Education (ED)

A grade of C or better is required for prerequisite courses. 

ED 102  Teaching as a Career  1(1-1)  

As Needed.
Orientation to teaching and teacher education. Not required for teacher certification.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Class sessions and classroom observation required.

ED 202  Foundations of Education  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Historical, philosophical and sociological dimensions of education including legal and financial challenges associated with the institution of education. 30 hours field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 280  Educational Media and Technology  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Prepares teachers to use technology for instruction, assessment, management, and research.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 294  Field Experience  (1-12 V)  

As Needed.
Field experience in an educational setting.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Not applicable to teacher certification.

ED 301  Frameworks of Teaching  4(4-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Includes approaches to designing learner-centered classroom communities through applications of standards-based instruction, effective planning and assessment, and classroom management. 30 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Completion of 45 credit hours and 2.6 cumulative GPA.

ED 351  Children's Literature  3(3-0)  

Fall, Summer.
Classic and contemporary children's literature with emphasis on selection and evaluation.
Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

ED 380  Integrated Methods in Elementary  3(3-0)  

Fall, Summer.
Prepares elementary teachers to integrate the expressive arts and physical education into the elementary curriculum. 30 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 400  Workshop  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Designed for special activity-oriented experiences to be conducted in short sessions. Each workshop has a subtitle and no subtitle may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

ED 406  Behavioral Support  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Prepares teachers to implement individual, classroom-wide and school-wide behavioral supports and interventions. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 407  Levels of Support I  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Prepares teachers to teach students with special needs in inclusive environments, with emphasis on literacy, math, and academic interventions. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 408  Levels Of Support II  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Addresses effective instruction for secondary students, including transition planning. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Beginning reading course strongly recommended as a prerequisite. Admission to School of Education.

ED 409  Levels Of Support III  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Focuses on instructional programs for K-12 students with severe learning and behavioral challenges. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 410  Collaboration in Education  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Supports skills at co-teaching, teaming, and collaboration with teachers, families, paraprofessionals, and others to strengthen student achievement. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 412  Teaching Diverse Learners  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Focuses on legislation for special education, nature of exceptionalities, and meeting the needs of K-12 students, including second language learners. 30 hours field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 413  Teaching Elementary Social Studies  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Methods of teaching social studies in the elementary school.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 414  Teaching Elementary Science & Health  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Methods of teaching health and science in the elementary school; 30 hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 417  Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School  2(2-0)  

As Needed.
Scope and sequence of elementary school mathematics are examined along with instructional methods that address the developmental differences of children. 30 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: MATH 361.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 421  Classroom Integration of Internet  2(2-0)  

As Needed.
Methods to effectively and legally integrate the Internet into the classroom as a communication and instructional tool.
Prerequisite: ED 280.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 423  Teaching and Managing Technology  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Strategies, processes, and procedures for managing technology in K-12, including efficient use of emerging pedagogies.
Prerequisite: ED 280.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 427  Productivity Tools for Classroom  1(1-0)  

As Needed.
Applications of Microsoft Office as a productivity tool, including integration of use in classroom. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 428  Integration of Educational Software  1(1-0)  

As Needed.
Familiarity with and criteria for selecting evaluating, and using quality educational software. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 429  Literacy & Technology  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Methods for using technology to assess and teach literacy.
Prerequisite: ED 280.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 431  Diverse Learners & Technology  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Strategies for using technology to enhance learning for all students, with emphasis on the relationship between technology and equity. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 432  Hardware & Networking for Educators  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Pedagogical and practical considerations in using networking and hardware in schools.
Prerequisite: ED 280.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 433  Instructional Theory & Tech Design  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Instructional system design theories and models and their adaptation to plan and use technology effectively in the classroom. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 434  Multimedia Design  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Methods and tools for creating multimedia learning objects for K-12 classrooms. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 435  Classroom Management  3(2-3)  

As Needed.
Includes general teaching methods and strategies, learning theories applied to teaching discipline, curriculum educational measurement and evaluation, school organization and school law applicable to classroom teachers. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 436  Technology & Assessment Tools  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Prepares teachers to use technology in assessment practices in the classroom.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 444  Teaching Secondary Science  4(3-2)  

Fall.
Focuses on teaching methods, materials, and assessment strategies necessary to prepare students to teach in secondary standards-based science classrooms. 60 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 445  Assessment & Data Driven Instruction  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Prepares teachers to select, administer, and interpret formal and informal assessments to improve instruction. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 446  Teaching K-12 Art  4(3-2)  

