Courses Educational Technology and Library Studies

EDTC: Educational Technology

5010. Computers in Education (3): Application of computers in education. Operation of microcomputers and selection, evaluation, and application of educational software.
6010. Introduction to Instructional Technology (3): Historical background, theories, instructional design and development, deliverers of instruction, current issues, and trends.
6020. Principles of Instructional Design (3): Systematic process for design of instruction. Task analysis and task analysis diagrams, learner and context analysis, and development of instructional strategies.
6025. Analysis and Evaluation in Instructional Technology (3): P: EDTC 6020. Introduces development of instructional analyses, strategies, and formative evaluation methods. Practical experiences in traditional and alternative instructional development and evaluation techniques.
6030. Authoring Systems for Instructional Product Development (3): P: EDTC 6020; consent of instructor. Use of authoring systems for design, development, and testing of instructional course ware.
6035. Integrating Technology into the English/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Information Skills Curriculum (3): Open to other graduate education majors. In-depth study of NC K-12 computer skills curriculum. Emphasis on development of strategies, materials, and staff development to integrate technology into English/language arts, social studies, and information skills curricula.
6037. Integrating Technology into the Math, Science, and Healthful Living Curriculums (3): Open to other graduate education majors. In-depth study of NC K-12 computer skills curriculum. Emphasis on developing strategies, materials, and staff development to integrate technology into math, science, and health curricula.
6040. Multimedia Instructional Product Development (3): P: EDTC 6030. Process of instructional product development using multimedia technologies. Develops multimedia instructional modules.
6045. Human-Computer Interface Design (3) Same as LIBS 6045: P: Basic computer knowledge. Design and evaluate human-computer interfaces for information and instructional products. Applies human-computer interface principles and user-centered design perspective to project development.
6050. The Internet: Organization, Design, and Resource Discovery (3): Organization and design of Internet. Emphasis on tools available for discovering useful resources for instructional and other purposes.
6060. Using the World Wide Web for Research (3): Identifies and evaluates resources for research available on World Wide Web. Examines issues such as search strategies, copyright, and censorship.
6070. Digital Literacy for 21st Century Classrooms (3): Prepare educators in the use of information communication and technology (ICT) literacy skills.
6110. Media Literacy (3): Critical examination of mass media in terms of implicit and explicit messages. Strategies and activities to develop cognitive and viewing skills necessary for effective evaluation of media.
6125. Performance Technology: Principles and Strategies (3): P: EDTC 6020. Interrelationship of computer technology with instructional technology and its application to corporate training.
6130. Development of Video Instruction (3): Design and development of desktop video for instructional applications. Integration of digital video with other media for instruction. Analog video production and principles of instructional television.
6135. Instructional Graphics for Educational Media (3): Design and production of graphic and visual elements for instructional applications. Covers electronic and print-based static and interactive media.
6139. Selection and Integration of Multimedia for PreK-12 Schools (3): Methods and materials for selecting and using a variety of multimedia formats in PreK-12 classrooms.
6140. Planning for Technology (3): Background necessary for school leaders to plan for technology. Development of educational specifications, design, selection, contracts, maintenance, staff development, and evaluation. Open to other graduate education majors.
6149. Administration of School Technology Programs (3): Theory and principles of management with relevant application for school technology programs.
6230. Local Area Networks in Instructional Settings (3): Planning, designing, implementing, and managing local area networks in instructional settings.
6240. Virtual Reality: Principles and Applications (3): Basic principles of virtual reality. Emphasis on applications in education and other fields. Students select special projects according to their interests and build virtual environment.
6242. Building and Using Graphics-Based Virtual Environments for Education (3): P: EDTC 6240 or consent of chair. Graphics-based environment design, building, application, and evaluation for education.
6244. Building and Using Text-Based Virtual Reality Environments for Education (3): P: EDTC 6240 or consent of chair. Text-based environment design, building, applications, and evaluation for education.
6300. Introduction to Distance Learning (3): Internet connectivity required. Distance learning from administrative and program development standpoint.
6848. Seminar on Virtual Reality and Education (3): P: EDTC 6242, 6244; or consent of chair. Explores problems and issues affecting building, use, and evaluation of virtual reality environments in educational settings.
6900. Electronic Portfolio Development (3): Same as LIBS 6900 Practical application of theory, assessment, and reflection addressing state and national standards in professional electronic portfolios.
