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	University of Phoenix Online & Distance Learning University of Phoenix Online has grown to be the nation’s largest online private university, specializing in the online education of working adults by offering online degree programs that are highly relevant, accessible, and efficient. With educational expertise in areas of business, technology, education, nursing, criminal justice and counseling your continuing education with the University of Phoenix Online will help you earn the degree or certification you need, putting you one step closer to career advancement or placement you desire.

University of Phoenix Online distance learning degree programs have been developed in cooperation with business and industry leaders, which means you'll learn only the most current business methods and practices. When you register, an academic counselor and Admissions Counselor will help you create a plan that fits your goals. Classes are designed to be taken in sequence, one at a time, with each class lasting between five and six weeks.

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Associate of Arts in General Studies

The General Studies program lays the foundation for future career advancement and takes you one step closer to earning a bachelor's degree. Its balanced curriculum will supply you with the tools you need to further your education. You will also gain a better understanding of the changes taking place in today's complex and competitive work environment. The degree will take two years or less to complete. During that time, you will explore the fields of psychology, sociology, philosophy, history, and mathematics. Your classes will also help you strengthen your written and interpersonal communication skills, which are critical to success on the job. You will learn how to research and analyze vital information as well as how to examine the underlying rules and reasons why the world of business follows specific patterns.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Major in Accounting

The accounting major promotes identification with and orientation to the accounting profession and is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a successful accounting career. Core competencies in technology, critical thinking, and communication are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Technology, in particular, is embedded in all accounting courses. Students also have broad exposure to varied business disciplines including management, organizational behavior, economics, statistics and finance, and learn how the general manager integrates these disciplines to meet the strategic goals of the organization. The BSB/ACC coupled with the MBA/ACC is designed to meet the education eligibility requirements for all states and jurisdictions: however, students are encouraged to contact their State Boards of Accountancy for state-specific requirements.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Major in Administration

The Administration major is for people who want to learn all aspects of running a business and become effective administrators. This program will help you develop the skills you need to analyze and synthesize data-from both inside and outside an organization-that can impact a company's success. As you work toward your degree, you will focus on the areas of economics, accounting, and finance that have direct relationships to the costs and profitability of a company, plus you will study the aspects of law that can influence the workplace. You will learn the most efficient ways to gather and analyze the information that is critical to meeting an organization's goals and objectives. In addition, you will hone your skills in decision-making, value clarification, writing, and leadership. Equally important, the program will take you through the various means of developing short- and long-term business plans and acquaint you with the latest marketing tools.

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Bachelor of Science in Business / e-business

The Bachelor of Science in e-Business (BSB/EB) Program blends business and information technology to address the emerging field of e-Commerce and e-Business. The program courses provide fundamental knowledge and application in both business and information technology. The curriculum is designed to produce graduates ready to function in e-Business positions with the competencies, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in the workplace. It forms the basis for continued career growth, life-long learning as a professional or for the student who desires to continue his or her education in a graduate program. Business courses include coursework in management, organizational behavior, critical thinking, research and evaluation, financial analysis, and marketing. Information technology courses include coursework in business system development, project planning, operating systems, programming, databases, networks and telecommunications, the Internet and Web, and e-business. Courses requiring prerequisites are identified by a G symbol following the course number. Prerequisites to a course are identified in the above "Course Descriptions" text link.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Major in Management

A degree in Management will help you become an effective manager of both people and projects. The challenging curriculum was developed to provide you with the personal and professional skills needed to further an organization's goals and objectives. Your classes will explore all aspects of decision-making, value clarification, group facilitation, and leadership as well as the means of developing, motivating, and compensating a productive work force. You will become familiar with the financial tools managers use, and examine the intricacies of project planning and implementation. You will also study the legal issues that are crucial to today's managers. Media and public relations strategies will be covered, along with the latest performance systems. Finally, you will learn how to analyze and distill important information found within various research instruments.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Major in Marketing

The goal of the Marketing major is to equip you with the necessary skills to successfully manage the marketing functions of an organization. This includes the development of creative, analytical, and leadership abilities. A variety of subjects will be explored: buyer behavior, sales management, advertising, marketing research, and international marketing. You will learn how to identify customer needs, how to communicate information about products and services to current and potential customers, the best ways to market your products and services, and how to price them. You will also study the growing demands of the international arena, how to take advantage of them, and how to address different cultural issues. Your courses will explore the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of budgets, along with the application of research information to marketing plans.

