Curriculum and Syllabus Development in Higher Education (Education concentration)

Catalog description

This course will explore the various types of curricula that exist within organizations as well as goals and philosophical orientations to education. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to fulfill leadership positions as enlightened educators. Students will gain a broad understanding of the curriculum development process. Topics will include translation of societal and community expectations into theoretical curricular frameworks for application to problem solving and initiatives for change. Discussions will revolve around what knowledge is most worth learning, why it is worthwhile, and how it will be delivered. Topics will include the effect of internal and external forces on the curriculum. The course will also cover creation of syllabi with a description of the required components.