6901, 6902, 6903, 6904. Selected Topics in Instructional Technology (1-4): May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic for a given course number. Variety of newly developed and special courses.
6981, 6982, 6983. Directed Independent Study (1-3): For intermediate or advanced student. P: Minimum of 15 s.h. of credit in MAEd program; consent of chair. Study of topic not otherwise offered in curriculum or pursuit of topic beyond or in greater depth than is possible within context of regular course.
6991, 6992. Internships Seminar (3,3): 110 hours of observation and practical experience in school or other setting appropriate to student’s area of specialization. P: 24 s.h. in MAEd program or consent of chair. Periodic group meetings with internship supervisor.
7000. Thesis (3): May be repeated. May count maximum of 3 s.h.
7001. Thesis: Summer Research (1): May be repeated. No credit may count toward degree. Students conducting thesis research may only register for this course during the summer.
7010. Supervision of School Media and Technology Programs (3) Same as LIBS 7010: P: Consent of CAS-LS or MAEd program director. Principles and practices of supervision of media and technology programs for school district and/or region.
7030. Web Teaching: Design and Development (3) Formerly EDTC 7320: Principles of Internet (web-based) instruction, including instructional design components, and designing web pages for delivery of instruction.
7040. Instructional Strategies for Distance Learning (3) Formerly EDTC 7310: P: EDTC 7030 or consent of instructor. Principles and theories of distance learning, including design, delivery, and evaluation.
7120. Learning Theories for Instructional Development (3) Formerly EDTC 6120: Advanced examination of learning theories that affect development of instruction.
7125. Training Systems Engineering (3): Explores issues associated with building the training systems and subsystems necessary for training and sustaining human performance. Topics include performance analysis and needs assessing, life cycle training concerns, training development, training devices and strategies for use, cost and performance analysis, and technology used in training delivery.
7220. Instructional Systems Analysis (3): Advanced examination of instructional systems analysis. Includes conducting needs analysis, performance analysis, task analysis, learner analysis, and environmental analysis in preparation for instructional design.
7330. Management of Distance Education (3): Internet connectivity required. P: EDTC 6300, 7040. Introduces management of distance education programs, covering online course management, strategic planning, faculty development and support services, student services, issues, and future trends.
7400. Doctoral Seminar in Instructional Technology (3): P: Admission to doctoral program. Advanced seminar focusing on theory, research, models, delivery, and current issues of instructional technology in schools, higher education, and training.
7901, 7902, 7303. Selected Topics in Instructional Technology (1,2,3): May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. P: Consent of chair. Variety of newly developed and special courses.
7981, 7982, 7983. Directed Independent Study (1,2,3): For advanced or doctoral student. P: Consent of chair. Topics not otherwise offered or offered in greater depth than in the context of a regular course.
8020. Doctoral Seminar in Models and Theories of Instructional Development (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced study of established and emerging models of instructional design and development. Includes descriptive and prescriptive theories of instructional development.
8025. Doctoral Seminar in Educational Evaluation (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced study of established and emerging methods of educational evaluation. Includes both program evaluation and product evaluation with emphasis on technology programs and products.
8120. Doctoral Seminar in Foundations of Instructional Systems (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced study of theoretical foundations of instructional systems.
8130. Doctoral Seminar in Diffusion and Adoption of Innovations (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced seminar in diffusion and adoption of innovations, including models of change, research-based practice, adaptation due to contextual constraints, and challenges particular to adoption of technology.
8140. Doctoral Seminar in Instructional Development for Higher Education (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced seminar on instructional development as it relates to organization and faculty development, and instructional change within higher education settings.
EDTC Banked Courses: 6160. Computer Applications in Educational Administration (3); 6220. Telecommunications (3)

LIBS: Library Studies

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6010. Foundations of Library and Information Studies (3): P: Admission to MLS program or consent of chair; demonstrated competency in the basic operation of word processing, data bases, and spreadsheets. Development and functions of libraries and information centers, professional practice and ethics, and current issues and trends.
6012. Analyzing and Synthesizing Professional Library Information (3): P/C: LIBS 6010. Analysis and synthesis of professional library literature and resources.
6014. Introduction to Reference (3): P/C: LIBS 6010 or consent of chair. Major general reference sources used to answer information needs of library users.
