EDU 2003Human Growth/ Develop. for Educators3
120 EDU 2013 Foundations of Education 3
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- EDU
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- 3
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- 3
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- course
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- 2025-undergraduate
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- www.bluefield.edu
Bluefield University · Courses
EDU
36 courses with the subject EDU, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDU 2013Foundations of Education3
120-132 EDU 2212 Intro to Instructional Media & Technology 2
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 2043Mathematics for Educators OR MAT
1223 College Algebra II (or higher)
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- EDU
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- course
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- 2025-undergraduate
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- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 2212Intro to Instructional Media & Technology2
Credits EDU 3043 Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction in 3 3 Secondary Schools 3 EDU 3133 Intro to the Exceptional Child 3 3 EDU 3253 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 3 3 Core Requirements: 17 3 Field Experience Requirements Credits 6 EDU 4103 Dynamic Learning Environments 3 2 EDU 4608 Student Teaching (12 Credits) or Electives 12 1 for non-licensure track 1 Core Requirements: 15 1 Completion Sequence – Music Education (Choral) 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 39 ENG 1013 3 ENG 1023 3 MAT 1213 3 EDU 2003 3
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 2303Intro to Educational Policy3
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
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- course
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- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 2313Collaboration, Engagement, and3
Leadership in Schools and Community Credits MAT 2023 Intro to Statistics 3 47 CHM 2033 Chemistry & Culture 3
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 3043Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction in3
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 3053(Fall)3
EDU 3163 (Fall) 3 **EDU 4443 (Fall) 3 **EDU 4433 (Fall) 3 EDU 4053 (Spring) 3 EDU 4013 (Fall) 3 *EDU 3193 (Spring) 3 EDU 4608 (Spring) 12 **EDU 4453 (Spring) 3 licensure candidate must submit an official transcript, complete course description, and course syllabi to the Director of Teacher Education. Only courses completed with a minimum grade of a B (3.00) will be considered for these upper-level education courses. Transfer teacher licensure candidates should complete the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment prior to or shortly after transferring to Bluefield University. Evaluation of the Teacher Education Program Evaluation of the Teacher Education Program is a continuous effort and includes all aspects of the program. Each semester teacher licensure candidates are asked to evaluate each course taken in the professional education program including the field placements. In an effort to continue to improve, the Teacher Education Program at Bluefield University conducts follow-up studies of its program completers each spring. Evaluations are completed by program completers after one year and again after three years. Survey forms are also sent to principals of schools where graduates are employed. The results of these surveys are used in the planning process of the Teacher Education Program as well as providing data for national accreditation and state program approval. In addition, the Teacher Education Program submits Institutional Effectiveness Annual Reports, which supports continuous improvement.
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 3133(Spring)3
Education majors seeking teacher licensure in 6-12 or PreK-12 areas: First Year Second Year PSY 1013 (Fall) 3 EDU 2003 (Fall) 3
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 3163Methods in Teaching PreK-6 Mathematics
This course will provide students who plan to teach mathematics in grades PreK-6 with strategies for planning and presenting the mathematics content found in Virginia’s Standards of Learning to a variety of learners. Mathematical content from the PreK-6 Standards of Learning and related mathematical concepts will be emphasized. In this course, the student is placed in a public-school mathematics classroom for practical experience as an observer/participant under the supervision of classroom teachers and University faculty. Students will spend a minimum of 10 hours in a public-school mathematics classroom. Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Fall)
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 3193Teaching Science & Social Studies PreK-6
This course provides opportunities for students to design and model instruction based on Virginia Standards of Learning for elementary science and social studies, along with discipline-specific learning theories, and effective school research. Topics include integrated curriculum, participatory citizenship, scientific inquiry, and safety i the classroom. Students will construct and interpret various assessment tools for evaluation of pupil learning and use them, as well as the Standards of Learning assessments, to develop differentiated instruction for learners with diverse needs. Students will develop communication strategies to promote family involvement in pupil learning. In this course, the student is placed in a public-school science and social studies classroom for practical experience as an observer/participant under the supervision of classroom teachers and University faculty. Students will spend a minimum of 10 hours in a public-school science and social studies classroom. Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. Formal admission to the Teacher
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 3253Teaching Reading in the Content Area
