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  • EPE 570: Gathering, Analyzing, And Using Educational Data

    3.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    An introductory course in the analysis of educational and evaluation data. An emphasis on exploratory data analysis and interpretation of results in the broad contexts of education and evaluation. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: Undergraduates must have the consent of the instructor.
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  • EPE 601: Proseminar

    1.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    Introductory survey of the bibliographic parameters and research approaches to educational policy studies and evaluation. Graduate faculty resources and typical research problems are introduced. Emphasis upon significance and importance of thesis writing and dissertation in graduate studies. Required, first semester of study, for all degree students in the department. Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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  • EPE 602: Social Policy Issues And Education

    3.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    Study of philosophical, historical, and sociological dimensions of contemporary educational policy issues. Topical policy controversies, such as equality of educational opportunity, tuition tax credits, and religious education, will be examined.
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  • EPE 603: Educational Policy Analysis: an Introduction

    3.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    Examination of the basic aspects of educational policy analysis. Emphasis upon major issues endemic to the pursuit of rational policy formulation in democratic politics. Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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  • EPE 612: Introduction to Higher Education

    3.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    This course is intended to give the student a broad overview of contemporary higher education. The course examines major trends, issues, and problems facing colleges and universities from a variety of perspectives, including historical, administrative, public policy, governance, and faculty. The primary objectives of the course are to assist the student in developing an understanding of 1) various components and operations of higher education and 2) the interaction of these components and operations.
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  • EPE 619: Survey Research Methods in Education

    3.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    Survey research is one of the most common and useful methods for gathering data in educational research. Obtaining valid and reliable research results requires the administration of instruments that provide valid and reliable measures of the variables selected for observation. This course will focus on principles of measurement and procedures for developing a variety of survey instruments and for determining their validity and reliability. It is designed to teach students both how to improve the questions and design instruments. The theory and practice of survey research relies on contributions from disciplines such as psychology, sociology, statistics, and computer science. The purpose of this course is to familiarize participants with basic features of the design and implementation of surveys, and acquaint them with some principles and underlying theory from disciplines that have traditionally used surveys most heavily. The course will cover major stages of the survey process, including hypothesis and problem formulation, study design, sampling, questionnaire design, interviewing techniques, pretesting, modes of data collection, and data cleaning, management, and analysis The course involves lectures, readings, and discussions. Students are encouraged to bring materials related to their own research interests. The course will provide an overview of the theoretical and experimental literature related to question and questionnaire design as well as focusing on practical issues in the design, critique, and interpretation of survey questions that are often not taught in formal courses. There will be exercises both in and outside of class to reinforce both theory and practice. Prereq: EPE/EDP 557 or an equivalent course; an introductory statistics course.
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  • EPE 620: Topics And Methods of Evaluation

    3.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    An examination of a subset of evaluation methods, topics, and problems. An introductory course in the area with minimal emphasis on quantitative methods. The course is designed to: provide a perspective from which evaluation studies may be viewed; and, to provide experiences for those who will learn from or conduct evaluations. Prereq: Consent of instructor, and a basic course in statistics or research. (Same as ANT/EDP 620/SOC 622.)
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  • EPE 621: Advanced Topics And Methods of Evaluation

    3.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    An advanced course in evaluation methods and techniques with an emphasis on quantitative methodology. State of the art ideas and methods of conducting evaluation studies and analyzing data from those studies are presented. The course is designed primarily for those who are conducting or will conduct evaluation studies. Prereq: A basic course in statistics or its equivalent; EDP/EPE 620/SOC 622; and consent of instructor. (Same as ANT/EDP 621.)
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  • EPE 622: College And University Faculty

    3.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    This course considers college and university faculty in their roles as researchers, teachers, and community/institutional servants. The class considers from various theoretical perspective who faculty are, what they do, and how they relate to the environments and cultures in which they work. Prereq: EPE 612 or consent of instructor.
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  • EPE 628: Ethics And Educational Decision Making

    3.00 Credits
    University of Kentucky

    Examination of ethical theories upon which educational evaluations are based and upon which they become the basis for educational policies. Theories considered include classical and rule utilitarianism, Rawlsian social justice, behavioristic, critical, and hermeneutic theories of value. Prereq: EPE 603 or consent of instructor.
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