College of Education
Expedited and Non-Expedited Proposals
Undergraduate and Graduate
Course and Curriculum Changes
to be considered for approval on:
October 25, 2011
8:30 a.m.
Bluemont Hall Room 21
Contact Person:
Dr. Teresa Miller
Chair, Academic Affairs Committee
Phone: 532-5609
tmiller@ksu.edu
Units outside the college that may be directly impacted by these changes are the following:
College of Arts & Sciences
Units within the college that may be impacted by these changes are the following:
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs
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Expedited
Graduate Curriculum and Course Changes
Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs
FROM: EDSP 743. Interventions: Academic Disabilities. (3). I, II, S. Educational planning, instructional
methods, and curricula modifications for students with academic learning disabilities. Prerequisite: EDSP 323 or
324 and EDSP 710.
TO: EDSP 743. Interventions: Academic Disabilities. (3). I, II. Educational planning, instructional methods, and
curricula modifications for students with academic learning disabilities. Prerequisite: EDSP 323 or 324 and EDSP
710.
IMPACT: None.
RATIONALE: EDSP 743 has not generated the required course enrollment each summer for the past two
summers. It will still be offered in the fall and spring semesters.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Summer 2012
Non-Expedited
Undergraduate Curriculum and Course Changes
Curriculum and Instruction
Secondary Education Social Studies
FROM:
TO:
III. Upper-Level Social Studies Electives
III. Upper-Level Social Studies Electives
(must include 9 cr.: one listed course from
(must include 9 cr.: one listed course from three
three of the following departments)
of the following departments)
A. Political Science: 301, 321, 333, 543, 604,
A. Political Science: 301, 321, 333, 525, 543,
605, 611, 612, or 667
603, 605, 614, 615, or 667
B. Geography: 310, 340, 620, or 640
B. Geography: 302, 310, 340, 460, 500, 508,
C. Economics: 510, 520, 523, 530, 536, or
535, 620, 640, or 690.
661
C. Economics: 510, 520, 523, 530, 555, 563, or
D. Sociology: 360, 440, 511, 541, 545, or 570 681.
E. Anthropology: 260, 503, 505, 508, 515,
D. Sociology: 360, 440, 450, 507, 511, 533,
524, or 630
535, 541, 545, 570, or 618
E. Anthropology: 260, 360, 503, 505, 507, 508,
511, 512, 515, 521, 524, 526, 533, 618, or 630
IMPACT: Discussed changes with faculty of Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, and
Anthropology. No problems were identified.
RATIONALE: Provide a more appropriate and more expansive selection of elective courses for those engaging in
a career in social studies education and be better prepared for licensure requirements by the state.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2012
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Non-Expedited
Graduate Curriculum and Course Changes
Educational Leadership
NEW COURSES:
#1) EDACE 765 Adult Learners and Integrating Technology into Curriculum. (3) I, II, S. This course
includes an in-depth study of methods for integrating innovative technologies into the curriculum for adult learners.
With an indepth understanding of adult learners, students will analyze learning theories and appropriate
technologies for revlevance, effectiveness, and alignment with course curriculum. Recommended Prerequisite:
EDACE 790.
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: With a new certificate program focused on adult learners and curriculum development, it is
important to address the appropriate integration of technology.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Summer 2012
#2) EDACE 785 Designing Classroom Instruction and Curriculum for Adult Learners. (3) I, II, S. This
course focuses on the systematic approach to instructional design for adult learners. A comprehensive discussion of
all major components of curriculum design from instructional objectives, course sequencing, instructional
strategies, formative assessments and summative evaluations will be included. A major focus will also be on
transfer of learning. Recommended Prerequisites: EDACE 765 and EDACE 790.
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: With a new certificate program focused on adult learners and curriculum development, it is
important to offer a course on curriculum design for the target population.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2012
Curriculum and Instruction
NEW COURSES:
#1) EDCI 781 Teaching the Theoretical Foundations of Constitutional Government. (1) I, II, S. Examines the
theories (e.g., natural rights, classical republicanism, and constitutionalism) and theorists (e.g., Aristotle, Locke,
Hobbes, and Montesquieu) that most influenced constitutional thinking in the United States. Explores how to teach
effectively about these theories and theorists.