Fall.
Focuses on art curriculum, methods, and assessment to prepare art educators to successfully teach in K-12 standards-based art classrooms. 60 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 447  Teaching English in Secondary Schools  4(3-2)  

Fall.
Familiarizes students with Colorado foreign language standards, standards-based lesson and unit planning, and authentic assessment. 60 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 448  Teaching Foreign Language (K-12)  4(0-12)  

Fall.
Familiarizes students with Colorado foreign language standards, standards-based lesson and unit planning, and authentic assessment. 60 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 451  Teaching Secondary Social Studies  4(3-2)  

Fall.
Familiarizes students with the Colorado content standards, including standards-based lesson and unit planning strategies and authentic assessment. 60 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 452  Teaching Secondary Business  4(3-2)  

As Needed.
Prepares teachers to teach all areas of the business curriculum in secondary schools. 60 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 481  Practicum & Seminar in Education  (3-6 V)  

As Needed.
Supervised practicum and seminar in second teaching or endorsement area.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education. Repeatable (99).

ED 485  Capstone Seminar in Education  1(1-0)  

As Needed.
Explores substantive issues facing teacher, including meeting the needs of at-risk students; creating inclusive, equitable learning communities, and methods of effective inquiry in education.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 487  Student Teaching Elementary  (6-12 V)  

As Needed.
Student teaching at the elementary level.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 488  Student Teaching Secondary  (6-12 V)  

As Needed.
Student teaching at the secondary level.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 489  Student Teaching K-12  (6-12 V)  

As Needed.
Student teaching at the K-12 level.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 491  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

ED 494  Field Experience  (1-12 V)  

As Needed.
Field experience in an educational setting. Not required for Teacher Certification.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (120).

ED 495  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

ED 500  Workshop  (0.5-3 V)  

As Needed.
Activity-oriented experiences for teachers. Each has a subtitle; no subtitle may be repeated for credit. Does not count for M.Ed. Credit.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

ED 501  Graduate Topics in Education  (0.5-3 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Graduate topics in education. Each has a subtitle; no subtitle may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Counts for M.Ed. credit with approval of Program Director. Repeatable (99).

ED 502  Teacher As Change Agent  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Introduces strategies for professional growth including interpretation of research and professional collaboration.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to M.Ed. Program and a teaching license or eligibility for teaching license.

ED 503  Teacher as Researcher  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Develops skills at conducting and applying action research strategies to improve teaching and learning.
Prerequisite: ED 502.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to M.Ed. program.

ED 504  Leading Change in America's Schools  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Builds teachers' skills in leading school change.
Prerequisite: ED 502.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to M.Ed. program.

ED 506  Behavioral Support  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Prepares teachers to implement individual, classroom-wide and school-wide behavioral supports and interventions. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 507  Levels of Support I  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Prepares teachers to teach students with special needs in inclusive environments, with emphasis on literacy, math, and academic interventions. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 508  Levels of Support II  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Addresses effective instruction for secondary students, including transition planning. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 509  Levels of Support III  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Focuses on instructional programs for K-12 students with severe learning and behavioral challenges. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 510  Collaboration in Education  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Supports skills at co-teaching, teaming, and collaboration with teachers, families, paraprofessionals, and others to strengthen student achievement. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 512  Teaching Diverse Learners  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Focuses on legislation for special education, nature of exceptionalities, and meeting the needs of K-12 students, including second language learners; 30 hours field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 514  Teaching K-6 Math  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Focuses on teaching methods, materials, and assessment strategies in math in the elementary school; 30 hours of field experiences.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 520  Educational Media and Technology  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Prepares teachers to use technology for instruction, assessment, management, and research.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 521  Classroom Integration of Internet  2(2-0)  

As Needed.
Methods to effectively and legally integrate the Internet into the classroom as a communication and instructional tool.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 523  Teaching & Managing Technology  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Strategies, processes, and procedures for managing technology in K-12, including efficient use of emerging pedagogies.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 524  Advanced Techniques of Teaching Elementary Social  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Analysis of techniques for conceptual approaches to teaching socialization skills, critical thinking, and inquiry skills; helping children develop healthy attitudes and values.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 525  Advanced Techniques of Teaching Elementary Science  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Emphasis on the newest concepts, techniques and materials for teaching elementary school science and health.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 527  Productivity Tools for Classroom  1(1-0)  

As Needed.
Applications of Microsoft Office as a productivity tool, including integration of use in classroom. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 528  Integration of Educational Software  1(1-0)  

