Graduate Course EsCriptions

University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2021-2022Graduate Course DescriptionsEducationADED 5233 - Learner-Centered Design & ImplementationLearner-Centered Design & Implementation provides a foundation This course focuses on the organization and administration of adultin the instructional design and implementation of adult learning. The and higher education from legislative, legal, structural-functional,course introduces learners to the entire spectrum of adult education power, political, bureaucratic and social perspectives. Topics coveredinstructional design and implementation, including needs analysis include: governance, central office organization, administrativedevelopment, instructional design theory focused on adult learners, position analysis, faculty organization, faculty participation in policymethods of delivery, and evaluation. This course will provide learners formation and decision-making, academic freedom, goal analysis,with practical experience designing and implementing learning budgetary policies and methods, and decision strategies in handlingexperiences focused on the adult learner in academic and workplace a representative set of administrative problems. The course willenvironments.provide students with a thorough examination of the administrationand governance structures within adult and higher education andADED 5253 - Adult Development Theory & PracticesThis course focuses on the theories and practices of student an understanding of the unique organizational, governance, anddevelopment in the academic setting. The emphasis will be on the administrative characteristics of colleges and universities, as wellpsychological, social, and educational development of the student. as for-profit institutions in American higher education.The course will allow discussion of traditional behavioral theories,learning practices, social development and current trends and futuredirections in behavioral science including concepts of developinghigh-performance perception, problem-solving and intellectualdevelopment. The course will incorporate techniques of surveyresearch on student motivation and academic trends.ADED 5263 - Workforce DiversityThis course exposes graduate students to theories and practicesof diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including but not limitedto: race/ethnicity, marital and family status, sexual orientation,nationalism, and physical ability.ADED 5313 - Techniques Of Teaching AdultsThis course will improve an adult educator’s skills in teaching/trainingadult learners in education and/or business setting. Emphasis willbe placed on the functions of planning, organizing, conducting, andevaluating the instructional process of adult education and trainingprograms.ADED 5323 - Coaching/Mentoring Adult LearnersThis course will familiarize the student with the basic skills andtheory related to coaching and advising for both traditional andnon-traditional learners. This class will introduce students to basicinterpersonal helping skills required in higher education settingsincluding: relationship building, conflict management and resolution,career and self-assessment processes, legal and ethical issuesconnected to the helping relationship, and adult developmentalissues. The course will also address the basics of listening skills andfeedback, and working in groups that are social as well as academicand task-focused. Students will be introduced to crisis interventionmodels and techniques, strategies for making appropriate referrals,and considerations about self and others when engaged in helpingrelationships, with additional focus on issues of equity, inclusion, andjustice. Central to the course will be discussion of the appropriatelimitations in working with students.ADED 5333 - Motivation ConceptsThis course provides the tools to help students develop or increasethe skills necessary to help motivate adult learners.ADED 5353 - Organization & Administration of Adult & HigherADED 5423 - Educational Program EvaluationThis course is an examination of the theory and practice of evaluatingadult and higher education programs. The field of educationalevaluation is growing rapidly, as are issues with accountability. Thecourse will introduce students to a tested model of evaluation and awide variety of concepts and practices that are related to the field ofeducational evaluation. Techniques necessary for constructing validand reliable measurement and assessment tools will also be studied.ADED 5433 - Advanced Human Relations in Training &DevelopmentThis course will examine the role of human relations in organizationswith particular emphasis on the training and development function.Topics addressed include communications, attitudes, positive selfconcept, communication styles, motivation, values, emotional control,positive reinforcement, team building, and conflict management.ADED 5483 - Contemporary Issues in Student PersonnelServicesContemporary Issues in Student Personnel Services is designedto be a broad survey of the issues surrounding and supporting thefield of Student Personnel Services. Using assigned readings,class discussion and student presentations, this course will criticallyexamine contemporary issues in such areas as academic advising,admissions and enrollment management, career development andplacement, financial aid, judicial affairs, leadership development,residential life, and student activities in the field of Student PersonnelServices in Higher Education.ADED 5523 - Creative Supervision SkillsThis course addresses the characteristics of an effective supervisor.Topics include motivating employees, appraisal of employees, buildingrelationships within the organization, creating a positive work climate,making quality decisions, handling human resource problems,managing time and stress, setting priorities and demonstratingleadership skills. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.ADED 5623 - Innovative Technology in Adult EducationInnovative Technology in Adult Education is designed to familiarizestudents with the latest in innovative technologies for adult educationas well as examine the social and cultural impacts of the use ofthose technologies. It provides students with a vision of the futureof education through innovations in technology as well as traces theinnovative path from theory to practice.ADED 5643 - Proposal and Grant WritingThis course will address techniques of successful proposal and grantwriting. It will focus on following proposal guidelines and grantinginstitution Request For Proposal’s (RFP’s) as well as identifying anddeveloping strategies for successful completion of proposal andgrant writing projects.

