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Don Murray

Assistant Professor

Educational Foundations, Leadership & Aviation

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  • Assistant Professor
    Educational Foundations, Leadership & Aviation
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  • 213 Willard, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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TEACHING SUMMARY

● Qualitative Research 1. Social Foundations (SCFD) 6123. School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation. Oklahoma State University. [Spring 2022—hybrid (x2 sections)]

● Ethics and Values in Education. Educational Leadership (EDL) 624. Department of Educational Leadership. Miami University [Fall 2020—online (Graduate Teaching Associate w/ Professor Kathleen Knight Abowitz)]

● Foundations of Education in Global Contexts. Educational Leadership (EDL) 312. Department of Educational Leadership. Miami University [Spring, 2020 (Graduate Co-Instructor w/ Prof. Kathleen Knight Abowitz)]

● Sociocultural Studies in Education. Educational Leadership (EDL) 204. Department of Educational Leadership. Miami University [Spring 2022 (x3 sections), Fall 2021 (x3 sections), Spring 2021 (online), Fall 2019, Spring, 2019, Fall, 2018]

● The American University. Educational Leadership (EDL) 151. Department of Educational Leadership. Miami University [Fall 2017 (x2 sections)]. (This course introduced international students to American university culture, resources, and expectations.)

● Leadership and Management. Naval Science (NSC) 211. Department of Naval Science. Miami University [Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014]

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit is given upon completion of the dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-25 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    History of Education
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    History of elementary, secondary, and higher education with emphasis on Western society and the American schools. Discussion of historiography and historical methods with research emphasis on the impact of institutional development in a pluralistic society. Previously offered as SCFD 5823 and SCFD 6823.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    History of Education
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    History of elementary, secondary, and higher education with emphasis on Western society and the American schools. Discussion of historiography and historical methods with research emphasis on the impact of institutional development in a pluralistic society. Previously offered as SCFD 5823 and SCFD 6823.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Examination of the major approaches and fieldwork techniques of qualitative research as well as the challenges associated with conducting this form of inquiry.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Examination of the major approaches and fieldwork techniques of qualitative research as well as the challenges associated with conducting this form of inquiry.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Qualitative Research I
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    The traditions, philosophies, approaches, and methods of qualitative research, including participant observation, interviewing, and preliminary data analysis. Prior knowledge/experience with literature reviews and research design is expected.Prerequisite(s): Beneficial to have taken REMS 5013 and either SCFD 6113 or EDLE 6853 or HESA 6853, as well as a course introducing doctoral-level research, such as CIED 6503.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Qualitative Research I
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    The traditions, philosophies, approaches, and methods of qualitative research, including participant observation, interviewing, and preliminary data analysis. Prior knowledge/experience with literature reviews and research design is expected.Prerequisite(s): Beneficial to have taken REMS 5013 and either SCFD 6113 or EDLE 6853 or HESA 6853, as well as a course introducing doctoral-level research, such as CIED 6503.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Qualitative Research I
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    The traditions, philosophies, approaches, and methods of qualitative research, including participant observation, interviewing, and preliminary data analysis. Prior knowledge/experience with literature reviews and research design is expected.Prerequisite(s): Beneficial to have taken REMS 5013 and either SCFD 6113 or EDLE 6853 or HESA 6853, as well as a course introducing doctoral-level research, such as CIED 6503.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit is given upon completion of the dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-25 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Ethics and Moral Education
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Interdisciplinary perspective of traditional and contemporary ethical theories, focusing on application to professional practice and moral education. Moral development, the moral life, feminist ethics, and character education.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Ethics and Moral Education
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Interdisciplinary perspective of traditional and contemporary ethical theories, focusing on application to professional practice and moral education. Moral development, the moral life, feminist ethics, and character education.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Report or Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Students studying for a master's degree enroll in this course for a total of 2 credit hours if they write a report, or 6 hours if they write a thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Qualitative Research I
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    The traditions, philosophies, and techniques of qualitative research, including participant observation, interviewing and document analysis. Practice in qualitative techniques and in preliminary data analysis.Prerequisite(s): SCFD 6113 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit is given upon completion of the dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-25 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Educational Philosophy
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Advanced study of key philosophers in Western history whose ideas have greatly influenced educational theories and practices. Contemporary philosophical debates of educational issues.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Qualitative Research I
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The traditions, philosophies, and techniques of qualitative research, including participant observation, interviewing and document analysis. Practice in qualitative techniques and in preliminary data analysis.Prerequisite(s): SCFD 6113 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit is given upon completion of the dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-25 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    History of Education
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    History of elementary, secondary, and higher education with emphasis on Western society and the American schools. Discussion of historiography and historical methods with research emphasis on the impact of institutional development in a pluralistic society. Previously offered as SCFD 5823 and SCFD 6823.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Examination of the major approaches and fieldwork techniques of qualitative research as well as the challenges associated with conducting this form of inquiry.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Examination of the major approaches and fieldwork techniques of qualitative research as well as the challenges associated with conducting this form of inquiry.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Qualitative Research I
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    The traditions, philosophies, and techniques of qualitative research, including participant observation, interviewing and document analysis. Practice in qualitative techniques and in preliminary data analysis.Prerequisite(s): SCFD 6113 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Directed Reading
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Directed reading for students with advanced graduate standing to enhance students' understanding in areas where they wish additional knowledge.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Qualitative Research I
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    The traditions, philosophies, and techniques of qualitative research, including participant observation, interviewing and document analysis. Practice in qualitative techniques and in preliminary data analysis.Prerequisite(s): SCFD 6113 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Qualitative Research I
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    The traditions, philosophies, and techniques of qualitative research, including participant observation, interviewing and document analysis. Practice in qualitative techniques and in preliminary data analysis.Prerequisite(s): SCFD 6113 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Qualitative Research I
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    The traditions, philosophies, and techniques of qualitative research, including participant observation, interviewing and document analysis. Practice in qualitative techniques and in preliminary data analysis.Prerequisite(s): SCFD 6113 or consent of instructor.