University General Course Catalog 2021-2022 
    
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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Economics
  

  • ECON 789 - Internship

    (1 to 3 units)
    Internship with business firms, governmental agencies and other organizations, providing students with practical experience and applied problems in economics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. work in a professional setting, demonstrate their knowledge of a specific issue posed by the employer, and articulate relevant contextual information that frames the issue.
    2. effectively utilize academic journal articles to gain demonstrable insight about a business or policy issue and apply that knowledge as they work to address the issue.
    3. apply knowledge and skills from classes in economics and related subjects, to address a business or policy issue.


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  • ECON 790 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Advanced study and research in selected topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. clearly define an economic research problem or topic.
    2. conduct research on an economic research topic of interest independently.
    3. clearly present findings from an independent research project in writing and/or oral presentation.


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  • ECON 791 - Professional Paper

    (1 to 3 units)
    The course provides an experience in which students demonstrate mastery of content through the pursuit and presentation of independent research on a question or problem of their choice.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the skill of identifying important issues and frame questions related to economic analysis.
    2. perform and demonstrate an understanding of appropriate economic research methods.
    3. conceive, plan, carry out, and communicate the results of projects in a manner appropriate for academic or professional publication.


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  • ECON 793 - Special Topics

    (3 units)
    Advanced analysis of current economic problems or methods. No topic may be repeated for credit.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of economic theory or methods in a particular topic in economics.
    2. describe and analyze how general economic principles apply to specific economic problems as appropriate to the special topic of the course.
    3. gather empirical data and apply appropriate statistical and quantitative methods to analyze economic problems.


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  • ECON 794 - Seminar

    (1 to 3 units)
    Guest speakers, faculty, or students will make presentations and discuss topics of interest in economics in seminars and workshops.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design economic research proposals.
    2. compare alternative methods of conducting and presenting research.
    3. present results from research projects in written and oral form.
    4. evaluate research papers and professional presentations in economics.


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  • ECON 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. clearly define an original economics research topic.
    2. conduct original economic research, which may be theoretical or empirical, using appropriate economic methodology.
    3. clearly present finding in writing and in an oral thesis defense.


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  • ECON 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Dissertation

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. clearly and independently define an original research topic.
    2. identify how their chosen topic contributes to the academic and/or professional literature.
    3. determine and employ appropriate econometric methods to test empirical hypotheses.
    4. clearly communicate and defend results of their dissertation in writing and in an oral dissertation defense.
    5. conduct and complete research that is suitable for publication in academic journals.


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Education
  

  • EDU 109 - NevadaFIT (Freshmen Intensive Transition)

    (1 unit)
    A five-day intensive academic program emulating the rigors of a midterm week during a normal college semester. (ABNR 109, ACE 109, BUS 109, CHS 109, COLA 109, EDU 109, ENGR 109, JOUR 109, PSY 109 and SCI 109 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the ten.)

    Prerequisite(s): first-semester freshmen standing.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: .33
    Units of Discussion/Recitation: .33
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: .33
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the expectations for success in college-level examinations, homework assignments and laboratories.
    2. apply learning and study strategies and time management skills to enhance academic success.
    3. interact appropriately, comfortably and successfully with University faculty staff, and peers.
    4. identify and use University, College, and Department resources to support academic goals.


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  • EDU 110 - Society and Education

    (3 units)
    FYE course with emphasis on education’s role in society. Historical, philosophical and sociological foundations - theory and practice.

    Prerequisite(s): Freshmen standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the various career choices related to Education and how to prepare for these careers through appropriate university study and choice of major.
    2. identify sources of information related to University and College requirements for graduation in order to make future career decisions.
    3. utilize various study skills and strategies to improve their learning and college success.
    4. outline campus resources to extend and support their learning and share these with others in a formal presentation.
    5. recognize need to develop an adult/professional identity through a comprehensive and well structured resume.


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  • EDU 111 - Contemporary Issues in Education

    (3 units)
    Introduction to education as a career choice, with a focus on historical and contemporary issues, information literacy, and strategies to promote academic success.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop an argument on a controversial issue that exists in education today and present this argument to the class with a logical and well-developed stance.
    2. use research to explore and write a well-organized synthesis paper on a contemporary issue in education.
    3. demonstrate a deeper understanding of issues in education as a career choices with a focus on historical and contemporary issues by using information technology in coursework and in writing assignments.


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  • EDU 201 - Introduction to Teaching (PK-8)

    (3 units)
    Emphasizes the characteristics of effective teachers in contemporary classrooms. Includes field experience.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; pre-major in education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate preparedness for the Integrated Elementary Teaching Program and the rigors of a pre-service teacher candidacy by utilizing the theory and practice gained through lecture, class participation, assignment completion, and field experience.


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  • EDU 202 - Introduction to Teaching (Secondary)

    (3 units)
    Emphasizes the characteristics of effective teachers in contemporary secondary classrooms. Includes field experience.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; pre-major in education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate and discuss the historical, social, and political nature of secondary education within a pluralistic, capitalist society through readings, discussions, and application of a supervised field experience.
    2. identify cultural, racial, and gender differences and how these differences relate to education and society as a whole through systematic discussions.
    3. analyze the relationship between educational theory and the application in practice by examining, describing, and critiquing current trends and issues in secondary education.


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  • EDU 203 - Introduction to Special Education

    (3 units)
    Focus on teacher roles. Foundations and characteristics of effective instruction of students with various disabilities, in general education classrooms.

    Prerequisite(s): Admitted to pre-major in education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compare and contrast special education legislation and litigation.
    2. identify the continuum of educational service placements for students with special needs.
    3. identify and explain the referral and identification process within special education, including the development and implementation of an IEP.
    4. discuss and explain the rights, responsibilities, and roles of students, parents, teachers, related service providers, other professionals, and schools related to special education.
    5. identify and describe the definition, etiology, and characteristics of students with high incidence disabilities.