As Needed.
Familiarity with and criteria for selecting evaluating, and using quality educational software. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 529  Literacy & Technology  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Methods for using technology to assess and teach literacy. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 531  Diverse Learners & Technology  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Strategies for using technology to enhance learning for all students, with emphasis on the relationship between technology and equity. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 532  Hardware & Networking for Educators  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Pedagogical and practical considerations in using networking and hardware in schools.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 533  Instructional Theory & Tech Design  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Instructional system design theories and models and their adaptation to plan and use technology effectively in the classroom. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 534  Multimedia Design  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Methods and tools for creating multimedia learning objects for K-12 classrooms. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 536  Technology & Assessment Tools  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Prepares teachers to use technology in assessment practices in the classroom.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 540  Foundations of American Education  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
A foundational investigation into the historical, philosophical, and sociological dimensions of education in the United States, including advocacy, legislation, leaders and structures, and finance.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 542  Contemporary Techniques of Classroom Management  2(2-0)  

As Needed.
What research and professional practice say about organizing students, space, information, and resources; motivating, goal setting, communicating, and problem solving with student; and handling disruption and behavior problems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.

ED 543  Teaching K-12 Health  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Focuses on teaching methods, using appropriate materials and strategies, as well as creating assessments, necessary to prepare students to teach in K-12, standards-based, health classrooms.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 544  Teaching Secondary Science  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Focuses on teaching methods, materials, and assessment strategies necessary to prepare students to teach in secondary standards-based science classrooms.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 545  Assessment & Data Driven Instruction  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Prepares teachers to select, administer, and interpret formal and informal assessments to improve instruction. Field experience required.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 546  Teaching K-12 Art  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Focuses on Art curriculum, methods, and assessment to prepare art educators to successfully teach in K-12 standards-based art classrooms.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 547  Teaching English in Secondary Schools  (3 V)  

Fall.
Familiarizes students with Colorado Language Arts Standards, standards-based lesson, and unit planning and authentic assessment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 548  Teaching Foreign Language  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Familiarizes students with Colorado Foreign Language Standards, standards-based lesson and unit planning and authentic assessment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 550  K-12 Music Methods  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Familiarization with the Colorado Music Content Standards. Standards based lesson and unit planning and strategies for general, instrumental, and vocal music will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.

ED 551  Teaching Secondary Social Studies  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Familiarizes students with Colorado Social Studies Content Standards, standards-based lesson and unit planning strategies and authentic assessment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 552  Teaching Secondary Business  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Prepares teachers to teach all areas of the business curriculum in secondary schools.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 560  Professional Develop in Curriculum & Instruction  4(4-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Stresses skill-building in classroom instruction, including curriculum development and student assessment. Current innovations in public education are also addressed.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Completion of 45 credit hours and 2.6 cumulative GPA.

ED 565  Introduction to Educational Statistics  1(1-0)  

As Needed.
Statistical methods in education; graphs, charts, frequency distributions, central tendencies, dispersion, correlation, sampling errors, estimation, and hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 570  The Technology Coordinator  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Examination of the roles of the technology coordinator in a K-12 educational setting.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 522.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 571  Distance Learning  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Provides information needed to be knowledgeable distance educators and instructional developers for K-12 distance learners.
Prerequisite: ED 280 or ED 522.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 574  Early Childhood Space Exploration  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Designed to provide tools necessary to teach space concepts through inquiry-based learning to young children.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 575  Lunar/Mars Exploration  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Participants will investigate how to establish and maintain humans on our moon or Mars and how to integrate these concepts into the classroom.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 576  Rocketry & Exploration  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Participants will examine the technological advances that are being developed for human exploration of the solar system.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 577  Astronomy for the Classroom  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Participants will investigate topics such as motions of the heavens, astronomical research tools, stars, and constellations, 3D exploration of comets, auroras, and planets.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 578  Long Term Space Travel  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Participants will investigate answers to how humans can expand beyond home to maximize the benefits from space exploration.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 579  Earth Systems Science  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Participants will investigate answers to how humans can expand beyond home to maximize the benefits from space exploration.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 580  Integrated Methods  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Prepares elementary teachers to teach Social Studies, with emphasis on integration of the expressive arts and PE.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

ED 581  Practicum & Seminar in Education  (1-6 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Supervised practicum and seminar in special education.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education. Repeatable (99).

ED 591  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Repeatable (99).

ED 592  Research  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Research.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of program director. Repeatable (99).

ED 593  Seminar  (1-6 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Seminar.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education. Repeatable (99).

ED 594  Field Experience  (1-12 V)  

As Needed.
Field experience in an educational setting.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Repeatable (99).

ED 595  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Repeatable (99).

ED 599  Thesis Research  (1-6 V)  

As Needed.
Thesis Research.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of program Director. Repeatable (99).

