COE 501 Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Education. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Overview of educational inquiry from controlled, quantitative to qualitative, naturalistic. Emphasizes locating and critically interpreting published research.
COE 502 Introduction to Data Analysis. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Descriptive statistics, visual approaches, estimation, and inferential methods for univariate and bivariate educational research problems. Experience using statistical software. Cross-listed as EDP 502. Credit is allowed for only COE 502 or EDP 502.
COE 503 Introduction to Qualitative Research. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Terminology, historical development, approaches (including ethnography, ethnomethodology, critical theory, grounded theory, and hermeneutics), and qualitative versus quantitative social sciences; methods of inquiry. Cross-listed as EDP 503. Credit is allowed for only COE 503 or EDP 503.
COE 504 Learning and Instruction. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Introduces psychology of learning and instruction. Includes the foundations of learning theories and their application to educational practice. Cross-listed as EDP 504. Credit is allowed for only COE 504 or EDP 504.
COE 505 American Education System. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Political, social, historical, and philosophical analyses of American education at all levels. Examines primary sources, legal findings, and case studies.
Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of additional courses offered but not specifically listed, see “Omnibus Courses.”