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  • EDU 204 - Information Technology in Teaching

    (3 units)
    Lab based course on the applications of computers and related information technology in teaching and learning.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply basic desktop publishing skills for teaching practice.
    2. utilize technology to perform tasks such as completing professional letters and documents, creating newsletters and brochures, conducting presentations, distributing information electronically, using spreadsheet to create grade books, using simple database to manage student information and editing digital pictures and graphics.
    3. complete a comprehensive technology-based teaching segment that demonstrates basic knowledge and skills of instructional design and technology integration.
    4. demonstrate technology knowledge and skills that support the overall objectives of the College of Education.


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  • EDU 205 - Early Foundations in Mathematics

    (3 units)
    Study development of foundational mathematical knowledge from infancy to early primary grades; discuss underlying cognitive process at each developmental stage; learn techniques to support teaching/learning of mathematics in classroom and home environments.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate, in group discussions and writing assignments an understanding of how and when mathematical knowledge in the domains of number and operations, patterns, space and geometry, and data representation and analysis develop from infancy through early childhood.
    2. identify, in group discussions, writing assignments and an oral presentation, developmentally appropriate activities to support young children’s early mathematical development in the home and early childhood education environments.
    3. articulate, in group discussions and writing assignments, an understanding of some of the risk factors for mathematics delays or disabilities, and identify effective strategies for early prevention and intervention.


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  • EDU 207 - Exploration of Children’s Literature

    (3 units)
    Survey of children’s literature genres. Censorship, historical background, children’s interests, literature programs and book evaluations.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the importance of the role of literature in developing language and literacy of all children.
    2. select literature for children in elementary school in accordance with their developmental levels and changing interests.
    3. develop criteria for evaluating the various kinds, or genres, of children’s literature.
    4. demonstrate awareness of theories of response to literature.
    5. demonstrate familiarity with outstanding authors and illustrators of children’s literature.
    6. assess current issues in book selection and teaching.
    7. assess a variety of techniques for broadening and deepening children’s response to literature in elementary schools.


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  • EDU 208 - Characteristics of Students with Mild To Moderate Disabilities

    (3 units)
    Survey of various types of exceptionalities across the lifespan. Emphasis on etiology, physical and education characteristics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop, use, and explain the reasoning behind People First Language.
    2. describe the legal and historical development within the field of disabilities.
    3. discuss how a disability is prevalent across an individual’s lifespan, from birth through school, and post-school settings.
    4. identify community resources to support individuals with disabilities.
    5. define self-determination and self-advocacy and explain its importance for individuals with disabilities.


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  • EDU 210 - Nevada School Law

    (3 units) CO12
    Federal and state legal and ethical issues; meets teacher licensure requirements for Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution. Topics: school governance, liability, student rights, curriculum challenges, equity.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze how ethical principles and ethical codes of conduct apply to professional in education.
    2. analyze how personal values may conflict with the ethical standards for professionals in education.
    3. describe and analyze ethical dilemmas one is likely to encounter in a school classroom.
    4. identify five legal issues involving schools; e.g. student privacy, religion, student speech, students with disabilities, teacher employment, and so forth and analyze the ethical dilemmas inherent within those legal issues.


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  • EDU 214 - Preparing Teachers to Use Technology

    (3 units)
    Lab course on advanced skills and strategies for integrating information technology into the classroom.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply advanced desktop publishing skills for educational practice.
    2. identify and utilize web-based tools and resources for educational practice.
    3. produce multimedia applications for teaching and learning.
    4. utilize technology to perform tasks such as editing and formatting academic writings, conducting multimedia presentations, using spreadsheets/forms to collect and manage educational information, editing still digital pictures and movie clips for instructional purposes, integrating interactive whiteboard in classroom, designing and publishing an instructional web site and designing and publishing an e-portfolio.
    5. complete a comprehensive technology-based teaching segment that demonstrates the knowledge and skills of instructional design and technology integration.
    6. demonstrate advanced technology knowledge and skills that support the overall objectives of the College of Education.


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  • EDU 215 - A Global Lens on Equity and Diversity in YA Literature

    (3 units) CO10, CO11
    In this online course you will read, critically analyze and respond to multicultural children’s and young adult literature that address issues of equity and diversity within society and through a global lens.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of contemporary social issues and current events using theories of diversity and equity.
    2. articulate ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect in order to influence individual life experiences and/or perspectives.
    3. analyze complex questions concerning race, class, gender, sexuality, disability, nationality, language, religion, and other categories of difference.
    4. demonstrate an understanding of relationships between diversity, inequality, and power in, or through a comparison with, the United States.
    5. select and apply appropriate methods of inquiry to analyze complex questions about cultural difference and/or equity.
    6. analyze and interpret information about cultural differences, cultural rules, and cultural biases in their own society or about non-dominant or marginalized groups.
    7. contextualize current events and experiences in relation to historical and current global contexts.
    8. identify, analyze, and interpret connections between localized events and their global contexts.


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  • EDU 350 - LGBTQ+ Identities and Schooling

    (3 units) CO10
    Topics relevant to LGBTQ+ students and staff in K-12 and higher education.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify central issues and their potential outcomes that LGBTQ+ students and faculty face in education.
    2. articulate research-based strategies for addressing LGBTQ+ issues in education.
    3. evaluate ideas, practices, and/or products related to LGBTQ+ issues in education.


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Education K-12
  

  • EDUC 402 - Seminar in Teaching and Learning

    (1 to 3 units)
    Seminars integrate classroom management, assessment of student learning, and home-school relationships. Support performance assessment in teacher education.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to elementary teacher education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use information obtained from seminars that integrate classroom management, assessment of student learning, and home-school relationships through a scholarly product or project.


