Relationships between social policy and disability in a democracy are explored, specifically, with particular reference to the ever changing landscape of societal values associated with the evolving paradigms that frame disability research and policies.

This course is designed with two complementary goals: 1) to cover some core mathematical and statistical results useful for quantitative methodologists in education (as well as other social science disciplines); and 2) to introduce the R software for statistical computing. Many of the statistical concepts will be illustrated or explored using the R software.

This course provides an introduction to statistical reasoning with a focus on educational contexts. You will learn how to reason from uncertain empirical data (as is often the case when dealing with school/classroom data) and how to apply this general and fundamental intellectual method in the social sciences. You will also learn how to use a variety of tools (SPSS, Excel, and TI-83 Plus) to perform data analysis on personal computers and to interpret and write results sections based on the analyses. (Gen. Ed. R2)

This course provides an introduction to research methods in education and a focus on identifying and evaluating evidence-based practices.

This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of using assessment data to make instructional planning decision that pre-service educators will need in their advanced coursework and classrooms.

This is a writing-intensive course that fulfills the University's Junior Writing requirement. The course will provide students with an opportunity to explore critical perspectives of early childhood education and serve as an introduction to the profession. Through the writing assignments, students will become acquainted with and practice writing required by professional teachers.

This course introduces students to school personnel and community organizations that special education teachers collaborate with. The focus is on understanding resources that support students with disabilities to be successful.

Theory and practice of group counseling with special emphasis on individual needs, group processes and societal/community context.

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