University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2021-2022Graduate Course DescriptionsADED 5653 - Classroom Assessment Techniques for AdultLearnersThis course helps participants acquire and internalize the essentialcomponents of classroom assessment by focusing on the research,theory and practice of developing and implementing classroomassessment techniques/tools as a means of assessing the evaluatingadult learners.ADED 5753 - Developing Online LearningThe Developing Online Learning course is designed to presentconcepts and skills used in the development of online courses andtraining programs specifically for the adult learner. The courseprovides specific applications in academic and workplace learningenvironments. Prerequisite(s): ADED 5233 and ADED 5623.ADED 5763 - Facilitating Online Learning AdultsThe Facilitating Online Learning course is designed to presentconcepts and skills used in the delivery and facilitation of online courseand training programs focusing specifically for the adult learner. Thecourse provides specific applications in academic and workplacelearning environments. Prerequisite(s): ADED 5233 and ADED 5623.ADED 5823 - The Adult LearnerThis course emphasizes adult learning theories and the implicationthose theories have for the education of adults. Psychological,sociological and physiological characteristics of adult learners areexamined as well as the changing societal trends and demographicsaffecting adult education. Individual learning styles, methodologiesof instructing adults, and the importance of well-constructed learningenvironments are also investigated.ADED 5883 - Transformational LearningThis course is designed to familiarize the students with interactive/collaborative methods of teaching which focus on the theory andprocess of transformative learning and its relationship to currentadult education learning methodologies.ADED 5893 - Capstone in Adult & Higher EducationThis course is designed to provide the culminating experience forcandidates completing the M.Ed. Adult and Higher Education. Thecandidate will complete a scholarly research paper or a scholarlyproject, individual professional presentation, and poster presentation,integrating basic theory related to Adult and Higher Education ineach scholarly activity. Prerequisite(s): PTE 5013, ADED 5163,5823, 5031, 5233. Students must have a 3.0 or higher overall GPA,have no more than 6 hours of ‘C be enrolled in their last 6 credithours, have a grade of “B” or higher in all core courses, and havepermission of the instructor.ADED 5900 - Practicum In Adult EducationCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.ADED 5910 - Seminar / Special TopicsCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.ADED 5920 - WorkshopCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guestspeaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.ADED 5930 - Individual StudyCredit varies from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definiteproblems or special subjects, based on approved outlines orplans; conferences, oral and written reports. Prerequisite(s): Anundergraduate major in the subject matter area to be studied andpermission of graduate advisor.ADED 5940 - Field Study in Adult EducationCredit varies from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.ADED 5950 - Internship In Adult EducationCredit will vary from 1 to 8 hours; subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gainedin a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.ADED 5960 - Institute In Adult EducationCredit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.ADED 5970 - Study Tour In Adult EducationCredit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’sfield of study.ADED 5980 - Project In Adult EducationCredit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.ADED 5990 - Thesis In Adult EducationCredit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.ADULT EDUCATION & SAFETY SCIENCES (AESS)Department of Adult Education & Safety ScienceAESS 5900 - Practicum in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5900 - Practicum in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5910 - Seminar in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5910 - Seminar in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5920 - Workshop in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guestspeaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.AESS 5920 - Workshop in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guestspeaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.AESS 5930 - Individual Study in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5930 - Individual Study in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5940 - Field Study in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5940 - Field Study in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.