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  • EDUC 413 - Education for a Changing World

    (3 units) CO10, CO11, CO13
    Examines multicultural issues within a broad sociocultural context, focusing on cultural frames of reference for understanding.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect in order to influence individual life experiences and/or perspectives.
    2. identify, analyze, and interpret connections between localized events and their global context and identify multiple perspectives pertaining to global issues.
    3. critically examine how one’s configuration within intersecting social forces impacts one’s world view.
    4. demonstrate a basic understanding of the current discourses on globalization and education.
    5. explain how historical and current societal forces impact the status of various groups in current U.S. society.
    6. identify the central challenges and possibilities of cross-cultural communication and understanding in education and other related fields.
    7. develop a plan of action for your future development as a reflective culturally competent practitioner.


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  • EDUC 415 - Teaching Writing in Schools

    (3 units)
    Current theory and related practices in the teaching of writing in grades K-12.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of specific CCSS writing genres through completion of reading study guides and reflections.
    2. work with a writing group to take a writing piece from rough draft through the writing process to completion and discuss changes made as a result of peer feedback.
    3. create a lesson designed to teach students in secondary classrooms that includes research-based components of effective writing instruction.
    4. work collaboratively with a group to design a 60-minute-presentation which will make explicit connections to CCSS and best practices in the teaching of writing.


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  • EDUC 424 - Curriculum Development Mathematics Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of mathematics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of mathematics.


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  • EDUC 425 - Curriculum Development Science Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of the science program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of science.


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  • EDUC 426 - Curriculum Development Environmental Science Education

    (2 to 3 units)
    Development of the school curriculum in the area of environmental education. Special emphasis is given to school and school-camp programs. Activities for promoting the acquisition of environmental concepts are demonstrated.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of environmental science.


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  • EDUC 427 - Curriculum Development Social Studies Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of the social studies.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of social studies.


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  • EDUC 431 - Computer Science Concepts: Impacts in Society and Education

    (3 units) CO9
    This course will cover major computer science concepts and how they impact society and education. Through an exploration of foundational knowledge in computer science and programming, students will use computational thinking to solve problems and gain familiarity with algorithms and programming, computing systems, data, impacts of computing, and the internet. Topics will be covered from an educational perspective with emphasis on how they each impact society, culture and the environment.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply computational thinking to computational innovations to examine how they work and explain how they impact society, culture and the environment.
    2. use a variety of programming techniques and control structures to develop algorithms, implement algorithms in code, test solutions and evaluate solutions for efficiency.
    3. identify how computational and algorithmic thinking can be applied to solve problems in society as they relate to equity, diversity and the environment.
    4. describe the fundamental principles that make networks and the internet work, and investigate their impacts on computational development, society and culture.
    5. explain the primary concepts of data exchange, storage and collection, and the impacts of these on society, culture and the environment.
    6. discuss a breadth of computer science concepts, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, Big Data, cybersecurity, human and machine interaction, the internet, and algorithms and programming and explain how they relate to problems of societal concern.


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  • EDUC 435 - STEM Education Outreach Experience

    (1 to 3 units) CO14
    Development of STEM educational skills through service, assisted teaching, and tutoring within local secondary schools for non-Education majors. STEM education is studied and practiced as a member of the professional STEM community. (EDUC 435, ENGR 435 and SCI 435 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine and articulate different tutoring methods used to present scientific and mathematical principles to secondary school students.
    2. critically analyze their own values and assumptions regarding diverse cultures.
    3. evaluate their own areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in communicating scientific and mathematical principles.


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  • EDUC 447 - Parent Involvement and Family Engagement (P-12 Perspective)

    (3 units)
    Focus on building engagement practices and enhancing the inclusion of families in the education process in the preschool setting and beyond.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the necessary skills to understand and develop sensitivity to effective family communication between the home, school, and community.
    2. analyze the impact of challenges facing families on student learning and academic success in P-12 education.
    3. list and describe different models of family support programs for school success in P-12 education.
    4. demonstrate an awareness of the use of data literacy strategies for family engagement understanding.


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  • EDUC 472 - History and Organization of Libraries

    (3 units)
    Evolution of libraries and description of principal fields of library service, their organization, and special problems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the historical development of library services in the United States.
    2. understand and analyze essential values of library service, including access, equity, and confidentiality.
    3. understand and analyze key themes related to the organization of libraries.
    4. understand and apply principles of historical analysis, including evaluation of evidence.
    5. apply principles learned to plan and implement improvements in library sciences.


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  • EDUC 473 - Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials

    (3 units)
    Theories, principles, and practices of selecting books and other library materials with particular emphasis on public, special and school libraries.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define the meaning of selection within a library setting.
    2. recognize the need for community analysis, conduct a community analysis and evaluate the analysis for selecting, organizing, managing and maintaining a collection of materials.
    3. describe the impact of institutions’ mission and vision on collection development decisions.
    4. identify essential components of a collection development policy, including a request for reconsideration of materials procedure.
    5. write a mission and vision statement that reflects the needs of the library.
    6. evaluate selection tools.


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  • EDUC 474 - Cataloging and Organization of Library Materials

    (3 units)
    Cataloging of books and other library materials. Includes practice in working with Dewey and Library of Congress classification systems, principles of entry and cross referencing and organization of periodicals.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define the basic principles of cataloging practice and how it fits into the profession of librarianship.
    2. accurately interpret a MARC record from a librarian standpoint and for a user.
    3. describe the impact of cataloging decisions on user retrieval.
    4. apply current standards and tools of bibliographic description and subject analysis to catalog and classify materials in different formats at beginner level.
    5. identify appropriate match points for copy cataloging.
    6. describe the basic workings of modern integrated library systems and how the various processes of cataloging and classification impact them.