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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration provides students interested in policing, criminal law, or corrections with an interdisciplinary study of crime and justice in American society. The program's inclusion of interpersonal skills and managerial and administrative subject matter prepares students for positions of responsibility and leadership within the criminal justice community and related professions. Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Administration program will examine the criminal justice process and its key components while at the same time learn the skills needed for effective interpersonal communication, administrative decision -making and personnel management. Contemporary issues such as human relations and social conflict, professionalism and ethics, and the injection of technology into crime and its detection are also addressed. The Criminal Justice Administration curriculum will appeal to student professionals who are currently employed and seeking advancement within the criminal justice community, or to working adults pursuing a new career in a criminal justice-related field. Graduates of the program may find employment opportunities within public and private policing agencies, corrections, the court system, social services, and in corporate security. Courses requiring prerequisites are identified by a G symbol following the course number. Prerequisites to the courses are identified in the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog.

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

The BSIT program is focused on the acquisition of theory and technical competencies associated with the Information Technology Profession. The core courses provide fundamental knowledge and application in both the information systems function and in system development. The specialty courses of the program are extensions in technical breadth and depth of the technology core courses and enable the student to choose one or more areas of expertise. The curriculum is designed to produce graduates ready to function in information systems positions with the competencies, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in the workplace. It forms the basis for continued career growth, life-long learning as an IT professional, or a future graduate program. The course objectives and competencies have been benchmarked against the guidelines for undergraduate IS/IT curricula set forth by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Association for Information Systems (AIS), and the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP).

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Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM)

The University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) program is designed to develop professional knowledge and skills of general managers in their organization or professional industry for improving organizational effectiveness. The curriculum is build upon a social science foundation of attaining performance excellence achieved through dynamic and evolving workplace managerial skills. The program enhances the foundation through a learning-centered and participative educational set of courses. This is accomplished with behavioral objectives that concentrate on the development of general management roles to align resources, and to improve communication, productivity, and effectiveness. Managers become prepared to apply professional skills and knowledge to focus on the future, manage innovation, and make decisions based on facts in a customer focused atmosphere.

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Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Education for Elementary Licensure

The Teacher Education specializations develop Elementary or Secondary teachers who, as an integral part of the school community, facilitate the development of students who are secure and productive citizens in a changing society. The new Masters of Arts in Education/Teacher Education Programs for elementary and secondary teacher certification are 33-credit Master’s Degree (MAED) programs, leading to Arizona teacher licensure. The program recognizes and addresses the developmental process of teaching and learning in a diverse society. Although this program is accepted by the Arizona Department of Education for teacher licensure, this may not be the case in all states, please check with your State Department of Education and your district to obtain licensure requirements

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Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Education for Secondary Licensure

Master of Arts in Education / Curriculum & Technology

The Master of Arts in Education degree program is designed to meet state licensing and content standards and to enhance and refine the skills of the individual whether an administrator, counselor, or classroom teacher. With a Specialization in Curriculum and Technology, the program covers how to integrate technology into K-12 curriculum, accommodate diverse learners with assistive technology, explore ethical issues pertaining to the use of technology in schools and learn how to plan for implementation of technology programs within educational settings.

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Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Curriculum & Instruction

MAEd/Curriculum and Instruction The specialization in Curriculum and Instruction is a graduate education degree for bachelor-prepared individuals currently teaching in a P-12 classroom environment who wish to develop and enhance their curriculum and instruction repertoire for the purposes of increasing student learning. The program encompasses the study of curricular planning and development with an integration of technology, assessment and evaluation practices, strategies for effective classroom instruction for a variety of learners, and critical issues within the field of education.

