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Education (EDUC)
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EDUC 200 Introduction to the Teaching Profession (2) Gateway to the minor in the Teaching Profession and the major in Bachelor of Science in General Studies. Identification and discussion of current issues and trends in schools and the teaching profession. Introduction to the development of a professional portfolio.
EDUC 204L Sociological Foundations of Education (3, FaSp) Introduction to the sociological foundations of education through focused study of schools, teacher-student relations, and classroom processes as they relate to social stratification.
EDUC 205L Child Development and Learning in Schools (3, FaSp) Introduction to processes of development and learning in school aged children, with an emphasis on school contexts.
EDUC 392 Undergraduate Research Methods (2, Sp) (Enroll in AMST 392)
EDUC 409 Foundations of Language Education (3, FaSp) Overview of research and current theories in bilingual, second language, and foreign language instruction.
EDUC 410 The Teaching of Reading and Writing (4, FaSp) Analysis of reading/writing processes; methods/materials for teaching literacy in elementary schools; issues in biliteracy and instruction; classroom observation/participation in small-group instruction. Admission to the major or Teaching Profession minor.
EDUC 411 Reading and Writing Instruction in Secondary Schools (4, FaSp) Analysis of reading and writing processes; methods and materials for teaching literacy in secondary schools; issues in biliteracy and instruction; classroom observation and participation in small-group instruction.
EDUC 413 Methods and Models of Instruction for Language Minority Students (2, FaSp) Curriculum materials and teaching strategies for use in successfully teaching language minority students in both elementary and secondary schools.
EDUC 415 Content to Pedagogy: Mathematics in the Elementary School (2, FaSp) Bridging college-level mathematics content and elementary school curricula to design developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction. Concurrent enrollment: EDUC 424a or EDUC 424b.
EDUC 416 Content to Pedagogy: Art in the Elementary School (2, Sp) Transformation of content in art to curriculum in the elementary classroom. Corequisite: EDUC 424b.
EDUC 417 Content to Pedagogy: From Science Content to Science Curriculum (2, FaSp) An overview of the goals and content of science instruction at the elementary level coupled with appropriate science curricular and pedagogical models. Concurrent enrollment: EDUC 424a or EDUC 424b.
EDUC 418 Content to Pedagogy: From Social Sciences to Social Studies (2, FaSp) Content, concepts, methods, and values for integrating the social sciences in the social studies. Concurrent enrollment: EDUC 424a or EDUC 424b.
EDUC 419 Content to Pedagogy: P.E. for Elementary Students (2, Sp) Transformation of content in Physical Education to curriculum in the elementary classroom. Corequisite: EDUC 424b.
EDUC 424ab Curriculum and Methods in Elementary Education (2-2, FaSp) Curriculum materials and teaching procedures in the elementary school. Prerequisite: EDUC 410; concurrent enrollment: a: EDUC 425a; b: EDUC 425b or EDUC 427.
EDUC 425ab Observation and Directed Teaching in Elementary Schools (3-3, FaSp) Observation and experience in teaching under supervision in elementary schools (one semester at the kindergarten-primary level and one semester in the intermediate or upper grades). Concurrent enrollment: a: EDUC 424a; b: EDUC 424b.
EDUC 427 Observation and Directed Teaching for Bilingual Teaching in Elementary Schools (3, FaSp) Supervised student teaching in a bilingual elementary classroom. Concurrent enrollment: EDUC 424b.
EDUC 450 Curriculum and Methods in Secondary Education (3) Curriculum materials and teaching procedures in the secondary school. Prerequisite: EDUC 411; concurrent enrollment: EDUC 451a.
EDUC 451ab Observation and Directed Teaching in the Secondary School (3-3, FaSp) Observation and experience in teaching under supervision in secondary school (one assignment in middle school/junior high school and one assignment in senior high school). Prerequisite: EDUC 411; concurrent enrollment: a: EDUC 450, b: EDUC 452.
EDUC 452 Curriculum and Methods in Secondary Subjects (3, Sp) Curriculum materials and teaching procedures in secondary English, social studies, mathematics, and science classrooms. Concurrent enrollment: EDUC 451b.