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  • EDUC 475 - Supervised Library Practice

    (1 to 4 units)
    Opportunities for supervised library practice under the direction of a professionally trained librarian in a school situation.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Prerequisite(s): EDRL 402 ; EDUC 474 ; EDUC 476 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. further develop his/her knowledge of school library procedures and policies and their application.
    2. demonstrate active participation in the learning process with both teachers and students.
    3. demonstrate ability to apply principles of learning and learning theory derived from classes previously completed within the program.
    4. demonstrate ability to create collaborative lessons that utilize the research process.
    5. demonstrate ability to assist individuals or groups in the application/integration of both technology and print resources as tools for research.
    6. demonstrate ability to engage in reflective practice by maintaining a journal of library activities and experiences.
    7. create library programming based on appropriate library practices.


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  • EDUC 476 - Administration of the School Library

    (3 units)
    Includes functions of school library. Relationship of library to schools total instructional program. Preparation of library budget. Other problems of library administration.

    Prerequisite(s): EDRL 402 ; EDUC 474 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the requirements of the Western Council of State Libraries Library Practitioner Core Competencies.
    2. demonstrate understanding of core competencies for school media specialists as identified in the literature.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the differences between public and school libraries and the nuts and bolts of services each provide.
    4. identify management issues and potential solutions for implementation.
    5. demonstrate understanding of personnel including volunteers.
    6. identify policies and procedures and how they are implemented.
    7. develop a basic budget for a library or for a project as implemented in a library.
    8. demonstrate understanding of how facilities planning enhances library usage.
    9. build a strategic plan.
    10. identify collaborative opportunities in a community or statewide.
    11. identify marketing opportunities for a library.


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  • EDUC 477 - Technology in the Library

    (3 units)
    Use of technology in library settings and in the study of library science. Software, hardware, the Internet, library automation and emerging trends.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the basic types of 21st century computre hardware and software.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the basic types of systems and networking.
    3. identify the issues and options involved in security/privacy, firewall, filtering, and anti-virus protection.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of library automation systems in general.
    5. demonstrate knowledge of Broadband, cloud computing, social media, the Internet, and the World Wide Web.
    6. find and access electronic databased and other digital resources such as digital books and linked data.
    7. demonstrate digital literacy knowledge to aid teaching of basic computer and Internet use to customers.
    8. develop a technology plan for their library.
    9. demonstrate understanding of technological and policy trends impacting the future direction of library and information science.


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  • EDUC 478 - Bibliography and General Reference

    (3 units)
    Reference skills for public and school libraries. Covers basic reference tools, including electronic resources, and understanding of the reference process in the digital age.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. effectively analyze the desire and need for information among various populations.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the role of reference and research services in libraries.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the “reference interview”, i.e., the process of determining someone’s information needs.
    4. effectively use, compare, and evaluate a wide range of information sources used to answer questions and provide research assistance, including: local libraries, regional, and national library catalogs; online article, e-book, and other databases licensed by libraries; web search interfaces.
    5. demonstrate knowledge of informed referrals to other libraries and information providers.
    6. effectively plan and deliver library and research-related instruction to various student and adult audiences.
    7. demonstrate understanding of information cycles in news, business, and government, as well as academic and professional fields.
    8. understand and apply ethical principles in providing references and research assistance.
    9. demonstrate understanding of basic principles of accessibility related to providing and using information.
    10. demonstrate understanding of assessment of reference and research services in libraries.


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  • EDUC 489 - STEM and Society

    (3 units) CO9, CO12
    Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and societal and ethical issues, problems, and advances including ethical, historical and contemporary concerns and technological advancement.

    Prerequisite(s): Core Natural Sciences or Core Objective 4 requirement completed.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish between sound and unsound interpretations of scientific information through cogent reasoning and research methods in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as it relates to a societal concern and associated ethical issues from multiple perspectives as demonstrated through written research and presentation to class.
    2. identify a societal issue with related ethical implications (that are both the same and different from your own stance) within an associated STEM advancement and design a solution for solving an identified issue using the engineering design process and appropriate scientific research methods.
    3. articulate the ways in which society is transformed by advances in STEM and be able to integrate, synthesize and apply knowledge of the relationships within these disciplines for broader interdisciplinary contexts through weekly readings and reflections.


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  • EDUC 492 - Education Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Action or library research in an appropriate area of educational specialties.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine an issue of his or her choice and demonstrate knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on using evidence and scholarly research to explore a topic approved by his or her advisor.


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  • EDUC 493 - Education Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Action or library research in an appropriate area of curriculum, teaching, and learning.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine an issue of his or her choice and demonstrate knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on using evidence and scholarly research to explore a topic approved by his or her advisor.


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  • EDUC 494 - Special Problems in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Specialized instruction designed to develop breadth of understanding in current curriculum and instruction topics for elementary, secondary and special education teachers.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine an issue of his or her choice and demonstrate knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on using evidence and scholarly research to explore a topic approved by his or her advisor.


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  • EDUC 495 - Education Topics

    (1 to 6 units)
    Specialized instruction designed to develop depth in understanding of current education problems of the in-service teacher. May be repeated when course content differs; maximum of 6 units may be applied toward any degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine a topic or topics of his or her choice with the approval of his or her advisor, one that reflects research and scholarly writing in the relevant field of study.


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  • EDUC 497 - Education Workshop/Project

    (1 to 3 units)
    Emerging problems in curriculum, teaching, and learning.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a project or scholarly writing that reflects advanced knowledge and skills in a relevant field of study at a level expected of seniors.


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  • EDUC 499 - Education Field Studies

    (2 to 3 units)
    Intensive study on organization and interpretation of data relative to selected problems such as curriculum development, parent-teacher relations, grouping of pupils.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct an intensive study on organization and interpretation of data relative to selected problems such as curriculum development, parent-teacher relations, or grouping of students through a scholarly research project.


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  • EDUC 505 - Professional Development

    (1 to 3 units)
    Involvement in educational conferences dealing with current issues, trends, and developments in education. Not applicable toward a degree program.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. participate in educational conferences dealing with current issues, trends, and developments in education as a developer, presenter, or attendee and provide a summary of this role and insights gained from the conference.


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  • EDUC 506A - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Early Childhood Education. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Early Childhood Education.


