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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • THTR 4560 - Topics in Theater


    Various special interest topics in the study of production, theory, and analysis with an emphasis on theater. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • THTR 4570 - Creative Drama


    Offered irregularly. Study of creativity, its role and application in dramatics, and the manner in which creative dramatics assists in the growth and development of children and youth. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 4580 - Theatre for Children


    Offered irregularly. Study of the processes involved in creating designed and substantial theatre for children, including an examination of various sources for dramatizing children’s stories, fairy tales, poems and existing scripts. Includes a full production of a children’s play to be performed by members of the class before audiences of children. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 4611 - American Theatre History


    Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 4730 - Advanced Scenic Design


    Students will continue studies in graphic techniques, design styles and the integration of production design areas. Students will complete projects in scenic design for various production forms. Outcomes will include fully realized design projects with renderings, models and drafting. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 4760 - Topics in Design


    A special topics investigating production design in traditional and non-traditional endeavors. Students will explore various design skills through projects and participation in departmental productions. Attendance and review of productions will be scheduled. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 4770 - Advanced Production Design Studio


    Students will design a portfolio piece, professional quality project to be used in their BFA jury. This course provides a “Paper project” in contrast to Senior Capstone Project class which could be a group project with a number of variables. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 4820 - Theatre Practice


    Advanced practicum in production work for an approved production. Credit hours are determined by faculty advisor and are dependent on the level of responsibility in the production. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • THTR 4840 - Independent Study: THTR


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • THTR 5530 - Acting: Character and Media


    Provides skill development and workshop experience for the actor in media work - film, television, and video. Students will analyze and present scene work in both live and media performances utilizing feedback from class and instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 5550 - Playwriting: The Short Form


    Writing workshop in one-act plays, with special emphasis on the demands of production: space, acting, staging conventions and techniques. Students will write and revise several one act play scripts. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 5560 - Topics in Theatre


    Various special interest topics in the study of production, theory, and analysis with an emphasis on theater. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • THTR 5570 - Creative Drama


    Offered irregularly. Study of creativity, its role and application in dramatics, and the manner in which creative dramatics assist in the growth and development of children and youth. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 5580 - Theatre for Children


    Offered irregularly. Study of the processes involved in creating substantial theatre for children, including an examination of various sources for dramatizing children’s stories, fairy tales, poems, and existing scripts. Includes a full production of a children’s play to be performed by members of the class before audiences of children. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 5611 - American Theatre History


    Offered irregularly. Investigates American theatres, methods of presentation, audiences, actors, acting, and economics from 1700 to the present, emphasizing contemporary practices and values as away of understanding and appreciating the place of theatre in this country as it has evolved and developed. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 5840 - Independent Study: THTR


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • THTR 5939 - Internship


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • THTR 5995 - Travel Study


    Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • THTR 6840 - Independent Study: THTR


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • THTR 6950 - Master’s Thesis


    Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • TLED 1930 - Community Based Field Experience & Seminar


    Students learn the dispositions of a community-grounded educator and develop an asset-based lens for working with students, families, & communities through 60 hours of required field experience and a mediated seminar.  Prereq:  Must have one semester successfully completed at UCD prior to enrollment unless a transfer student; must have completed CBI Background Check & Oath & Consent process prior to enrolling.  Max hours:  3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • TLED 2050 - Current Topics in Teaching, Learning & Development


    Current topics that explore community and educational settings in Teaching, Learning and Development (TLED) to be selected by the instructor. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • TLED 2840 - Independent Study in Teaching, Learning & Development


    Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • TLED 2910 - Service Learning in TLED


    This course prepares our students to become responsible and resourceful citizens who partner with community organizations and work to serve a wide range of needs and issues within culturally and linguistically diverse environments. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • TLED 2930 - Learning & Development Field Experience & Seminar


    Teacher candidates engage in field experience 2, half-days per week in early childhood and primary classrooms working with children to support literacy learning while also observing, documenting and reflecting on how learning & development is facilitated. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • TLED 4050 - Special Topics in Teaching, Learning & Development


    Advanced study of special topics that examine community and educational settings in Teaching, Learning and Development (TLED) to be selected by the instructor. Maybe repeated for credit. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • UEDU 1930 - Intro To Urban Education


    This course examines sociological issues concerning urban schools, communities and provides an overview of school culture, diversity and social realities in American schools. Students will critically examine education issues that affect their lives, their community and classrooms throughout the country. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4000 - Elementary Literacy Instruction and Assessment