6018. Collection Development (3): P/C: LIBS 6010 or consent of chair. Principles and methods of selecting print and nonprint materials, intellectual freedom, and formulation of selection policies.
6026. Organization of Information in Libraries (3): Organization of information resources, including classification, cataloging (MARC), and subject headings.
6031. Library Administration and Management (3): P/C: LIBS 6010 or consent of chair. Theory and principles of management with relevant application for public, school, and academic libraries.
6042. Technology for Library Services (3): P/C: LIBS 6010 or consent of chair. Use of technology in effective programs for youth services. Evaluative criteria for hardware and software and methods and strategies to integrate technology into instructional process.
6045. Human-Computer Interface Design (3) Same as EDTC 6045: P: Basic computer knowledge. Design and evaluate human-computer interfaces for information and instructional products. Applies human-computer interface principles and user-centered design perspective to project development.
6060. Using the World Wide Web for Research (3): Identification and evaluation of research resources found on World Wide Web. Search strategies, copyright, and censorship.
6133. Materials for Early Childhood (3): Survey of materials for infants, toddlers and preschool age children, emphasizing the evaluation and selection of print and non-print resources for use in early literacy-enriched story-time programming.
6135. Materials for Children (3): Evaluation, selection, and use of contemporary fiction, informational books, and other media for elementary through middle school age children in grades K-8.
6137. Materials for Young Adults (3) Formerly LIBS 5115: Evaluation, selection and use of contemporary fiction, informational books and other media for high school age young adults, grades 9-12.
6142. Instructional Foundations of the School Library Media Program (3): P: LIBS 6010, 6012, 6014, 6026, 6031, and 6042; or consent of instructor. Educational standards, models of information literacy, assessment, and their impact on student achievement.
6144. Instructional Strategies and Leadership for School Media Specialists (3): P: LIBS 6142. Strategies for education, collaboration, leadership, and assessment.
6160. The Art of Storytelling (3): Storytelling techniques and performance for varied audiences. Historical origins, story memory, and development of storytelling programs for all ages.
6215. Genealogy for Librarians (3): One or more field trips. Roles of libraries and librarians as related to genealogical collections and services. Review of genealogical resources in other libraries, archives, and institutions. Emphasis on materials and methods of genealogical research.
6220. History of Books and Libraries (3): Origin and development of the book in its various forms from earliest times to twentieth century. Evolution of library as institution.
6225. Government Publications (3): Forms, distribution, care, and use of all types of federal government publications.
6320. Advanced Reference (3): P: LIBS 6010, 6014, 6018, 6026; or consent of chair. Sources of information in major subject areas.
6345. Library of Congress Classification System (2): P: LIBS 6014; or consent of chair. Construction, use, and notation. Development of subject headings.
6735. Seminar on Intellectual Freedom (2): Intellectual freedom principles in library and information studies. Pressure groups, censorship, and strategies for coping with attempts to limit access to information.
6810. Academic Libraries (3): P: LIBS 6010, 6012, 6014, 6018, 6026, 6031 and 6042, or permission of the instructor. Issues and trends in community college, college and university libraries.
6900. Electronic Portfolio Development (3) Same as EDTC 6900: Practical application of theory, assessment, and reflection addressing state and national standards in professional electronic portfolios.
6901, 6902, 6903, 6904. Special Topics in Library Studies (1,2,3,4): May be repeated for credit with change of topic for given course number. P: LIBS 6014, 6018, 6031; or consent of chair. Variety of newly developed and special courses offered as sections.
6972. Research Methods in Library and Information Studies (3): P: LIBS 6014, 6018, 6031; or consent of chair. Various available resources and problems of research in library and information studies.
6973. Research Paper (3): Directed by assigned faculty member. P: LIBS 6972. Research project developed in proposal form in LIBS 6972. Select methodology, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and present findings in written report.
6981, 6982, 6983. Directed Independent Study (1,2,3): May be repeated for credit for maximum of 6 s.h. P: Consent of chair. Topic not otherwise offered in curriculum or more in depth than is possible within context of regular course.
6989. Early Internship (3): 110 hours of observation and practical experience. For students seeking initial licensure. P: 9 s.h. in LIBS or consent of chair. Placement in school library media setting.
6991, 6992. Internship: Seminar (3,3): 110 hours of observation and practical experience. P: 30 s.h. in LIBS or consent of chair. Placement in library setting appropriate to student’s field of concentration.
