The following is a list of classes required in the Adult Education & Distance Learning Graduate Program at University of Phoenix. The following list of classes was obtained from my personal schedule on the UOP server under services. Please note that the classes are listed in the order in which I have taken the classes, not necessarily the order in which they are normally taken. The discrepancy in the class order was due to switching programs mid-stream.

Classes I have already completed

EDTC510

Foundations of Distance Education and Training

EDD511

Adult Learning: Theories, Principles, and Applications

EDTC550

Information Technology

CUR524

Instructional Design

EDTC526

Assessment and Evaluation in E-Education

QNT540

Research and Ethics in E-Education

EDTC555

Internet and Distance Education Delivery

COM516

Professional Communications

EDTC560

Applications of Multimedia and Web Page Design

Classes I will complete between now and Christmas break to finish my degree.

EDTC570

Courseware Authoring

EDTC575

E-Education in the Global Environment

EDTC590

E-Education Capstone

The following is a list of course descriptions and credit hours earned for each of the classes in the program. This information was copied from the University of Phoenix 2002-2003 Catalog except the QNT540 Course Description, which was copied from the Course Module.

EDTC510-Foundations of Distance Education and Training

This course focuses on the principles of distance education as a medium for course, degree or training-based instruction. The history, philosophies and best practices associated with distance learning will be presented and analyzed. Current critical issues that impact the teaching/learning environment in distance delivery modalities also will be examined. 2 credits.

EDD511-Adult Learning: Theories, Principles, and Applications

This course focuses on adult development and learning theories. Students will identify the stages of adult development and examine the concept of andragogy versus pedagogy. Major theories of adult learning and how they relate to instructional practices will be explored. Intelligence, learning styles, and motivation are discussed in the context of teaching adult learners. Emphasis will be placed on teaching and learning models and strategies and effective practices in distance education. 3 credits.

EDTC550-Information Technology

this course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in today's business environment. An overview is presented of information systems and programming, database management, networking, and telecommunications, and the Internet. In addition, a management perspective is given for each of the areas. 3 credits.

CUR524-Instructional Design

This course is designed to provide students with the instructional planning skills they need to develop educational course and materials. Students will study the relevant theories of instructional design and apply proven procedures for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating objectives-based instruction. Specific focus will be given to the creation of materials appropriate for adult learners in classrooms and learning at a distance, including attention to life experiences, entry level skills, motivational needs, and modes of delivery. 3 credits.

EDTC526-Assessment and Evaluation in E-Education

This course focuses on developing the skills necessary to become effective assessors of adult learners. Students learn the fundamentals of traditional testing and explore how to design alternative assessments in an electronic environment. Interpretation of assessment data, strategies for tracking student progress, and communicating results based on clear criteria and standards will be presented. Critical assessment issues facing distance education programs will be analyzed and debated. 3 credits.

QNT540-Research and Ethics in E-Education

This course is an overview of the fundamentals of research and statistics. It is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to be successful in graduate level studies. Ethical issues related to research, including basic theory and practice, professional codes of ethics, governmental regulations, and confidentiality are addressed. Students will examine the issues of information and intellectual property, privacy issues in a digital environment and the relationship of individual, governmental, and societal concerns in an ever advancing and changing electronic community. 3 credits.

EDTC555-Internet and Distance Education Delivery

This course compares and contrasts different education delivery systems. Both asynchronous and synchronous deliveries are explored. An emphasis is placed upon Internet delivery and Internet course management solutions. 3 credits.

COM516-Professional Communications

This course provides new graduate students in the University of Phoenix programs with an introduction to strategies for academic success within the University of Phoenix adult learning model. Topics include oral and written communication, methods for finding and evaluating course resources, the purpose and use of portfolios, program standards, and critical thinking. 1 credit.

EDTC560-Applications of Multimedia and Web Page Design

This course examines different elements of multimedia and then applies them to presentations solutions that range from Microsoft PowerPoint to Web pages. Basic HTML is covered as well as the integration of multimedia into Web page design. 3 credits.

EDTC570-Courseware Authoring

This course compares and contrasts different approaches to courseware authoring. A development life cycle model is examined that includes analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, deliver, and support. An emphasis is placed upon the design and development of Web delivered courseware. 3 credits.

EDTC575-E-Education in the Global Environment

This course focuses on the business of distance education from a global perspective. Educational systems, cultural differences as well as curricula of various global environments are explored. Students will study political and cultural issues that impact education and its delivery of education through distance education modalities. 3 credits.

EDTC590-E-Education Capstone

This is the final course in the E-Education program. Students will synthesize and integrate theories and practices learned from all courses in the program and apply them toward the development of a culminating design project. This course is an exercise in the practical application of new knowledge learned so that students exiting the program will be proficient in constructing courses and rich learning environment for effective instruction with a variety of learners. 3 credits.