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  • EDUC 506B - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in English as a new language. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in English as a new language.


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  • EDUC 506C - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Gifted and talented. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Gifted and Talented.


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  • EDUC 506D - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Library science. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Library Science.


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  • EDUC 506E - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Literacy/language arts. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Literacy/Language Arts.


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  • EDUC 506F - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Multicultural education. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Multicultural education.


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  • EDUC 506G - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Multiple Literacies. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Multiple Literacies.


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  • EDUC 506H - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Special Education and disability issues. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Special Education and Disability issues.


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  • EDUC 506I - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Emerging issues in teaching diverse learners. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in teaching diverse learners.


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  • EDUC 585A - Supervised Internship

    (6 to 16 units)
    Practical experience in public schools in Integrated elementary/special education,

    Maximum units a student may earn: 16

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of how children learn and develop, as well as how they differ in their approaches to learning, actively supports student learning.
    2. demonstrate his/her knowledge of the discipline(s) and his/her ability to design and develop a curriculum for which students learn in meaningful ways.
    3. plans and use a variety of instructional materials, knowledge of group and individual motivation, as well as effective verbal and nonverbal communication to create a positive and effective learning environment.
    4. understand and use formal and informal assessment strategies to plan, evaluate and strengthen instruction that promotes continuous intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of each student.
    5. evaluate the effects of his/her choices and actions on others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. The teacher candidate fosters relationships with university and school personnel, colleagues, parents/guardians, and agencies in the larger community to support students learning and well-being.


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  • EDUC 585B - Supervised Internship

    (6 to 16 units)
    Practical experience in public schools in Special education,

    Maximum units a student may earn: 16

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate, in writing and in execution, an ability to render an appropriately challenging lesson and class plan.
    2. demonstrate an ability to manage a classroom, its students, and the many and myriad events that may occur throughout the school day.
    3. actively participate in, and from time to time, lead, student assessments designed to target that student’s classroom performance.
    4. engage with students in the classroom such that a climate of learning is established, promoted and expanded.
    5. model how to behave in a classroom such that everyone is valued and respected.
    6. use instructional technology to support the teaching and learning process.
    7. show an evolving strategy of maintaining accurate and useful student records.
    8. demonstrate professional behavior in all aspects of the field experience.


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  • EDUC 585C - Supervised Internship

    (6 to 16 units)
    Practical experience in public schools in Early childhood education.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 16

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of how children learn and develop, as well as how they differ in their approaches to learning, actively supports student learning.
    2. demonstrate his/her knowledge of the discipline(s) and his/her ability to design and develop a curriculum for which students learn in meaningful ways.
    3. plans and use a variety of instructional materials, knowledge of group and individual motivation, as well as effective verbal and nonverbal communication to create a positive and effective learning environment.
    4. understand and use formal and informal assessment strategies to plan, evaluate and strengthen instruction that promotes continuous intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of each student.
    5. evaluate the effects of his/her choices and actions on others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. The teacher candidate fosters relationships with university and school personnel, colleagues, parents/guardians, and agencies in the larger community to support students learning and well-being.


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  • EDUC 585D - Supervised Internship

    (6 to 16 units)
    Practical experience in public schools in elementary education.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 16

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of how children learn and develop, as well as how they differ in their approaches to learning, actively supports student learning.
    2. demonstrate his/her knowledge of the discipline(s) and his/her ability to design and develop a curriculum for which students learn in meaningful ways.
    3. plans and use a variety of instructional materials, knowledge of group and individual motivation, as well as effective verbal and nonverbal communication to create a positive and effective learning environment.
    4. understand and use formal and informal assessment strategies to plan, evaluate and strengthen instruction that promotes continuous intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of each student.
    5. evaluate the effects of his/her choices and actions on others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. The teacher candidate fosters relationships with university and school personnel, colleagues, parents/guardians, and agencies in the larger community to support students learning and well-being.


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  • EDUC 585E - Supervised Internship

    (6 to 16 units)
    Practical experience in public schools in secondary education

    Maximum units a student may earn: 16

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of how children learn and develop, as well as how they differ in their approaches to learning, actively supports student learning.
    2. demonstrate his/her knowledge of the discipline(s) and his/her ability to design and develop a curriculum for which students learn in meaningful ways.
    3. plans and use a variety of instructional materials, knowledge of group and individual motivation, as well as effective verbal and nonverbal communication to create a positive and effective learning environment.
    4. understand and use formal and informal assessment strategies to plan, evaluate and strengthen instruction that promotes continuous intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of each student.
    5. evaluate the effects of his/her choices and actions on others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. The teacher candidate fosters relationships with university and school personnel, colleagues, parents/guardians, and agencies in the larger community to support students learning and well-being.


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  • EDUC 602 - Seminar in Teaching and Learning

    (1 to 3 units)
    Seminars integrate classroom management, assessment of student learning, and home-school relationships. Support performance assessment in teacher education.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use information obtained from seminars that integrate classroom management, assessment of student learning, and home-school relationships through a scholarly product or project.


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  • EDUC 607 - Interdisciplinary Integrated Curriculum Education

    (3 units)
    Integration of subject matter into a functional learning situation. Attention is given to curricular areas and methods of instruction.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate integration of subject matter into a functional learning situation with special attention to curricular areas and methods of instruction.


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  • EDUC 613 - Education for a Changing World

    (3 units)
    Examines multicultural issues within a broad sociocultural context, focusing on cultural frames of reference for understanding.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect in order to influence individual life experiences and/or perspectives.
    2. identify, analyze, and interpret connections between localized events and their global context and identify multiple perspectives pertaining to global issues.
    3. critically examine how one’s configuration within intersecting social forces impacts one’s world view.
    4. demonstrate a basic understanding of the current discourses on globalization and education.
    5. explain how historical and current societal forces impact the status of various groups in current U.S. society.
    6. identify the central challenges and possibilities of cross-cultural communication and understanding in education and other related fields.
    7. develop a plan of action for your future development as a reflective culturally competent practitioner.