EDUC 490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
EDUC 499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSp) Seminar in selected topics in education. Specific topics to be determined at the time seminar is offered.
EDUC 500 The Counseling Process (3) Theoretical foundations, models, values, and assumptions underlying psychological counseling; cross-cultural perspectives, ethical and legal considerations. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 500.) Concurrent enrollment: EDUC 507.
EDUC 503 Teaching and Learning in U.S. Schools (4, FaSm) Focused study of schools, teachers, students and society. (Three hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of school participation each week.)
EDUC 507 Professional Identity, Law and Ethics for Counselors (3) History of the field of counseling and professional identity development for counselors are addressed. Examination of current legal, ethical, and other professional issues in counseling. Concurrent enrollment: EDUC 500.
EDUC 508 Nature of Science: Philosophy of Science for Science Educators (3, FaSpSm) Introduction to the major issues in the philosophy of science with special emphasis on applications to science teaching and learning.
EDUC 511 Reading and Writing Methods for Elementary Teaching (4, Fa) Analysis of reading/writing processes; methods for teaching literacy in grades K-8; issues in biliteracy and instruction.
EDUC 512 Reading and Writing Methods for Secondary Teaching (4, Fa) Analysis of reading/writing processes; methods for teaching literacy in grades 9-12; issues in biliteracy and instruction.
EDUC 514 School Counseling Seminar (3, Sp) Current issues and problems in school counseling; emphasis is on K-12 learning and achievement.
EDUC 515 Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy (3) Major psychotherapeutic orientations relating to family systems, marital relationships, and communications theory applied to the family unit. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 515.) Prerequisite: EDUC 500, EDUC 507, EDCO 541.
EDUC 520 Foundations of Language Education (3, Sm) Overview of research and current theories in bilingual, second language, and foreign language instruction.
EDUC 522 Challenges in Urban Education: Accountability (3, Sp) Issues related to accountability theory and practice in urban education settings. Open only to Ed.D. students.
EDUC 523 Challenges in Urban Education: Diversity (3, Fa) Diversity issues in urban educational settings. Open only to Ed.D. students
EDUC 524 Challenges in Urban Education: Leadership (3, Sp) Theories, principles, and concepts of leadership in urban K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. Open only to Ed.D. students.
EDUC 525 Challenges in Urban Education: Learning (3, Fa) Theory and research in learning, motivation, and instruction for diverse educational settings. Open only to Ed.D. students.
EDUC 527 Assessment in the Language Classroom (2, Sm) Introduces students to relevant research in language assessment, reviews concepts of reliability and validity and examines assessment practices in the classroom.
EDUC 528 Course Proposal Project (2, Sm) Using a framework of course development, students present a course proposal, linking the theoretical, methodological and practical principles gained from all course work in the program.
EDUC 531 Student Disability Issues in Higher Education (3, Fa) History of the disability movement; current research on the success of students with disabilities in higher education; legal and management issues.
EDUC 532 Inquiry Methods I (3, Sp) Logic and methods of quantitative data analysis in the examination of educational issues and the framing of solutions for them. Open only to Ed.D. students.
EDUC 533 Student Health and Welfare (3, FaSp) Physical and emotional welfare of students; emphasis on the identification of and intervention in behaviors incompatible with educational achievement.
EDUC 536 Inquiry Methods II (3, Sp) Logic and methods of qualitative data analysis in the examination of educational issues and the framing of solutions for them. Open only to Ed.D. students. Prerequisite: EDUC 532
EDUC 537 Methods in Bilingual Education and in Teaching English as a Second Language (3, Fa) Survey of procedures and materials for use in bilingual education and in teaching English as a second language; communication through understanding, speaking, reading, and writing from the elementary through adult levels.
EDUC 538 Curricula and Cultural Pluralism (3, Fa) Concepts, values, and pedagogical strategies for multicultural education.
EDUC 544 Measurement Procedures for Counselors (3) Educational and psychological instruments; psychometric concepts and the rationale for the use of psychological instruments in the counseling relationship. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 544.)
EDUC 546 Psychopathology for Marriage and Family Therapy (3) Theories of psychological impairment emphasizing diagnosis of child and family dysfunction. Practice in utilizing DSM-IV classification of case studies. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 546.)
