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Doctor of Education
Workforce Development Education
Course Descriptions
EDFD 5013 Research Methods in Education: General orientation course which considers the nature of research problems in education and the techniques used by investigators in solving those problems. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
EDFD 6403 Elementary Statistics & Data Processing: Theory and application of frequency distributions, graphical methods, central tendency, variability, simple regression and correlation indexes, chi-square, sampling, and parameter estimation, and hypothesis testing. Use of the computer for the organization, reduction, and analysis of data (required of doctoral candidates). Prerequisite: EDFD 5013 or equivalent.
EDFD 6413 Experimental Design: Principles of experimental design as applied to educational situations. Special emphasis on analysis of variance techniques used in educational research. Prerequisite: EDFD 6403 or equivalent.
EDFD 6533 Qualitative Research: Introduction of non-quantitative methods, including data collection through interviews, field observation, records research, internal and external validity problems in qualitative research. Prerequisite: EDFD 6403.
EDFD 6623 Techniques of Research: Use of scientific method in attacking educational problems. Emphasis placed on the planning and design of research studies, collection of reliable and valid data, sampling methods, and analysis and interpretation of data. (Required Prerequisite: EDFD 6403.
WDED 699V Dissertation Seminar (1-3)
WDED 700V Dissertation (1-18)
WDED 5513 Principles of Adult Learning: The learner in adult education programs is examined from young adulthood to death. Emphasis is given to understanding the effect this knowledge has on the teaching-learning process in adult education and to how adult education programs are designed to serve the uniqueness demanded by adult learning situations.
WDED 5523 Diversity Issues & Globalization: This course emphasis is on diversity in the workplace. Current issues on globalization and diversity are explored. Policy issues pertaining to diversity and globalization are examined. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
WDED 5543 Computer Technology: A study of computer technology as it relates to vocational and adult education. Brief introduction to computers, overview of hardware and software, hands-on learning of word processor, spreadsheet, data base, desktop publishing, telecommunication, graphics, CAD/CAM, and/or CAI/CMI packages are covered.
WDED 5533 Change Process: Processes available for changing adult behavior in both formal and informal situations. Emphasis on adult educator's role as a change agent.
WDED 6513 Leadership Models and Concepts: This doctoral course concentrates on using commonly accepted principles of leadership to develop skills needs in workforce development education settings.
WDED 6523 Curriculum Design: This class focuses on curriculum design appropriate for teachers/instructors, administrators, curriculum coordinators, agency personnel, and training specialists in the private sector. It presents an eclectic model which borrows ideas from many different disciplines and approaches. First, individuals will be asked to determine their philosophical educational beliefs. Individuals will use their beliefs as a basis for planning, establishing, evaluating and assessing, and implementing curriculum.
WDED 698V Practicum (1-6 --- research or college teaching or training)
WDED 5213 Foundation of Adult Education: History of the adult education movement in America, characteristics, interests, abilities, and educational needs of adults; the role of the public school in adult education; methods and techniques of conducting adult classes.
WDED 5413 Foundation of Vocational Education: Surveying and interpreting the origin, principles, and objectives of vocational education and its relationship to other educational programs.
WDED 6113 Non-traditional Student: An overview of activities that could ultimately promote greater access and success for adult learners with higher education and/or advanced training.
WDED 6123 Adult Learner — Later Years: Directed toward people who are most likely to interact with older adults in a learner setting. Emphasis is on understanding the educational needs, wants, and characteristics of older learners so that appealing, valuable, and efficient instruction can be developed.
WDED 6133 Learning & Teaching Theories: Models and philosophies of important theorists in the field of teaching and learning.
WDED 5323 Foundations of Human Resource Development: An overview of human resource development (HRD) in organizations. Focus on the integration of individual development (training), career development, and organizational development. Topics include strategic planning for human resource development, needs assessment, program development, application of workplace learning theories, career development theories and methods, and application of organizational learning theories.
WDED 6213 Training in the Workplace: An introduction to and survey of current theories and practices in training in the workplace. Students are expected to explore selected interdisciplinary topics in areas such as adult education, vocational education, human resource development, organizational behavior, instructional technology, and economics as they relate to training in the workplace.
WDED 6223 Organization Development: This course teaches development of organization activities that intervene in the interaction of people systems to increase the effectiveness of using a variety of applied behavioral sciences. It includes the dynamics of organizations, the genesis of organizational theory and evolution of organizational dynamics, including examination of system structure, chaos theory, group dynamics and interaction, leadership theories, diversity issues impacting organizations, and techniques of change agent intervention.
WDED 6233 Learning Organization: This course emphasizes the theory and practice of learning organizations, especially the processes that facilitate individual and group learning.
WDED 6533 Adult Literacy: This course is based upon theoretical models of adult learning and teaching methods. The course addresses the historical background of literacy programs, evolution of teaching techniques, social economic and community, needs, curriculum development and evaluation, and techniques of teaching adult literacy in various settings, including public schools, vocational and technical schools, technical institutes, technical colleges, community organizations, and the workplace.