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Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in E-Education

MAEd/E-Education The specialization in E-Education is a graduate education degree for bachelor-prepared individuals who wish to develop and enhance skills necessary to effectively teach within a post-secondary setting or training environment in business. The program encompasses the study of adult learning theories, instructional design, multiple distance education modalities, assessment and evaluation, as well as tools, techniques and strategies associated with distance education with a focus on self-directed learning. Students earning online graduate education degrees will learn to use Internet resources, distance education delivery systems, and will focus on how to construct courses and rich learning environments for effective instruction with a variety of learners.

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Master of Arts in Organizational Management

This program is designed to fill the educational needs of mid-career professionals who want to develop or enhance their management skills. The curriculum teaches how to effectively manage the human and fiscal resources of private businesses, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. Your studies will give you an in-depth understanding of the structure, culture, and behavior of organizations. You will explore current styles and methods of leadership and the vital role that human resources managers play. The latest marketing tools and strategic planning techniques will also be featured. In addition, you will examine the financial considerations of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and how organizations can use changing technologies to enhance growth.

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Master of Business Administration in Accounting

This program is designed to develop or enhance the financial management skills necessary to function effectively within private businesses, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. The program concentrates on managing human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture, and mission of any organization. The curriculum addresses advanced costing techniques, accounting theory, accounting information systems, issues in corporate taxation, executive management, budgeting, human resources management, organizational development, conflict management, strategic planning, information management, and decision making, among other subjects. The program is structured with five primary goals in mind: 1. To provide students with a broad based understanding of the management and leadership skills necessary for successful achievement of organizational goals; 2. To prepare students to recognize and respond to the implications of change on organizational stakeholders, e.g., employees, consumers, vendors, and society; 3. To educate students about the impact of technology on every aspect of an organization, and how technology creates its own change; 4. To prepare students to function as financial consultants and internal change agents to lead and inspire organizational leadership toward a more productive future; and, 5. To prepare students to manage human and financial resources effectively, efficiently, and ethically, within a global environment.

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Master of Business Administration in e-Business

The rise of electronic business is changing the way traditional firms operate and structure their organizations. The dynamics of e-Business have also required companies to compete in innovative ways, as well as opened the doors of opportunity for creating global businesses. To accommodate the emerging e-Business marketplace, University of Phoenix offers a comprehensive MBA/e-Business program to equip managers with the necessary skills to conduct business in an e-Business environment. The MBA/e-Business program is designed to meet the needs of a broad but unique population--the working adult manager or supervisor who could benefit from a graduate business education. The program requires a practical background in business, and the successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience. The various components of the program--curriculum, learning resources, and faculty--have been selected to produce specific outcomes. These outcomes, while reflecting contemporary academic practice, also focus on the functional competencies required of working managers. Thus, the MBA program emphasizes the identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems that require technical understanding and balanced decision making. Although a functional knowledge of economics, accounting, finance, quantitative analysis, and management underlies the program, equal attention is given to the development of report writing, oral reporting, Internet research, and group process skills.

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Master of Business Administration

Developing managers who can compete in the increasingly complex business community is the focus of this 51-credit program. To take advantage of new opportunities, you must be able to analyze and synthesize more data in more ways-and in less time-than ever before. This degree will help you do just that. As you move through the curriculum, you will develop the decision-making skills that are crucial to managing an organization and its personnel. You will learn how to employ sophisticated quantitative and analytical tools, and how to assess and act on complex financial and economic indicators. The intricacies of strategic planning will also be explored, and you will understand how it all combines to influence organizational structure, culture, and linked control systems.

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Master of Business Administration in Global Management

The Global Management program helps current and future global managers gain the specialized skills needed to lead multicultural and multinational work forces. The curriculum is structured with two primary goals in mind: to provide you with a broad-based understanding of the economics of international business operations, and to prepare you for managing human and material resources within various cultural, legal, and political contexts. Your coursework will emphasize how to balance the needs of shareholders, customers, and employees with local customs and government regulations. You will learn how to identify opportunities and develop alternative courses of action within the limits of the international environment. You will also study legal trends in various regions of the world, macro- and microeconomic issues, and information technology in business systems.

