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University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013 Graduate Course Descriptions ECED 5073 - Language Development & Emerging Literature A study of the theory, materials, methods and instructional techniques applicable to language development and emergent literacy experiences during the early childhood years - birth through age eight. This course examines developmentally appropriate, integrated and interdisciplinary language arts approaches to literacy development encompassing writing, reading, and oral language of young children in the home and school environment. ECED 5082 - Parent Education III (Cognitive and moral development, age five through age eight) An in-depth study of the cognitive and moral development of the child from age five to age eight. It is designed for teachers and others in the helping professions that deal with children and their parents. The course includes examination of appropriate home learning-play activities that will promote and reinforce beginning reading, math, and the development of logical thought. ECED 5103 - Development & Learning & Family Involvement 4 to 8 This course is an in depth study of the development and learning of the young child from four to eight years of age. It includes analyses of the multiple influences on developoment and learning as well as developmentally appropriate environments and experiences that promote learning for children in this age range. The utilization of this knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments and to educate and involve all families in their children’s development and learning is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of instructor. ECED 5133 - Science & Social Studies In Early Childhood This course focuses on the application of cognitive development and the constructivist theory in the selection of appropriate methods, materials, and learning experiences for preschool and primary-age children in science and social studies. ECED 5153 - Developing Assessment Issue Graduate students will study assessment issues currently impacting young children and their families birth to age eight. There is an emphasis on creating an authentic assessment system to use with a classroom of young children. A research component is included in the course. ECED 5223 - Educational Practices/Constructivist Techniques This course will provide an in-depth study of the constructivist psychology of learning. Emphasis will be on materials, classroom management, and curricular application commensurate with the theory of constructivism. ECED 5232 - Affirming Diversity: Multicultural Education A study of the needs of culturally diverse children, the factors of influence that characterize their environment, and an intensive examination of realistic approaches by parents, school and community to aid them in reaching their maximal potential in America’s highly urbanized, technological society. The focus of the course content will be to affirm and respect culturally and linguistically diverse children, support home language preservation, and promote anti-bias approaches through the creation of appropriate learning environments and experiences. ECED 5313 - Creativity in Early Childhood This course provides an introduction to the diverse range and variability of creative development including creative thinking, creative processes, creative abilities, the aesthetic and performing arts, music, and movement for children and teachers of young children. ECED 5422 - Parent Community Relations This course is designed to acquaint the student with educational resources available to educators in the community and to enhance their effectiveness in relations with both parents and the community. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. ECED 5433 - Theoretical Perspective Learning & Practice This course focuses on the critical analysis of current research and theory from multiple disciplines in regard to learning and development and the implications for practice in early childhood settings. Play as a learning medium is emphasized. Students will engage in self-reflection and self-assessment as a means to examine professional practice and promote growth and development. ECED 5512 - Professionalism & Advocacy This course examines the professional landscape of the early childhood educator, including the knowledge and use of ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. Special emphasis is placed on the various ways they can serve as advocates for young children and their families. Communication skills, as well as skills in identifying and using professional resources are included. It is recommended that this course be taken at the beginning of the ECED Master’s Program. ECED 5883 - Teachers as Researchers This course examines action research, an approach to research involving self-reflective, systematic inquiry by education practitioners for the purpose of studying and improving their own practice. Identification of problems to investigate, research design, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation and technical writing are presented. The ethics of action research with human subjects is addressed. Students plan and implement a practice-based action research project and report on the outcomes of their study. Students writing a thesis will complete the thesis proposal in place of the action research. Prerequisite(s): PTE 5013. Enrollment open to graduate students with 19 or more hours. ECED 5900 - Practicum Credit may vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. ECED 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on selected problems or special topics. ECED 5920 - Workshop 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. ECED 5930 - Individual Study Credit will vary 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. ECED 5940 - Field Study Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. ECED 5950 - Internship 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. ECED 5960 - Institute Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. ECED 5970 - Study Tour Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. 212
University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013 Graduate Course Descriptions ECED 5990 - Thesis Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. ECONOMICS (ECON) Department of Business Administration & Economics ECON 5103 - Microeconomic Analysis Use of economic theory and analysis in the solution of business and public policy problems using demand and cost estimation and analysis, economic forecasting, and cost/benefit analysis. Investigation of various forms of competitive and noncompetitive behavior. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5203 - Economic Growth & Development A comprehensive study of the economic growth and development process in developing countries, including development strategies, industrialization, technical change, income distribution, migration, savings mobilization and investment and trade policies. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5303 - Quantitative Economics The use of mathematical techniques in the development and verification of economic theory and economic models, including static (equilibrium) analysis, linear models, comparative static analysis, optimization techniques, and dynamic analysis. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program with a minimum grade: C. ECON 5323 - Policy Analysis A comprehensive exposure to analytical tools used in evaluating investments, projects, and policies, with specific applications to federal, state, and local government policies and projects. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5333 - Urban Economics A comprehensive study of the history, origin and evolution of cities, including an analysis of urban land use, public finance, transportation, pollution, crime, poverty, housing, and economic development issues. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5343 - Economic Analysis Of Law An advanced investigation of the underlying economic basis of common law including the economics of property, contract, tort, criminal and family law. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5353 - Economics Of Education An advanced study of issues surrounding the production and delivery of education, the impact of education on individual earnings, and the role of education in economic development. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5363 - Market Structure/Regulation/Antitrust Use of theory, case studies and legal precedents to investigate alternative forms of industrial organization, with emphasis placed on underlying structure, market performance/conduct, social welfare implications, and policy alternatives such as regulation and antitrust. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5373 - Health Care Economics A comprehensive examination of health care markets through analysis of market incentives and behavior of demanders and providers. Characteristics that prevent market forces from generating socially desirable outcomes are analyzed, including imperfect information, uncertainty, and externalities, as well as the inherent conflict arising from the desire to assure “equal access” for all individuals despite divergent incomes. Government interventions are examined and critiqued using economic theory. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5403 - International Economics A comprehensive study of the theory of international trade, commercial policy, preferential trading arrangements, and topics on the balance of payments and the international adjustment mechanism. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5453 - Advanced Business Statistics General linear models for estimating and testing, problem analysis, and interpretations of various statistical models. he topics treated include general linear and nonlinear regression models in matrix terms, inferences in regression analysis, multivariate analysis, analysis of covariance, discriminate analysis, analysis of categorical data, the Box-Jenkins approach to forecasting, and some topics in sampling techniques. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5483 - Microeconomic Theory Advanced analysis of the theories of demand, supply production, cost, the firm, and market organizations. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5503 - Macroeconomics Analysis A theoretical and applied analysis of national income, employment, interest rates, economic growth, exchange rates, fiscal and monetary policy, supply shock, and related topics, with emphasis on the impact of macroeconomic forces on the business community. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5523 - Policy Issues In Labor Economics Applies labor economic theory and economic tools to the analysis of contemporary public policy issues in labor economics. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5603 - Comparative Economic Systems A comprehensive study and comparison of major economic systems, including capitalism, socialism and mixed economic systems; an analysis of their relative efficiency; and a survey of the main problems faced by economies in transition. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5893 - Applied Research & Analysis Tools Provides the applied knowledge, advanced technical and library skills, and hands-on experience necessary for performing economic research and analysis. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program. ECON 5900 - Practicum In Economics Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. ECON 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. ECON 5920 - Workshop in Economics 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. ECON 5930 - Individual Study In Economics Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. ECON 5940 - Field Study In Economics Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. 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