    Designed to prepare teacher candidates to develop an appreciation, understanding, and application of literacy assessment and instruction in the elementary classroom. Teachers learn how to use the results of various types of assessment to create a reading and writing program that addresses the literacy needs of all children. The course assist teachers in learning how to integrate the teaching of reading and writing across content areas. Cross-listed with UEDU 5000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4001 - Social Studies through Childrens’ Literature & Writing


    This course explores social studies through children’s literature and writing instruction. Investigates best practices for literacy teachers to draw upon students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds, help students make connections between new information and previous knowledge and skills, and support students as they transfer new information to real-life contexts and environments. Prereq: UEDU 4000. Cross-listed with UEDU 5001. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4002 - Math Instr & Assmt


    Designed to prepare elementary teachers to teach mathematics in elementary school while applying the six principles of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), (equity, curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment and technology) to the four areas of mathematical learning, (number sense, statistics and probability, geometry and measurement, and mathematical functions). Teachers explore ways to help all elementary students become flexible and resourceful problem solvers in mathematics. Cross-listed with 5002. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • UEDU 4003 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics


    This course is intended to increase the mathematical and pedagogical understandings and competence of elementary teachers, focusing on instructional principles and practices. Cross- listed with UEDU 5003. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • UEDU 4004 - Elementary Science Methods


    This course explores issues in elementary school science learning and teaching. Teacher candidates will develop knowledge of the nature of science and science content, engage in scientific inquiry, work to identify student conceptions, and plan and enact science instruction. Cross-listed with UEDU 5004. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4010 - Social Foundations and Cultural Diversity in Urban Education


    This course focuses on the role of cultural diversity in the United States school system and what this means for educators oriented toward social justice. The intention of this course is to have teacher candidates engage in exploring the most salient issues surrounding education in the United States, developing an understanding of the complex relationships between schools and the larger society of which they are a part. This course closely examines important contemporary and historical societal issues such as race, social class, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity, politics, and dynamics of power and privilege. Cross-listed with UEDU 5010. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4020 - Co-developing Culturally Responsive Classroom Communities


    This course investigates how people learn and the implications of social and cultural learning for establishing engaging and culturally responsive learning communities. Through this course teacher candidates will better understand their roles in student learning and how their own cultural lenses impact their relationships with students and families, and influence student success in the classroom. Prereq: UEDU 4010 (or concurrent). Cross-listed with UEDU 5020. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4040 - Exploring Diversity in Content and Pedagogy I


    The purpose of this course is to explore multiple aspects of complex curriculum and instructional processes including: 1) standards-based instruction; 2) instructional design; and 3) formative & summative assessment, and 4) differentiation in curriculum and instruction so that meaningful instruction becomes accessible to all students. Prereq: UEDU 4010 and UEDU 4020. Cross-listed with 5040. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4050 - Exploring Diversity in Content and Pedagogy II


    An essential feature of instructional and curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation is the ability of teachers to draw upon students’ previous experience, help students make connections between new information and previous knowledge and skills, and support students to transfer new information to real-life contexts and environments. The purpose of this course is to explore multiple aspects of complex processes including: 1) standards-based instruction (e.g., the relationship between standards and curriculum); 2) instructional design including both direct and indirect instruction; and 3) assessment, including both selected response measures as well as performance and portfolio assessment; and 4) differentiation in curriculum and instruction so that meaningful instruction becomes accessible to all students. Prereq: IPTE 4006. Admission into the IPTE Program. Cross-listed with UEDU 5050. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4051 - STEM Capstone: Secondary Education


    This course provides Secondary STEM Education students with a capstone learning experience that integrates knowledge of STEM content, students, and school context into socially-just and culturally responsive practices. Cross-listed with UEDU 5051. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4100 - Secondary Literacy Instruction and Assessment


    Provides knowledge and practice in using specific literacy methods to enhance students’ content learning and literacy development in middle schools and high schools. Various methods of literacy assessment to guide instruction for students are emphasized. Instructional strategies for special populations, especially speakers of English as a second language, are also addressed. Cross-listed with UEDU 5100. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4110 - Tchg Literacy in Eng Ed


    Designed to meet both Colorado Literacy Council & Colorado Performance-Based Standards for prospective secondary English/LA teachers concerning Knowledge of Literacy, the course provides knowledge and practice using specific literacy methods to enhance students’ literacy development in English/LA/reading classrooms. Cross-listed with UEDU 5110. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4200 - Theory and Methods of Teaching Secondary English