This course is a survey of the strategies and materials which facilitate students’ reading, thinking, and study skills required in secondary subject areas. The primary emphasis will be on engaging all students regardless of reading ability in reading and writing activities as the means to learning content material. A 25-hour field experience is required. Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Fall)
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 4053Diagnostic & Remedial Reading
This course is designed to aid teachers in evaluating and identifying students with reading difficulties. The course will include the use of assessment and screening measures for language proficiency, phonemic awareness, decoding, word recognition skills, comprehension skills and other related skills and how to include their use in an integrated curriculum. Teaching methods and materials are based on requirements found in the Virginia Standards of Learning for Reading and English. A 15-hour field experience in the public schools will be required as part of the class work. prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. EDU 3053 with a grade of C (2.00) or better and formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Spring)
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
- Prerequisite
- Background check requirements must be completed
EDU 4103Dynamic Learning Environments3
1 EDU 4608 Student Teaching (12 Credits) or Electives 6-12 1 (6 credits) for non-licensure track 1 Core Requirements: 15 39 Completion Sequence – Music Education (Instrument) Semester 1 Semester 2 ories ENG 1013 3 ENG 1023 3 ate MAT 1213 3 EDU 2003 3
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 4433Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education
This is a course designed to study the variety of assessment and evaluation techniques and their specific purposes, including eligibility for students with disabilities, instructional decision making, and program improvement. This course explores the relationship among the general curriculum, formal and informal assessment results, and instruction for students with disabilities to support instructional planning, decision-making and self-reflection. A 15-hour field experience in the public schools will be required as part of the class work. Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. EDU 3133 with a 124 | Page
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- EDU
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- 2025-undergraduate
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- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 4443Teaching Students with Disabilities for Success in the
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 4453Collaboration and Transition for Students with
Disabilities throughout the Educational Experience This course is designed to prepare teacher licensure candidates with the ability to work with students and their families to provide successful student transitions throughout the educational experience. Additionally, teacher licensure candidates will learn strategies for successful consultation, case management and collaboration to address the areas of long-term planning, career development, life skills, community experiences and resources, self- advocacy, and self-determination, guardianship and legal considerations in order to establish an effective school environment and postsecondary training for securing employment and independent living. This course includes a 15-hour early field experience. Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. EDU 3133 with a grade of C (2.00) or better and formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Spring)
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- EDU
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 45014502, 4503 Special Topics in Education
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- EDU
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
- Prerequisite
- Junior/Senior Standing.
EDU 4608Student Teaching (not required for non3
licensure students) Electives (non-licensure 22 cr) Requirements: Completion Sequence – English Education Semester 1 Semester 2 ENG 1013 3 ENG 1023 MAT1213 3 CST 1103 COR 1011 1 ENG 2023 COM 1023 3 EDU 2212 PSY 1013 3 Elective ESS 2002 2 COR 1021 Wellness Activity 1 Total 16 Total Semester 3 Semester 4 ENG 2013 3 ENG 3023 ENG 2033 3 COR 2021 COR 2011 1 CST 1433 ENG 2053 or ENG 2063 3 EDU 3133 EDU 2003 3 Elective Elective 1 ENG 2043 Total 14 Total Semester 5 Semester 6 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-26 COM 1013 3 COR 3021 1 COR 3011 1 ENG 3073 3 Language I 3 Language II 3 EDU 2013 3 EDU 3043 3 ENG 3053 3 ENG 4233 3 Credits ENG 3033 3 Elective 3 3 Total 16 Total 16 3 Semester 7 Semester 8 3 ENG 3043 3 EDU 4608 or Electives 12 3 (non-licensure) 3 EDU 3253 3 3 ENG 4073 3 3 EDU 4103 3 3 ENG 4403 3 Total 15 Total 12 Total 120 39 Bachelor of Arts in Music Education – Instrumental* Degree Requirements Credits Credits General Education Courses 47 3 (including the Required Courses for GE Options) 3 Music Education Core 47 2 Professional Education Requirements 20 Student Teaching and Elective Requirements (non- 6-12 Licensure 6 cr)
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-undergraduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5013Intro to Principalship & Fiscal Leadership3
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5023School and Community Relations3
e EDU 5033 School Law and Ethical Practices 3
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5033School Law and Ethical Practices
Candidates study school law, policies, and governance issues as related to public education, including the dynamics of ethical decision-making, policy development, and advocacy for public education at all levels of representative government. The field experiences include reviewing district policies, interviewing a school leader and a school district attorney, reviewing a policy manual, planning and conducting professional development on changing legal issues, and reviewing teacher contracts. The field experience involves 20 hours outside of their regular work duties.
