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• ITC 572: RESEARCH PROJECT II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will further develop one of the topics investigated in the course Research Project I. The results of this course will be a product that will have pragmatic application in the area of instructional technology. This is the second of the two course sequence to be taken at the conclusion of the program in lieu of writing a thesis.
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• ITC 590: INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM IT

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will function in an environment that provides professional experiences related to the student's field of interest and study. Under the supervision of a media professional, and coordination of Audiovisual Communications and Technology faculty, the student will have the opportunity to observe and experience the activities of an instructional technology media professional.
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• LDR 515: ETHICS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will introduce students to ethical frameworks and their importance to business and society. Students will gain a practical understanding of the ethical issues managers face when making decisions that affect employees, investors, customers, suppliers, and the society in general. Students will be able to use these constructs to guide their organizations through strategic and tactical issues.
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• LDR 525: MANAGING AND LEADING PEOPLE

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This graduate level course will introduce and apply the theories of leadership to enable students to build the knowledge and skill sets to manage and lead teams in the current turbulent environment. Additionally, this course will provide a micro perspective of leadership focusing on the skills and qualities leaders need to have in order to succeed in their respective leadership roles. This course starts from the premise that managing and leading people are skills that can be acquired and intentionally practiced, resulting in increased competence and performance. Being a skill-based course, students will discover and develop their own leadership skills through active learning, self-assessments and self-reflections. This course will provide students the opportunity to learn the importance of values, beliefs, and emotions in leadership. In addition to the micro perspective, students will also be acquainted with the macro perspective about visioning, strategic direction, importance of communication, and ways to manage change.
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• LDR 535: MANAGING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Managing Programs and Projects is about enabling an organization to effectively and efficiently accomplish its goals through programs and projects. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and methods to a temporary endeavor in order to create a specified deliverable. Program management is a strategic approach to controlling multiple related projects, realizing benefit by coordinating resources, costs and other project aspects. This course is designed to introduce students to concepts, methods and tools of program and project management. Students will be exposed to topics such as exploring the processes of selecting and defining programs and projects, leading program and project teams, assessing and mitigating risk, planning a project, monitoring and controlling the execution of a project, and closing and evaluating a project.
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• LDR 545: PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course enables students to learn the essentials of persuasion, build practical business communication skills, and gain insights of persuasion in the competitive workplace environment. Students will be introduced to communication theories and empirical strategies employed in business situations such as marketing, management, negotiation, crisis management, conflict management, and visioning. Upon completion, students will be able to translate their ideas into compelling arguments and develop professional communication techniques. Also, they will be able to derive and apply effective communication decisions, which will facilitate business success.
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• LIB 125: MICROCOMP IN EDUCATION

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course presents undergraduate education students with a basic knowledge of how to effectively utilize microcomputers in education. Students are involved in "hands-on" experiences with computer operation and software programs that include word processing and desktop publishing, graphics, spreadsheets, databases, authoring systems and telecommunications. Microcomputer technologies utilized in the contemporary classroom are examined. No previous knowledge or experience with microcomputers is necessary.
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• LIB 130: FOLK LIT & STORYTELLING

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of the principles of selection, adaptation and techniques of story-telling. Includes practical experience in storytelling to groups and planning story hour programs. A survey of folk literature, mythology, fables and modern stories provide the basis for stories to tell.
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• LIB 222: RESOURCES FOR YOUNG ADULT

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed as an exploration of print and digital resources that are relevant to the young adult and indispensable to public and school libraries. Students will study the evolution of young adult literature and resources, and young adult library resource and emerging genres, integration of digital resources, and young adult library resource promotional programs. Students will be reading young adult titles, writing, and sharing professional-style corresponding reviews based on the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database guidelines. Young adult library program activities will be examined.
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• LIB 310: ENG LANG LEARNERS/LIBRARY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on considerations including collection development, accessibility, and activities and/or instruction to address the information needs of the English Language Learner.
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