Quality Matters Course List

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Quality Matters is a nationally-recognized program to improve the quality of online and blended courses.  

The ILC offers two options for you to certify the quality of your course: Official QM certification and University-Level Quality Review.

University-Level Quality Review

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This option follows an expedited, internal review process, but adheres to the same high standards as an "official" review.

  • Requires one reviewer
  • Requires that faculty responsible for course have been trained at applying the QM Rubric
  • Includes recognition by the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and designation as a high quality course on the course home page

Courses that have obtained University-Level Quality Review:

Course Title Code Developer Year
Curriculum & Teaching in Secondary Schools EDU 340/SED 555 Christopher Parrish 2021
Analytical and Information Literacy IST 330 Jenny Manders 2021
Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice NU 607 JoAnn Otts 2021
Healthcare Policy and Finance NU 610 Christina Thompson 2020
Organizational and System Leadership NU 613 Wilma Stuart 2020
Literature for the Young Child RED 334 Rebecca Giles 2020
Data-Based Behavior Management of Exceptional Children SPE-515 Linda Reeves  2019
Teaching Reading EDU 331 Lauren Brannan 2018
Internship in Early Childhood Education EEC 496 Karyn Tunks 2018
Elementary School Curriculum EEC 522 Rebecca Giles 2018
Survey of World Literature II EH 236 Karen Peterson 2018
Analysis, Assessment, & Evaluation ISD 340 David S. Williams 2018
Literature for Children and Adolescents RED 545 Lauren Brannan 2018
Early Childhood Program (Birth-8) EEC 346 Rebecca Giles 2017
International Management MGT 334 David Turnipseed 2017
Leadership MGT 357 David Turnipseed 2017
Principles of Marketing MKT 320 Marianne Loes 2017
Internet Marketing MKT 350 Marianne Loes 2017
Integrated Marketing Communication MKT 380 Marianne Loes 2017
Language Development in Early Childhood RED 348 Rebecca Giles 2017
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare  SW 200 Sharrie Cranford 2017
Community Development EDL 512 Peggy Delmas 2016
Principles of School Leadership EDL 550 Peggy Delmas 2016
Development of Postsecondary Education EDL 561 Peggy Delmas 2016
Law and Postsecondary Education EDL 578 Peggy Delmas 2016
Global Education EDL 720 Peggy Delmas 2016
Digital Leadership HED 501 Peggy Delmas 2016
Ethics and Law for Higher Education HED 732 Peggy Delmas 2016
Introduction to Sociology SY 109 Cecelia Martin & Leo Mundy 2016
Literature and Language Development in Elementary School EEC 532 Karyn Tunks 2015

Official QM Certification

QM Certification Mark

The "official" Quality Matters review process requires departmental approval and financial commitment.

  • Requires three reviewers (including a subject matter expert and someone external to USA)
  • Requires that faculty responsible for course have been trained at applying the QM Rubric
  • Results in recognition on the QM website and designation as an officially recognized QM course on your course home page

Courses that have obtained Official QM Certification:

Course Title Code Developer Year
Advanced Nursing Assessment NU 518 Kelly Stauter 2020
Advanced Pathophysiology NU 545 Telina Doggett 2020
Advanced Pharmacology NU 578 Elizabeth VandeWaa 2020
Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice NU 607 JoAnn Otts 2020
Evidence Based Practice and Quality Improvement HCS NU 608 Taralyn McMullan 2020
Healthcare Policy and Finance NU 610 Christina Thompson 2020
Organizational and System Leadership NU 613 Wilma Stuart 2020
Quality Improvement and Outcomes Assessment NU 615 Sarah Davis 2019

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