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3.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of the development that ordinarily occurs in children birth to three years old and of the ways this development can be affected in positive or negative ways by a variety of factors, including individual and environmental variables and instruction. Examines the range of programs designed to serve infants, the regulations that govern these programs, and the assessment tools commonly used with infants in medical and intervention settings. (Offered: Every odd summer B)
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Develops an understanding of what it means to be an adolescent in present day American culture. Explores adolescent development as an integral part of life-span development, employing cultural, psychological, social, and biological perspectives. Examines popular culture, the commodification of youth culture, and media practices that shape and influence adolescent development. (Offered: Every fall and summer A)
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Provides an exploration of developmental and sociocultural processes that impact long-term outcomes for minority students. Examines influential environmental issues that focus on cultural, educational, structural, and sociopolitical factors. Students acquire an understanding of how these influences (e.g., racial socialization, parental stressors, and residential segregation) can impact development for minority children and how this knowledge can inform intervention strategies. (Offered: Every spring)
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3.00 Credits
Explores the moral dimensions of education and educational leadership in K-12 and higher education settings. Examines a range of ethical problems associated with educational institutions and the moral dimensions of educational leadership. Explores and discusses the many philosophical questions about the nature of morality and professional ethics. Using case scenarios and model analyses, topics include the ethics of grading, academic honesty, academic freedom and censorship, educational research and experimentation, classroom management and discipline, and sexual harassment.
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Provides a comprehensive introduction to multidisciplinary approaches to human development within the behavioral and social sciences. Explores theories of human development and the process of individual change over time that occurs in social, cultural, and historical contexts. Examines central theories of transformation and development that explain human behavior, the environmental factors that affect both normal and abnormal behavior, and the systems (e.g., school, family, and community) that interact to affect an individual's development. (Offered: Every fall and summer A)
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Explores a range of writing practices and types of texts to engage candidates in persuasive writing that is aimed at reaching teachers, parents, administrators, and faculty. Examines ways to identify audience, purpose, and styles of writing and speaking used in specific contexts and settings, including schools, organizations, and academic courses. Candidates bring real-world experiences to the course and have assignments to produce particular genres of text. (Offered: Every spring)
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3.00 Credits
Two critical and heavily intertwined areas of higher education administration are admissions and financial aid. This course focuses on the history, underlying philosophies, organizational structures and professional staffing, current issues and future challenges facing these organizations. Guest presentations by practicing professionals will complement class offerings. (Offered: Every odd summer)
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3.00 Credits
Examines the educational history of non-dominant populations. Critical race theory will be used to explore the institution of higher education. While race and gender are broad topics, these issues will be complicated with those of class, disability, power, and our role in the power structure. Critical multiculturalism provides the basis for transformation in higher education. (Offered: Every spring)
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the fundamental principles of policy analysis with a review of literature from education, public policy, and political science. The major requirement for this course will be a group project examining a substantive K-20 policy issue. (Offered: Every spring)
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