Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    14-18

  • Total Credit Hours

    84-140

The Assessment and Evaluation program focuses on the critical role of assessment in education. Students learn to design, implement, and analyze assessments, ensuring that educational outcomes are measured effectively. Graduates can work as educational assessors, data analysts, or assessment coordinators.

PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND TEACHING METHODS:

The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.


CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.


GLOBAL EDUCATION PERSPECTIVES AND CROSS-CULTURAL TEACHING:

The College of Education at Hudson Bay University is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.

Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


In this digital age, effective management of e-education is essential. This course focuses on strategies for developing, implementing, and overseeing e-learning programs, ensuring educational quality and accessibility in online environments.


Specialized teaching demands specialized strategies. This course equips educators with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively teach subjects and students with unique requirements.


Multicultural Education examines the intersection of diversity and learning. Students will learn how to create inclusive classrooms, addressing the needs of culturally diverse students and promoting cultural competence among educators.


This course focuses on the integration of technology in education. Students explore the use of computers, software, and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning, preparing them for the modern classroom.


Gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of educational psychology. Students will explore the psychological factors that influence learning, memory, and motivation, providing a strong foundation for effective teaching.

Introduces students to psychological testing principles and practices. This course covers the design, administration, and interpretation of psychological tests, essential for professionals pursuing careers in psychology, counseling, or related fields.


Provides an introduction to assessment and evaluation in educational settings. Students explore assessment methods, data analysis, and educational measurement, equipping them with essential skills for educational assessment and research.


Introduction to Behavior Management explores strategies for managing behavior in educational and clinical settings. Students learn about behavior modification, intervention techniques, and the psychological principles of effective behavior management.


This course delves into educational research methods and practices. Students explore research design, data collection, and data analysis in the context of educational research, providing them with the skills necessary for conducting meaningful educational research.


Offers a comprehensive study of grading principles and practices. Students explore grading systems, rubrics, and assessment design, preparing them to make informed and fair grading decisions in educational settings.


Examines the fundamentals of program evaluation in educational contexts. Students learn about evaluation design, data collection, and program assessment, providing them with the skills to assess and enhance educational programs.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELOR'S DEGREE (ABED) $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At Hudson Bay University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84-140

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-18

Basics Of Teaching And Learning (ED-051)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching Profession
     Basics Of Learning
     Habituation And Other Forms Of Stimulus Learning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classical Conditioning
     Instrumental Conditioning: Reward
     Instrumental Conditioning: Non-Reward, Punishment, And Avoidance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Verbal Learning
     Human Memory: Conceptual Approaches
     Short-Term Retention
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Information Encoding
     Storage And Retrieval
     Spatial, Motor-Skill, And Implicit Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Differences In Learning And Memory
     21st Century Learning

Teaching At Different Levels (ED-061)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Instruction
     Differentiating Planning And Instruction
     Developing Learner Profiles
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Assessment
     Differentiated Learning Experiences
     Leveraging Technology                                                                       
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Disabilities
     English Language Learners (Ell)
     English Language Arts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gifted Students
     Grouping, Differentiation, And Enrichment Of Gifted Children
     The Creative Person, Creative Process, And Creative Dramatics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Invisible Gifted Students
     Gifted Children With Disabilities
     Parenting The Gifted Child

Learning And Development (ED-146)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundations Of Development
     Prenatal Development, Birth, And The Newborn Baby
     Physical Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development
     Emotional And Social Development
     Physical And Cognitive Development
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Learning
     Action + Reflection = Learning
     Active Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     New Learning Environments For The 21st Century
     Learning In Real Time
     Tools For Learning In Real Time
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chat Rooms
     Online Learning Activities

Foundations Of Education (ED-445)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In A Changing World
     Teaching As A Profession
     Culture, Education, And Schooling
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The School Culture
     Schooling As Americanization: 1600s–1970s
     Diversity In Society
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cultural Pluralism, Democracy, And Multicultural Education
     Multicultural Perspectives In Education
     Sociological Perspectives On Students And Families
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal Perspectives Of Education
     Standards-Based Education And Assessment Of Student Learning
     Designing Programs For Learners: Curriculum And Instruction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology In A Changing World
     Education In The Twenty-First Century

Philosophical Foundations Of Education (ED-579)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Philosophy Of Education
     Education In The Early Cultures
     Idealism And Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In Ancient Greece
     Realism And Education
     Eastern Philosophy, Religion, And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In The Renaissance And The Reformation
     Pragmatism And Education
     Reconstructionism And Education
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Education
     Existentialism, Phenomenology, And Education
     Marxism And Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education For All
     American Education Transition
     Education For A Global World

Computers In Education (ED-697)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Education
     Efficient Technology Integration In Education
     Computer Systems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Integrating Instructional Software Into Teaching And Learning
     Communication Tools Of The Twenty-First Century
     The World Wide Web And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Role Of Word Processing, Spreadsheets, And Database Software Tools In Education
     Use Of Graphics Tools In Education
     Special Education And Technology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reaching Out To A World Of Resources
     Technology Implementation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Issues And Challenges Of Technology In Education
     Future Of Technology In Education