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Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management

The MBA/HCM is designed to provide students with the business management skills needed to manage successfully in today's health care delivery systems. The MBA/HCM program emphasizes the identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems with a foundation of health care concepts and decision models that will support the variety of management roles that can be seen in today's health care environment. The MBA/HCM specialization is based upon courses in health care organizations, health care finance, quality and data base management, health care infrastructure, and health care strategic management. The MBA/HCM develops students for the role managers play in defining business problems, assessing information, considering alternatives, and choosing the best solution. Imagine the manager as the hub of a wheel. From the hub radiate spokes, each representing a specific discipline, such as finance, law, marketing, operations, information systems, etc. Each of these "spokes" generates inputs for the manager to assess and incorporate into the decision-making process. The manager is a critical user of these inputs in making the decision. Although generally not the original producer of the information, the manager must be able to assess the validity and reliability of the information in building a business case for the decision. To prepare students for the decision-making role, the MBA/HCM has been designed to introduce the theory or principles that frame a wide range of problems or issues in each of the courses. The most current techniques or tools are applied to these theories to allow students to practice making decisions to solve a wide range of problems. The MBA/HCM consists of 46 credit hours. Thirty-one credit hours constitute the core curriculum and 15 additional credit hours complete the MBA/HCM. The core begins with one-credit, three-week, Managerial Communication course designed to build strategies for success in the MBA/HCM. It is a prerequisite to all the courses that follow. The remainder of the core consists of 10, three-credit courses, which all student who receive an MBA/HCM from University of Phoenix must complete. Those students in the MBA/HCM will complete five additional prescribed courses to hone their skills in health care management. Each University of Phoenix MBA/HCM student will create and maintain an electronic portfolio reflecting the student's achievements throughout the MBA/HCM program. It will include assignments from each course, typically individual assignments, as well as other outcomes the student may wish to add. These assignments will demonstrate the student's ability to solve business problems at the graduate level and serve as a partial catalog of the skills the student has mastered. Note: Students who enter the MBA/HCM program with an undergraduate degree that is not in business will be required to complete web-based material (introduced during the Managerial Communication course) covering the fields of Accounting, Finance, Statistics, and Economics. These students must complete the web-based material and the included self-assessments for each course prior to taking the Accounting, Finance, Statistics, and Economics courses in the core. The web-based material will familiarize the students with the terms and concepts covered in a foundational course in that subject. That foundational knowledge will be presumed by the faculty members who teach the core courses. The web-based material may also serve as a useful review for students who have studied these subjects as undergraduates, but would benefit from a refresher.

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Master of Business Administration/Marketing (MBA/MKT)

Master of Business Administration program with specialization in Marketing (MBA/MKT) program is designed to meet the needs of a broad but unique population - the working adult manager or supervisor who could benefit from a graduate business education. Because the tools of the marketing science are applicable to the problems of the public sector as well as the private sector, students whose career interests involve not-for-profit enterprise are also encouraged to seek admission. The MBA/MKT program requires a practical background in business, and the successful candidate will have a least three years of relevant experience.

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Master of Business Administration/Human Resource Management (MBA/HRM)

The MBA/HRM program is designed to meet the needs of a broad but unique population - the working adult manager or supervisor who could benefit from a graduate business education. Because the tools of the human resources management science are applicable to the problems of the public sector as well as the private sector, students whose career interests involve not-for-profit enterprise are also encouraged to seek admission. The MBA/HRM program requires a practical background in business, and the successful candidate will have a least three years of relevant experience. The various components of the program-curriculum, learning resources, and faculty- have been selected to produce specified outcomes. These outcomes, while reflecting contemporary academic practice, also focus on the functional competencies required of working manager. Thus, the MBA/HRM program emphasizes the identification, analysis, and solution of complex human resources management problems that require technical understanding and blackened decision making. Although a functional knowledge of managerial economics, accounting, finance, quantitative analysis, and human resources management underlies the program, equal attention is given to the development of report writing, oral reporting, and group processing skills. Students develop additional expertise in the solution of persistent human resources management problems through the completion of a research project, which relates the student's professional interests or responsibilities of the goal of improved human resources managerial functioning. The research project on human resources management, therefore, serves not only to provide a vehicle for the application of theory to practice, but also serves to demonstrate that the MBA/HRM candidate can perform in a variety of sophisticated management roles with the confidence and self-discipline expected of the MBA/HRM program graduate.

