, Writing Center Theory and Practice, Computers and Writing, Literacy. Repeatable with different emphases for up to nine hours of English credit. 

ENG 7326 Contemporary Composition Theory. (3-0) Introduces students to the history of writing instruction in the university and to the theories of writing and composing that inform contemporary composition studies and the teaching of writing. 

ENG 7383 Studies in Rhetorical Theory. (3-0) An introduction to classical and rhetorical theory in various areas of English studies. Recent emphases include Teaching of Composition and Technical Communication. Repeatable with different emphases for up to nine hours of English credit.

MATH 7111 Seminar in Teaching. (1-0) Seminar on individual study projects concerned with selected problems in the teaching of mathematics. This course does not earn graduate degree credit. Graded on a credit (CR), no-credit (F) basis and required for all Developmental Education students with an instructional (DTA or DIA) assistantship in mathematics. 

MATH 7188 Seminar in Mathematics Education. (1-0) Students are required to attend weekly research seminars in mathematics education and to give at least one research presentation in the seminar during the semester. This course is repeatable for credit. 

MATH 7302 History of Mathematics. (3-0) A study of the development of mathematics and of the accomplishments of men and women who contributed to its progress. 

MATH 7306 Current Research in Mathematics Education. (3-0) This course surveys the various current social, political, and economic trends in local, state, national, and international settings that are related to research in mathematics education. 

MATH 7324 Curriculum Design & Analysis. (3-0) This course examines, analyzes, and evaluates the various concepts, topics, methods, and techniques that are related to curriculum design in Mathematics Education for grade levels P-16.

MATH 7328 Instructional Techniques & Assessments. (3-0) This course examines, analyzes, and evaluates the various concepts, topics, methods, and techniques of instruction in Mathematics Education and the related assessment procedures for each for grade levels P-20. 

MATH 7378A Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Proof. (3-0) A study of the fundamental concepts of problem solving, logic, set theory, and mathematical proof and applications of these concepts in mathematics curriculum for grades P-20. Prerequisite: MATH 7306. 

MATH 7378B Connecting and Communicating Math. (3-0) This course examines one of the basic principles involved in mathematics education: Connecting and Communicating Mathematics. This fundamental theme will be reviewed, researched, and discussed. Prerequisite: MATH 7306. 

MATH 7366 Topics in Teaching. (3-0) This course examines how to develop and teach specialized student groups. Repeatable with different emphasis.
 
MATH 7366A Teaching Post-Secondary Students. (3-0) This course examines how to develop and teach post-secondary students. The course references the recommendations of government agencies and professional organizations and allows for the investigation of research-based models. Prerequisite: MATH 7306. 

MATH 7366E Developmental Mathematics Curriculum. (3-0) This course surveys the research, development, and evaluation of the scope and sequence of developmental mathematics curriculum. The course references the recommendations of government agencies and professional organizations and allows for the investigation of research-based models. Prerequisite: MATH 7306. 

MATH 7378E Developmental Mathematics Perspectives. (3-0) This course examines developmental mathematics-specific strands including technological course support and placement tools/decisions. Issues related to the first mathematics core course required of undergraduates will also be addressed. Prerequisite: MATH 7306. 

MATH 7386 Independent Study in Mathematics Education. (3-0) Student will work directly with a faculty member and develop in-depth knowledge in a specific topic area of mathematics education. Topics vary according to student’s needs and demands. Repeatable with different emphasis. 

MATH 7396 Mathematics Education Research Seminar. (3-0) Collaborative research projects with faculty through identifying an educational issue, reviewing literature, creating a research question, designing a methodology, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, implications, and creating a draft of a publishable paper. Prerequisite: ED 7352, MATH 7346, MATH 7356.

RDG 7301 Theory and Research of Literacy. (3-0) This course examines the current theories and basic research of literacy development from psychological, cultural, linguistic, educational, and epistemological frameworks. 

RDG 7302 Theory and Research of College Basic Literacy. (3-0) This course examines basic literacy needs and instructional strategies for students within post-secondary institutions. Explored are etiologies; comparison of basic to academic literacy; analysis of instructional strategies and materials for developing phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehending in single sources of information. 

RDG 7303 Theory and Research of College Academic Literacy. (3-0) This course examines the theory and research surrounding academic literacy needs and instructional strategies for students in college.

RDG 7304 Theory and Research of Literacy Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Readers. (3-0) This course examines historical and contemporary understandings of language acquisition and instruction; foundational knowledge of literacy research and cultural and linguistic difference; instructional practices and materials including culturally responsive instruction understanding linguistic differences, creating a supportive literate environment, assessment, diagnosis, evaluation; and critical literacy. 

RDG 7305 Theory and Research of College Literacy Assessment. (3-0) This course reviews literacy assessment theory, research, policy, and practice in pre-school through grade 20 including accountability, standards-based curriculum, cultural and linguistic effects, assessment driven instruction, reliability and validity, interpretation, and types of instruments: high-stakes, placement, diagnostic, classroom tests, and qualitative instruments. 

RDG 7306 Literacy Research Seminar. (3-0) Doctoral students participate in weekly research seminar that explore research and policy papers in literacy and literacy education, examine their methodology and conclusions, and consider additional research questions. 

RDG 7307 Special Topics in Literacy Education. (3-0) This course will focus on advanced topics in literacy education from current research. 

RDG 7307A New Literacy Studies. (3-0) This course focuses on the field of New Literacy Studies. The course will include an examination of diverse ways in which new technologies broaden and change the demands on what it means to be a literate citizen of the 21st century. 

RDG 7307B Community Literacy. (3-0) Purpose is to explore, understand, refine, and reflect on literacy as social practices within a community which informs effective curriculum and instruction for K-16 school settings, adult literacy programs, and informal
environments. Students will explore ethnographic research as a means to inform instruction and complete a service learning project. 

RDG 7307C Foundations of Integrated Reading & Writing Pedagogy. (3-0) The purpose of this course is to examine theory, research, and practice of an integrated reading and writing approach to postsecondary literacy instruction 

RDG 7307E Theory, Research and Practice of Disciplinary Literature (3-0). This course examines core principles of disciplinary literacy. Students will examine the theory, research and pedagogical practices of literacy across the disciplines with an emphasis on understanding the potential for post-secondary learners and Developmental Education practices.