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: This course is offered every semester and is one of number of courses being developed that might
comprise a new specialty area in Curriculum and Instruction, "Civic Education." The course fulfills a need for high
quality professional development in social studies education. The course may be attractive to graduate students
outside of education who are interested in teaching and learning about political ideas and principles.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2012
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#2) EDCI 782 Teaching the Historical Origins of Constitutional Government. (1) I, II, S. Examines seminal
ideas, documents, and events in the creation of the United States Constitution such as problems with the Articles of
Confederation, the characteristics of good government, the debates at the Philadelphia Convention, the Federalist
Papers, and the Antifederalist Papers. Explores how to teach effectively these ideas, documents, and events.
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: This course is offered every semester and is one of number of courses being developed that might
comprise a new specialty area in Curriculum and Instruction, "Civic Education." The course fulfills a need for high
quality professional development in social studies education. The course may be attractive to graduate students
outside of education who are interested in teaching and learning about political ideas and principles.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2012
#3) EDCI 783 Teaching the Development of Constitutional Principles. (1) I, II, S. Examines the development
of political ideas and constitutional thinking since the Founding. Focuses on how the Bill of Rights, the
amendment process, judicial review, and the Fourteenth Amendment are used to empower and limit government.
Explores how teach effectively about developments in constitutional thought.
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: This course is offered every semester and is one of number of courses being developed that might
comprise a new specialty area in Curriculum and Instruction, "Civic Education." The course fulfills a need for high
quality professional development in social studies education. The course may be attractive to graduate students
outside of education who are interested in teaching and learning about political ideas and principles
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2012
#4) EDCI 784 Teaching the Institutions of Government. (1) I, II, S. Examines the powers, limits, and
development of political institutions such as Congress, the President, the Supreme Court, and political parties.
Explores how teach effectively about these institutions.
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: This course is offered every semester and is one of number of courses being developed that might
comprise a new specialty area in Curriculum and Instruction, "Civic Education." The course fulfills a need for high
quality professional development in social studies education. The course may be attractive to graduate students
outside of education who are interested in teaching and learning about political ideas and principles.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2012
#5) EDCI 785 Teaching the Bill of Rights. (1) I, II, S. Examines the rights protected by the United States
Constitution and the ways that rights empower citizens, limit government, and contribute to constitutional
government. Explores how to teach effectively about rights.
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: This course is offered every semester and is one of number of courses being developed that might
comprise a new specialty area in Curriculum and Instruction, "Civic Education." The course fulfills a need for high
quality professional development in social studies education. The course may be attractive to graduate students
outside of education who are interested in teaching and learning about political ideas and principles.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2012
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#6) EDCI 787 Teaching Citizenship. (1) I, II, S. Examines development of the rights, responsibilities, and
challenges of citizenship in the United States. Explores how teach effectively about citizenship.
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: This course is offered every semester and is one of number of courses being developed that might
comprise a new specialty area in Curriculum and Instruction, "Civic Education." The course fulfills a need for high
quality professional development in social studies education. The course may be attractive to graduate students
outside of education who are interested in teaching and learning about political ideas and principles.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2012
#7) EDCI 794 Advanced Methods of Teaching. (3) I, II, S. Examines popular theories, important principles,
research-based strategies, and best practices associated with effective teaching. Provides a venue to apply theory to
practice; connect ideas and actions; and link content and pedagogy.
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: This course has been offered every summer since 2008. The course fulfills the Curriculum and
Instruction requirement in "Teaching and Learning." This course might also be attractive to graduate students
outside of education who are interested in teaching and learning.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2012
Non-Expedited
Graduate Curriculum and Course Changes
Educational Leadership
NEW PROGRAM: Graduate Certificate: Adult Learning
Admission criteria:
Students applying to the K-State Graduate Certificate Program in Adult Learning must be admitted to the K-State
Graduate School. A student with a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 from an
accredited institution can expect to be admitted to the certificate program.
Curriculum Description:
The adult learning certificate program focuses on understanding adult learning theories and motivation, skills
needed to evaluate programs, knowledge of appropriate technology to incorporate, and development of curriculum
for adult learners.
Certificate program includes 15 credits:
EDACE 790 Characteristics of Adult Learners
EDACE 875 Program Evaluation
EDACE 847 Adult Learning and Motivation
EDACE 765: Adult Learners and Integrating Technology into Curriculum
EDACE 785: Designing Classroom Instruction and Curriculum for Adult Learners
IMPACT: None
RATIONALE: The current expanding focus in industry and armed forces creates a need for advanced preparation
with educating and training the working adult. This graduate certificate is designed to address the advanced
preparation needed for those who are curriculum writers, training developers, and instructional designers, who do
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not have an understanding of the adult learning characteristics and appropriate curriculum design for this
population.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2012
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