Presents the basic principles, techniques, and ethical considerations underlying educational research and assessment. Students will learn about the action research cycle and the ethical uses of empirical evidence and assessments to inform practice. Offered fall and winter semesters.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
This course will introduce the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the changing purposes of education historically, the legal and procedural expansion of schooling to an increasingly diverse student population, and the cultural competencies needed to teach all students effectively. Fulfills General Education Cultures - U.S. Diversity. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Winter 2026 - Online Spring/Summer 2026 - Hybrid
This course explores connections between U.S. PK-12 education systems and juvenile justice systems. Emphasis will be placed on ways these two systems interact and how different groups are served by these systems. Topics include the school-to-prison pipeline; zero tolerance policies; restorative practices; and roles of racism, gender, family, and communities. Cross-listed with CJ 365. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
Explores the context of contemporary educational issues. Students draw upon foundational perspectives to analyze and critique current educational practices and policies. To develop their professional capacities, students will use action research to integrate and apply their knowledge and skills when making curricular and instructional decisions. Offered fall and winter semesters. Corequisite: EDI 430 or EDI 431 or EDS 470.
Winter 2026 - Online
Interdisciplinary course incorporating the views of linguists, psychologists, sociologists, educators, and speech researchers. Exploration of the background literature and practical implications of the problems raised by social class and ethnic differences in language. Ten hours field experience required. Offered at least once a year.
Spring/Summer 2026 - Hybrid
Consideration of learning situations in the light of psychological findings and concepts. Development of a theory of learning and its applications to the teaching of attitudes, skills, concept formation, and understanding. Offered at least once a year.
Introduces educational inquiry and explores the impact it can have on educational institutions. Investigates educational evaluation. Provides foundational research knowledge necessary for Capstone courses EDF 693 and EDF 695. Offered every semester.
Winter 2026 - Online Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
Course offers an advanced examination of social foundations, theories, and perspectives in education in preparation for an analysis and critique of selected policy related issues and practices in U. S. education. Offered every semester.
Examines education as a social and cultural phenomenon. Explores the implications of this perspective on educational experience in general and the processes of teaching and learning in particular. Offered every semester.
Academic concepts learned in previous courses will be applied to address concrete social and environmental problems in real-world community contexts. Students will collaborate with community organizations, place-based education programs, or other initiatives to utilize their knowledge and skills in working with others to address issues specific to their place. Offered fall and spring/summer semesters. Prerequisites: EDF 675 and EDF 676.