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  • EDUC 615 - Teaching Writing in Schools

    (3 units)
    Current theory and related practices in the teaching of writing in grades K-12.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of specific CCSS writing genres through completion of reading study guides and reflections.
    2. work with a writing group to take a writing piece from rough draft through the writing process to completion and discuss changes made as a result of peer feedback.
    3. create a lesson designed to teach students in secondary classrooms that includes research-based components of effective writing instruction.
    4. work collaboratively with a group to design a 60-minute-presentation which will make explicit connections to CCSS and best practices in the teaching of writing.


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  • EDUC 624 - Curriculum Development Mathematics Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of mathematics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of mathematics.


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  • EDUC 625 - Curriculum Development Science Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of the science program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of science.


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  • EDUC 626 - Curriculum Development Environmental Science Education

    (2 to 3 units)
    Development of the school curriculum in the area of environmental education. Special emphasis is given to school and school-camp programs. Activities for promoting the acquisition of environmental concepts are demonstrated.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of environmental science.


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  • EDUC 627 - Curriculum Development Social Studies Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of the social studies.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of social studies.


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  • EDUC 631 - Computer Science Concepts: Impacts in Society and Education

    (3 units)
    This course will cover major computer science concepts and how they impact society and education. Through an exploration of foundational knowledge in computer science and programming, students will use computational thinking to solve problems and gain familiarity with algorithms and programming, computing systems, data, impacts of computing, and the internet. Topics will be covered from an educational perspective with emphasis on how they each impact society, culture and the environment.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply computational thinking to computational innovations to examine how they work and explain how they impact society, culture and the environment.
    2. use a variety of programming techniques and control structures to develop algorithms, implement algorithms in code, test solutions and evaluate solutions for efficiency.
    3. identify how computational and algorithmic thinking can be applied to solve problems in society as they relate to equity, diversity and the environment.
    4. describe the fundamental principles that make networks and the internet work, and investigate their impacts on computational development, society and culture.
    5. explain the primary concepts of data exchange, storage and collection, and the impacts of these on society, culture and the environment.
    6. discuss a breadth of computer science concepts, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, Big Data, cybersecurity, human and machine interaction, the internet, and algorithms and programming and explain how they relate to problems of societal concern.
    7. develop solutions to programming problems that require the use of advanced data and control structures.
    8. use research in computer science concepts to describe how changes in computer science education impact society and culture.


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  • EDUC 635 - STEM Education Outreach Experience

    (1 to 3 units)
    Development of STEM educational skills through service, assisted teaching, and tutoring within local secondary schools for non-Education Majors.  STEM education is studied and practiced as a member of the professional STEM community. (EDUC 635, ENGR 635 and SCI 635 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine and articulate different tutoring methods used to present scientific and mathematical principles to secondary school students.
    2. critically analyze their own values and assumptions regarding diverse cultures.
    3. evaluate their own areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in communicating scientific and mathematical principles.


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  • EDUC 647 - Parent Involvement and Family Engagement (P-12 Perspective)

    (3 units)
    Focus on building engagement practices and enhancing the inclusion of families in the education process in the preschool settings and beyond.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the necessary skills to understand and develop sensitivity to effective family communication between the home, school, and community.
    2. analyze the impact of challenges facing families on student learning and academic success in P-12 education.
    3. list and describe different models of family support programs for school success in P-12 education.
    4. demonstrate an awareness of the use of data literacy strategies for family engagement understanding.
    5. display and understanding of the curriculum, organization, and pedagogical delivery of content related to parent involvement and family engagement.


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  • EDUC 672 - History and Organization of Libraries

    (3 units)
    Evolution of libraries and description of principal fields of library service, their organization, and special problems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the historical development of library services in the United States.
    2. understand and analyze essential values of library service, including access, equity, and confidentiality.
    3. understand and analyze key themes related to the organization of libraries.
    4. understand and apply principles of historical analysis, including evaluation of evidence.
    5. apply principles learned to plan and implement improvements in library sciences.


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  • EDUC 673 - Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials

    (3 units)
    Theories, principles, and practices of selecting books and other library materials with particular emphasis on public, special and school libraries.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define the meaning of selection within a library setting.
    2. recognize the need for community analysis, conduct a community analysis and evaluate the analysis for selecting, organizing, managing and maintaining a collection of materials.
    3. describe the impact of institutions’ mission and vision on collection development decisions.
    4. identify essential components of a collection development policy, including a request for reconsideration of materials procedure.
    5. write a mission and vision statement that reflects the needs of the library.
    6. evaluate selection tools.


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  • EDUC 674 - Cataloging and Organization of Library Materials

    (3 units)
    Cataloging of books and other library materials. Includes practice in working with Dewey and Library of Congress classification systems, principles of entry and cross referencing and organization of periodicals.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define the basic principles of cataloging practice and how it fits into the profession of librarianship.
    2. accurately interpret a MARC record from a librarian standpoint and for a user.
    3. describe the impact of cataloging decisions on user retrieval.
    4. apply current standards and tools of bibliographic description and subject analysis to catalog and classify materials in different formats at beginner level.
    5. identify appropriate match points for copy cataloging.
    6. describe the basic workings of modern integrated library systems and how the various processes of cataloging and classification impact them.


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  • EDUC 675 - Supervised Library Practice

    (1 to 4 units)
    Opportunities for supervised library practice under the direction of a professionally trained librarian in a school situation.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. further develop his/her knowledge of school library procedures and policies and their application.
    2. demonstrate active participation in the learning process with both teachers and students.
    3. demonstrate ability to apply principles of learning and learning theory derived from classes previously completed within the program.
    4. demonstrate ability to create collaborative lessons that utilize the research process.
    5. demonstrate ability to assist individuals or groups in the application/integration of both technology and print resources as tools for research.
    6. demonstrate ability to engage in reflective practice by maintaining a journal of library activities and experiences.
    7. create library programming based on appropriate library practices.