EDUC 547 Career Development: Theory and Process (3) Theories and process of career development; principles of career and leisure planning and counseling applicable throughout life. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 548.)
EDUC 548ab Multiple Subject General Methods (2-2, SpSm) Curriculum and instructional processes that integrate and align specific pedagogic strategies with content matter. Concurrent enrollment: a: EDUC 549a; b: EDUC 549b.
EDUC 549ab Student Teaching in Multiple Subjects (3-3, SpSm) Supervised observation and experience in teaching multiple subjects for kindergarten through eighth grades.
EDUC 551ab Student Teaching in Single Subjects (3-3, SpSm) Supervised observation and experience in teaching a single subject field at the middle- and high-school levels (one semester at each level).
EDUC 553 Psychopharmacology and the Effects of Substance Abuse (3, Sp) Focus on the effects of psychotropic medication, alcohol, and other substances on behavior. The professional and ethical issues for marriage and family therapists.
EDUC 558 Culture Learning in Schools: Latino (3) History, values, beliefs, and the demography of Spanish-speaking people; implications for the American classroom. Conducted in Spanish.
EDUC 560 Primary Language Instruction in a Bilingual Setting (3, Fa) Bilingual programs, their goals, personnel, teaching methods, and materials.
EDUC 565 Participation of Exceptional Children in Regular School Programs (4,SpSm) Special systems and procedures designed for teaching handicapped and gifted and talented students in the regular classroom, with special emphasis on techniques and procedures.
EDUC 570 Research Methods and Data Analysis for Counselors (3) Various research designs and their appropriateness for addressing different research questions. Threats to validity and other challenges in research. Basic statistical methods and their use. Recommended preparation: beginning statistics course.
EDUC 583 Counseling through the Lifespan (3) Developmental issues and life events from infancy to old age and their effect upon individuals, couples, and family relationships.
EDUC 590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
EDUC 593ab Master's Seminar (2-2) An examination and analysis of research and literature in the student's area of focus. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 593ab.)
EDUC 594abz Master's Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 594abz.)
EDUC 595 Induction Seminar (2, FaSpSm) Initial course in the Professional Administrative Services Credential Program. Focuses on the development of an individualized plan for meeting credential requirements. Open only to Ed.D. students. Graded CR/NC.
EDUC 596 Assessment Seminar (2, FaSpSm) Final course in the Professional Administrative Services Credential Program. Summative assessment of completion of the induction plan developed in EDUC 595. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: EDUC 595.
EDUC 599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Selected topics in various areas of education.
EDUC 630 Organizations and Policy: Current Issues (4, FaSp) Study of contemporary issues in educational organizations, policy and change in K-12 and higher education with an explicit focus on the improvement of urban education. Open to students admitted to the Ph.D. only.
EDUC 633 Child and Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence (2) A review of laws governing mandated reporting of child and elder abuse, the procedures involved, as well as etiology, effects, and treatment interventions.
EDUC 634 Counseling Couples in Relationships (3) Examines relational development and change, strategies for intervention with couples, and selected issues in couples relationship functioning. Prerequisite: EDUC 500, EDUC 507, EDCO 541.
EDUC 635 Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents (3) Training in unique diagnostic considerations in working with children and adolescents. Exposure to empirically supported treatment modalities for children and adolescents. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 554.) Prerequisite: EDUC 500, EDUC 507, EDCO 541.
EDUC 636 Perspectives on Human Sexuality (3) The physiological-psychological and socio-cultural variables associated with sexual identity and sexual behavior with an emphasis upon sexual dysfunctions. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 516.) Prerequisite: EDUC 501, EDUC 507.
EDUC 637 Group Counseling: Theory and Process (3) Theory, research, and practice of group counseling. Includes laboratory experience. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 542.) Prerequisite: EDUC 500, EDUC 507, EDCO 541.
EDUC 638 Cross-Cultural Counseling: Research and Practice (3) An examination of the cultural, socioeconomic, and language factors that may affect culturally differentiated populations; alternative cross-cultural counseling approaches. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 551.)
EDUC 640 The Research University in the 21st Century (4, FaSp) An examination of the current transformation of the American research university with a focus on key issues that confront academics who work in research universities. Open to students admitted to the Ph.D. only.
