New Fall Courses
New Courses: Fall 2025
The Department of Research will offer two new courses in Fall 2025 - RES 5010 Teaching and Instruction for Higher Education and RES 4010 Grant Writing. These courses are part of the upcoming Specialization in Teaching and Advanced Research (STAR). Ask your academic advisor or program chair for more information.
RES 5010: Teaching and Instruction for Higher Education
This course provides a theoretical understanding and practical skills for effective teaching and instruction in higher education. Students will understand historical and critical learning theory principles and practice evidence-based instructional strategies to create inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning experiences. Students develop a written teaching philosophy. 3.0 credits. Prerequisite: RES2100
RES 4010: Grant Writing
This course prepares students to identify grants, conduct needs assessments, and develop grant proposals to secure funding for dissertation research, independent research, sponsored projects, or initiatives. Learn various aspects of the grant writing process, including understanding grant requirements and ethical practices, developing a budget, and managing the evaluation and revision process. Students create a professional grant writing toolkit. 3.0 credits. Prerequisite: RES1500, or RES2100.
