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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 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 512 Reading and Writing Methods for Secondary Teaching (2, 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 516 The Framing Experience (2, FaSpSm) Introduction to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Relationship of schools and communities through interviews and observations. Graded CR/NC. Open only to MAT students.
EDUC 517ab Understanding the Social Context of Urban Schools (2-2, FaSpSm) Examination of critical issues in diverse contemporary classrooms (social class, language, race, ethnicity, and ability); includes practices in relation to schools and community. Open only to MAT students.
EDUC 518 Application of Theories of Learning to Classroom Practice (4, FaSpSm) Learning theories and instructional practices for teaching. Procedures involved in curriculum development, planning, evaluation, and practical application. Open only to MAT students.
EDUC 519 Human Differences and Teaching Special Populations (4, FaSpSm) Equity and diversity in learning environments. Issues in teaching special populations. Beliefs about how people learn. Inclusive environment for special populations in the general classroom. Open only to MAT students.
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 534 Integrating English and Social Studies in Secondary Classrooms (4, FaSpSm) Instructional approaches for integrating English and language arts in secondary social studies classrooms. Factors affecting the teaching and learning of secondary subjects and language arts. Open only to MAT students.
EDUC 535 Teaching Secondary English and Language Arts (4, FaSpSm) Instructional procedures, techniques, strategies, and resources for teaching English in secondary classrooms. Open only to MAT students.
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 539 Teaching Secondary Science (4, FaSpSm) Instructional procedures, techniques, strategies, and resources for teaching science in secondary classrooms. Open only to MAT students
EDUC 542 Teaching Secondary Social Studies (4, FaSpSm) Instructional procedures, techniques, strategies, and resources for teaching social studies in secondary classrooms. Open only to MAT students.
EDUC 543 Instruction for Limited-English Proficient Students (2, FaSpSm) Teaching linguistically and culturally responsively to linguistic minority students. Topics include learning theories, sociocultural contexts of language development, and assessment of language and non-language competencies. Open only to MAT students.
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 545 Teaching Secondary Mathematics (4, FaSpSm) Instructional procedures, techniques, strategies, and resources for teaching mathematics in secondary classrooms. Open only to MAT students.
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 551 Teaching Physical Education (1, FaSpSm) Instructional approaches for integrating physical education content across the elementary curriculum. Open only to MAT students.
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 554 Visual and Performing Arts in Elementary Subjects (2, FaSpSm) Instructional approaches for integrating visual and performance arts content across the elementary curriculum. Open only to MAT students.
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 566 Teaching Mathematics and Science (4, FaSpSm) Instructional approaches for integrating mathematics and science with other content areas in elementary and secondary classrooms. Open only to MAT students.
EDUC 567 English and Language Arts in Elementary Social Studies (4, FaSpSm) Integrating English and language arts development with learning in elementary social studies classrooms. Factors affecting the teaching and learning of social studies and language arts. Open only to MAT students.
EDUC 568 Guided Practice (6, FaSpSm) Supervised practicum in observation and teaching. Focus on planning, implementing, and assessing instruction for whole classes and individual students. Graded CR/NC. Open only to MAT students.
EDUC 569 Capstone Portfolio in Learning and Instruction (4, FaSpSm) The culminating experience in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program for students in the non-credential track. Open only to MAT students.
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 599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Selected topics in various areas of education.
EDUC 609 Academic Advising in Postsecondary Education (3, Fa) Contemporary issues in academic advising in postsecondary education. Examines and analyzes relevant theories, policies, and practices related to academic advising.
EDUC 610 Higher Education Administration in China (3, Sm) Examination of student affairs and higher education administration practices in the People’s Republic of China. Course concludes with a trip to China.
EDUC 611 Athletic Administration (3, Sp) Analysis and discussion of critical issues in intercollegiate athletics. Student-athlete academic and social accountability; challenges of NCAA policies; commercialization, marketing, and fundraising in college athletics.
EDUC 613 Gender Issues in Athletic Administration (3, Sp) Overview of Title IX and gender issues in institutions of higher education and implications for public schools.
EDUC 615 Ethics in Athletic Administration (3, Fa) Ethical concerns in intercollegiate athletics. Review, analysis, and discussion of ethical and moral conduct in sports. Relevance of social justice to ethical behaviors.
EDUC 617 The Student Athlete in Higher Education (3, Fa) Examination of student athletes in higher education. Effective strategies for counseling and advising college student athletes; issues and challenges of athletic amateurism.
EDUC 625ab Induction Plan and Assessment of Candidate Competence (1-1, FaSpSm) The development of an individualized induction plan and assessment of competence for meeting requirements for the Clear Administrative Services Credential. (EDUC 625a duplicates credit in former EDUC 595; EDUC 625b duplicates credit in former EDUC 596.) Graded CR/NC.
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 Couples Counseling (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 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 707 Administration in Higher Education (3, Fa) Administrative issues in higher education. Academic leadership related to undergraduate and graduate education. Quality standards and assessment. How administrators create efficiency, effectiveness, performance, and change.
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 716 Instructional Leadership (3, Sm) Examines the role of instructional leaders in improving student performance; current issues in curriculum design and implementation; and effective instructional leadership approaches for school improvement. Open only to doctoral students.
EDUC 717 Schooling as an Economic Enterprise (3, Fa) Applying economic theory to the study of education. Application of market theory to education, partnerships, allocation of resources, and the examination of educational enterprises. Open only to doctoral students.
EDUC 718 Maximizing Human Resources in Education (3, Sm) Strategically understanding the management of human capital to ensure high student performance. How to attract and retain top quality teachers. (Duplicates credit in former EDPA 610.) Open only to doctoral students.
EDUC 719 The Policies and Politics of Education Governance (3, Fa) Major issues facing educators in the 21st century. Emphasis on how educational policy can focus on incentives for schools to improve student learning. (Duplicates credit in former EDPA 613.) Open only to doctoral students.
EDUC 720 Leadership for Principals (3, Sm) The role of the principal as an instructional leader with a focus on improving student achievement. (Duplicates credit in former EDPA 600.) Open only to doctoral students.
EDUC 721 Leadership for Superintendents (3, Sm) The role of the superintendent in establishing a focus on student achievement and holding school sites accountable. How superintendents support student learning through leadership. Duplicates credit in former EDPA 618. Open only to doctoral students.
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.