Jun 26, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


Catalog Course Definitions 

Core - Course is approved for specific core curriculum (i.e. arts and sciences curriculum; quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills)

Cross-Listed – Class that is offered along with another class that has the same topic, title, and course content.  Max Hours displayed for each cross-listed class is the total number of hours allowed for all courses completed within a particular cross-listed group. See below for more information on Max Hours.

Gt - Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer as part of the gtPathways program. 

Max Hours (in Course Description) - Total number of applicable credit hours that count toward a student’s degree for a particular course or cross-listed group.

Requisite

  • Prerequisite -  Specific course completed or “in progress” (i.e. ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1020 with C- or higher)
  • Corequisite – Specific course taken at the same time (i.e. BIOL 2071 taken same time as BIOL 2051)
  • Restriction – Restricted to a specific population (i.e. Restricted to MUSC majors or junior standing, etc.)

Course Number Definitions:

  • 1000 - 4999 Undergraduate Level
  • 5000 - 9999 Graduate Level
 

Economics

  
  • ECON 5803 - Mathematical Economics


    Introduces the use of mathematics in advanced micro- and macro-economic analysis. Emphasis on model-building techniques, solution methods, and economic interpretations. Restriction: Students must be admitted to the MA in ECON in order to enroll ECON 5083. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 5813 - Econometrics I


    Theory and application of statistical techniques used to analyze economic problems. Topics include simple and multiple regression models, simultaneous equation models, and the problems encountered in their application. Students formulate models, obtain data, estimate models, interpret results and, forecast. Coreq: ECON 5803. Restriction: Restricted to students with graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 5823 - Econometrics II


    Second course in the econometrics sequence, covering intermediate topics in cross-section and time series analysis. Topics include limited dependent variables, autoregressive and distributed lag models, longitudinal data analysis and unit roots, co-integration and other time-series topics. Prereq: ECON 5813 with a B- or better and restricted to students with Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 5840 - Independent Study


    Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • ECON 5880 - Directed Research


    Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • ECON 5939 - Internship


    Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • ECON 5950 - Master’s Thesis


    Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • ECON 6010 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory


    Recent and contemporary literature on fundamentals of economic theory. Consideration of value theory with particular emphasis on methodology, theory of demand, theory of the firm, and theory of distribution. Prereq: ECON 5073. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6020 - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory


    Considers general equilibrium and aggregative analysis in economic theory, with particular emphasis given to the theory of employment, consumption and investment. Prereq: ECON 5083. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6053 - Seminar In Applied Economics


    Familiarizes students with applied research in economics. Students read, discuss, and critique articles in economic journals. Emphasis is placed on research design and methods employed in these articles to prepare students for development of their own research projects in subsequent courses. Topics vary with instructor, and may include international economics, labor economics, monetary theory, public or finance and development economics. Prereq: ECON 5073 and ECON 5813 must be complete before students an enroll in ECON 6053. Coreq: ECON 5823 (Students must enroll in both courses concurrently). Restriction: Restricted to students with graduate standing. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • ECON 6054 - Seminar In Applied Economics II


    Familiarizes students with state-of-the-art applied economic research. Students read, discuss, and critique articles published in economic journals. Note: Topics vary with the instructor. Prereq: ECON 5073 and ECON 5813 must be complete before students can enroll. Coreq: ECON 5823 is a co-requisite with ECON 6054. Students must enroll in both courses concurrently. Restriction: Restricted to students with graduate standing. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • ECON 6060 - Special Topics


    Special topics in advanced microeconomics. Consideration of value theory based upon methodology, theory of demand, and theory of distribution. Restriction: Restricted to students with Graduate standing. Introduction to Mathematical Economics (ECON 3801) or similar coursework is strongly recommended as preparation for this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • ECON 6073 - Research Seminar


    Focuses on training students to do rigorous research in economics. Topics include the analysis of large data sets, further development of econometric skills, and writing a research paper. Note: Students attend lectures and also meet regularly with the instructor in the process of doing a sophisticated research project. ECON 5073 and ECON 5823 and either ECON 6053 or ECON 6054 must be complete before students can enroll in ECON 6073. Restriction: Restricted to students with graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6110 - Money and Central Banking


    Monetary and financial institutions, with focus on relationships among domestic monetary policy, interactional credit and balance of payments. Prereq: ECON 5083. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6210 - Public Finance


    Advanced economic theory applied to the problems of public and private sector decision making. Applied topics in taxation, education, voting theory, welfare economics, externalities and public goods. Prereq: ECON 5073. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6410 - International Trade