7000. Thesis (3): May be repeated. May count maximum of 3 s.h.
7001. Thesis: Summer Research (1): May be repeated. No credit may count toward degree. Students conducting thesis research may only register for this course during the summer.
7010. Supervision of School Media and Technology Programs (3) Same as EDTC 7010: P: Consent of CAS-LS or MAEd program director. Principles and practices of supervision involved in comprehensive media and technology programs in school district and/or region.
7030. Financial Management of Public Library Organizations (3): P: LIBS 6010, 6031 or consent of instructor. Introduction to theory, resources, concepts, and current practices of the financial management of public libraries.
7050. Seminar on Public Libraries (3): P: LIBS 6031 or equivalent or consent of chair. Characteristics, operations, and problems of public libraries.
7060. Seminar on Community College Learning Resource Centers (2): P: LIBS 6031 or equivalent or consent of chair. Characteristics, operations, and problems of learning resource centers in technical institutes and community colleges.
7070. Seminar on Library Automation (2): P: LIBS 6046 or equivalent or consent of chair. Problems of library automation. Emphasis on current trends in design and implementation.
7110. Advanced Storytelling (3): For those with some storytelling background. P: LIBS 6160 or equivalent or consent of chair. Develop and enhance storytelling performance. Presentation of self as entrepreneurial storyteller.
7150. Programs for Youth in Public Libraries (3): P: LIBS 6014, 6031, 6042, 6135; or consent of chair. Theory and methods of building effective public library programs for children and young adults.
7160. The Adult Reader (3): Internet connectivity required. P: LIBS 6014, 6031, 6042, 6135; or consent of chair. Examines selection of sixteen popular genres for adult readers, including readers’ advisory services.
7210. Computer-Assisted Instruction in Librarianship (3): Theory, design, application, and evaluation of computer-assisted instruction in librarianship.
7250. Qualitative Research and Evaluation in Librarianship (3): Qualitative methods for research and evaluation as applied to information needs of groups, libraries, and similar institutions.
7901, 7902, 7903, 7904. Special Topics in Library Studies (1,2,3,4): May be repeated for credit with change of topic for a given course number. P: Consent of chair. Variety of newly developed and special courses offered as sections.
7981, 7982, 7983. Directed Independent Study (1,2,3): May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. in the CAS-library science program. P: Admission to CAS-library science program; consent of chair. Topic not otherwise offered in curriculum or more in-depth than is possible within context of regular course.
7991. CAS Internship: School Media Supervision, Seminar (3): 110 hours of observation and practical experience in school media supervisory settings. P: 15 s.h. in CAS-library science program. Supervisory responsibilities and problems of school media centers.
7992. CAS Internship: Seminar (3): 110 hours of observation and practical experience. P: 15 s.h. in CAS-library science program. Placement in setting appropriate to student’s specialization area.
7995, 7996. Seminar: CAS Project (3,3): P: 18 s.h. in CAS-library science program. Problem in library studies. Report defended before faculty committee.
8010. Theoretical Bases of Librarianship (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced study of theories, philosophies, historical roles, fields, and developments that define librarianship.
8014. Doctoral Seminar in Reference Services (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced study of characteristics, operations, and problems of reference services in libraries.
8026. Doctoral Seminar in Technical Services (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced study of characteristics, operations, and problems of technical services in libraries.
8031. Doctoral Seminar in Library Management (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced study of characteristics, operations, and problems of library management.
8100. Doctoral Seminar in Academic Libraries (3) Formerly LIBS 6100: P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Advanced study of characteristics, operations, and problems of academic libraries.
8310. Library Services for Distance Learning (3): P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Addresses student and faculty needs of library services for distance learning students.
8901, 8902, 8903. Selected Topics in Library Science (1-3): May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. P: Admission to EdD in educational leadership or consent of instructor. Variety of newly-developed and special topics courses.
LIBS Banked Courses: 5114. Materials for Children (2); 6003. Reference in the Social Sciences (3); 6004. Reference in the Humanities (3); 6005. Reference in the Pure and Applied Sciences (3); 6046. Automation in Libraries (3); 6120. Information Storage and Retrieval (2); 6340. Online Cataloging (2); 6360. Telecommunications (3); 6725. Seminar on Technical Services (2); 6730. Seminar on Organization of Special Materials (2)