All courses are 3 credit hours each.
18 CI 701 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 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 776 Applying Technology for Effective Learning: The course provides instruction to professionals on how computer technology tools can enhance their communication and instructional techniques for medical education. Course participants will explore and evaluate how, when, and why technology should be infused into education. Not only does this course focus on a variety of medical technology tools and technology teaching related theories, but also it introduces how to create collaborative teaching environment, eLearning courses and media-enhanced presentations using a specific software and/or Web 2.0 tools (e.g., Blogs, wikis, feeds, tags and social networking sites).
18 EDST 675 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.
18 CI 850 Program Development in Higher Education (aka Adult Learning): 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 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 721 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 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 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. No prerequisite.
18 CI 874 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. Additional information can be found on the Final Master's Project page. Prerequisites: 18 CI 523-707. Course is normally taken last unless credit is requied to remain active in the program.
All courses are required and 3 credit hours each. Course descriptions subject to minor modification; schedule TBD.
CI7001 – Educational Research for Masters Students: Through this course, students will develop the proposal for their final master’s project while learning how to develop an action research question, perform a literature search to read and synthesize relevant research, develop a methodology and research plan, and write the proposal using APA style guidelines. Students are expected to draw upon what they have learned in the program coursework, apply it toward a real-world project, and write a publishable paper. The actual research, data analysis and final paper will be completed with guidance from the student’s master’s committee and credited under CI7090 Master’s Project: Curriculum & Instruction.
CI7080 – Curriculum Development & Evaluation in Medical Education: This course will provide an overview of evolving concepts and principles of curriculum development and evaluation for medical and other healthcare professionals. The course considers the philosophy and theory of curriculum design and development. Special emphasis will be placed on the analysis and application of principles for resolving problems with curriculum and curriculum improvement. Each participant will develop and share a curriculum document that supports a program within his or her discipline. The development and writing of this document leading to presentations and critiques at the end of the term will be our primary focus. All elements of the course will relate to this effort. The professor's role will be as facilitator, consultant, discussion leader, and critic with the hope that each participant, at the end of the course, will have produced a substantial document ready for implementation or for further study and development.
CI7081 – Attitude Formation and Change in Medical Education: This course focuses on attitude formation and change theories in terms of the goals and objectives in medical educational settings. Theoretically sound ideas for influencing student attitudes, and the value decisions which medical educators must make when deciding to influence attitudes, will be introduced and studied. Reactive and unobtrusive measures for assessing student attitudes will be examined.
CI7082 – Human and Adult Learning in Medical Education: This course provides an introduction to cognitive theories of human learning and memory with an emphasis on the application of this approach to the understanding and improvement of learning in instructional settings, particularly in medical education settings.
CI7083 – Application of Instructional Design and Technology in Medical Education: This course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge about instructional design, including relevant learning theories, in conjunction with the computer technology tools that impact the teaching and learning in medical education. Course participants will explore and evaluate how, when, and why technology should be infused into education. Experience will be gained in the development and use of instructional applications including computers and educational software. Emphasis will be placed on creating collaborative teaching environments, eLearning courses and media-enhanced presentations using specific software and/or Web 2.0 tools (e.g., Blogs, Wikis, Social Networks, Social Bookmarks, Podcasts, RSS Feeds, and Photo Sharing). In addition, this course will address potential legal and ethical issues regarding computer-based technologies.
EDST7010 – Statistical Data Analysis I: This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of statistical data analysis, such as descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation and regression, and chi-square tests, that are commonly used in the social and behavioral sciences.
EDST8034 – Measurement and Assessment: The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the development of tests, assessments, questionnaires, and other methods of measuring psycho-educational variables. The goal is to enable each student to develop reliable assessments, which includes prescient design, standardized administration, and quantitative analysis to ensure that assessments are psychometrically sound. The class covers the entire test development cycle: conceptualization of a test, test design, item writing, pilot testing, standard setting, and psychometric analysis. Discussion of psychometric analysis is focused on classical test theory, but concepts of item response theory, a much more advanced paradigm, will also be explored.
EDST8051 – Qualitative Research Methods I: This course introduces graduate students to the fundamentals of qualitative research. Students will be introduced to various approaches to qualitative research (e.g. holistic ethnography, critical ethnography, case studies, qualitative evaluations) and learn how to 1) develop a research design; 2) select research sites and negotiate entrée; 3) construct a purposeful sampling plan; 4) assemble and submit an Institutional Research Board (IRB) packet; 5) collect data through participant observation, interviews, and archival materials; 6) establish trustworthiness (validity and reliability); 7) assume effective and ethical researcher roles; 8) analyze data; and 9) write up findings.
CULMINATING WORK
CI6075 – Field Experiences Practicum: This course requires completing 30 hours of various teaching experiences that may include teaching or co-teaching; preparation of teaching modules, lectures, conferences, and other presentations; attending rounds; and leading discussion groups as part of resident / student medical education. Teaching experiences are to be evaluated and documented. Documentation of the teaching is through creation of an educational portfolio. The content of the practicum includes the competencies related to the functions of planning, implementing and evaluating teaching / learning experiences within the student's specialty field. It may also include developmental activities which are identified as important elements of the teaching role, especially as these relate to the particular professional, institutional and system context.
CI7090 – Master's Project: Curriculum and Instruction: This course involves the independent work of completing the research and writing the final paper for the final master's project proposal completed in CI7001 – Educational Research for Masters Students.
