Examination of the central issues in cultural studies in the context of international development education, with primary stress on the relationship between knowledge and power to confront and critique notions of intellect and institution.

This course begins with a brief survey of basic theories of organizational behavior and change. Examines such strategies as action research, strategic planning, and negotiation - emphasizing the role of different kinds of leadership in the process of change.

This course explores the relationship between hip hop culture and language and literacy practices of global youth cultures. We will look at this relationship in school and out-of-school contexts. (Gen.Ed. G)

Tying current research on science teaching/learning to a classroom practice, this course examines advanced teaching strategies, discusses equity issues, and makes connections between formal and informal learning.

This course is the culminating course in the Early Childhood Education licensure program. In this course students reflect on and integrate learning from their Early Childhood Education program with General Education learning objectives and coursework. Open to Education Majors in the Early Childhood Program. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Educ majors in the Early Childhood Program.

Students will be challenged to reflect on and apply prior learning experiences to newer/current educational issues in order to gain a deeper perspective on those issues and develop possible solutions to problems. This course will utilize reflection, inquiry, and action that lead to the development of an action-based research project aiming to study educational issues in real world contexts. Working with their peers, students will develop an action research project which will culminate in a poster session to share results.

Student Teaching. A 16-week field experience under the tutelage of a cooperating teacher and University supervisor in an approved school system.

This course provides an overview of research and practices related to working with families in the educational contexts of young children. Methods for developing positive partnerships between educational institutions and families are explored.

Student Teaching practicum for students enrolled in the ECE BA based in settings with children aged birth to five years.

Professional seminar to support students in Early Childhood Education field experience practica.