Curriculum

Doctoral Program

ITDE Doctoral Students - International Clusters

ITDE Doctoral Students - National Clusters
(following the face to face program prior April 30, 2005).

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On-site Attendance

DSO 8000: Doctoral Studies Orientation

The two-day doctoral studies orientation seminar, conducted at the North Miami Beach and Davie campuses, provides students with an overview of four distinct areas related to doctoral studies: applied research, technology, distance library services, and student services. Attendance at this non-credit seminar is required for all students entering a doctoral program at FSEHS. Students should register for DSO 8000 prior to beginning their first doctoral course. If attendance is not possible prior to the first doctoral course, you may register for a seminar no later than 4 months after beginning your first doctoral course. Additional information at: http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/dso/

Leadership and Distance Education

ITDE 7001: Foundations of Leadership - 3 credits
An introduction to past and present models of leadership. Topics include the current context for leadership, personal leadership styles, leadership in the workplace, the learning organization, and leadership in practice.

ITDE 7007: Foundations of Distance Education - 3 credits
An introduction to distance education. Topics include the historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of distance education; an overview of distance education technologies; and an examination of effective techniques for teaching and learning within a distance education system.

Research and Evaluation I

ARO 8611: Research design and Methods - 3 credits

The purpose of the Research Design and Methods course is for doctoral students to demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of research, research design, and research methods. Research is the application of the scientific method to solving real world problems; research design is the plan for the application of accepted practices; and research methods provide models for the appropriate collection organization, and analysis of unbiased data for decision making, replication, and to contribute to the knowledge base.

ARO 8613: Program Evaluation & Policy Analysis - 3 credits

This course will examine key concepts, methods, and approaches in the field of evaluation research. Students will be exposed to the theoretical and methodological diversity inherent in current evaluation practice across a number of substantive areas (e.g., social services, education, and business). The comprehensive range of activities involved in designing, implementing, and assessing the utility of social and educational programs will be a primary focus of the course.

Research and Evaluation II

ARO 8612: Statistical Methods - 3 credits
Statistical Methods is a course in applied statistics that will investigate concepts and methods in descriptive and inferential statistics. The course is designed to provide students with the statistical background for doctoral level research. The application of statistics will be emphasized. Areas of study will include probability, randomization, variables, normal distribution, t-distribution, chi-square distribution, F-distribution, confidence intervals, hypotheses testing, and correlation.

ARO 8614: Measurement, Testing and Assessment - 3 credits

The purpose of the Measurement, Testing, and Assessment course is to provide doctoral students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand psychometric issues. The course emphasizes the relationship between research and practice. It also provides a theoretical and practical basis for choosing and using the wide range of test and measurement data available to applied researchers. The course focuses on the uses of different tests in a variety of settings and is appropriate for applied researchers and practitioners.

Media and Technology

ITDE 7005: Instructional Media - 3 credits
An introduction to the effective use of instructional media. Topics include planning for instructional media use, visual communication, audio and motion media, computers as tools for learning, and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional media.

ITDE 7006: Foundations of Instructional Technology - 4 credits
An introduction to instructional technology. Topics include the historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of instructional technology, the literature of instructional technology, and an examination of the status of instructional technology.

Instructional Design

ITDE 8001: Introduction to Instructional Design - 3 credits
An introduction to the systematic design of instruction. Major topics include the assessment and analysis of needs, performance improvement, the systematic design of instructional materials and events, and the formative and summative evaluation of instructional materials.

ITDE 8002: Instructional Development and Delivery - 2 credits
An advanced course in the utilization of technology in instruction. Major topics include the assessment and development of instructional strategies, the integration of instructional technologies, tactics for instructional media selection, and the formative and summative evaluation of instructional technology utilization.

Systems Design

ITDE 8005: Introduction to Instructional Systems - 4 credits
An advanced course examining the application of systems theory in education. Major topics include past and present systems theories in education, research of educational and instructional systems, the application of learning and systems theories in educational practice, and the integrations of systems theory into pragmatic instructional design.

ITDE 8006: Systems Analysis and Design - 3 credits
An introductory course providing skills for the analysis and design of educational and instructional systems. Major topics include the critical elements in the structure of distance education delivery systems, the analysis of educational systems and instructional systems, the relationship of subsystems within an educational system, the design of an educational system, the design of instructional systems, and the evaluation and continuous improvement of a system.

Management and Applications

ITDE 8012: Managing and Evaluating ITDE - 3 credits
Major topics include theories and methods of planning, operating, and evaluating instructional technology and distance education; managing in educational and corporate settings; principles of staff training; proposal development; and legal issues.

ITDE 8013: Applications of Distance Education Technologies - 2 credits
Major topics include an in-depth exploration of distance education technologies with emphasis on the Internet, use of video and audio conferencing, selection of appropriate distance education technologies, impact of technologies used to deliver instruction at a distance, and assessment.

Technology Trends and Issues

ITDE 8009: Instructional Technology and Distance Education Trends - 4 credits
Major topics include the synthesis of concepts, knowledge, and skills of the instructional technologist and distance educator; future trends in the field; strategic planning for the professional; and performance technology.

ITDE 8010: Instructional Technology and Distance Education Issues - 3 credits
Major topics include the role and responsibilities of groups and structures that support instructional technology and distance education programs, change management, advisory groups, peer mentoring, performance support systems, strategies for encouraging corporate and foundation support, and grant writing.

Applied Leadership

ITDE 8011: Leadership and Empowerment - 3 credits
This course builds upon the concepts introduced in Foundations of Leadership. Topics include leadership domains, the leader’s role in development, moral frameworks for leadership and decision-making, and a synthesis of leadership development.

Doctoral Applied Dissertation

ARO 8666; Applied Dissertation Seminar 1 - Concept Paper - 2 credits

The content of Applied Dissertation Seminar 1 focuses on formulating research questions and writing the concept paper. The committee chair and member roles are discussed as well as the roles and responsibilities of the Applied Research Office faculty and staff. This seminar will culminate in the completion of the first corresponding benchmark, the concept paper. Credit for this seminar will be assigned following approval of the concept paper.

ARO 8667: Applied Dissertation Seminar 2 - Proposal - 5 credits

The content of Applied Dissertation Seminar 2 emphasizes the formulation and writing of the dissertation proposal and the process for IRB approval. Methodology and content for each of the proposal chapters are defined, including a thorough discussion of the role of the literature review to support or refute the dissertation topic. This seminar focusing on scientific inquiry will culminate in the completion of the second corresponding benchmark, the applied dissertation proposal. Credit for this seminar will be assigned following approval of the proposal.

ARO 8668 Applied Dissertation Seminar 3 - Dissertation - 5 credits

Applied Dissertation Seminar 3 involves data collection/implementation, the applied dissertation (final report), and the final approval process. Content and format issues as well as recommendations for further research are highlighted. Dissemination of the dissertation and possible outlets for publication are covered. This seminar will culminate in the completion of the third corresponding benchmark, the applied dissertation (final report). Credit for this seminar will be assigned following approval of the applied dissertation (final report).

ARO 8669 Continuing Dissertation Services - 0 credits

Students must register for Continuing Dissertation Services at the 36th month in the program if the student has not yet completed the applied dissertation. By registering for these services, subsequently by term, students can continue working uninterrupted with their committee on their research project. Students may register for continuing dissertation services each term until the student reaches the end of the allowable time according to the program's policy at which time extensions will no longer be offered.