EDAE A615 Introduction to Adult Education 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Exploration and broad overview of the field. Topical areas include people, literature, terms, issues, sociocultural context, and adult education as a field of practice. Includes skills foci on academic reading, writing, and student portfolio.
EDAE A637 Design of e-Learning 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
*Special Fees.
Special Note: This course uses the Blackboard course management system. Experience with Blackboard required. Students are strongly encouraged to go to the UAA Distance Education Website and complete the Blackboard tutorials and online assessment,"Are you suited for Distance Education?"
Development of effective instructional methods for adult learners in web-based learning environments.
EDAE A638 Facilitation of Learning with Technology 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Using technology to facilitate teaching and learning in a postsecondary environment. Includes theory as well as hands-on production of artifacts with technology.
EDAE A645 The Teaching of Adults 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Examines direct and indirect teaching methods. Activities assist learners to identify individual values and ethics. involves critical thinking skills and ethical decision making. Explores current ethical issues applicable to adult education practices. Learners design, develop, and deliver several classes, workshops, and presentations.
EDAE A650 Principals of Human Resource Development 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Examines current principals and theories of human resource development with respect to Adult Education. Strategies and techniques for practical application of procedures and tools are presented. Applicable to adult educators working in a variety of human resource systems that include educational institutions, non-profits, business and industry, and voluntary organization.
EDAE A655 The Adult Learner 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Examines major principals, problems, and information about adults and adult learning. Includes psychological, physical, intellectual and other factors affecting adults and their ability to learn; motivation participation of adult learners, principles and theories of adult learning; and traditional, non-traditional, and self-directed learning.
EDAE A658 Organization of Administration 3 cr of Adult Education Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Examines organizational models utilized by the diverse range of institutions and agencies involved in adult and continuing education and extension programs. Includes diversity of programs, organizational structures, goals and programs. Examines finance and facilities, personnel, program and community relations.
EDAE A665 History and Philosophy of Adult Education 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Examines the historical foundations of adult education and explores the various philosophical approaches to adult education currently practiced by the United States. Compares and contrasts the theoretical and practical relationships of these philosophies.
EDAE A667 Distance learning and Adult Education 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Development and effective instructional methods for reaching adult learners at a distance. Provides participation in the design of instruction and use of specific delivery systems and technologies. Emphasizes design and delivery of instruction in Alaska. Students analyze and critique various modes of distance education in Alaska.
EDAE A670 Current Topics in Adult Education 1-3 cr Contact Hours: 1-3+0
Registration Restrictions: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Special Note: May be repeated for credit with change of subtitle. Restricted enrollment may apply. See advisor for applicability to degree program.
Specific current issues, techniques, and trends affecting or of interest to adult educators.
EDAE A675 Design of Programs for Adults 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Examination of fundamental concepts of educational program planning for adults in informal, community, health care, higher education, and human resource settings.
EDAE A676 Curriculum and Instructional Design 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Examination of the curriculum development process and exploration of instructional design elements.
EDAE A679 Methods and Materials in Adult Education 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
Exploration of methods and materials available for use in adult education, including the wide variety of methods and techniques in use today, and of both print and mediated materials. Develops skills in creating materials appropriate for adults in differing settings, and participating in delivery of instruction using various methods to create stimulating and effective learning environments.
EDAE A685 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing.
Fundamentals of qualitative research methods and design. Addresses proposal preparation and includes applied elements of data collection and analysis.
EDAE A691 Professional Seminar 3 cr Contact Hours: 3+0
Registration Restrictions: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Reviews research in adult education, current and past, with analysis of its directions, effect, methodology, quality, and prospects. Examines and compares current practices and trends in the field with core literature of adult education. Promotes examination of professional portfolios for adult educators.
EDAE A695 Practicum in Adult Education 1-3 cr Contact Hours: 0+ 3-9
Prerequisites: EDAE A615 and EDAE A655 and EDAE A675.
Registration Restrictions: Instructor approval.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass.
Supervised field experience designed to facilitate exploration of the field and transfer of skills to an adult education practice setting.
EDAE A698 Inquiry Project 1-3 cr Contact Hours: 0+ 3-9
Prerequisites: EDAE A685 (or concurrent enrollment) or EDFN A627 (or concurrent enrollment).
Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass.
An inquiry project in an educational, community, or administrative setting related to the student's program concentration. The project, the culminating academic experience leading to the graduate degree, is original, creative work integrating theory and evidence-based practice.
EDAE A699 Thesis 1-3 cr Contact Hours: 0+ 3-9
Prerequisites: EDAE A685 (or concurrent enrollment) or EDFN A627 (or concurrent enrollment).
Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval.
Grade Mode: Pass/ No Pass.
Completion of a master's thesis. The thesis is based on original investigation and demonstrates scholarship, knowledge of the relevant literature and selection of appropriate methods of research.
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