ADED 5000 - Workshop In Adult Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours; subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 2 hours of workshop may be counted on a master's degree.

ADED 5073 - Managing Adult Education/Community Service

Organization and administration of adult programs with emphasis on assessing needs, planning staff development, fiscal operations, facilities, evaluation, and maintenance of effective community relations.

ADED 5122 - Foundations Of Training And Development

Designed to provide an overview of the training and development field. The major emphasis is on the roles and responsibilities of training and development personnel, the structure of departments housing the training and development function, and how training and development personnel identify and provide for training needs.

ADED 5133 - Philosophical Foundations Of Adult Education

This course is an overview of the philosophical and historical foundations influencing adult adult education including a disciplined philosophical analysis of major issues and problems in adult education. The development of individual teaching philosophies, study of significant philosophers in the field of adult education, and the impact of historical education events on today's education system are included.

ADED 5163 - Organizational Dynamics

This course will examine various types of organizational structures and the impact communications has on the operations of the organization, especially when facing change. This will include efficient and effective written, verbal, and technology communications for employees and administrators. Attention is given to topics such as: multiple generational mix; attentive listening; careful negotiating; rapport building; problem solving; rumor handling; performance documenting; job designing; and employee recruiting and selecting.

ADED 5233 - Curriculum Design In Education

This course will examine the techniques for the analysis of occupations and technical content pertaining to occupational, technology education, and training and development settings. Identification of specific tasks through a training analysis will be used as the basis for developing a complete program of instruction. The analysis process is followed by an examination of procedures for the selection and development of course content in occupational technology and training and development programs. Procedures of curriculum development and development of group and individualized instructional materials will also be examined.

ADED 5313 - Techniques Of Teaching Adults

This course will improve an adult educator's skills in teaching/training adult learners in an education and/or business setting. Emphasis will be placed on the functions of planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating the instructional process of adult education and training programs.

ADED 5332 - Motivating The Adult Learner

This course provides the tools to help students develop or increase the skills necessary to help motivate adult learners.

ADED 5342 - Consulting Skills In Training Development

Examines the internal and external consulting roles of the training and development professional. Topics include an overview of the consulting process, conducting contracting meetings, understanding anddealing with resistance, gathering data, and conducting feedback meetings. Responding to requests for proposals, writing proposals, developing budgets, and determining the cost benefits of training will also be examined.

ADED 5372 - Legal Issues in Employment

This course will identify potential legal issues which affect employees in the workplace. Topics addressed include employment and dismissal issues and legal issues related to contract and agent law, personnel management and labor relations.

ADED 5423 - Instructional Evaluation Training & Development

Examination of techniques for the evaluation of training and vocational-technical education with special emphasis on the development and administration of valid and reliable knowledge-based and performance- based tests.

ADED 5432 - Human Relations Training & Development

This course will examine the role of human relations in organizations with particular emphasis on the training and development function. Topics addressed include communications, attitudes, positive self- concept, communication styles, motivation, values, emotional control, positive reinforcement, team building, and conflict management.

ADED 5453 - Psychology Adult Development

This course is designed to trace the development of the individual from early adulthood through aging. The developmental process to be considered will include young adulthood, marriage and the family, work leisure and retirement, aging and theories of aging.

ADED 5472 - Contemporary Issues in Supervision

This course will cover ethical and moral issues in organizations. Attention is given to ethics in networking, offering customer service, and developing contracts and proposals for pricing. Other topics include stopping violence in the workplace and social responsibility in a diverse global environment.

ADED 5522 - Creative Supervision Skills

This course addresses the characteristics of an effective supervisor, including motivation of employees, appraisal of employees, building relationships within the organization, and creating a positive work climate.

ADED 5531 - Needs Analysis

This course represents a study focusing on the process of analyzing performance problem(s) at organizational, process, and worker levels to provide a composite picture of those requiring training and the nature and content of that training. Prerequisite(s): OCTE 4122, 4853 or 4883.

ADED 5552 - Facilitation Techniques

This course addresses the theory, principles, concepts and practices of group facilitation skills.

ADED 5642 - Proposal Writing In Training & Development

This course will address the techniques of effective proposal writing for business and industry.

ADED 5823 - Nature & Characteristics Of The Adult Learner

This course will familiarize the student with adult learning theories and their implications for the education of adults. Emphasis in the course content is based on the application of the psychological, sociological and physiological characteristics of adult learners, the implementation and integration of the 4MAT system of instruction, the changing trends and demographics in society and the effects on adult learning, and the life- cycles and stages of adult learners as they relate to the learning environment.

ADED 5883 - Transformational Learning

This course is designed to familarize the students with interactive/collaborative methods of teaching which focus on the theory and process of transformative learning and its relationship to current adult education learning methodologies. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is open to Adult Education majors only.

ADED 5893 - Capstone: Adult Education/Training

This course is designed to provide the culminating experience for candidates completing the M.Ed. in Adult Education/Training option. The candidate will complete a scholarly paper, training presentation, and poster presentation, integrating basic theory related to adult education in each scholarly activity. Prerequisite(s): PTE 5013, ADED 5133, 5313, 5823. Students must have a 3.0 or higher overall GPA, have no more than 6 hours of "C", be enrolled in their last 6 credit hours, have a grade of "B" or higher in PTE 5013, and have permission of the instructor.

ADED 5900 - Practicum In Adult Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ADED 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ADED 5930 - Individual Study

Credit varies from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definite problems or special subjects, based on approved outlines or plans; conferences, oral and written reports. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate major in the subject matter area to be studied and permission of graduate advisor.

ADED 5950 - Internship In Adult Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours; subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.

ADED 5960 - Institute In Adult Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ADED 5970 - Study Tour In Adult Education

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ADED 5980 - Project In Adult Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ADED 5990 - Thesis In Adult Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.