    Focuses on teaching/learning theories and practical classroom strategies for teaching English Language Arts to adolescent learners in middle school, junior high school and high school classes. Cross-listed with LCRT 5200. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4201 - Adolescent Literature


    Reading and evaluation of fiction and non-fiction appropriate for students in middle and senior high school. Emphasis is on modern literature written for students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Course is also appropriate for teachers working with adults to improve their reading. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in an internship or permission of instructor required. Admission into the IPTE Program. Cross-listed with UEDU 5201 and LCRT 5201. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4300 - Curriculum and Methods in Secondary Math


    Fosters pedagogical content knowledge for teaching mathematics in middle and high school classes. Promotes teaching consistent with the NCTM principles (Equity, Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, Assessment, and Technology), so ALL students become resourceful problem solvers in mathematics. Cross-listed with UEDU 5300. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4301 - Assessment In Math Education


    Applied examination of traditional and alternative assessment techniques and practices in mathematics teaching. Focuses on questions/problems teachers can pose to probe students’ mastery and understanding of standards-based mathematics, and what to look for in student responses to those probes. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in an internship or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with UEDU 5301, SECE 5401, and ELED 5401. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4400 - Theory and Pedagogy of Science Instruction


    Examines current issues, strategies, materials, and technology related to the teaching and learning of science at the middle and secondary school levels. Science curriculum, teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge, and research in science education are investigated. Cross-listed with UEDU 5400. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4401 - Inquiry Science Pedagogy and Practices


    An in-depth study of inquiry science pedagogy and practices and how inquiry science supports standards-based education to make science accessible to ALL learners. The course provides a review of research on pedagogy and practices that support student understanding, problem solving and creativity through the use of inquiry science. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in an internship or permission of instructor is required. Cross-listed with UEDU 5401. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4464 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies


    One of two courses on linguistically and culturally relevant social studies teaching. Course content includes geography, economics, civics. Cross-listed with UEDU 5464. Cross-listed with UEDU 5464. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4465 - Methods of Teaching History


    One of two courses on linguistically and culturally relevant history teaching. Cross-listed with UEDU 5465. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4840 - Independent Study


    Independent Study in Urban Community Teacher Education, Topic of study varies according to project. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 4845 - Special Topics:


    Course topics will vary depending on faculty and student interests. Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 5
  
  • UEDU 4930 - Early Internship & Seminar


    Teacher candidates considering pursuing teacher licensure in their undergraduate program engage in systematic observation of, participation in, design of, and reflection on curricular, instructional, and management practices across the full range of educational programs within a school. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • UEDU 4931 - Internship & Lrng Comm I


    Teacher candidates engage in systematic observation of, participation in, design of, and reflection on curricular, instructional, and management practices across the full range of educational programs within a school. Additionally, teacher candidates participate in the activities of a school community (the school, its classrooms and the community in which the school exists). Graduated learning activities for each internship and time requirements are specified in the program handbook. Cross-listed with UEDU 5931. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • UEDU 4932 - Internship & Lrng Comm II


    Teacher candidates engage in systematic observation of, participation in, design of, and reflection on curricular, instructional, and management practices across the full range of educational programs within a school. Additionally, teacher candidates participate in the activities of a school community (the school, its classrooms and the community in which the school exists). Graduated learning activities for each internship and time requirements are specified in the program handbook. Prereq: UEDU 4931. Cross-listed with UEDU 5932. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • UEDU 4933 - Internship & Lrng Comm III


    Teacher candidates engage in systematic observation of, participation in, design of, and reflection on curricular, instructional, and management practices across the full range of educational programs within a school. Additionally, teacher candidates participate in the activities of a school community (the school, its classrooms and the community in which the school exists). Graduated learning activities for each internship and time requirements are specified in the program handbook. Prereq: UEDU 4931 and UEDU 4932. Cross-listed with UEDU 5933. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 6 to 6
  
  • UEDU 4934 - Extended Internship & Learning Community


    Teacher candidates engage in systematic observation of, participation in, design of, and reflection on curricular, instructional, and management practices across the full range of educational programs within a school. Additionally, they participate in the activities of a professional learning community. Cross-listed with UEDU 5934. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 8
  
  • UEDU 5000 - Elementary Literacy Instruction and Assessment


    Designed to prepare teacher candidates to develop an appreciation, understanding, and application of literacy assessment and instruction in the elementary classroom. Teachers learn how to use the results of various types of assessment to create a reading and writing program that addresses the literacy needs of all children. The course assist teachers in learning how to integrate the teaching of reading and writing across content areas. Cross-listed with UEDU 4000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5001 - Social Studies through Childrens’ Literature & Writing