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5043Theories of Educational Leadership
Candidates will consider the significant theories of educational management and how they align with models of leadership theory. Particular emphasis will be placed on how these theories link with current policy and practice. The relationship between theory and decision-making, communication, leadership, climate, power, conflict, change, morale, and motivation will be included. This course will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of classical theories of the general field of education and administration with an emphasis on leadership and managerial theory as applicable in and to a wide variety of organizational settings. The course assumes that leadership is a learnable, observable set of traits with candidates learning to observe, study, and reflect on the habits and decisions of effective school leaders. The field experience involves 20 hours outside of their regular work duties.
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5053Internship & Action Research for Leadership Part I
The Virginia Department of Education requires candidates enrolled in Internship courses to complete hours at five different multiple sites, such as elementary, middle, high, central office, and agency, with diverse student populations. The internship will be focused on learning for all students and leading and/or participating in collaborative activities with others such as peers, colleagues, teachers, administrators, community organizations, and parents; The internship will occur in a public school or accredited nonpublic school. This course also provides candidates with the opportunity to experience the intersection of theory and practice in a school setting with accomplished education leaders and administrators. In part I of the internship, candidates will examine the use of educational research and demonstrate understanding of qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed methods of research methodologies. Candidates are assigned problem-based activities supported by the Bluefield University School of Education and Social Sciences’ Engage/Apply/Reflect conceptual framework and Virginia Standards for Administration and Supervision and the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders Standards (PSEL) developed by the Council of Chief State School Officers in collaboration with the National Policy Board on Educational Administration (NPBEA). This course provides opportunities for special topic seminars, action research, and development of specific competencies and skills at a select school and other sites. This part of the internship has a minimum 100-hour field experience. 5 7 | Page
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- EDU
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- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5063Internship & Action Research for Leadership Part II
PR: The School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Test Code: 6990) must be taken before beginning this course. The Virginia Department of Education requires candidates enrolled in Internship courses to complete hours at five different multiple sites, such as elementary, middle, high, central office, and agency, with diverse student populations. The internship will be focused on learning for all students and leading and/or participating in collaborative activities with others such as peers, colleagues, teachers, administrators, community organizations, and parents; The internship will occur in a public school or accredited nonpublic school. This course also provides candidates with the opportunity to experience the intersection of theory and practice in a school setting with accomplished education leaders and administrators. In part II of the internship candidates will demonstrate an understanding of how to employ data analysis and evidence to develop supportive school environments. Candidates are assigned problem-based activities supported by the Bluefield University School of Education and Social Sciences’ Engage/Apply/Reflect conceptual framework and Virginia Standards for Administration and Supervision and the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders Standards (PSEL) developed by the Council of Chief State School Officers in collaboration with the National Policy Board on Educational Administration (NPBEA). This course provides opportunities for special topic seminars, action research, and development of specific competencies and skills at a select school and other sites. This part of the internship has a minimum 100-hour field experience.