WDED 6543 Program Planning: This course provides the knowledge and skills that constitute the main elements of program planning. Learners are provided with the theoretical foundation and conceptual tools necessary for analyzing the program planning process.
WDED 6553 Program Evaluation: This course is a doctoral level course designed as an introduction to program evaluation in workforce leadership and human resource development. Emphasis is on (a) systems thinking applied to evaluation, (b) organizational development and program improvement, and (c) the integration of evaluation with strategic planning and performance improvement.
WDED 6563 Ethical and Legal Issues: This course focuses on ethical and legal issues within the workplace and behavioral science research. Students will gain knowledge that should enable them to be effective in understanding ethical and legal issues within their workplace and how they can impact society.
WDED 6573 Education and Entrepreneurship: The emphasis is on the need to appreciate the role of entrepreneurship education in Workforce Development and Training. Current Developments and future directions of entrepreneurship education are explored. Theories, trends, and policy issues pertaining to entrepreneurship education are discussed.
WDED 6583 Multiple Intelligences: This course applies the theory of multiple intelligences to workforce development.
WDED 5213 Foundation of Adult Education: History of the adult education movement in America, characteristics, interests, abilities, and educational needs of adults; the role of the public school in adult education; methods and techniques of conducting adult classes.
WDED 5223 Principles of ABE/GED/ESL: An introductory course to teaching adults at the Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED-High School Equivalency), and English as a Second Language (ESL) levels. Will address instructional needs assessment, curriculum development and evaluation, and techniques of teaching basic skills in various settings including public schools, vocational-technical schools, technical institutes, technical colleges, community organizations, and the workplace.
WDED 5233 Teaching Disadvantaged Adults: A survey of the diversity of adult learners comprising that population described as educationally disadvantaged. Consideration given to the various physical, mental, social, and economic factors which contribute to the uniqueness of this body of individual differing abilities.
WDED 524V Internship
WDED 5413 Foundation of Vocational Education: Surveying and interpreting the origin, principles, and objectives of vocational education and its relationship to other educational programs.
WDED 5423 Advanced Methods: Improvement of instruction in vocational and adult education; particular emphasis upon formulating goals and objectives, structuring course of study, group and self-instructional methods, and evaluation of instruction.
WDED 5433 Transition to the Workplace: This course is designed to provide information on the role of the school in workforce development and to introduce a teacher to the skills desired in a seamless educational curriculum model.
WDED 5443 Supervision: Principles and procedures of effective supervision; supervisory techniques and practices in facilitating and improving instructional programs and vocational and adult education.
WDED 5453 Career Orientation Programs: Provides a survey of types and sources of occupational information and methods of providing occupational-oriented experiences. Designed for teachers and future teachers of career orientation and is 1 of 2 required courses for vocational career orientation.
WDED 5463 Applications in Career Orientation: Student is introduced to various teaching methods and techniques of managing hands-on activities in career orientation class setting.
WDED 5313 Foundations of Human Resource Development: An overview of human resource development (HRD) in organizations. Focus on the integration of individual development (training), career development, and organizational development. Topics include strategic planning for human resource development, needs assessment, program development, application of workplace learning theories, career development theories and methods, and application of organizational learning theories.
WDED 5323 Organizational Analysis: This course introduces learners to the analysis process in organizations. The instruction and activities will enable students to develop skills in conducting needs analysis (NA) as a basis for performance improvement in organizations.
WDED 5333 Developing Human Resources: This course is designed to examine the practical strategies for ensuring optimum use of employees in private and public organizations. Learners are provided with pertinent information relating to: (a) human resource development (HRD) as the integration of performance improvement (PI), (b) systems approaches to PI, (c) PI interventions, and (d) application of PI in business and industry. The course is designed to meet the needs of human resources development professionals and/or educational professionals interested in improving their knowledge of performance improvement. The emphasis in this course is on human capital theory, performance improvement strategies in workplace environments, performance improvement systems, and the integration of performance improvement strategies in HRD.
WDED 5343 Facilitating Learning in the Workplace: Facilitation of learning and performance improvement in the workplace. Application of instructional methods, informal and incidental learning strategies, coaching team building, and formal and informal on-the-job learning tactics. Focus on facilitating individual and group learning to affect organizational change.
WDED 5553 Career Development in the Workplace: This advanced level course is intended for career development professionals and/or subject-matter experts interested in improving their career development skills within a structured or unstructured learning environment. The emphasis in this course is on gaining career development techniques and planning formal and informal career development strategies for the individual or the organization.
WDED 5563 Introduction to Distance Learning: This course is designed to build a knowledge base about distance learning environments, especially online learning. This course emphasizes interaction among pedagogical models, instructional models, and learning technologies. The content is contextualized within higher learning, k-12 school, and corporate training.
WDED 5573 Instructional Materials: A comprehensive course designed to give students the opportunity to understand, prepare, and test materials leading toward excellence in instruction.
WDED 571V Independent Study
WDED 572V Workshop
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