Course Schedule I Course Descriptions
Course Delivery
All courses are offered via Blackboard from the University of Cincinnati web site. Many instructors also choose to have a few synchronys class meetings utilizing WebEx or Elluminate Live!, which are web conferencing and collaboration applications.
Course Materials
Course materials include textbooks and other text materials, online resources, multimedia presentations, and discussion boards. Textbook information will be provided each quarter, and students have the option of purchasing books themselves or asking the program staff to purchase the books for them. If the program staff purchases the books, the student will be charged a $15 handling fee per course plus the cost of the book and shipping. Most additional materials are posted to Blackboard for easy downloading. In some courses, specific software may be required, most of which is either web-based or downloadable.
Coursework
Coursework includes assigned reading materials, active participation in the course discussion board, and assignments, tests, and group and individual projects. If a course requires an individual project, you are encouraged to choose and design a project that is applicable to your home institution and its organizational needs. This ensures the program is immediately relevant and useful.
Time Requirement
The amount of time required for coursework each week varies by the course and each individual’s comfort level with the material covered as well as his or her reading and typing speed. In general, a 3-credit course requires 9-12 hours per week. Students should plan to spend several of those hours each week reading and responding to postings in the course discussion board.
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Students may start in any quarter. The schedule is optimized for a student who begins in the Autumn quarter and plans to take two courses each quarter, allowing coursework to be completed in seven quarters. Students beginning in a quarter other than Autumn or taking fewer than two courses each quarter will require more than seven quarters to complete coursework. The final Master’s Project may require additional time.
| Autumn |
18 CI 704-707 Forces Shaping the Curriculum 18 EDST 710-707 Introduction to Statistical Methods
18 CI 705-707 Addressing Diversity in Education
18 CI 523-707 Field Experiences Practicum (taken 2nd ½ of coursework, required prerequisite: 18 CI 776-707) |
| Winter |
18 CI 702-707 Inquiry into Teaching and Learning
18 EDST 802-707 Introduction to Field Methods
18 CI 885-707 Attitude Formation and Change
18 CI 801-707 Topical Seminar (Medical Informatics) – Elective option |
| Spring |
18 EDST 675-707 Human Learning
18 EDST 721-707 Measurement and Assessment
18 EDLD 814-707 Program Evaluation
18 CI 701-707 Masters Research Seminar (2nd ½ of coursework, minimum required prerequisites: 18 EDST 710-707, 18 EDST 802-707, 18 EDST 721-707) |
| Summer |
18 CI 776-707 Applying Technology for Effective Learning
18 CI 850-707 Program Development in Higher Education |
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The 45-credit hour Online Master of Education program consists of the following:
- 18 credit hours of required core courses
- 18 credit hours of required content area courses
- 3 credit hours of required elective
- 3 credit hours of required practicum
- 3 credit hours of required final master project
The 15 credit-hour Online Certificate in Medical Education consists of any five courses from the Master’s program course offering. (The Individual Study, Practicum, Masters Research Seminar, and final Masters Project courses are not available to Certificate students).
Each course has been developed to contribute to a comprehensive educational experience with relevant and current learning objectives. All courses are 3 credit hours each.
Core Courses (all are required)
18 CI 701-707 Masters Research Seminar
This course will provide students with exposure to research concepts and methodologies in various types of educational research including alternative modes of research and their application in resolving problems of educational practice. Ethical and other issues related to conducting educational research will be examined. At the completion of this course, participants will have a completed master's project proposal.
This course can only be taken in the 2nd half of coursework. Prerequisites: 18 EDST 710-707, 18 EDST 802-707, and 18 EDST 721-707.
18 CI 702-707 Inquiry into Teaching and Learning
This course focuses on study of teacher behaviors that influence the academic achievement of students. Emphasis will be placed on the current trends in educational research related to effective instructional design / development practices and technological advancements which impact the teaching-learning experience. No prerequisite.
18 CI 704-707 Forces Shaping the Curriculum
This course will provide an overview of evolving concepts, factors, principles and elements of curriculum development for medical and other healthcare professionals. The course focuses on the history, philosophy and theory of curriculum design and development, including direct and indirect influences. Special emphasis will be placed on analysis of curriculum and application of principles for resolution of curriculum problems and improvement. Each course participant will develop and share a curriculum document that supports a program within their discipline. No prerequisite.
18 CI 705-707 Addressing Diversity in Education
This course focuses on analysis of the changing demographics in American society and study of each of the cultural groups in the community; their significant contributions, problems, and issues; review of research and instructional materials for multicultural education; and implications of diversity issues to medical educators. No prerequisite.
18 CI 776-707 Applying Technology for Effective Learning
This course will enable physicians and other health care professionals to develop an in-depth understanding of how computer technology tools can enhance their communication and instructional techniques for medical education.
