ADE 580
PARENTING/SEXUALITY EDUCATION PRACTICES IN HEALTH
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Undergraduate coursework in health or human sexuality.
Parenting/sexuality curricula and the utilization of technology in teaching health education; theories and practices in sexuality education in American school systems; appropriate course content specific to different grade levels and cultural settings.
ADE 582
INTRODUCTION TO ADULT LITERACY IN THE U.S.
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status and admission to the adult education master's degree program.
Examination of the adult literacy education system in the United States from historical and modern perspectives; exploration of research, theory, and professional wisdom of the field; reflection on, discussion of, and critique of the current policy, instructional, philosophical, and social issues that affect the adult literacy education field.
ADE 584
LITERACY SKILLS AND THE ADULT LEARNER
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Theories, practice, curricula, and content of instruction appropriate for adult learners; the theories of Paulo Freire, Ira Shor, and Henry Giroux; collaboratively participate in the design and implementation of an action research project focusing on adult literacy.
ADE 590
INDEPENDENT STUDY
3, 3/0
ADE 600
ADULTHOOD AND DEVELOPMENT
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
The study of adulthood and development during the adult years. Includes a consideration of the physiological and psychological development of the individual from young adulthood through old age - changing roles, conflicts, adjustments, dilemmas, aspirations, ethnicity, potentials, responsibilities, rights, freedoms - as indicated in theory and research.
ADE 602
MANAGEMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE
BEHAVIOR
3, 0/3
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Basic administrative theories; managerial behavior as expressed through conceptual, human, and technical skills. Observation of field managers.
ADE 603
HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
3, 3/0
Personnel-related functions and the utiliza- tion of resources to support these functions within organizations: design of in-service training programs; supervisory skills for enhancing motivation and productivity; employee benefit packages; grievance and labor relations plans; proposals to obtain funding and training.
ADE 605
HISTORICAL, SOCIAL, AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ADULT EDUCATION
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Historical antecedents, social movement characteristics, and philosophical foundations of adult education, with perspectives on why and where the adult learner and others fit into this evolving field of professional practice.
ADE 608
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Designing instruction to achieve specific learning outcomes; systematic models that facilitate planning, developing, revising, and evaluating instruction; planning instruction that incorporates educational technology.
ADE 610
METHODS OF ADULT EDUCATION
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: ADE 608.
Principles, practices and applications of the various methods and technologies used in adult learning across the full spectrum of settings in which adult education is conducted.
ADE 615
ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES IN ADULT EDUCATION
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Nature of adult education and the various programs and situations in which it occurs; key issues in the field and various approaches to adult learning theory; nature of participation; inclusion of ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and distance learners; adult learning environments nationally and internationally; emerging trends.
ADE 620
APPLICATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY TO ADULT EDUCATION
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Methods of teaching adult learners using traditional and contemporary modes; use of technology—teleconferencing, distance education, online instruction—in the present delivery systems for teaching and learning.
ADE 624
INTERNSHIP
3, 3/0
Supervised internship experience in a student personnel administration, adult education, and/or multidisciplinary setting.
ADE 625
DESIGNING AND EVALUATING PROGRAMS FOR ADULT LEARNERS
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Planning, designing, and assessing training outcomes for adult learners; methods and materials in program planning in adult education; review of types of programs, community services, and developing funded proposals.
ADE 634
WORKPLACE LITERACY
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Admission to the Adult Education Mater's Degree Program.
Designing, teaching, and assessing work-place literacy and job-readiness programs. Methods of developing customized curricula and teaching literacy and ESL via a sociocultural literacy framework. Analysis and critique of case studies that focus on (1) federal, state, and local workforce policies; (2) educating, training, and re-skilling an underskilled workforce in a global economy; and (3) issues of diversity in the workplace.
ADE 640
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Preparation to conduct educational and training programs for workers and volunteers to improve organizational effectiveness. Key competencies and principal roles of human resource development professionals: human performance analysis; training needs assessment; organizational development; career development; program and instructional design; learning materials design; program evaluation; ethical and human diversity issues in training and development.
ADE 655
DIVERSITY ISSUES IN ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Teaching and learning implications of diversity for adult educational achievement and career opportunities. Implications for course content and classroom management styles when adult educators are sensitive to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, and physical ability. Methods for structuring course content, designing curricula, and educating learners by promoting and embracing a diverse population of colleagues, learners, workers, and clients.
ADE 675
POSTSECONDARY TEACHING PRACTICUM
3, 3/0
Prerequisites: Graduate status, ADE 610 or CTE 536, and instructor permission.
Promotes expertise in teaching in human resource development, adult education, workforce training, community colleges, and GED program settings. Extended teaching assignments with coach/mentor assistance. Seminar-type discussions reflecting on learning and development of learners as they taught, principles of teaching, their teaching behaviors, strategies promoting continuing growth as teachers. Analyze issues in teaching: diversity, technology, exceptionality, promoting social justice.
ADE 688
LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS
3, 3/0
Prerequisites: EDF/BUS/PSY 715.
Theories of leadership; organizational contexts and culture for leadership; role of the leader in organizations; leadership competencies for organizational effectiveness; the leader’s role in mentoring and coaching for effective performance; leader’s role in achievement of organizational mission and goals.
ADE 689
METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
3, 3/0
Background of educational research; selection and development of research problems; sources of information and data; methods, tools, and techniques; collection, treatment, application, and interpretation of research data; organizing and writing a research report.
ADE 690
MASTER’S PROJECT
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
A study undertaken by one or more individuals on a problem of special interest, submitted in acceptable form according to directions from the Educational Foundations Department.
ADE 715
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND
TECHNIQUES
3, 3/0
Major management theories and factors affecting organizational systems; managing conflict and negotiating agreements; effective interpersonal skills for managers; defining problems and generating creative alternatives; types and sources of information needed by managers; relation of leadership style to staff productivity and development; relating effectively to upper-level management.
