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A survey of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designed to introduce students to educational research. This course will include research design, literature review, critiquing research, and action research.

Advanced study in the specialization of life-span development theories to human behavior, learning and cognition. Includes specific models of cognition and relevant research. This course includes the nature of needs of people at all developmental levels from prenatal through old age.

An introduction to basic concepts, techniques and issues in assessment of student learning and learning environments. (Prescribed elective for all students who do not have a required assessment course in their specialization).

The course covers multiple topics in science education related to science content and pedagogy which may include inquiry and didactic models of science instruction, interdisciplinary approaches, and laboratory/field methods, Technology and field work is required.

Supervised project in science education that will include design of an original project and the writing of a formal report in an acceptable publication format. This course is usually taken during the last semester of study and is taken only by non-thesis students.

In this course students will critically appraise the various functions of laboratory investigation in science classrooms. Students will design, test, and refine new and original laboratory and field investigations that incorporate data collection technologies, inquiry approaches, and informal learning opportunities. Fieldwork may be required.

Analyzing historical and sociocultural forces of education with regard to education through philosophical, sociological, historical and anthropological perspectives.

This course examines approaches in developing, implementing and evaluating curricula. Principles and practices in the production and use of curriculum frameworks, guides, textbooks, technologies and other curriculum materials will be included.

This course covers learning theories related to the teaching of school algebra, as well as strategies for teaching algebraic concepts. Topics include best practices based on research, development of materials for supporting the learning of foundational algebraic concepts. Students will utilize technology and tools.

This course covers learning theories related to learning geometry, as well as strategies for teaching geometric concepts. Topics include best practices based on research, and the development of materials that support the learning of geometric concepts through the use of technology and other "tools".

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Advanced study in the specialization of life-span development theories to human behavior, learning and cognition. Includes specific models of cognition and relevant research. This course includes the nature of needs of people at all developmental levels from prenatal through old age.

This course covers learning theories related to the mathematics teaching at all levels. Topics include best practices based on research, and the development of materials that support the learning of mathematics through the use of technology and other "tools". Students will be introduced to pedagogical strategies that have the best chance to foster mathematics understanding.

This course examines approaches in developing, implementing and evaluating curricula. Principles and practices in the production and use of curriculum frameworks, guides, textbooks, technologies and other curriculum materials will be included.

This course covers learning theories related to the teaching of school algebra, as well as strategies for teaching algebraic concepts. Topics include best practices based on research, development of materials for supporting the learning of foundational algebraic concepts. Students will utilize technology and tools.

This course covers learning theories related to learning geometry, as well as strategies for teaching geometric concepts. Topics include best practices based on research, and the development of materials that support the learning of geometric concepts through the use of technology and other "tools".

This course will include studies of prominent issues and problems related to mathematics education and curriculum development. Topics include multicultural mathematics education, gender and ethnicity issues regarding mathematics, analysis of learning in the mathematics classroom, using the internet to enrich the teaching of math and review of recent research in mathematics education.

A survey of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designed to introduce students to educational research. This course will include research design, literature review, critiquing research, and action research.

Analyzing historical and sociocultural forces of education with regard to education through philosophical, sociological, historical and anthropological perspectives.

An introduction to basic concepts, techniques and issues in assessment of student learning and learning environments. (Prescribed elective for all students who do not have a required assessment course in their specialization).

Supervised project in science education that will include design of an original project and the writing of a formal report in an acceptable publication format. This course is usually taken during the last semester of study and is taken only by non-thesis students.

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Specialization in Elementary Math and Science Education

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Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Entrepreneurship

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Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management  

Master of Business Administration with a specialization in International Trade

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Master of Science in Business Analytics

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User Experience and User Interface Design (UX/UI) Certificate

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Certificate

Health Professions Education and Technology Certificate

Health Science Nutrition Certificate

Healthcare Informatics Certificate

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Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Healthcare Administration Online

Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Healthcare Informatics Online

Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Nutrition Online

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Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education

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MEd in Educational Leadership

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"The accelerated online program gave me the opportunity to stay close to my family while I got my degree."

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You’re on-the-go and always off the beaten path. You make your own rules, and with a demanding
career or a busy lifestyle — maybe both —you need an online program that can keep up with you and give you flexibility at a moment’s notice. 

The Accelerated Online graduate degree and certificate programs offered by UTRGV Graduate College are designed for you to tailor your learning environment around your schedule and help you get the most out of each course. Whether if that’s in the morning when you have some quiet time or in the late afternoon when the kids are asleep, you’ll also find you can shift your schedule without falling behind.

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Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration

Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum & Instruction with a Content Specialization in English

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Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with a Content Specialization in Mathematics Education

Master of Education in Educational Leadership  

Master of Education in Educational Technology

Master of Education in Special Education  

Master of Education in Teacher Leadership  

Online Instructional Designer Certificate

Technology Leadership in Education Certificate

Entrepreneurship Certificate

Master of Accountancy

Master of Business Administration

MBA en Español

MBA in Financial Planning

MBA in International Trade

MBA in Healthcare Administration

Master of Science in Business Analytics

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 MS in Engineering Management 

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MS in Criminal Justice 

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