While this course focuses on a variety of medical technology tools and technology teaching-related theories, it also introduces how to create e-portfolios, e-learning courses and media-enhanced presentations using an authoring tool. No prerequisite.
18 EDST 675-707 Human Learning
This course introduces the major themes in the field of Cognitive Psychology and current theories of human learning and memory.
A comprehensive overview of the field is provided, including perception, attention, learning, memory, mental imagery, general knowledge, concept formation, problem solving and creativity, reasoning and decision making, intelligence, and cognitive development. No prerequisite.
Content Area Courses (all are required)
18 CI 850-707 Program Development in Higher Education (aka Adult Learning in the Health Professions)
This course will explore adult learning theory and how the principles of adult learning theory are applied in teaching and learning settings within the health profession environment. No prerequisite.
18 CI 885-707 Attitude Formation and Change
This course focuses on attitude formation and change theories in terms of the goals and objectives in educational settings. Theoretically sound ideas for influencing student attitudes, and the value decisions which teachers must make when deciding to influence attitudes, will be introduced and studied.
Reactive and unobtrusive measures for assessing student attitudes will be examined. No prerequisite.
18 EDST 710-707 Introduct to Statistical Methods
This course provides a basic introduction to quantitative methods and techniques of data analysis using a statistical package. The aim is for students to develop skills and confidence in using a computer for social science data analysis.
Topics include research design and control, survey construction, measurement and other general research issues and descriptive statistics. No prerequisite.
18 EDST 721-707 Measurement and Assessment
This course is an introduction to basic measurement concepts and techniques for evaluating measurement data to make educational decisions. It also deals with the theory and practice of program evaluation and student assessment.
It explores theories and problems of measurement and learning assessment. Contemporary and classical approaches to measuring achievement in the educational setting are examined. No prerequisite.
18 EDST 802-707 Introduction to Field Methods in Educational Research
Introduction and practice of qualitative methods for studies of learning. This course aims to explore what is distinctive about "qualitative" and "ethnographic" methods of research in relation to various kinds of research problems and the development of theory or sociological explanation. No prerequisite.
18 EDLD 812-707 Program Evaluation
This course focuses on the process of seeking, analyzing and interpreting information for use in directing the development, implementation and improvement of educational / curriculum programs.
This course may be taken toward the end of program coursework and requires completion of the quantitative and qualitative statistics courses. No prerequisite.
Elective Courses (choose 1)
18 CI 801-707 Topical Seminar (Medical Informatics)
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of medical informatics, the science dealing with information management and computer-based tools in health care. It includes an introduction to computer applications in medicine, medical data, standards, electronic health records, public health informatics, bioinformatics, consumer informatics, patient care systems, decision support systems, medical imaging, current issues, capabilities and limitations of medical informatics, ethical and moral issues, privacy and HIPAA. No prerequisite.
18 CI 871-707 Individual Study in Curriculum & Instruction
An individual study allows the student to study, in depth, a particular research or educational question or issue that is of interest to them and is not covered in the other program courses.
Individual studies require a signed Agreement with the student’s faculty advisor, and the written product from independent studies must be turned in before the end of the quarter with enough time for review (normally at least two weeks prior to the end of the quarter). No prerequisite.
Culminating Experiences (all are required)
18 CI 523-707 Field Experiences Practicum
The master's program includes a practicum that provides supervised teaching experience and evaluation and documentation of that experience. Experience and skills in teaching can be gained in several ways including practice experience in the field and teaching experience at the home institution.
Through the practicum, the master candidate is able to undertake various teaching projects which may involve actual co-teaching; preparation of teaching modules, lectures, conferences, and other presentations; attending rounds; and leading discussion groups as part of resident / student medical education.
The practicum will help master candidates learn key strategies for teaching in their fields and help them learn different perspectives in their teaching environment. The content of the practicum includes the competencies related to the functions of planning, implementing and evaluating teaching / learning experiences within the candidate's / student's specialist field. It may also include other developmental activities, which are identified as important elements of the teaching role, especially as these relate to the particular professional, institutional and system context.
At the completion of the practicum the master's participants will prepare an educational portfolio that is a collection of various teaching projects and evaluations of teaching.
This course can only be taken in the 2nd half of coursework. Prerequisites: 18 CI 776-707.
18 CI 874-707 C&I Individual Master’s Project
The master's research project is a requirement of the MEd program and will provide master candidates with an opportunity to explore in depth a subject in education of their own choice. It is expected that the master's research project is an original contribution to knowledge resulting from the systematic study of a significant problem or issue.
Prerequisites: 18 CI 523-707. Course is normally taken last unless credit is requied to remain active in the program.
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