    Contemporary and classical literature on theories of international trade. Topics include the determination of the pattern and terms of trade, the relationship between growth and trade, and commercial policy. Prereq: ECON 5073. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6420 - International Finance


    Topics in international finance, including exchange rate determination, the adjustment process, international financial markets and the international monetary system. Prereq: ECON 5073. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6610 - Labor Economics


    Advanced study of the labor market, including: history, nature, and function of labor organizations; the process of wage determination; and the formation of public policy. Prereq: ECON 5073 and 5813. Restriction: Restricted to students with Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6770 - Economic Growth and Development


    Considers the role of planning in economic development, with particular reference to investigation of planning problems, especially in less developed countries. Prereq: ECON 5073 and 5803. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6801 - Advanced Mathematical Economics


    Addresses economic dynamics, formal mathematical modeling in economics, and optimization in economic theory. Prereq: ECON 5803 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6810 - Econometrics and Forecasting


    Covers advanced topics in cross-sectional and time-series analysis. Emphasizes important theoretical and empirical issues encountered in applied work in economics and business. Topics include problems of structural change and model misspecification, instrumental variables, simultaneous equations models, distributed lags, maximum likelihood estimation, qualitative and limited dependent variables, Arima models, vector-autoregressions, issues on exogeneity and causality. Through the use of econometric software programs and actual data, students learn to execute estimation and forecasting projects soundly. Prereq: ECON 5813 and 5823. Restriction: Restricted to students with Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 6840 - Independent Study


    Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • ECON 6950 - Master’s Thesis


    Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • ECON 7073 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory II


    This is a second-semester Ph.D. level course in microeconomics. The first semester course discussed consumer and producer theory: this course will discuss game theory, market equilibrium, and information economics. Prereq: ECON 5073 with a B- or better. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 7661 - Health Economics I


    This is the first course in the Ph.D field sequence for Health Economics. The goal of this course is to familiarize you with the basic theory and empirical findings in the part of health economics which focuses on the market for medical care and the policy that surrounds it. Prereq: ECON 7073 and ECON 5813 with a B- or better. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ECON 7662 - Health Economics II


    This course teaches an economic approach to studying the various polices that affect these risky health behaviors. The extensive economic literature on the causes and consequences of risky health behaviors will be studied. Prereq: ECON 7661 with a B- or better. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3

Education Admin & Supervision

  
  • EDUC 5000 - Special Topics: Administrative Leadership and Policy Studies


    Specific topics vary. Focus is on faculty-developed options to standard course offerings to facilitate program development and distance-learning activities. Max hours: 40 Credits. Semester Hours: 0 to 10
  
  • EDUC 5010 - Paraeducator Supervision Academy


    Provides the paraeducator with knowledge and skills to work effectively in teams. Paraeducators refine their knowledge of the characteristics of paraprofessionals in education, the distinction between professional and paraprofessional roles and responsibilities, liability and ethical issues. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • EDUC 5015 - Developmental Intervention Supervisor Academy (DISA)


    Developmental Intervention Supervisor Academy provides early intervention professionals with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in teams and to utilize and supervise Developmental Intervention Assistants (DI Assistant is the title used in Colorado for paraprofessionals in early intervention services). Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • EDUC 5020 - Trainers of Paraeducator Academy


    Provides the professional educator with the skills to provide effective presentations to paraprofessionals in schools. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • EDUC 5025 - Developmental Intervention Trainers Academy (DITA)


    Developmental Intervention Trainer Academy (DITA) is offered to early interventional professionals who have completed EDUC 5015 (DISA). DITA provides the participants skills to become effective trainers who deliver training to Developmental Intervention Assistants (i.e. paraprofessionals in early intervention services in Colorado). Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • EDUC 5030 - Top Cadre of Trainers (TOPCAT) Seminar


    Provides CO-TOP Trainers (school professionals who have been through the PSA: EDUC 5010 and TOPA: EDUC 5020) ongoing support in their roles as supervisors and trainers of paraeducators. Through this seminar trainers receive updated information about CO-TOP Academies, find collegial support from other trainers, exchange ideas, gain presenting and adult teaching ideas, and receive feedback on their teaching of paraeducator academies. This seminar also addresses the questions and needs of the individual CO-TOP trainer with regard to CO-TOP paraeducator training materials and processes. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDUC 5040 - Mentoring Novice and Pre-Service Teachers