ED 600  Introduction to Educational Leadership  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Introduces effective leadership and management to include current issues and trends facing today’s educational leaders, ethics and professionalism, with an emphasis on the CO Principal Quality Standards.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 601  Shaping Organizations: Leadership & Management  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Explores qualities of effective change agency to include organizational behaviors, communication skills, goal setting, aligned planning, change theory, and skill development within complex educational organizations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 602  Legal & Financial Dimensions of School Leadership  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Examines national, state, and local laws and policies that affect organization and administration of school systems including, but not limited to: IDEA, CO READ Act, budgeting and financial decision making.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 603  External Environments in Leadership  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
External influences on leadership decisions including political climate, demographics, economic trends, family engagement, community support systems, school safety, and accountability measures.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 604  Educator Development, Supervision, & Evaluation  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Curriculum development, instructional strategies, effective coaching and mentoring, and developing the capacity of instructors to improve their own effectiveness; all for improved student outcomes.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 605  The Principalship: Leadership at the Site Level  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
School site-level management and leadership issues faced by building principals such as: personnel, site-based budgeting, curriculum and instruction, student/staff/parent engagement, safety, and day-to-day management.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 606  Technology & Site-Level, Data-Driven Decisions  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Strategies involved with the examination of a wide variety of assessment data to identify strengths and deficiencies in the teaching/learning process and the application of findings to ongoing policy and practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 698  Internship in Educational Leadership  1-12(1-12-0)  

As Needed.
Candidates engage in onsite educational activities throughout their program to develop program standards. Placements will be determined by program advisor and school district/building leadership.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 701  Doctoral-Level Topics in Education  (0.5-3 V)  

As Needed.
Doctoral-level topics in education. Each has a subtitle; no subtitle may be repeated for credit. Counts for Ed.D. credit with approval of Program Director.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

ED 710  Contemporary Theories in Leadership  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Explores the nature of complex organizations and various theories of organizational leadership focusing on inquiry and reflective practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 711  Issues in Educational Leadership  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Examination of current national, state, and local educational climate including government policies and spending, technology, achievement, school reform, social-emotional needs, diversity, and equity.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 712  Ethics in Educational Leadership  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
The study of complex organizations and the nature of leadership with an emphasis on moral and ethical decision-making.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 713  Strategic Change in Education  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Exploration of ways to assess, select, and implement effective organizational changes/initiatives that affect health and safety, equal access, professional development, teaching and learning, & student achievement.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 714  Policy Analysis & Advocacy for Change  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Necessary tools for the design, planning, implementation, and assessment of current or proposed policy including best practices for advocacy at appropriate levels.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 715  Developing Organizational Culture  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Study of how leaders influence the culture of their organizations and best strategies to change the current culture, bringing about positive environments for students, staff, families, and other stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 716  Advanced Inquiry & Analysis in Education  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Focus on bringing strategies and tools to educational leaders to engage and guide group inquiry and collaboration to bring about positive change with an emphasis on a continual cycle of assessment and review.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 717  Distributed Leadership & Organizational Structures  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Explores the best practices of implementing distributed leadership and how it interacts with various organizational structures.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 720  Quantitative Research in Education  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Quantitative research methods in education including fundamental principles of scientific research emphasizing research designs, measurement, sampling, ethics, and quantitative writing methods.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 721  Qualitative Research in Education  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Qualitative research methods in education including the process involved with data collection, description, analysis, and interpretation emphasizing quality criteria, solid research practice, ethics, and writing methods.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 722  Data-Driven Leadership  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
How to lead the purposeful application of quantitative and qualitative research methods to analyze data in an educational context and make data-driven decisions.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 730  Contracts & Negotiation  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Negotiation strategies with emphasis on educational professionals, focusing on positive conflict resolution, interest-based bargaining, and contract law.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 731  Economics of Human Resources  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Explores the roles & responsibilities of the human resources manager in educational systems. Includes planning, recruiting, hiring, development, and compensation; while operating within negotiated agreements and policies.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 732  Advanced Law & Administration  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Explores legal issues specific to school leaders with emphasis on school environment, constitutional issues, students, personnel, and accountability.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ED 898  Doctoral Practicum in Educational Leadership  (1-12 V)  

As Needed.
Practicum in an appropriate educational placement to develop skills related to Ed.D. program standards, linking theory and practice. Placements will be approved by doctoral advisor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (24).

ED 899  Dissertation Research  (1-12 V)  

As Needed.
Dissertation research leading up to and including completion of the approved doctoral dissertation.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (24).