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take this class if you want to experience something different that university classes can be. grounded in arts, halverson brings something different to the table: it is interactive, dynamic, and engaging. Buckle up!Rate My Professors ↗
Definitely take this class! Erica is a great professor and genuinely cares about her students. I would take any class taught by her. She's not only a great professor but a great person which makes class so much more enjoyable.Rate My Professors ↗
Erica is hands down my favorite professor at UW. She has a way of making students feel extremely comfortable and willing to engage with one another. She is real, honest, caring, and fun. She will change the way you think about education, your identity, and the world. Erica Halverson is an amazing teacher and person.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Halverson is without a doubt the best professor at UW. She was extremely helpful in and out of class, and is so passionate about the subject that it makes you want to be passionate about it too. Lectures relate to current media & education concepts, & she encourages students to speak in discussion. You wont regreat taking one of her courses!Rate My Professors ↗
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Introduction to qualitative inquiry covering assumptions, standards, and methods for generating and communicating interpretations.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.97 GPA, 96.6% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026CURRIC 399 is an independent study course allowing students to design and explore a subject in depth with instructor consent.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2011: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleOffering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleCURRIC 790 is a course for planning and completing a master's project or thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=3 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCURRIC 799 is a Master's Independent Study offering a student-designed opportunity to explore a subject in depth.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCURRIC 990 focuses on the planning and completion of a doctoral dissertation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CURRIC 999 is a doctoral independent study offering a student-designed opportunity to explore a subject in depth.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | COUNPSY/CURRIC/EDPOL/EDPSYCH/ELPA/RP&SE 719 | Introduction to Qualitative Research |
| Fall 2026 | CURRIC 399 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | CURRIC 699 | Independent Reading |
| Fall 2026 | CURRIC 790 | Master's Project or Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CURRIC 799 | Master's Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | CURRIC 990 | Dissertation Research |
| Fall 2026 | CURRIC 999 | Doctoral Independent Study |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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