ADULT LEARNING AND TEACHING (ALT) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
5813 Adult Literacy
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Examination of the acquisition and development of reading and writing in adult populations. Reviews research and issues relevant to the teaching of reading and writing to adults. (Formerly AHE 5813. Same as C&I 5813. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: AHE 5813, ALT 5813, or C&I 5813.)
6003 Popular Culture and Informal Learning in Adult Learning and Teaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is an overview of the intersection of adult learning and popular cultural products. Participants will consider how adults learn informally from popular television, music, movies, video games, etc. and how that learning impacts classroom learning and practice. (Formerly titled “The Community College.”)
6063 Research Topics in Adult Learning and Teaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: EDU 5003.
Consideration of the major research problem areas in adult, workforce, and continuing education, identification of local, national and global problems in need of research, examination of research literature in selected areas, and study of research methods unique to or especially useful in adult education, workforce education, and transformative leadership. (Formerly AHE 6063. Credit cannot be earned for both ALT 6063 and AHE 6063.)
6103 Consumerism and Consumption in Adult Learning and Teaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This discussion-based course will examine issues of consumption and consumer education from different perspectives, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and adult education. This course is for anyone interested in adult education, consumer education, education for citizenship, environmental education, or consumer issues in general. (Formerly AHE 6103. Credit cannot be earned for both ALT 6103 and AHE 6103.) (Formerly titled “Effective Teaching in Higher Education I.”)
6123 International Perspectives on Adult Learning and Teaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This discussion-based course investigates global ethnic, cultural, and political structures in adult education across various regions and countries. (Formerly AHE 6123. Credit cannot be earned for both ALT 6123 and AHE 6123.) (Formerly titled “Effective Teaching in Higher Education II.”)
6203 The Student, Community, and Instructor in Adult Learning and Teaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is an overview of adult learning theories and their practical application in the community college, university, and other formal and informal learning situations. It will focus on both the experience of, and the practice of, adult learning and teaching, while examining the philosophies, the theoretical framework, and the social contexts of adult learning, human resource development, life-long learning, and adult continuing education. (Formerly AHE 5203, ALT 5203, and COU 5603. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: AHE 5203,
ALT 5203, ALT 6203, or COU 5603.)
6223 Distance and Blended Learning in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introduction to the field of distance and blended learning. Application of distance and blended learning theory and principles to post secondary and training settings via a variety of technology-enhanced instructional modalities.
6343 Curriculum and Instruction in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Overview of instructional strategies, design, and practices of adult learning settings. Explores situational and cultural factors that influence adult learning in post-secondary, adult basic education, and human resource development organizations. (Formerly AHE 5343 and ALT 5343. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: AHE 5343, ALT 5343, or ALT 6343.)
6503 Community Building and Mentoring in Human Resource Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course will focus on facilitation of community and workplace support, creating strategic mentoring environments, and assisting adults in their development as productive members of their communities, both at work and home.
6603 Foundations and Contexts of Adult Education and Human Resource Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is designed to give participants an understanding of the history and current practice of adult education. Readings will trace the major historical developments and philosophical roots of adult education as well as examine administrative, programming, and instructional practices in the field. The social context of adult education, including race, class, and gender analyses, and the role of adult education in society. Relevant historical, sociological, political, and economic factors that influence adult education theory and practice. The course will also examine emerging issues in adult education and their implications for future practice. (Formerly AHE 5603 and ALT 5603. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: AHE 5603, ALT 5603, or ALT 6603.)
6623 Assessment and Evaluation of Adult Education and Human Resource Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Overview of a variety of summative and formative classroom assessment and program evaluation methods appropriate for adult education and training settings. (Formerly AHE 5623 and ALT 5623. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: AHE 5623, ALT 5623, or ALT 6623.)
6633 Multicultural Issues, Diversity, and Social Action in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Cultural (racial, ethnic, gender, linguistic) diversity in the local, national, and global adult educational contexts. Topics include cultural self-awareness, demographic changes and projections, problems/issues in inter-cultural educational settings, theoretical perspectives of multicultural adult education, practical problems and related strategies in handling diversity in adult education settings. (Formerly AHE 5633, ALT 5633, and COU 5633. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: AHE 5633, ALT 5633, ALT 6633, or COU 5633.)
6933 Community-Based Research
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Overview of principles and strategies for Community-Based Research. Community-Based Research (CBR) is an inquiry decision-making methodology that actively involves, and is largely directed by, participating community members. Students will create and address research questions in collaboration with members of the community to meet a particular community need.
6943 Internship in Adult Learning and Teaching
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Graduate Advisor of Record.
Individually supervised field experience in Adult or Higher Education, or Human Resource Development settings. (Formerly AHE 6943. Credit cannot be earned for both ALT 6943 and AHE 6943.)
6951,3 Independent Study
1 or 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, may be counted toward the Master’s degree. (Formerly AHE 6953.)
6961 Comprehensive Examination
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Approval of the Graduate Program Committee to take the comprehensive examination.
Independent study course for the purpose of taking the comprehensive examination. May be repeated as many times as approved by the Graduate Program Committee. Enrollment is required for each term in which the comprehensive examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance on the comprehensive examination) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance on the comprehensive examination). (Formerly AHE 6961.)
6973 Special Topics in Adult Learning and Teaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Topics courses may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, may be counted toward the degree. (Formerly AHE 6973.)
6983 Master’s Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and Thesis Director.
Thesis research and preparation. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Credit will be awarded upon completion of the thesis. Enrollment is required for each term in which the thesis is in progress. (Formerly AHE 6983.)