    This course explores social studies through children’s literature and writing instruction. Investigates best practices for literacy teachers to draw upon students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds, help students make connections between new information and previous knowledge and skills, and support students as they transfer new information to real-life contexts and environments. Prereq: UEDU 5000. Cross-listed with UEDU 4001. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5002 - Math Instr & Assmt


    Designed to prepare elementary teachers to teach mathematics in elementary school while applying the six principles of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), (equity, curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment and technology) to the four areas of mathematical learning, (number sense, statistics and probability, geometry and measurement, and mathematical functions). Teachers explore ways to help all elementary students become flexible and resourceful problem solvers in mathematics. Cross-listed with 4002. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • UEDU 5003 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics


    This course is intended to increase the mathematical and pedagogical understandings and competence of elementary teachers, focusing on instructional principles and practices. Cross- listed with UEDU 4003. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • UEDU 5004 - Elementary Science Methods


    This course explores issues in elementary school science learning and teaching. Teacher candidates will develop knowledge of the nature of science and science content, engage in scientific inquiry, work to identify student conceptions, and plan and enact science instruction. Cross-listed with UEDU 4004. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5010 - Scl Fndts, Cltrl Dvrsty Urb Ed


    This course focuses on the role of cultural diversity in the United States school system and what this means for educators oriented toward social justice. The intention of this course is to have teacher candidates engage in exploring the most salient issues surrounding education in the United States, developing an understanding of the complex relationships between schools and the larger society of which they are a part. This course closely examines important contemporary and historical societal issues such as race, social class, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity, politics, and dynamics of power and privilege. Cross-listed with UEDU 4010. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5015 - TFA Professional Learning Communities


    The Teach for America Professional Learning Communities are designed to be a resource and forum for content groups to collaborate on best practices in assessment, instruction, and data gathering. As truly purposeful communities, they exhibit five characteristics: a shared mission and vision, high levels of collective efficacy, strategic use of all available assets, outcomes that matter to all, and adherence to agreed-upon processes. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5020 - Co-developing Culturally Responsive Classroom Communities


    This course investigates how people learn and the implications of social and cultural learning for establishing engaging and culturally responsive learning communities. Through this course teacher candidates will better understand their roles in student learning and how their own cultural lenses impact their relationships with students and families, and influence student success in the classroom. Prereq: UEDU 5010 (or concurrent). Cross-listed with UEDU 4020. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5040 - Exploring Diversity in Content and Pedagogy I


    The purpose of this course is to explore multiple aspects of complex curriculum and instructional processes including: 1) standards-based instruction; 2) instructional design; and 3) formative & summative assessment, and 4) differentiation in curriculum and instruction so that meaningful instruction becomes accessible to all students. Prereq: UEDU 5010 and UEDU 5020. Cross-listed with 4040. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5050 - Exploring Diversity in Content and Pedagogy II


    An essential feature of instructional and curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation is the ability of teachers to draw upon students’ previous experience, help students make connections between new information and previous knowledge and skills, and support students to transfer new information to real-life contexts and environments. The purpose of this course is to explore multiple aspects of complex processes including: 1) standards-based instruction (e.g., the relationship between standards and curriculum); 2) instructional design including both direct and indirect instruction; and 3) assessment, including both selected response measures as well as performance and portfolio assessment; and 4) differentiation in curriculum and instruction so that meaningful instruction becomes accessible to all students. Prereq: IPTE 5006/4006. Cross-listed with UEDU 4050. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5051 - STEM Capstone: Secondary Education


    This course provides Secondary STEM Education students with a capstone learning experience that integrates knowledge of STEM content, students, and school context into socially-just and culturally responsive practices. Cross-listed with UEDU 4051. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5060 - Motivation and Engagement in Curriculum and Learning


    This course focuses on the Six Cs of motivation and engagement; the framework designed to reach these students who are not complaint learners. This course allows teachers to think deeply about their role in motivating and engaging students and allows participants to apply the research to their individual classrooms. The classes incorporate the M.E. (motivation and engagement) Framework into each lesson. Teachers will gain a deep understanding of motivation and engagement through modeling, research, and a “transfer” of knowledge. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5070 - Curriculum Theories in Urban Education


    Topics in this course include: curriculum theory; the debate on the purpose of curriculum; multicultural education; critical race theory; social class and school improvement; the intended and unintended consequences of school accountability, reform and closures; teacher retention; and teacher burnout. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5100 - Secondary Literacy Instruction and Assessment