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Master of Business Administration in Technology Management

Whether you are involved in the development, management, or marketing of technology, this program will teach you how to meet the unique challenges of the ever-changing technology industry. The most successful organizations will continue to employ managers, engineers, designers, and systems analysts who can interpret business plans as easily as schematic drawings. Your studies will focus on the new strategies, special management tactics, and organizational processes that are being adopted by corporations today. You will learn the specific concepts, methodologies, and tools that will assist you in managing complex technology projects and programs. In addition, you will study various decision-making techniques, the skills involved in strategic planning and financial analysis, and the principles of market research. The problems and opportunities faced by global organizations will also be discussed.

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Master of Health Administration (MHA)

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program prepares leaders who can effectively respond to the dynamic and ever-changing health care industry. These individuals have a capacity to critically examine and evaluate issues and trends and are empowered to influence the destiny of the global health care system. Curriculum is tailored to the needs of the health care leader/manager by providing content in finance, policy, research, technology, quality improvement, economics, marketing and strategic planning. In addition, students will also be asked to complete course work related to their area of concentration such as public health, long-term care, and health informatics.

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Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

The nature of information technology makes it crucial for companies to retain employees who have the most current tools at their disposal. Through this degree program, you will improve your technical knowledge and skills, allowing you to keep pace with the ongoing computer revolution. The subjects covered in the curriculum range from configuration management and ISO 9000 to fair-use practices and outsourcing. You will learn how to get desired results in a variety of CIS environments: mainframe/legacy systems, PC's and workstations, Intranets and the Internet, as well as LAN's and WAN's. You will also study the effects of technology on communication, successful project and programming management, the legal and ethical issues confronting information managers, and all aspects of information technology security.

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Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program provides learners with a professional master's degree a means of exploring their personal readiness to become senior leaders in management professions. Learners gain a mastery of business administration literature and demonstrate their competence by applying this knowledge to current business environments.

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Doctor of Education in Leadership

The Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.) will prepare learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will be educational practitioners who demonstrate analytical, critical and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions. The Doctor of Education in Leadership degree is consistent with the University's mission to educate working adults to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities. The program is designed to emphasize leadership and to focus on applied research that improves educational environments

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Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership

The Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership degree program provides learners with a professional master's degree a means of exploring their personal readiness to become leaders in their professions or current organizations. Learners gain a mastery of leadership literature and demonstrate their competence by applying what they learn to current organizational environments.

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Adolescent Psychology

EDU 566 This course covers major developmental issues regarding the adolescent by looking at the influence of emotional, intellectual, physiological, social and cultural factors. 3 credit hours

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Assessment and Evaluation

EDU 574 This course evaluates basic test terminology, instructional planning, the evaluation of student objectives, selection of tests for performance outcomes, lesson plan evaluation, exceptional students and the referral process. 3 credit hours

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Characteristics of Learning Disabilities

SPE 527 This online education course examines the characteristics of students with learning disabilities. Causes attributed to learning disabilities, the referral process, and available program/service delivery options are examined, including transition services and career counseling. Various assessment and remediation techniques, as well as the utilization of appropriate classroom materials, are analyzed, and evaluative and curricular modifications for students in inclusive settings are explored. 3 credit hours

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Characteristics of MR & Developmental Disabilities

SPE 526 This course examines issues related to the instruction of students with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Attention is given to legal foundations, learner characteristics, and instructional considerations. Emphasis is placed on collaborating families with children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. 3 credit hours

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Characteristics of Emotional & Behavioral Disorders

Characteristics of Physical & Health Disabilities

SPE 528 This course provides an in-depth examination ofthe EH child. Attention is given to state and federal regulations, instruction through public, private and hospital settings, student characteristics, suspension, expulsion and program models. Emphasis is on different behavioual techniques, management skills and methods used to instruct the EH child. 3 credit hours

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Classroom Management

VTE-ED 578 This online education course covers time management, student self-motivation, instructional equipment, subject-centered strategies, discipline, as well as written and verbal communication skills from early childhood through secondary level. 3 credit hours