University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2021-2022Graduate Course DescriptionsAESS 5950 - Internship in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5950 - Internship in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5960 - Institute in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5960 - Institute in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5970 - Study Tour in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5970 - Study Tour in AESSCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5990 - ThesisCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.AESS 5990 - ThesisCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.ART (ART)Department of ArtART 5053 - Native American ArtThis course covers the evolution of Native American art from prehistory roots through contemporary expression. Prerequisite(s):Graduate standing.ART 5223 - West African ArtThis course explores the social, religious, and political influences onthe creation of the arts of Africa. Arts from Western Nigeria to Guineaare discussed in relation to stylistic and functional similarities anddifferences.ART 5233 - Central African ArtThis course explores the social, religious, and political influenceson the creation of the arts of Africa. Arts from Central Africa fromEastern Nigeria to South Africa are discussed in relation to stylisticand functional similarities and differences.ART 5303 - History And Criticism Of ArtThis course provides an opportunity for extended study of past andcontemporary art history with a critical analysis of art content andmethods. Prerequisite(s): ART 1112, 3153, 4303.ART 5853 - Secondary Art Educational Methods/Art MajorCurriculum materials for secondary school art will be developedand sequentially organized. Presentation techniques are practiced.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.ART 5910 - Seminar / Special TopicsCredit varies from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on selectedproblems of special topics. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate minorin the subject matter area and permission of graduate advisor.ART 5930 - Individual StudyCredit varies from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definiteproblems or special subjects based on approved outlines ofplan; conferences, oral and written reports. Prerequisite(s): Anundergraduate major in the subject matter area to be studied, andpermission of graduate advisor.ART 5940 - Field Study in ArtCredit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study.ART 5970 - Study Tour In Art And DesignCredit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s fieldof study.BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BADM)Department of ManagementBADM 5005 - Leading Global Competitive EnvironmentsThis course will help students develop effective communication andleadership skills and examines diversity and ethics in a variety ofcultural contexts. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment open to MBA majors only.BADM 5013 - MBA Foundation SkillsThis course is designed for post-undergraduate, pre-MBA studentsand others in business looking to solidify their business skills inpreparation for an MBA or a first time work force experience. Topicsinclude: basic skills to succeed in pursuit of an MBA; business computerand systems literacy skills; business communication; analysis anddecision making; working in business; and experiential business.The course benefits all who want to strengthen their abilities andearning potential by developing key in-demand business practices.BADM 5023 - Business in Contemporary SocietyThis course is designed for post-undergraduate, pre-MBA studentsand others in business looking to understand contemporary business.Topics include: the role of business in American society, its purposesand responsibilities, its structure, its practical operations and functions,and its most important asset - business people. The course alsocompares American business to its counterparts throughout theworld. Finally, the course examines the evolution of business practiceand thought.BADM 5033 - Survey of Bus DisciplinesThis course is designed for the post-undergraduate, pre-MBAART 5343 - Multicultural ArtThis course offers a study of the cultural and historical significance of students and others in business looking for an overview or refresherthe art from various cultures. Symbols that are common to cultures of essential topics in business. Topics include: accounting, businessthroughout the world will be discussed in relation to their meanings law, economics, finance and financial markets, information systemsand technology, management basics, marketing fundamentals, andand possible origins.organizations. Integration of these topics is stressed throughout theART 5363 - Art by Womencourse with a particular focus on business strategy.This course offers study in the visual art contributions of women.Historical, cultural, and political influences on women’s art are BADM 5115 - Human Capital ManagementThis course identifies current issues in human capital management withexamined.emphasis on behavioral and legal aspects of the overall organization.ART 5842 - Elementary Art Educational Methods/Art MajorsPrerequisite(s): BADM 5005 with a minimum grade of “B”. EnrollmentStudents develop a sequential discipline-based Art Education open to MBA majors only.curriculum for elementary schools. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2021-2022Graduate Course DescriptionsBADM 5125 - Accounting and FinanceThis course introduces students to key functions of both finance andaccounting in an organization. Emphsis is on how to analyze, interpretand communicate a variety of financial information to management,co-workers, employees, customers, and other interested stakeholders.Topics will be covered through lectures, discussion problems, cases,and a hands-on project assignment. Prerequisite(s): BADM 5005with a minimum grade of “B”. Enrollment open to MBA majors only.BCOM 5000 - WorkshopCredit will vary from 1 to 4 hours; subject matter will vary within thedepartment’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guestspeaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given. No more than 2 hours ofworkshop may be counted on a master’s degree.BADM 5205 - Managing Business Processes with InformationTechnologyThis course provides a systems view of an organization and enablesstudents to apply appropriate operations models and informationtechnology concepts and applications. Prerequisite(s): BADM 5005with a minimum grade of “B”. Enrollment open to MBA majors only.Application of contemporary management and behavioral theoriesto interpersonal group communication within business organizations.Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program.BCOM 5303 - Business Research MethodsConcepts and methods of the scientific research process: definingthe problem; stating the hypothesis; designing the investigation;BADM 5135 - Prices, Profits & Market Economydeveloping the proposal; collecting, organizing, presenting, analyzing,This course examines the market economy from Economics and and interpreting the data; and reporting the results in both writtenMarketing points of view. Special emphasis is placed on the economic and oral forms. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for theconstraints and opportunities marke

Graduate Course Descriptions University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2021-2022 ADED 5233 - Learner-Centered Design & Implementation Learner-Centered Design & Implementation provides a foundation in the instructional design and implementation of adult learning. The course introduces learners to the entire spectrum of adult education