EDUC 642 Controversies in Learning and Instruction (4, FaSp) An introduction to learning research and theory, issues in learning and educational psychology situated in the context of diverse, urban settings. Open to students admitted to the Ph.D. only.
EDUC 644 Practicum in Counseling (3) Supervised clinical work with clients, including adults, couples, children, and families. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 560.) Prerequisite: EDUC 500, EDUC 507, EDUC 546, EDCO 541.
EDUC 645ab Fieldwork in Counseling (3-3) Supervised field experience in a clinical setting. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former EDCO 561.) Prerequisite: EDUC 644.
EDUC 650 Globalization and the Nation-State: Theories of Change (4, FaSp) The impact of globalization on educational public policies and practices: an examination of technology, information and communications, and their influence on transnational and national politics. Open to students admitted to the Ph.D. only.
EDUC 653 Advanced Qualitative Research (3, Sp) Interactive seminar that explores the theoretical underpinnings and practicalities of interviews, portraiture, focus groups, life histories, and cultural biographies. Recommended preparation: introductory statistics.
EDUC 689 Fiscal Support and Expenditure in Higher Education (3, Sp) Analyses of private and public financial support and expenditure patterns; includes recent trends in state and federal legislation related to higher education. (Duplicates credit in former EDHP 689.)
EDUC 700 Research and Practice in the Preparation of Teachers (3) Research on the preparation of teachers for diverse populations. Measures of teacher quality and student achievement. Existing practices in teacher education from multiple perspectives.
EDUC 701 Pedagogy in Teacher Education (3) A critical examination of pedagogical practices in teacher education. The design of pedagogical approaches and programs for diverse and underserved students in urban schools.
EDUC 702 Curriculum, Teacher Preparation, and Student Learning (3) The process and role of curriculum in a variety of urban settings, teacher preparation, and professional growth. The philosophical and psychological foundations of curriculum development. Open to doctoral students only.
EDUC 703 Examining Literacy Theories and Practice (3) Literacy theories as practiced in urban, teacher education and professional development settings using an inquiry approach to examine best practice. Open to doctoral students only.
EDUC 704 Evaluation and Assessment in Teacher Education (3, Fa) Evaluation and assessment in the context of public schools, teacher preparation and professional growth in urban settings. Policy implications of data-based decision making and program implementation.
EDUC 706 Proseminar in Higher Education (3) Critical issues in urban higher education from historical and philosophical perspectives.
EDUC 708 Advanced Student Development Theory (3, Fa) Examination of traditional and emergent student development theories.
EDUC 709 Finance in Higher Education (3) Local, national, and global economic and policy environments and their effect on institutional policies and practices.
EDUC 710 Assessment, Organizational Learning and Performance (3) The role of assessment in higher education. An analysis of the purpose and value of particular assessment approaches and instruments, in particular those addressing classroom learning and institutional effectiveness.
EDUC 711 Social Factors Influencing Learning and Motivation (3) Social psychological principles and research techniques applied to educational problems; school environment, group behavior, teacher effectiveness, teacher-student interaction, behavioral change. Open to doctoral students only.
EDUC 712 Issues in Human Motivation (3) Analysis of motivational principles; diagnosis and solutions to motivation gaps in learning environments; and motivation and efficacy theories and principles. Open to doctoral students only.
EDUC 713 Issues in Lifespan Development (3) An examination of issues related to the development of diverse students and the development of environments that promote motivated behavior. Open to doctoral students only.
EDUC 714 Measurement and Evaluation for Decision-Making (3, Sm) Collecting, analyzing, and using quantitative data to solve problems of practice and in evaluating educational institutions, programs, and policies. Open only to doctoral students.
EDUC 715 Current Research in Learning (3) Current research in the application of learning theories, and the applicability of this research across a variety of contexts. Open to doctoral students only.
EDUC 790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
EDUC 791 Proposal for Doctoral Dissertation (1, FaSpSm) Preparation of initial dissertation proposal. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former EDPA 791.)
EDUC 792 Critique of Research in Education (3, FaSp) A survey and critical analysis of selected research and literature. Graded CR/NC. Open to students admitted to the Ed.D. only.
EDUC 794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, FaSp) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.