    Provides knowledge and practice in using specific literacy methods to enhance students’ content learning and literacy development in middle schools and high schools. Various methods of literacy assessment to guide instruction for students are emphasized. Instructional strategies for special populations, especially speakers of English as a second language, are also addressed. Cross-listed with UEDU 4100. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5110 - Tchg Literacy in Eng Ed


    Designed to meet both Colorado Literacy Council & Colorado Performance-Based Standards for prospective secondary English/LA teachers concerning Knowledge of Literacy, the course provides knowledge and practice using specific literacy methods to enhance students’ literacy development in English/LA/reading classrooms. Cross-listed with UEDU 4110. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5200 - Theory and Methods of Teaching Secondary English


    Focuses on teaching/learning theories and practical classroom strategies for teaching English Language Arts to adolescent learners in middle school, junior high school and high school classes. Cross-listed with LCRT 5200. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5201 - Adolescent Literature


    Reading and evaluation of fiction and non-fiction appropriate for students in middle and senior high school. Emphasis is on modern literature written for students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Course is also appropriate for teachers working with adults to improve their reading. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in an internship or permission of instructor required. Cross-listed with UEDU 4201 and LCRT 5201. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5300 - Curriculum and Methods in Secondary Math


    Fosters pedagogical content knowledge for teaching mathematics in middle and high school classes. Promotes teaching consistent with the NCTM principles (Equity, Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, Assessment, and Technology), so ALL students become resourceful problem solvers in mathematics. Cross-listed with UEDU 4300. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5301 - Assessment In Math Education


    Applied examination of traditional and alternative assessment techniques and practices in mathematics teaching. Focuses on questions/problems teachers can pose to probe students’ mastery and understanding of standards-based mathematics, and what to look for in student responses to those probes. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in an internship or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with UEDU 4301, SECE 5401, and ELED 5401. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5400 - Theory and Pedagogy of Science Instruction


    Examines current issues, strategies, materials, and technology related to the teaching and learning of science at the middle and secondary school levels. Science curriculum, teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge, and research in science education are investigated. Cross-listed with UEDU 4400. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5401 - Inquiry Science Pedagogy and Practices


    An in-depth study of inquiry science pedagogy and practices and how inquiry science supports standards-based education to make science accessible to ALL learners. The course provides a review of research on pedagogy and practices that support student understanding, problem solving and creativity through the use of inquiry science. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in an internship or permission of instructor is required. Cross-listed with UEDU 4401. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5464 - Methods Teachg Social Studies


    One of two courses on linguistically and culturally relevant social studies teaching. Course content includes geography, economics, civics. Cross-listed with UEDU 4464. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5465 - Methods of Teaching History


    One of two courses on linguistically and culturally relevant history teaching. Cross-listed with UEDU 4465. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5470 - Democracy and Social Studies Education


    This course explores the current and historical relationship between democracy and social studies education and challenges teachers to think critically about challenging students to not only participate in democracy but transform it. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5700 - Foundations of Global Education & 21st Century Learning


    Explore challenges and opportunities of global citizenship. Articulate framework for 21st Century Learner. Examine influence of social and political movements, including colonization, on the development of communities and cultures. Explore connections and intersections of local and global issues and systems. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5705 - Global Experiential Learning


    Develop global competency skills. Research problems or opportunities of global significance using 21st century skills. Engage in learning communities to reflect, analyze and communicate international educational experiences. Design global education teaching and learning or compare education perspectives. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5710 - Global Education Capstone Project


    Propose a culminating project that allows integration of previous coursework and travel experience to translate into practice. Collaborate to develop a product that will be of use in a work setting, school, or classroom. Present and defend the capstone project. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5810 - Stdnt-Drvn Actn Rsrch


    This is a two-semester course in which participating teachers will learn how to implement Critical Civic Inquiry (CCI) in their schools. CCI is a model of student-driven action research aimed at improving student voice in schools and facilitating student empowerment. Teachers will be supported through workshops, readings, peer discussions, and teaching observations. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 6 to 6
  
  • UEDU 5840 - Independent Study


    Independent Study in Urban Community Teacher Education, Topic of study varies according to project. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5845 - Special Topics:


    Course topics will vary depending on faculty and student interests. Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 5
  
  • UEDU 5850 - Capstone in Critical Pedagogy


    The capstone is a culminating project that provides a way for students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they acquired during the MA program skills by planning, completing, and presenting a culminating project linked to the United States educational system. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UEDU 5931 - Internship & Lrng Comm I