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Elementary Reading Methods

RDG 513 This online education course offers an integrated approach to the teaching of reading particularly for the intermediate and middle school grades 4-8. Students explore specific strategies designed to help youngsters construct meaning across the curriculum and efficiently handle content area text. Pre-reading techniques, vocabulary development, writing, and motivational issues are be addressed, as well as word identification through the use of semantic, syntactic, and graphophonic cues. 3 credit hours

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Inclusion Strategies for the Special Educator

SPE 520 This online education course examines the roles of educators when including students with disabilities into general education classrooms. Options for success that consider peer relationships, systematic instruction, behavior management and collaboration are explored. This course focuses on inclusion strategies and collaborative activities that enable special educators, general classroom teachers and administrators to successfully provide an optimal educational environment for students with disabilities. 3 credit hours

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Instructional Techniques and Methods of ESL

TESL 533 This online education course focuses on methodology for instructing Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. The course also reviews theories, programs, and instructional strategies that support effective methods for teaching LEP students. 3 credit hours

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Methods of Bilingual Education

SPE 500 This online education course provides an overview of the different categories of exceptionality. Students will be introduced to special education laws and their implications for delivery systems, transition plans, and identification and placement procedures. 3 credit hours

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Secondary Reading Methods

RDG 515 This online course offers a cross-curricular approach to the teaching of reading in the secondary school, grades 7-12. Through modeled and practiced activities, content area educators will learn pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies to meet the needs of students who do not read at grade level. 3 credit hours

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Orientation to the Exceptional Learner

Secondary Methods for Classroom Teachers

VTE-ED 530 Also applies to secondary certificate. This course focuses on a variety of methods teachers can use across the content areas taught at the secondary level and in vocational educational settings. Students learn reflective teaching techniques, effective questioning strategies, integrated instructional strategies and methods to guide the successful learning of the diverse student population represented in the classroom. 3 credit hours

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Special Education Assessment & Interpretation

SPE 505 This online course focuses on the task of assessing the exceptional child, with an emphasis on measuring a child's abilities and diagnosing his or her strengths and needs. Commonly used tests and evaluation systems used in public school special education programs are examined. The course also addresses specific diagnostic procedures and the link between interpretation and the instructional process. Basic instructional, assessment, and behavioral recommendations are discusses. 3 credit hours

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Special Education Methods

SPE 515 This online education course provides an overview of methodologies used in teaching learners with special needs, from early childhood on, with an emphasis on students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, and emotional handicaps. Students explore the relationship between individual student characteristics and the development of the Individualized Education Program, instructional implications of special education categories, characteristics of various service delivery models, task analysis, unit and lesson development, instructional strategies, classroom organization and management, behavior management, crisis prevention, and transition planning/career counseling. Communication through consultation and collaboration and professional/ethical practices are also considered. 3 credit hours

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Teaching Students with Gifts or Talents

SPE 532 This online education course explores definitions of giftedness, ways of identifying gifted students and types of programs developed for this population. It addresses issues in educating the gifted and introduces concepts that apply to gifted endorsement. 3 credit hours

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Teaching With the Internet

CED 531 This online course is designed for intermediate Internet users. The focus of the course concerns the integration of the Internet into the educational setting. Internet research techniques, multimedia capabilities of the browser, and customization of the Web browser are discussed. Effective strategies for teaching with the Internet within a variety of activity structures are emphasized. The course features the utilization of Internet resources to enhance curriculum content, lessons, and student presentations. 3 credit hours

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Technology Integration in P-12 Curriculum

CED 550 This online course focuses on the use of various technologies and software applications appropriate for P-12 curriculum. Students will learn applications that effectively use multimedia-bases information and resources within instructional units and lesson plans. The use of technology as a classroom management and productivity tool also will be explored. 3 credit hours

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United States Constitution

HIS 501 This online education course is a study of the creation, application, and viability of the U.S. Constitution. Students explore the historical and philosophical origins of the document in an effort to understand the Constitution's original intent and current usage. This course also focuses on the Constitution's evolution by examining the interpretation of the Constitution during the United States' transforming social and political climates. 3 credit hours

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