MIC Coaching Program-at-a-Glance (Fall 2023)

AEP 803 Core

Educational Research Design: This course is a study of the nature and complexities of the educational research process. Identification and completion of any approved educational project is a course requirement. Students will be provided opportunities to acquire greater awareness, familiarity, and knowledge of the most basic concepts and principles of improving schools through research designs. Both the traditional content and electronic resources of research are emphasized. The student will study how to identify, delineate, operationalize, and write a research proposal.

3 CH

AEP 855

Core

Educational Leadership: This course is designed to assist prospective educational leaders in developing fundamental knowledge and application of educational organization leadership by examining leadership in a variety of settings and methodologies. Candidates are exposed to a wide range of activities that include theory and practical application.

3 CH

MIT 806 Core

Developing Web-Based Instruction: This course presents an overall picture of distance education, an understanding of technologies used in online learning, and skills to develop web-based instruction.

3 CH

MIT 807

Core

Designing Digital Learning Tools: This is an online professional education course designed for candidates in the Master’s Program for the Department of Advanced Education Programs (AEP).  Candidates will investigate, design, peer review, and field test research-based instructional units. 

3 CH

MIT 805

Instructional Technology Theory & Practice: This course covers current topics such as instructional change, student and teacher roles, student engagement, and providing examples that balance theory with practice.

3 CH

MIT 811

Introduction to Instructional Coaching: This is an online professional education course designed for candidates in the Master’s Program for the Department of Advanced Education Programs (AEP).  Candidates will investigate, design, peer review, and field test research-based instructional units. The role of the instructional coach will be explored.

3 CH

EDL 850

School Law: This course is designed to assist prospective educational leaders in developing fundamental knowledge and application of school law. Topics discussed include a broad range of current and historical legal issues including federal and state laws and regulations; school board policies; teacher and student rights; supreme court cases affecting varied aspects of public school operations, social media, cyberbullying, and other liability exposures.

3 CH

MIT 812

MultiMedia Applications: This course presents an introduction to multimedia technologies and applications.  The course is designed to allow students with no previous experience as well as those with experience to extend their competencies in the use of visual and audio-visual computer materials.

3 CH

MIT 813

Instructional Message Design: Instructional Message Design presents an overview of educational and corporate instructional message design methodologies and skills. The course is designed to allow students with no previous experience as well as those with experience to learn basic message design skills and create innovative instructional materials.

3 CH

MIT 814

Google in Education: This course is designed to strengthen your knowledge and skill ability as a leader in innovative utilization and integration of Google in Education. At the completion of this course, you will be able to explain the differences between Google Apps for Education and other commercially available software products. You will also be able to demonstrate and train others on how to use Google products to enhance or improve teaching and learning. In addition, you will be exposed to materials that will help prepare you to take the Google Certified Educator Level 1 exam so that you can help other educators and schools integrate Google tools by providing direct training and other services.

3 CH

MIT 816

Managing the Coaching Process: This is an online professional education course designed for candidates in the Master’s Program for the Department of Advanced Education Programs (AEP).  Candidates will investigate, design, peer review, and field test research-based instructional units. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the Instructional Coach Role and Process.  

3 CH

MIT 885

Instructional Technology Practicum: Comprehensive tools, student-led training, presentations, and materials are developed within a professional electronic portfolio to illustrate the student's knowledge, skills, and ability.

3 CH

36 CH