    Designed to help participants develop or enhance the skills necessary to successfully work with candidates who are completing teacher education programs. Concentrates on supervision and conference skills, adult learning theory, and communication skills. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • EDUC 5751 - Principal/Administrator Licensing I


    This program section (1 of 4) combines foundational learning in leadership, school improvement, instructional leadership and equity via hybrid sessions. Clinical-practice experiences are required. Assessment is performance-based and submitted to LIVETEXT. Prereq: admission to the program. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 9
  
  • EDUC 5752 - Principal Administrator Licensing II


    This program section (2 of 4) combines continued learning in leadership, school improvement, instructional leadership and equity via hybrid sessions. Clinical-practice experiences are required. Assessment is performance-based and submitted to LIVETEXT. Prereq: admission to the program. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 9
  
  • EDUC 5753 - Principal/Administrator Licensing III


    This program section (3 of 4) combines Continued learning in leadership, school improvement, instructional leadership and equity via hybrid sessions. Clinical-practice experiences are required. Assessment is performance-based and submitted to LIVETEXT. Prereq: admission to the program. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 9
  
  • EDUC 5754 - Principal or Administrator Licensing IV


    This program section (4 of 4) combines foundational learning in leadership, school improvement, instructional leadership and equity via hybrid sessions. Clinical-practice experiences are required. Assessment is performance-based and submitted to LIVETEXT. Prereq: admission to the program. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 9
  
  • EDUC 5836 - Workshop: Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision


    Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • EDUC 5840 - Independent Study: EDUC


    Master’s. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • EDUC 5950 - Master’s Thesis


    Max hours: 16 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
  
  • EDUC 6000 - Special Topics: Administrative Leadership and Policy Studies


    Specific topics vary; focus is on faculty-developed options to standard course offerings to facilitate program development and distance-learning activities. Max hours: 40 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 10
  
  • EDUC 6840 - Independent Study


    Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • EDUC 6951 - Master’s Thesis


    Max hours: 16 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • EDUC 7100 - Leadership in Education


    Orients students to broad periods of administrative science, philosophical and behavioral underpinnings of various models and types of leadership, and develops doctoral-level analysis and writing skills to articulate self-knowledge as leader and the application of appropriate leadership practices in context. Prereq: admission to the doctoral program. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDUC 7500 - Strategic Human Capital Development


    This course focuses on understanding and leveraging the personnel function of an educational organization. You will learn how to strategically align and maximize your human capital with organizational strategic objectives. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDUC 7510 - Strategic Organizational Management


    An effective partnership between the board, community and institutional leader is essential to fulfilling the mission of an educational organization. This course examines the importance of strategic visioning, strategic planning, and specific communication strategies. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDUC 7520 - Strategic System Improvement


    The fundamental purpose of educational organizations (schools, districts, community colleges, higher education, non-profits) is to ensure high levels of learning for all. This course addresses topics such as data development and management, accountability, curriculum assessment and instruction, continuous improvement, and professional learning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDUC 7530 - Strategic Leadership Development


    Successful leaders are able to articulate, protect and promote what is important. This course will examine the challenges of educational leadership and help participants clarify the core values essential to their success as a leader. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDUC 7840 - Independent Study: EDUC


    Doctoral. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4

Education and Human Dvelpmnt

  
  • EDHD 1000 - Doing College Right


    This course supports students by fostering academic skills and strategies, university engagement, personal strengths and goals, and diversity awareness and inclusion. Students will learn to navigate the university system and utilize its support mechanisms and offices. The course will also feature a number of learning experiences, including out-of-class engagement, self-reflection, and collaborative learning. The goal is to create capable, confident, and conscientious citizens of the CU Denver community. Restriction: Restricted to students in the School of Education and Human Development. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • EDHD 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
  
  • EDHD 2050 - Current Topics in Education and Human Development


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


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHD 2910 - Service Learning in Education and Human Development


    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
  
  • EDHD 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. Restriction: Restricted to students in Education and Human Development with between 27 and 180 cumulative credit hours. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 3930 - Diverse Learners Field Experience & Seminar


    EDHD 3930 is a comprehensive clinical block field experience designed to support teacher candidates’ learning of issues and practices relevant to students with disabilities and English language learners. A seminar will mediate teacher candidates’ experiences from their various classroom settings. Restriction: Restricted to students in Education and Human Development with between 57 and 180 cumulative credit hours. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 4050 - Special Topics in Education and Human Development


    Advanced study of special topics that examine community and educational settings in Education and Human Development (EDHD) to be selected by the instructor. Maybe repeated for credit. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • EDHD 5110 - Human Learning


