Course Descriptions
Core Courses (12 hours)
CECS 5210: Instructional Systems Design (3 hours)
The design of instructional systems is examined through research reports
on the theoretical assumptions of learning and analysis of learning systems
as they apply to the development of educational and instructional training
programs.
CECS 5310: Human-Computer Interaction
Study of the human as an information processor. Computer interface design
that takes into consideration human capabilities and limitations. Educational
implications of system input/output facilities. Impact upon instructional
system design.
CECS 5610: Analysis of Research in Educational Technology (or EDER 5210:
Educational Statistics)
Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of current research in educational
technology for the purpose of integrating research methodology and application
to educational environments.
CECS 5580: Readings Seminar in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems
Broad reading in a defined area of technology in education interaction.
Requires the critical evaluation of sources with particular emphasis on
methodology and application to educational environments. CECS majors must
take this course during the last 6 hours.
Certificate Courses (18 hours)
CECS 5020: Computers in Education
Analysis of computer use in education and applications programming in
education. Topics include software and hardware evaluation, planning computer
education curricula and facilities.
CECS 5030: Introduction to the Internet
Introduction to Internet technology. Using Internet for research and professional
productivity.
CECS 5110: Multimedia in Technology Applications
Study and analysis of the use of the computer to deliver instruction.
Topics include design, development, and review techniques for CAI, current
trends in CAI technology and lesson development with an authoring language.
CECS 5111: Introduction to Video Technology
Provides the knowledge and skills needed to teach the Foundations, Information,
Acquisition, Work in Solving Problems, and Communication strands of the
Technology Applications TEKS in video technology. Students will create high
quality video products for integration into classroom instruction as they
develop skills in appropriate design, content, delivery, purpose, and audience.
CECS 5800: Practicum
Supervised professional activities that involve developing instructional
strategies and assessments for technology applications that can be adapted
to all levels of learners. This will include the creation of an instructional
unit that is aligned with the Technology Application TEKS at each level.
CECS 5500: Computer Applications for Curriculum and Instruction
Designed for both elementary and secondary teachers; skills and methods
necessary to implement computer applications within the curriculum. Methods
for managing the computer in the classroom, courseware implementation, utilization
of word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, and telecommunications within
the curriculum. Methods of teaching computer programming.
Elective Courses (6 hours) (Courses subject to change)
CECS 5400: Educational Telecommunications
Development of educational telecommunications in the United States; theories
and practices.
CECS 5570: Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Computing
Focus on research literature and current issues dealing with ethical and
legal issues within the computing profession. Includes units on intellectual
property, moral philosophy, gender and minority issues affecting computer
education.
