美國及台灣教育部承認之大學(Accredited University)，本校創立於1909年，位於阿肯色州的交通樞紐城市--Russellville，緊鄰阿肯色河畔，治安良好，校風也相當純樸，本校佔地512英畝，依山傍水，, 且有40幾棟現代化及富有歷史價值的大樓, ，並且也提供了相當優秀的學習環境，戶外活動相當受到學生歡迎。現全校約有5,000位學生, 師資陣容堅強; 校內有將近100個學生社團. 本校為美國最高教育評鑑機構NCACS(North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) 及師資教育聯盟NCATE(National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)認可之大學.，亦被”US News ＆ World Report”雜誌，評為”America’s Best College”之一。

● 開課日期：8月4日

● 入學資格：公私立大學畢業。

● 準備文件：

1. 大學畢業英文成績單正本三份，若為專科

大學畢業者需另繳專科之英文成績單正本3份（1份直接由原畢業大學寄至美國大學，2份於申請時繳交）。

2. 財力證明 (合美金二萬元以上之銀行存款)。

3. 護照影本一份。

4. 若已在美國學校（含語言學校）就讀過的學生，請附上所有的成績單及I-20影本，以便辦理轉學。

5. 應屆畢業生請附上將畢業學校之”即將畢業證明”。

● 課程內容：

INFT5013 Decision Support Systems 決策支援系統

INFT5053 Information Systems Resource Management 資訊資源管理

INFT5123 Information Security Systems and Law 溝通法則

INFT5203 Database Systems 資料庫系統

INFT5303 Developing and Administering Web Sites 網路發展與管理

INFT5703 Computer Networks 電腦網路

EDFD6003 Educational Research 教育研究法

EDMD6133 Production of Instructional Materials 教學媒體

EDFD6313 Principles of Curriculum Development 課程設計

EDMD6313 Instructional Design and Product Development 設計與產品發展

COMS6513 Computer Assisted Instruction Languages 電腦輔助教學

INFT6993 Internship 專業實習

● 課程費用：

申請費 US＄100

學分費用及行政作業費 US＄17,000

TOTAL COST 約＄17,100 + PERSONAL EXPENSES

＊ 學校聘用會說中文的課程顧問，提供課程諮詢及生活協助。提供Student Worker(需另外申請)

＊ 學校有權變更課程內容與順序，學費以註冊時學校公佈之學分費為準。

＊ 學費不包括：申請代辦費、每學期在校的學生活動費/Student Fee,在美膳宿、交通費、畢業申請費、活動費、赴美來回機票、機場接送費用、簽證費、機場稅、書籍講義費、保險費、語言課程費用。

＊ ESL課程費用約US$1,000（若無托福500分以上者，需上ESL課程）

＊ 國際學生醫療保險費一年約US$650.

＊ 代辦申請作業費US＄2,000元。

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課程概述

1. INFT 5013 Decision Support Systems 決策支援系統

This course enables students to acquire a broad understanding of management information systems and their components and the use of data and analysis models to aid the process of making decisions.

2. INFT 5053 Information Systems Resource Management 資訊資源管理

A study of the principles and concepts involved in the management of information resources including hardware, software and personnel. Includes coverage of departmental functions within computer / information services as well as legal, ethical, and professional issues, quality management, and strategic impact of information system.

3. INFT 5123 Information Security Systems and Law 溝通法則

This course will familiarize the student with legal knowledge necessary for a communications specialist or working journalist. The course will attempt to identify case and statue law. It will also include in-depth research in particular legal matters.

4. INFT 5203 Database Systems 資料庫系統

An in-depth study of creating databases in a personal productivity package, including relational database design generation of customized interfaces, and importing/exporting data to other packages. Survey of applications of personal databases in education and industry.

5. INFT 5303 Developing and Administering Web Sites 網路發展與管理

The World Wide Web. Web browser and web servers. Developing web pages.HTML and HTML editors. Characteristics of a good web site. Installing and configuring web browsers and web servers. Security, screening and privacy issues.

6. INFT 5703 Computer Networks 電腦網路

Study of the concepts involved in interconnecting computers. Introduction to network topologies, routing, protocols, and security. Survey of network operating systems.

7. EDFD 6003 Educational Research 教育研究法

An introduction to educational research procedures, including formulation of research problems, research designs, data collection, and analysis of data.

8. EDMD 6133 Production of Instructional Materials 教學媒體

Prerequisite: EDMD 4033/5033 or similar course or approval of instructor. Advanced applications techniques, and processes involved in the production and programming of media materials. Emphasis is placed on the production of completed education and training units using 35mm photography, video and audio recording systems, slide-tape programs, and advanced graphics techniques.

9. EDFD 6313 Principles of Curriculum Development 課程設計

A study of the elements and principles of curriculum design and construction for teachers at the elementary and secondary school levels. The course considers the theoretical concerns of curriculum planning as well as the activities involved in carrying theory into practice.

10. EDMD 6313 Instructional Design and Product Development 設計與產品發展

Prerequisites: Nine hours of instructional Technology courses, including a media production course. A study of the systematic approach to the design, production, evaluation, and utilization of instructional materials. Using design models and general theoretical knowledge specifications, students will write goals and objectives, identify learner characteristics, conduct task analyses, define learning condition and instructional events, produce instructional products to meet identified needs, and field test finished products.

11. COMS 6513 Computer Assisted Instruction Languages 電腦輔助教學

An introduction to the use of the computer as a classroom tool to aid in individual instruction. A survey of existing programs available to support courseware development and use on microcomputers, minicomputers, and mainframes. Hands-on experience in developing an interactive instruction lesson. May not be taken for credit after completion of COMS 4513/5513 or equivalent.

12. INFT 6993 Internship 專業實習

Students will develop and /or maintain a computer laboratory. Duties will include determining user needs, writing and presenting a laboratory development /maintenance plan, and supporting the laboratory for a semester.