Essentials Of Educational Psychology (ED-719)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Educational Psychology – An Overview
     An Introduction To Human Development
     Cognitive Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognition And Memory
     Piaget’S Theory Of Cognitive Development
     Development During Childhood And Adolescence
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moral Development
     Erikson’S Stages Of Social Development
     Motivation In Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Social Learning
     Social Learning / Social Cognitive Theory
     Student Diversity
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Effective Lesson
     Effective Learning Environment
     Assessing Student Learning

Teaching For Special Fields (ED-869)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching–Learning Process For Special Students
     Approaches To Learning And Teaching
     General Education Classrooms
     Collaboration And The Team Approach
     Students With Disabilities And Other Types Of Special Needs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity In Today’S Classrooms
     Adapting Instruction In Classroom
     Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
     Promoting Social Acceptance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coordinating The Classroom Learning Environment
     Assistive Technology In Classrooms
     Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities And Attention
     Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
     Oral Language And Students
     Phonological Awareness, The Alphabetic Awareness And Word Recognition
     The Written Expression
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Socialization And Classroom Management
     Transition Planning And Transition Education
     Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, And Co-Teaching
     Communicating With Parents And Professionals

Introduction To Psychological Testing (ASE-078)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Psychological Testing: Tests And Measurements.
     Defining And Measuring Psychological Attributes: Ability, Interests, And Personality.    
     Testing And Society    
     Basic Concepts In Measurement And Statistics
     Scales, Transformations, And Norms    
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reliability: The Consistency Of Test Scores.    
     Using And Interpreting Information About Test Reliability
     Validity Of Measurement: Content And Construct-Oriented Validation Strategies
     Validity For Decisions: Criterion-Related Validity
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Item Analysis
     The Process Of Test Development
     Computerized Test Administration And Interpretation
     Ability Testing: Individual Tests
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ability Testing: Group Tests  
     Issues In Ability Testing    
     Interest Testing
     Personality Testing    
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Tests And Educational Decision    
     Psychological Measurement In Industry
     Diagnostic Testing: Clinical Applications    
     Issues In Multi-Method Assessment

Introduction To Assessment And Evaluation (ASE-083)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fundamental Issues In Measurement
     Measurement And Numbers
     Giving Meaning To Scores
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Qualities Desired In Any Measurement Procedure: Reliability
     Qualities Desired In Any Measurement Procedure: Validity
     Practical Issues Relating To Testing
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessment And Educational Decisions
     Aptitude Tests
     Standardized Achievement Tests
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Performance And Product Evaluation
     Interests, Personality, And Adjustment
     Aptitudes And Rating Scales
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessment Of Children With Disabilities
     Ethics And Issues In Assessment
     Principles Of Test Development

Introduction To Behavior Management (ASE-237)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developing A Whole-School Approach: Assumptions And Benefits
     Developing Preferred Practices Of Behavior Management
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Positive Discipline
     The Establishment Phase Of The Year
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Language Of Discipline
     Some Problem Areas In Behavior Management
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Playground Behavior/Bullying
     Supporting Colleagues: A Whole-School Plan
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developing A Behavior Management Policy

Educational Research (ASE-384)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Educational Research: Its Nature And Rules Of Operation
     Types Of Educational Research And Corresponding Sources Of Data
     Selecting, Refining, And Proposing A Topic For Research.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Locating Published Research.
     Interpreting And Summarizing Published Research.
     Designing A Research Project
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Procedures And Tools For Gathering Data
     Analyzing Research Data And Presenting Findings.
     Preparing A Research Report
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Qualitative Research Methods
     Survey Research
     Nonexperimental Quantitative Research
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, And Single-Subject Research
     Mixed-Methods Research Designs
     Action And Evaluation Research

Foundations Of Grading (ASE-654)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classroom Decision Making
     Validity And Reliability
     Learning Goals
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Higher-Order Thinking “
     Planning Assessment And Instruction
     Formative Assessment
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Completion And Selected Response Test Items
     Constructed Response Test Items
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Performance Assessment
     Scoring: Points, Rubrics, And Other Scales
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Grading
     Interpreting Standardized Test Scores

Fundamentals Of Program Evaluation (ASE-843)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Program Evaluation: An Overview
     Planning An Evaluation
     Selecting Criteria And Setting Standards
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developing Measures
     Ethics In Program Evaluation
     The Assessment Of Need
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Monitoring The Operation Of Programs
     Qualitative Evaluation Methods
     Single-Group, Non-Experimental Outcome
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Quasi-Experimental Approaches
     Using Experiments To Evaluate Programs
     Analyses Of Costs And Outcomes
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Evaluation Reports: Interpreting And Communicating Findings
     How To Encourage Utilization