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Master of Public Administration (Online)

https://catalog.uta.edu/cappa/planning/graduate/online-mpa/
Public Administration is concerned with the formulation, analysis, negotiation, and implementation of democratically responsible collective action. With an interdisciplinary focus, the Master of Public Administration (MPA) online option gives special emphasis to the urban community and the special challenges of public managers who serve in urban areas. The curriculum is designed to develop leadership capacity, understanding of the political, social, and economic characteristics of today’s urban environment and the ability to apply current theories of management and analysis to difficult management issues. The program is meant as preparation for those entering management careers in government for the first time or as career development for those already employed who are seeking upward mobility in public management.

ILDT 5303. DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL ONLINE LEARNING. 3 Hours.

This course provides an overview of how to create, deliver, and assess learner-centered online pedagogies. Instructional and design strategies focus on creating engaging, authentic, active, and cooperative online learning environments that can be used by educators in K-12 classes, higher education, and workplace instructional designers.

ILDT 5340. FACILITATION STRATEGIES FOR HYBRID AND ONLINE LEARNING. 3 Hours.

This course explores how to effectively create relationships with students and facilitate instruction in online courses including increasing motivation, providing opportunities for tailored/customized instruction, promoting interaction and collaboration, utilizing effective and timely communication, teaching time and information management, and promoting digital citizenship.

ILDT 5310. INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE ONLINE LEARNING. 3 Hours.

This course examines how to develop equity-minded educators who understand inclusive experiences for empowering all students to maximize their educational potential. Course curriculum provides an opportunity to synthesize, develop, and refine knowledge related to both theory and practice of educational instruction and inclusivity. Prerequisite: ILDT 5301, ILDT 5302, or ILDT 5303.

ILDT 5350. MULTIMEDIA DESIGN TOOLS FOR ONLINE LEARNING. 3 Hours.

This course covers instructional theory and provides practical experience in the design and development of online multimedia resources for educators. The following questions guide exploration in this course: What are the existing multimedia tools in teaching and learning? What type of multimedia components fit and can be customized for a specific audience? What factors contribute to the success or failure of multimedia tools for teaching and learning? Course curriculum introduces the uses and features of multimedia software and technologies, investigates online learning strategies, and explores the use of virtual tools to enhance learning.