Theory of mental tests beginning with the classical test theory model and including such topics as reliability, validity, item analysis and test development.

Nonformal and popular education approaches to human development programs, particularly in international settings. An introduction to the basic philosophical and conceptual works in the field, including the theories of Freire, Illich, and others. Assumptions and theories of nonformal and popular education to practice in adult basic education, community, and health education; critical issues in the planning and implementation of nonformal education.

This seminar introduces students to enduring and emerging information policy issues in public interest battles fought locally, nationally and globally for the control of Internet infrastructure, code and content. We will analyze how policy and regulation, politics, commercial interests, nation-states, transnational organizations and organized civil society actors are shaping our digital communication environment, considering the implications of Internet governance for democracy and human development.

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This course introduces core political economy concepts from both classical and modern thinkers, while engaging contemporary debates about the relationship between states and markets. Students will read Smith, Marx, List, Polanyi, Keynes, Hayek, and others, and engage with questions such as: What is political economy? Why and how do capitalist systems differ? Why are some countries wealthier and more prosperous than others? What is the role of the state in the economy, market, and development?

This course introduces core political economy concepts from both classical and modern thinkers, while engaging contemporary debates about the relationship between states and markets. Students will read Smith, Marx, List, Polanyi, Keynes, Hayek, and others, and engage with questions such as: What is political economy? Why and how do capitalist systems differ? Why are some countries wealthier and more prosperous than others? What is the role of the state in the economy, market, and development?

This course introduces core political economy concepts from both classical and modern thinkers, while engaging contemporary debates about the relationship between states and markets. Students will read Smith, Marx, List, Polanyi, Keynes, Hayek, and others, and engage with questions such as: What is political economy? Why and how do capitalist systems differ? Why are some countries wealthier and more prosperous than others? What is the role of the state in the economy, market, and development?

This course introduces core political economy concepts from both classical and modern thinkers, while engaging contemporary debates about the relationship between states and markets. Students will read Smith, Marx, List, Polanyi, Keynes, Hayek, and others, and engage with questions such as: What is political economy? Why and how do capitalist systems differ? Why are some countries wealthier and more prosperous than others? What is the role of the state in the economy, market, and development?

Theories and findings of modern developmental psychology and their implications for educational practice presented. Child development examined from biological-evolutionary, cognitive, social-emotional, cultural, and ecological perspectives

Prerequisite: introductory course in child development or early childhood education.

The purpose of this course is to provide students some advanced training in both linear and non-linear regression analysis.