    Teacher candidates engage in systematic observation of, participation in, design of, and reflection on curricular, instructional, and management practices across the full range of educational programs within a school. Additionally, teacher candidates participate in the activities of a school community (the school, its classrooms and the community in which the school exists). Graduated learning activities for each internship and time requirements are specified in the program handbook. Cross-listed with UEDU 4931. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • UEDU 5932 - Internship & Lrng Comm II


    Teacher candidates engage in systematic observation of, participation in, design of, and reflection on curricular, instructional, and management practices across the full range of educational programs within a school. Additionally, teacher candidates participate in the activities of a school community (the school, its classrooms and the community in which the school exists). Graduated learning activities for each internship and time requirements are specified in the program handbook. Prereq: UEDU 5931. Cross-listed with UEDU 4932. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • UEDU 5933 - Internship & Lrng Comm III


    Teacher candidates engage in systematic observation of, participation in, design of, and reflection on curricular, instructional, and management practices across the full range of educational programs within a school. Additionally, teacher candidates participate in the activities of a school community (the school, its classrooms and the community in which the school exists). Graduated learning activities for each internship and time requirements are specified in the program handbook. Prereq: UEDU 5931 and UEDU 5932. Cross-listed with UEDU 4933. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 8 to 8
  
  • UEDU 5934 - Extended Internship & Learning Community


    Teacher candidates engage in systematic observation of, participation in, design of, and reflection on curricular, instructional, and management practices across the full range of educational programs within a school. Additionally, they participate in the activities of a professional learning community. Cross-listed with UEDU 4934. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 8
  
  • UNHL 1100 - Introduction to University Honors and Leadership


    The UNHL program was developed with the goal of creating academics with leadership skills to communicate their ideas and strong leaders with the ability to think critically, analyze issues from alternate perspectives and develop and communicate plausible solutions that take into consideration all points of view; the ideal end result of the program would be intelligent, ethical leaders and scholars in multiple fields of endeavor. The three areas around which the course will revolve are: a) Oil, b) Robots, c) Penicillin. Each of these topics allows multiple facets of a university education in the old sense to be explored from philosophy, history and art to chemistry, physics and engineering. There will be multiple means of exploration for each of these topics, from lectures and in-class discussions to field trips and engagement activities; there will be writing assignments in every phase that will focus on writing skills and writing for different audiences. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UNHL 2755 - UHL Seminar


    Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • UNHL 2840 - Independent Study


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • UNHL 2850 - Faculty-Mentored Research


    UNHL student research conducted under the supervision of UC Denver faculty. Prereq: Permission of sponsoring faculty mentor and UNHL Director. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • UNHL 2870 - Intensive Spanish


    Combines both semesters of second-year Spanish in an intensive course for UNHL students. Prereq: UNHL 1100, Spanish 1020 or equivalent. Students who have not completed Spanish 1020 are required to demonstrate first-year language proficiency through placement exam prior to enrolling in this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UNHL 2939 - Internship


    Experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and permission of UNHL Director/Associate Director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • UNHL 3010 - Leadership Behavior: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives


    This course will provide students with an opportunity to integrate historical and contemporary issues in the study of leadership behavior. The course is based on leadership research and writing that reveals the leader as facilitator, collaborator, servant, and follower. The course will provide students with an opportunity to reflect, discuss, and write on topics and questions related to leadership and followership behavior. Prereq: UNHL 1100. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UNHL 3100 - Ethics & Leadership: An Introduction


    This one-semester ethics and leadership course will introduce students to the wide variety of some of the best leadership theories and their application to current ethical issues. Prereq: UNHL 1100. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UNHL 3110 - Leadership, Communication, and Conflict


    Leaders spend a significant amount of time managing conflict. This course is designed to explore the practical and theoretical basis of conflict and communication, and seeks to examine critical leadership processes that lead to the increased likelihood of organizational survival through successful conflict management. Prereq: UNHL 1100. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UNHL 3120 - Leading For Change


    Examination of the qualities and practices that make for effective change leadership. Case studies are used to focus on exemplary adaptive leaders from different sectors and cultures, examining the role they play in facilitating problem solving and change management. The role of emotional intelligence in the work of adaptive leadership is also emphasized. Prereq: UNHL 1100. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • UNHL 3150 - Negotiation, Bargaining, and Leadership


    This course integrates leadership theory and practice within a principled negotiation philosophy. Students will develop lifelong negotiation skills that reflect a principled negotiation framework for conflict management and strategic bargaining. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
 

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