2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

COUN 944 TOPICS IN AGING (3) In-depth analysis and discussion of selected significant subjects in aging andgeriatrics.COUN 951 DRUGS AND ADDICTION (3) The special application of principles of drugs and addiction to the urbanpopulation.COUN 989 SEMINAR IN COUNSELING: CASE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT (6) Application of clinicaldiagnosis with use of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) specifically using the diagnostic tree. Treatment plans andcase management for short and long-term goals are explored.COUN 999 DISSERTATION (6) Research for dissertation. Hours to be arranged.……………………………………………Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction……………………………………………The Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction is the advanced professional degree for teachers and instructionalspecialists who will serve in a variety of settings, including public schools and institutions of higher education.The mission of the doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction is the preparation of professionals who are competentin curriculum design and instructional application. The Curriculum and Instruction concentration is designed to developpersonnel who:1. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of existing research in curriculum and instruction;2. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the historical, sociological, psychological and political theoriesunderlying curriculum revision and development;3. will be able to build upon their existing teaching experiences to provide a philosophical basis for generatingnew knowledge and adding to the existing knowledge in curriculum and instruction;4. demonstrate an awareness of how diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds impact curriculum design andinstructional implementation;5. demonstrate facility in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum;6. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of curriculum theory;7. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the different curriculum evaluation procedures;8. demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between curriculum development and instructionalapplication;9. demonstrate effective and efficient knowledge of instructional techniques;10. demonstrate an awareness and knowledge of the different teaching models;11. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of statistical tools necessary for research;12. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the different research methods; and13. conceptualize and develop a comprehensive research project, utilizing statistical tools, research methods,and theory related to curriculum and instruction.PROGRAM OF STUDYThe program of study includes a minimum of sixty (60) semester hour credits beyond the master’s degree. The curriculumwould include a 15 semester hour foundation core; a 15 semester hour professional knowledge core and 15 semester hours(additional hours) in a major for a total of 30 semester hours; free electives (6 semester hours); internship (6 semester hours);and dissertation (6 semester hours). All students would be required to complete a two consecutive summer residency witha minimum of 12 semester hours. Twelve (12) semester credit hours must be completed after being admitted to candidacy.The distribution of the course work taken beyond the master’s degree will be as follows:118