    A review of the research on human learning, including related topics such as information processing and motivation. Various theories of learning are examined in-depth, and their applications to teaching and practices in schools (and in other educational settings) are considered. Cross-listed with HDFR 4110. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 5180 - Psychology of Gifted, Talented and Creative Children


    Examines the nature of gifted, talented, and creative children from an educational psychology perspective. Topics addressed include historical antecedents, identification, characteristics of such children, research initiatives, measurement issues, relevant programs and teaching strategies. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 5200 - Social Psychology of Learning


    An analysis of social-psychological concepts, such as self-concept, attitude development, person perception, group processes and related phenomena. Applications to education and other settings are considered. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 5240 - Cognition and Instruction


    Explores recent developments in cognition and their implications for instructional practices. Includes theory and research in cognitive psychology and resultant educational practices. Cross listed with HDFR 4240. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 5260 - Child Study and Observation


    Involves extensive, systematic observation of young children. Recorded observations are analyzed in terms of child development theories, children’s background, setting variables, and are then presented in written and elaborated form. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 5840 - Independent Study


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHD 5910 - Practicum in Education and Human Development


    Field-based experiences in settings (schools, businesses, governmental agencies, special projects) that are linked closely to the student’s professional objectives. Requires a minimum of 150, 225 or 300 clock hours under supervision (two-four credit hours, respectively). Prereq: Permission of instructor. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 4
  
  • EDHD 6100 - Advanced Child Growth and Development


    Systematic study of the major theories of child growth and development. Focuses on current research regarding infants and children and the implication of such research for education. Cross-listed with EDHD 7100. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6140 - Social Contexts of Adolescence and Schooling


    Systematic study of the major theories of adolescent growth in social contexts, emphasizing the social and cultural construction of the adolescent experience. Focuses on current research regarding adolescents and the implications of the research for education. Cross-listed with EDHD 7140. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6200 - Human Development Over the Life Span


    An inquiry into the experience and meaning of human development over the full span of life. Both analytical and reflective modes of exploration are utilized to approach the study of personhood and the courses and themes of life. Cross-listed with EDHD 7200. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6220 - Adult Development


    Surveys theories and principles of adult development through an ecological perspective with an emphasis on community and educational contexts.  Cross listed with EDHD 7220. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6230 - Mind, Brain, and Education


    An introductory survey into contemporary theory and research in developmental cognitive neurosciences and their potential applications to education, aiming to explore how the brain learns, and what it means for learning and development. Prereq: EDHD 5110. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6250 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology


    The major objective of this course is to help the student develop a professional level of understanding of the major disorders commonly subsumed under the term “psychopathology” and related treatments. Classification of disorders in the DSM IV is utilized. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6320 - Mind, Brain, and Education


    An introductory survey into contemporary theory and research in developmental cognitive neurosciences and their potential applications to education, aiming to explore how the brain learns, and what it means for learning and development. Prereq: EDHD 5110. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6350 - Theories of Personality Development and Change


    An advanced course in personality theory with a focus on assumptions of each theory and each as a mechanism for change. Implications of each theory for personal growth and therapy’s addressed. Cross-listed with COUN 6350. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6600 - Motivation in Contexts


    Theories of human motivation are examined through social and cultural lens directed at phenomena of engagement and disengagement in activities at different levels of scale. Applications are considered for both educators and learners in various social and cultural learning contexts. Cross listed with EDHD 7600. Prereq: EDHD 5110 or instructor permission. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6750 - Designing Environment for Learning and Development


    Introduction to concepts, findings, and research methods relevant to theory and research in the Learning Sciences, with specific focus on how those concepts and findings apply to design learning across settings. Prereq: EDHD 5110. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6840 - Independent Study: EDHD


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • EDHD 6919 - EDHD Applied Project


    This course provides a learning environment for students to complete an applied project in education and human development contexts as part of their final capstone experience in the Master’s in Education and Human Development. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 6950 - Master’s Thesis


    Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • EDHD 7100 - Advanced Child Growth and Development


    Systematic study of the major theories of child growth and development. Focuses on current research regarding infants and children and the implication of such research for education. Cross listed with EDHD 6100. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 7120 - Family Dynamics


    Review and analysis of issues related to families with exceptional or at-risk young children. Topics include coping skills, family involvement, parent-child interaction, and sources of support. Special attention is given to current research and its application to early intervention. Cross-listed with HDFR 6120. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 7140 - Social Contexts of Adolescence and Schooling


