Examines how education addresses environmental and social sustainability challenges through behavior change, empowerment, and community action.
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Fall 2026
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Examines Chicanx, Mexican American, and Latinx student experiences in US K-12 education through political, historical, and cultural lenses.
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Introduction to qualitative inquiry covering assumptions, standards, and methods for generating and communicating interpretations.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026This course teaches data analysis, coding techniques, and strategies for sharing qualitative research findings.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleInvestigates aspects of social justice and equity as they relate to teaching, schooling, and education.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026An introduction to contemporary K-12 issues including educational inequality and the role of educators in system change.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CURRIC 277
Videogames & Learning
3 creditsExplores current research on videogames and learning, examining their educational merits and cultural impact.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers theory and practices for integrating reading instruction with other language arts in K-12.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025CURRIC 311 explores first and second language acquisition theories and their impact on emergent bilinguals' literacy and academic development.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025Addresses social, cultural, and educational issues in schooling for young English learners.
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Historical reviews of Arun Kolar: The course required students to lead class presentations, though the instructor's interruptions hindered this process.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025CURRIC 316
Esl/bilingual Methods
3 creditsESL/BILINGUAL METHODS teaches methodological approaches coordinating instruction with language and learning theories.
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Historical reviews of Sandrine Pell: Sandrine Pell's course had a moderate difficulty rating of 3.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025CURRIC 319 teaches pedagogical content knowledge for elementary mathematics, exploring Common Core topics like arithmetic, number theory, and geometry.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025ARTS INTEGRATION FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING prepares educators to integrate arts into teaching practices.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT explores learning theory and human development for middle childhood within cultural contexts.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CURRIC 347 teaches the teaching of writing and language arts, focusing on children's language development and literacy education implications.
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Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCURRIC 357
Game Design I
3 creditsExplores game design fundamentals and interactive system design skills for educational and related fields.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CURRIC 359 teaches students to develop lesson plans and assessments for social studies while connecting educational theory to pedagogical strategies for democratic citizenship.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCURRIC 366 introduces various global educational systems, exploring curriculum across cultures, diversity, and the role of international agencies.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleElementary Education Practicum II focuses on teaching lessons in math, literacy, language acquisition, and inclusive schooling.
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CURRIC 370
Teaching Mathematics
3 creditsTeaching Mathematics investigates elementary curriculum mathematics, learning processes, and instructional methods.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Assignments are perceived as low-value yet time-consuming, with strict attendance policies and harsh penalties for minor errors like capitalization.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025CURRIC 371
Teaching Social Studies
3 creditsExamines recent trends in social studies and develops curricula and instructional strategies to prepare children for active citizenship in a democratic, multicultural, technological society.
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Historical reviews of Janel Anderson: Janel Anderson assigned projects that reviewers felt were not properly reviewed, contributing to a high-difficulty perception.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025CURRIC 372
Teaching Science
3 creditsExplores how children learn science, how to create inquiry-based classrooms, and how to assess children's learning.
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Reviewers rate the difficulty as low, indicating the course is manageable for students with other commitments.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A practicum where students observe, supervise small groups, develop lesson plans, and teach lessons connecting learning theories to mathematics and art.
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Historical reviews of Kirk Parslow: The course was rated as extremely difficult by the reviewer.
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CURRIC 390 explores research-based teaching methods for secondary science education.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIntroduction to issues, instructional strategies, and assessment in secondary mathematics curriculum and instruction.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCURRIC 396
Teaching of English
3 creditsCURRIC 396 examines pedagogical and curricular issues for teaching English Language Arts in secondary grades, focusing on equity and critical lenses.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCURRIC 399
Independent Study
1–3 creditsCURRIC 399 is an independent study course allowing students to design and explore a subject in depth with instructor consent.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCURRIC 418
Preparing to Teach Abroad
3 creditsCURRIC 418 prepares students to teach abroad by analyzing power-knowledge relations, practicing lesson planning, and developing critical reflection skills.
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Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCURRIC 432
Game Design II
3 creditsGAME DESIGN II explores the expressive, social, and cultural impact of games through the creation of a capstone project.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Student teaching in world languages for PK-8 elementary and middle school levels.
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