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5113Advanced Educational Psychology
This course is an advanced study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive characteristics, in addition to speech and language development, of Prek-12 students; principles of learning theories will be examined as they apply to teaching, learning, motivation, and classroom environment. Prerequisite: PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology or EDU 2003 Human Growth and Development for Education.
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5123Education and Society
This course focuses on the ever-changing landscape of education. Candidates will develop an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying the role, development, and organization of public education in the United States using research in current events to analyze modern education structures given their foundations. Candidates will develop an understanding of the processes of educational policy development and identify and demonstrate strategies for influencing educational policy development at the state, local, and school level.
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5133Foundations of Special Education
This course centers on knowledge of the foundation for educating students with disabilities, including historical perspective, characteristics of children and youth with disabilities, the influence of family and community, ethical issues, and standards of professional behavior. Students will also gain an understanding and application of the legal aspects, regulatory requirements, and expectations associated with the identification, education, and evaluation of students with disabilities. Leadership candidates will review the approaches, models, legal bases, critical issues and administrative practices as they apply to effective supervision and administration of special education Graduate Academic Catalog 2025-26
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5143Teaching Strategies for Student Learning
This course is designed for school and district leaders, leadership candidates, and teachers who are interested in adopting a trauma- sensitive approach to the school and classroom. Schools play a significant role in supporting the health and well-being of children and youth, including those affected by traumatic experiences. This course addresses understanding trauma and its impact on learning and development. Candidates will explore the prevalence of trauma, neuroscience of trauma, and the intersection of inequality and trauma. Candidates will learn how to apply trauma- sensitive approaches using a research-based framework to support all school personnel in recognizing and responding to student needs. This course is designed for school and district leaders, leadership candidates, and teachers who are interested in adopting a trauma-sensitive approach to the school and classroom.
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5213Assessment and Evaluation for Student Growth
This course focuses on the relationships among assessment, instruction, monitoring student progress, and student performance measures in grading practices. Students will construct and interpret valid assessments using a variety of formats in order to measure student attainment of essential skills in a standards-based environment. Students will also analyze assessment data to make decisions about how to improve instruction and student performance.
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5223Reading in the Content Area3
6 credit hours from the M.A.B.S. program will be used to complete the 30 credit hours required for the MAEd program MAEd Total: 30
- Subject
- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5233Understanding and Implementation of Curriculum
The course is an advanced application course to guide Pre-K-12 and 6-12 teachers and administration and supervision candidates through the design, implementation, and assessment of a standards-based curriculum from the analysis of standards, creation of assessments, design and delivery of instruction. In order to understand the contextual considerations of instructional design and implementation the course also examines the changing needs of students in the context of best instructional practices and philosophies of education.
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5243Advanced Classroom Management3
MAEL Total: 36 Completion Sequence – MA Educational Leadership Semester 1 (Fall) Semester 2 (Spring) EDU 5233 3 EDU 5143 3 EDU 5213 3 EDU 5023 3 EDU 5133 3 Total 6 Total 9 Semester 3 (Summer) EDU 5123 3 EDU 5033 3 Total 6 Semester 4 (Fall) Semester 5 (Spring) EDU 5013 3 EDU 5053 3 EDU 5043 3 EDU 5063 3 EDU 5243 3 Total 9 Total 6 Total 36 MASTER OF ARTS IN
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- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5323Research in Education
In this course, students will examine educational research (both qualitative and quantitative) and statistical methods in light of current research on effective teaching, school practices, and data- driven decision making. Candidates locate, read, and critique research and develop a research proposal relative to important classroom and school issues which will be applied when completing their culminating research project in the research class following this course.
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 5343Action Research in Education3
Choose 6 courses (18 credits) from the list below
- Subject
- EDU
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
EDU 55015502, and 5503 Special Topics in Education
The student will engage in class instruction, research, and analysis of specific topics with a view to providing a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of such areas of concern. Credit will be determined by course content. (On demand) MASTER OF ARTS IN
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- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-graduate
- Source
- www.bluefield.edu
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