    Systematic study of the major theories of adolescent growth in social contexts, emphasizing the social and cultural construction of the adolescent experience. Focuses on current research regarding adolescents and the implications of the research for education. Cross-listed with EDHD 6140. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 7200 - Human Development Over the Life Span


    An inquiry into the experience and meaning of human development over the full span of life. Both analytical and reflective modes of exploration are utilized to approach the study of personhood and the courses and themes of life. Cross-listed with EDHD 6200. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 7220 - Adult Development


    Surveys theories and principles of adult development through an ecological perspective with an emphasis on community and educational contexts.  Cross-listed with EDHD 6220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 7600 - Motivation in Contexts


    Theories of human motivation are examined through social and cultural lens directed at phenomena of engagement and disengagement in activities at different levels of scale. Applications are considered for both educators and learners in various social and cultural learning contexts. Cross-listed with EDHD 6600. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 7712 - Learning and Human Development


    Students apply major issues from learning and human development theories to problems of practice and research related to education and community contexts. Prereq: EDHD 5110 or 5220 or (recommended: EDHD 5100 or 5140).  Restriction: Restricted to EDHD-PhD, LDRE-EDd, EDLI-PhD and SPSY-PsyD majors within the School of Education and Human Development. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDHD 7840 - Independent Study


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6

Educational Foundations

  
  • EDFN 1000 - Equality, Rights & Education


    Examines the history of U.S. public schooling through landmark court cases. Investigates/analyzes how apartheid came to be institutionalized, how forces of desegregation achieved a series of momentous victories, and how those victories have been undermined through the resegregation of schools. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 1111 - Freshman Seminar


    Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 3000 - Undocumented Mexican Immigration


    The socio-legal construction of Mexican undocumented immigration from the early decades of the twentieth century to the current era is addressed. Social justice questions including access to higher education arising from the racialization of Latino/a immigrants are also examined. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 4000 - Food Justice in City & Schools


    Food justice examines systemic inequities in access to healthy food. The history of school/community gardens, developments in urban agriculture and school/city policies are examined. The intersection of urban agriculture, hunger, and schooling/learning is examined in school gardens and school farmer’s markets. Cross-listed with EDFN 5000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 4001 - Problematizing Whiteness: Educating for Racial Justice


    Critical Whiteness Studies provides a deeper analysis of race that accounts for both sides of the race coin: the plight of people of color AND how Whites are complicit. This class looks deeper into how race operates within White contexts and how that impacts people of color so we bridge how Whites AND people of color can work together towards a racially equitable society. Cross listed with ETST 4010, HUMN 5010, SSCI 5010 and EDFN 5001. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 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 EDFN 5010. Restriction: Restricted to students in Education and Human Development with between 27 and 180 cumulative credit hours. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 5000 - Food Justice in City & Schools


    Food justice examines systemic inequities in access to healthy food. The history of school/community gardens, developments in urban agriculture and school/city policies are examined. The intersection of urban agriculture, hunger, and schooling/learning is examined in school gardens and school farmer’s markets. Cross-listed with EDFN 4000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 5001 - Problematizing Whiteness: Educating for Racial Justice


    Critical Whiteness Studies provides a deeper analysis of race that accounts for both sides of the race coin: the plight of people of color AND how Whites are complicit. This class looks deeper into how race operates within White contexts and how that impacts people of color so we bridge how Whites AND people of color can work together towards a racially equitable society. Cross listed with ETST 4010, HUMN 5010, SSCI 5010 and EDFN 4001. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 5010 - 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 EDFN 4010. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 5050 - Critical Issues in American Education


    Examines the social values and forces in American society which shape or influence the aims, philosophies, methods, content, and problems of the American educational enterprise. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 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
  
  • EDFN 5240 - Culture of Education Policy


    This course examines major issues in education policy analysis. Students will be required to critically analyze an educational policy issue uncovering the context, determining how the policy was implemented and what the outcomes were, intended as well as unintended. Course is cross-listed with EDFN 7240. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 5700 - Global Education and 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
  
  • EDFN 7240 - Culture of Education Policy


    This course examines major issues in education policy analysis. Students will be required to critically analyze an educational policy issue uncovering the context, determining how the policy was implemented and what the outcomes were, intended as well as unintended. Course is cross-listed with EDFN 5240. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • EDFN 7250 - School and Society


    Policies and educational reforms affecting the technical core of schooling: curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment, and organization. Students develop research and policy analysis skills and investigate social and political factors affecting what is taught and learned in schools. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
 

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