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EDDC 861 The Philosophy and History of Literacy Education (3 credits)

Studies the landmark research and theoretical developments that helped shape the course of literacy instruction in the United States, including behaviorism, cognitivism, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, schema theory, metacognition, information processing, and response theory. Students will analyze philosophical shifts seeking cogent solutions to the instructional needs of today's students.

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  • EDUC 502 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
  • EDDC 801 Ethical Leadership (3 credits)
  • EDDC 802 Communication Theory, Practice, and Technology (3 credits)
  • EDDC 803 Organizational Development and Change Theory (3 credits)
  • EDDC 804 Writing for Professional Publication and Grant Writing (3 credits)
  • EDDC 811 Research I: Quantitative Research (3 credits)
  • EDDC 812 Research II: Qualitative Research (3 credits)
  • EDDC 813 Advanced Research (3 credits)
  • EDDC 814 Research Proposal Seminar (3 credits)
  • EDDC 821 Building Community Relations (3 credits)
  • EDDC 822 Leadership in Education Seminar (3 credits)
  • EDDC 823 Leadership Internship I (3 credits)
  • EDDC 824 Leadership Internship II (3 credits)
  • EDDC 831 Ethical Issues in Literacy (3 credits)
  • EDDC 832 Seminar in Literacy and Professional Studies Topics (3 credits)
  • EDDC 833 Current Perspectives on Literacy (3 credits)
  • EDDC 834 Leadership in a Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Society (3 credits)
  • EDDC 841 Leadership and Special Education (3 credits)
  • EDDC 842 History, Research, and Law: Fundamentals for an Inclusive Society (3 credits)
  • EDDC 843 Instructional and Management Strategies for the ASD Learner (3 credits)
  • EDDC 861 The Philosophy and History of Literacy Education (3 credits)
  • EDDC 862 Advanced Literacy Assessment (3 credits)
  • EDDC 863 Seminar in Literacy Research (3 credits)
  • EDDC 864 Instructional Programs in Literacy I (3 credits)
  • EDDC 865 Instructional Programs in Literacy II (3 credits)
  • EDDC 901 Dissertation I (3 credits)
  • EDDC 902 Dissertation II (3 credits)
  • EDDC 999 Dissertation Continuation (3 credits)
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