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  • EDUC 676 - Administration of the School Library

    (3 units)
    Includes functions of school library. Relationship of library to schools total instructional program. Preparation of library budget. Other problems of library administration.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the requirements of the Western Council of State Libraries Library Practitioner Core Competencies.
    2. demonstrate understanding of core competencies for school media specialists as identified in the literature.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the differences between public and school libraries and the nuts and bolts of services each provide.
    4. identify management issues and potential solutions for implementation.
    5. demonstrate understanding of personnel including volunteers.
    6. identify policies and procedures and how they are implemented.
    7. develop a basic budget for a library or for a project as implemented in a library.
    8. demonstrate understanding of how facilities planning enhances library usage.
    9. build a strategic plan.
    10. identify collaborative opportunities in a community or statewide.
    11. identify marketing opportunities for a library.
    12. demonstrate ability to incorporate theory and research from professional literature into the practice of librarianship.


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  • EDUC 677 - Technology in the Library

    (3 units)
    Use of technology in library settings and in the study of library science. Software, hardware, the Internet, library automation and emerging trends.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the basic types of 21st century computre hardware and software.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the basic types of systems and networking.
    3. identify the issues and options involved in security/privacy, firewall, filtering, and anti-virus protection.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of library automation systems in general.
    5. demonstrate knowledge of Broadband, cloud computing, social media, the Internet, and the World Wide Web.
    6. find and access electronic databased and other digital resources such as digital books and linked data.
    7. demonstrate digital literacy knowledge to aid teaching of basic computer and Internet use to customers.
    8. develop a technology plan for their library.
    9. demonstrate understanding of technological and policy trends impacting the future direction of library and information science.
    10. incorporate theory and research from professional literature into the practice of librarianship.


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  • EDUC 678 - Bibliography and General Reference

    (3 units)
    Reference skills for public and school libraries. Covers basic reference tools, including electronic resources, and understanding of the reference process in the digital age.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. effectively analyze the desire and need for information among various populations.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the role of reference and research services in libraries.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the “reference interview”, i.e., the process of determining someone’s information needs.
    4. effectively use, compare, and evaluate a wide range of information sources used to answer questions and provide research assistance, including: local libraries, regional, and national library catalogs; online article, e-book, and other databases licensed by libraries; web search interfaces.
    5. demonstrate knowledge of informed referrals to other libraries and information providers.
    6. effectively plan and deliver library and research-related instruction to various student and adult audiences.
    7. demonstrate understanding of information cycles in news, business, and government, as well as academic and professional fields.
    8. understand and apply ethical principles in providing references and research assistance.
    9. demonstrate understanding of basic principles of accessibility related to providing and using information.
    10. demonstrate understanding of assessment of reference and research services in libraries.


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  • EDUC 680 - Multicultural Concerns in Diverse Educational Settings

    (3 units)
    In-depth comparative examination of issues related to educational equity and social justice in pluralistic communities in the United States and around the world.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the challenges and possibilities that the changing school demographics pose on education/educators.
    2. recognize the connections between culture, identity, and education.
    3. critically examine the current leading discussions on globalization and citizenship and develop a framework for attending to the needs of culturally diverse students.
    4. demonstrate ability to translate into practice key elements of multicultural education theory.
    5. demonstrate expertise in an area of multicultural education theory or practice of special relevance to you.
    6. document ongoing growth as a reflective practitioner engaged in lifelong learning and discovery.


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  • EDUC 689 - STEM and Society

    (3 units)
    Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and societal and ethical issues, problems, and advances including ethical, historical and contemporary concerns and technological advancement.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish between sound and unsound interpretations of scientific information through cogent reasoning and research methods in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as it relates to a societal concern and associated ethical issues from multiple perspectives as demonstrated through written research and presentation to class.
    2. identify a societal issue with related ethical implications (that are both the same and different from your own stance) within an associated STEM advancement and design a solution for solving an identified issue using the engineering design process and appropriate scientific research methods.
    3. articulate the ways in which society is transformed by advances in STEM and be able to integrate, synthesize and apply knowledge of the relationships within these disciplines for broader interdisciplinary contexts through weekly readings and reflections.


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  • EDUC 692 - Education Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Action or library research in an appropriate area of educational specialties.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine an issue of his or her choice and demonstrate knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on using evidence and scholarly research to explore a topic approved by his or her advisor.


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  • EDUC 693 - Education Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Action or library research in an appropriate area of curriculum, teaching, and learning.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine an issue of his or her choice and demonstrate knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on using evidence and scholarly research to explore a topic approved by his or her advisor.


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  • EDUC 694 - Special Problems in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Specialized instruction designed to develop breadth of understanding in current curriculum and instruction topics for elementary, secondary and special education teachers.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine an issue of his or her choice and demonstrate knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on using evidence and scholarly research to explore a topic approved by his or her advisor.


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  • EDUC 695 - Education Topics

    (1 to 6 units)
    Specialized instruction designed to develop depth in understanding of current education problems of the in-service teacher. May be repeated when course content differs; maximum of 6 units may be applied toward any degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine a topic or topics of his or her choice with the approval of his or her advisor, one that reflects research and scholarly writing in the relevant field of study.


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  • EDUC 697 - Education Workshop/Project

    (1 to 3 units)
    Emerging problems in curriculum, teaching, and learning.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a project or scholarly writing that reflects advanced knowledge and skills in a relevant field of study at a level expected of a graduate student.


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  • EDUC 699 - Education Field Studies

    (2 to 3 units)
    Intensive study on organization and interpretation of data relative to selected problems such as curriculum development, parent-teacher relations, grouping of pupils.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct an intensive study on organization and interpretation of data relative to selected problems such as curriculum development, parent-teacher relations, or grouping of students through a scholarly research project.


