Educational Leadership Courses
The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction to the purposes and foundational components of education. Students will analyze key socio-cultural, academic, political and economic issues and examine the role of the teacher, student and community members in American education.
The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction to the purposes and foundational components of education. Students will analyze key socio-cultural, academic, political and economic issues and examine the role of the teacher, student and community members in American education. As an Honors designated course, this course is intended for Honors students looking for deeper engagement with the subjects covered in the course.
This course examines the role of advocacy in creating and sustaining public schooling that benefits all children. The course examines social and educational inequalities that can affect a student’s educational experience., achievement, and opportunity. It dissects the meaning of advocacy in an educational context, considering the role not only of more formal advocacy organizations (e.g., the NEA and AFT) but also the role of educators, parents, and community members in building and sustaining public schools for the social good. The course develops knowledge and tools for advocacy through an understanding of relevant laws related to particular sub-groups (e.g., students with disabilities). The course provides practical skills for advocating for public education.
This course examines the role of advocacy in creating and sustaining public schooling that benefits all children. The course examines social and educational inequalities that can affect a student’s educational experience., achievement, and opportunity. It dissects the meaning of advocacy in an educational context, considering the role not only of more formal advocacy organizations (e.g., the NEA and AFT) but also the role of educators, parents, and community members in building and sustaining public schools for the social good. The course develops knowledge and tools for advocacy through an understanding of relevant laws related to particular sub-groups (e.g., students with disabilities). The course provides practical skills for advocating for public education. As an Honors designated course, this course is intended for Honors students looking for deeper engagement with the subjects covered in the course.
This course introduces students to U.S. educational policy and reform by focusing on the relation of the public school to the state, on principles of education, and on the possibilities for reform. Students will analyze contemporary policy debates and reform efforts in view of philosophical perspectives, policy histories, and empirical support.
This course introduces students to U.S. educational policy and reform by focusing on the relation of the public school to the state, on principles of education, and on the possibilities for reform. Students will analyze contemporary policy debates and reform efforts in view of philosophical perspectives, policy histories, and empirical support. As an Honors designated course, this course is intended for Honors students looking for deeper engagement with the subjects covered in the course.
An examination of the foundations of education in a modern democratic society and the critical project of promoting social justice through schooling. Attention is also paid to how theories of human nature and the idea of the social good shape distinctive philosophies of education.
An examination of the foundations of education in a modern democratic society and the critical project of promoting social justice through schooling. Attention is also paid to how theories of human nature and the social good shape distinctive philosophies of education.
This course requires that students have the background knowledge needed to develop their own research project related to educational policy studies. The projects involve students seeking out key educational issues, analyzing prior knowledge on these issues, and investigating potential solutions and/or recommendations related to these issues. This is primarily a project-based course in which students are evaluated on both the final learning artifact and the process they used to develop this learning artifact.
This course requires students have the background knowledge needed to develop their own research project related to educational policy studies. The projects involve students seeking out key educational issues, analyzing prior knowledge on these issues, and investigating potential solutions and/or recommendations related to these issues. This is primarily a project-based course in which students are evaluated on both the final learning artifact and the process they used to develop this learning artifact. As an Honors designated course, this course is intended for Honors students looking for deeper engagement with the subjects covered in the course.
This course introduces undergraduate students to U.S. educational policy and reform by focusing on the relation of the public school to the state, on principles of education, and on the possibilities for reform. Students will analyze contemporary policy debates and reform efforts in view of philosophical perspectives, policy histories, and empirical support.
A critical look at the role of religion in public schooling, the separation of church and state in American education and educational policies relevant to the church, state, and education.
This course provides students a broad overview of language policy and planning. Drawing on international case studies, students will identify different foci of language planning,including status, corpus, and acquisition planning, as well as the different linguistic and political views that inform policy.
This is the capstone course for the Educational Policy Studies undergraduate minor. The purpose of this course is to have the students create a small research project that reflects on their learning from previous courses in the Educational Policy Studies undergraduate minor.
Fundamentals of computer use in education, including software applications, keyboard functions, peripherals, utilities, and software.
Introduces computer applications relating to problem solving, critical thinking, instruction, data management and Web page development. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.
Utilizing computer technology and computer applications in instruction. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.
This course develops essential AI literacy skills for students entering the modern workforce. Students learn to effectively use AI tools, engineer prompts, evaluate AI outputs, and understand ethical implications of AI in professional settings. Through industry-informed case studies and hands-on projects, students develop competencies in data analysis, digital skills, complex cognitive tasks, decision-making, and continuous learning with AI assistance.
This Special Topics course explores emerging trends and issues in instructional technology. Students engage in hands-on projects, tool exploration, and applied problem-solving that demonstrate how technology enhances learning, creativity, and professional practice. Specific topics will vary by semester, allowing exploration of innovations such as artificial intelligence, immersive learning, learning analytics, and digital design.