Course Descriptions and Reflections

COM 516 Professional Communications https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/com516.htm This course prepares the you for the distance learning experience, the use of APA format, and the learning team experience.
EDTC 510 Foundations of Distance Education and Training https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/edtc510.htm This course introduces you to the history, technologies, philosophies, and practices associated with distance learning. It sets the tone and background for all the other courses in the program.
EDD 511 Adult Learning: Theories, Principles and Applications https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/edd511.htm This course introduces you to the various theories of adult learning, explores andragogy versus pedagogy, and practices of instruction related to adult learners. This was my favorite course.
CUR 524 Instructional Design https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/cur524.htm This course is very in-depth with hands on experience developing an instructional plan for an identified need.
EDTC 526 Assessment and Evaluation in E-Education https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/edtc526.htm This course was an intense overview of assessments and evaluation. It covers Testing as well as alternative assessments and their use within an online environment. Not a course for the weak of heart.
QNT 540 Research and Ethics in E-Education https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/qnt540.htm This course gives graduate students the background they need to develop a research plan and understand the use of statistics within research. Explores issues of ethics, confidentiality, and government regulations. this was a very intense course, but well worth the time.
EDTC 550 Infromation Technology https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/edtc550.htm This course explores the use of information technology, information systems, operating systems, and databases in the workplace. The course requires the evaluation of your workplace and how these computer systems are utilized.
EDTC 555 Internet and Distance Education Delivery https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/edtc555.htm This course explores instructional strategies in distance education, the different distance education platforms, and course management stystems available. This course required application of theory and investigation of products.
EDTC 560 Applications of Multimedia and Web Page Design https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/edtc560.htm This course is a very hands on course regarding designing a web site using multimedia. It explores appropriate use of multimedia in the context of course design.
EDTC 570 Courseware Authoring https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/edtc570.htm Future course to be taken. Focuses on the application of the systemic processes of designing computer mediated instruction.
EDTC 575 E-Education in the Global Environment https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/edtc575.htm Future course to be taken. Explores the political and cultural issues that impact education and its delivery through distance education modalities.
EDTC 590 E-Education Capstone https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/CurrGuide/edtc590.htm Future course to be taken. Practical application of all previous material.
 





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