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  • EDUC 710 - Multicultural Education for Practicing Teachers

    (3 units)
    The aim of this class is to enhance practicing teachers’ capacity as culturally responsive professionals who can critically analyze, develop, and implement inclusive curricula and assessments.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate increased awareness and understanding of how race and ethnicity, along with other aspects of diversity, impact students’ identities and lives in schools.
    2. create inclusive and equitable instructional, pedagogical, and assessment practices.
    3. showcase their capacity for professional cultural competency in interacting with students and families.
    4. express reflexivity in identifying strengths and possible areas of improvement in one’s teaching practice.
    5. indicate aptitude in seeking resources that can be used to enhance one’s practice.


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  • EDUC 740 - Social Class and Schooling

    (3 units)
    Study of research and practice on the relationship of social class to PK-12 and higher education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain foundational concepts and terminology related to social class and contemporary schooling (e.g., cultural capital and the digital divide).
    2. describe how students’ social class relates to their educational experiences in general and in various subject areas.
    3. articulate the role family, community, and teachers play in students’ educational experiences in relation to social class.
    4. analyze how other social identities (e.g., gender and race/ethnicity) intersect with social class as they relate to education.
    5. implement strategies and access resources for improving education for students of different social classes.


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  • EDUC 741A - Issues in Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings

    (3 units)
    Exploration of teaching and learning issues related to: Multiple literacies,

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze, evaluate, and synthesize course readings integrating issues related to issues of diversity.
    2. develop interventions designed to meet the needs of students in high needs schools.


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  • EDUC 741B - Issues in Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings

    (3 units)
    Exploration of teaching and learning issues related to: Multicultural education,

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate familiarity with the theoretical merging of multicultural education and critical multiculturalism, centering on three constitutive dimensions (identities, power, and reflexivity).
    2. perform an in-depth examination of current material and practices (in multiple forms) using critical multicellular frameworks.
    3. co-construct critical multicultural material for use in their current and future careers.
    4. identify ongoing and sustained links between multicultural theory and practice.
    5. critically examine ongoing reflective professional opportunities.


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  • EDUC 741C - Issues in Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings

    (3 units)
    Exploration of teaching and learning issues related to: TESOL,

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain and interpret ideas associated with teaching students in high needs schools.
    2. explain and interpret historical and legal underpinnings of issues related to teaching students in high needs schools.


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  • EDUC 741D - Issues in Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings

    (3 units)
    Exploration of teaching and learning issues related to: Students with special needs,

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain and interpret ideas associated with the foundational literature in the field of study.
    2. explain and interpret historical and legal underpinnings in the field of study.


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  • EDUC 741E - Issues in Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings

    (3 units)
    Exploration of teaching and learning issues related to: Emerging issues.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain and interpret ideas associated with teacher education in the field of study.


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  • EDUC 746 - Literacy for Developing Civic Understanding

    (3 units)
    Exploration of documents, texts, and readings addressing content and pedagogy relative to literacy, civic understanding, and the integration of the two areas in classrooms.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of various conceptions of critical literacies.
    2. demonstrate understanding of various conceptions of civic and democratic citizenship education.
    3. identify major theorists in critical literacy and citizenship education.
    4. discuss the purpose of schools in light of critical literacy and citizenship education.
    5. effectively integrate critical literacy and citizenship education.
    6. critically reflect on their own teaching, with an emphasis on the integration of critical literacy and citizenship education.
    7. synthesize and discuss scholarly literature on the topics of critical literacy and citizenship education.
    8. examine and apply Shulman’s framework of teacher content knowledge to their own practices.


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  • EDUC 751 - Social Justice and Education

    (3 units)
    Examines the relationship between social justice and education, with a focus on curriculum, pedagogy, and policy.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the links between identity, power, and difference in relation to social (in)justice.
    2. examine policies, curriculum and pedagogical approaches that promote social justice.
    3. propose socially just educational approaches.


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  • EDUC 760 - LGBTQ+ Issues in Education

    (3 units)
    Study of LGBTQ+ issues and inclusive strategies in K-12 and higher education.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recall and explain key facts and concepts about LGBTQ+ issues in education.
    2. research and present information on a specific topic within LGBTQ+ issues in education.
    3. evaluate presented information and/or products related to LGBTQ+ issues in education.
    4. identify and explain research-based strategies for addressing LGBTQ+ issues in education.


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  • EDUC 761 - Gender Issues in Education

    (3 units)
    Study of gender issues in K-12 and higher education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recall and explain key facts and ideas about gender issues in education.
    2. research and present information on a specific topic within gender issues in education.
    3. evaluate presented information and/or products related to gender issues in education.
    4. identify and explain research-based strategies for improving gender issues in education.


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  • EDUC 770 - Graduate Seminar in Reviewing Educational Research

    (3 units)
    Writing scholarly reviews of educational research is the focus of this graduate seminar. Students will learn how to search for empirical and theoretical sources related to a topic of their choosing and write a scholarly review of the literature focused on their area of inquiry.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of current critical educational issues.
    2. demonstrate ability to use basic library research skills.
    3. access and use scholarly literature for the purpose of understanding, developing, and defending a position on a substantive educational issue.
    4. identify and distinguish among types of scholarly sources/publications (e.g., research, theory, policy, practitioner/applied).
    5. present a synthesis and evaluation of a critical educational issue.
    6. demonstrate understanding of key educational organizations and organizations specific to students’ disciplines.
    7. choose areas of inquiry that are of personal and professional interest, as well as of educational importance.


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  • EDUC 771A - Special Topics in Educational Specialties

    (1 to 3 units)
    Selected problems related to educational specialties: Teacher education,

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain and interpret the ideas associated with current controversial topics in special education.


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  • EDUC 771B - Special Topics in Educational Specialties

    (1 to 3 units)
    Selected problems related to educational specialties: Literacy,

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain and interpret the ideas associated with evidence-based practices in special education.


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