This course is an introduction to selected topics in oral history methodology and theory. It is designed for persons intending to use oral and life history interviews in historical or other qualitative research. The course examines how: oral history projects are initiated, projects are administered, interviews are conducted, and oral history interviews are preserved in archives and libraries. The course also explores the reliability of memory and the utilization of oral histories in public presentations.

This course will examine the legal, educational and public policy issues that promote or hinder access to higher education. The focus will be on selective public and private institutions.

Historical analysis of the changing character, missions and roles of research universities in the United States. Emphasis will be on critical examination of large-scale sponsored research and graduate programs.

May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

Emphases upon implications of major trends in national historiography for needed research in education in Kentucky.

This course is designed to introduce students to the theories, concepts, and practices of service-learning in an international setting. Service- learning engages the student in enhancing the common good through the application of learning to service.

Historical development, current programs, and emerging trends in family life education with particular emphases on programs and techniques for teaching sex education, marital relations, parenting and human development.

Demographic, social, economic, political, and professional issues related to emerging trends in family life education will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on the development, implementation, and evaluation of family life education curriculum materials.

Instructional assessment of learning and achievement in Career and Technical Education middle and high school classrooms is addressed. Focus is placed on test writing, measurement and student achievement.

A study of the options and futures markets including institutional aspects, pricing, and regulation. Primary emphasis will be on the uses and applications of options and financial futures.