Explore some of the highly rated and popular featured courses offered by School of Education departments during Summer Term. These courses cover a wide range of interest areas and many fulfill breadth requirements. Register soon. Some of these courses fill up fast.
Art
100: Introduction to Art
Seeks answers to the fundamental question "What is art?" Through lectures, readings, discussions, and creative projects, we seek answers from multiple perspectives-historical, theoretical, critical, conceptual, formal, and experiential. Develop visual literacy, sophisticated observational skills and a formal language to assist in the interpretation of objects and experiences in the context of art. Through both theory and practice, develop an understanding of the ways artists arrive at the ideas that inform their creative processes. Includes a survey of developments in art media and looks broadly at art movements, trends and styles throughout history and in varied world cultures.
107: Introduction to Digital Forms
An introduction to a range of digital media techniques for artists and designers, including digital imaging, vector graphics, web design and 3D digital modeling. Emphasis on creative development along with technical skill building.
438: History of Graphic Design and Typography
Examines the major developments in graphic design and typography as the fields slowly emerged and began to define themselves during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
Counseling Psych
225: Intersectionalities, Self -Awareness, and Social Actions for Social Change
An introduction to the intersectionality framework in the United States to enhance skills necessary for culturally responsive awareness and interactions, with specific emphasis on how to think critically about and hold multiple perspectives and how to prepare for service learning. In addition to learning how contexts and social histories matter to situate an understanding of experience, develop self-awareness and understanding of social location as well as learn how contextual factors shape identity, opportunities, and barriers for others. Relevant for all students of different identities, backgrounds, and experiences, who are interested in developing their awareness, knowledge and skills with multiculturalism and diversity.
332: Gender and Queer Issues in Psychology
Explore history, theory, and research related to the psychology of gender and sexuality. A feminist approach is used to deconstruct gender and sexuality within the field of psychology and other mental health fields. Discussions include challenging the current system of psychology, while also integrating concepts to work within the system. An applied approach is used to encourage participation in activities to integrate activism and knowledge into professional identity, bringing in experiences from field placements, internship, and/or places of employment.
237: Mental Health and Diverse Community
Designed to increase knowledge, awareness, and skills of students interested in working on mental health matters within diverse identity groups and communities. Conceptualize mental health and well-being across communities in terms of (a) intersectional identities (individual and groups), (b) mental health and access and utilization of services, and (c) social determinants of health in different contexts and settings. Engage in reflective exercises to understand how their social identities influence their work in different types of communities.
Curriculum & Instruction
240: Critical Aspects of Teaching, Schooling, and Education
Investigates aspects of social justice and equity as they relate to teaching, schooling, and education.
277: Video Games & Learning
Explores current research on videogames and learning. Critically reflect on the intellectual and educational merits and drawbacks of videogames and how videogame culture shapes how individuals think and learn.
719: Introduction to Qualitative Research
Provides an overview of qualitative inquiry, examining assumptions, standards, and methods for generating and communicating interpretations. Methodological and theoretical works illustrate case study, ethnography, narrative, and action research. Does not include a field method component.
Dance
135: Pilates Mat I
Pilates is a physical conditioning program that creates balance, improves posture, decompresses joints and creates elongated, toned muscles. The exercises focus on core strength, breath, and a flexible spine. Incorporates Level I-III Mat exercises. Explore functional anatomy and imagery-based alignment.
200: Writing the Moving Body
Examines performance texts from the 20th century to the present, and applies them through written analyses.
268: Political and Cultural Perspectives in Dance Studies
Examines the role of dance as a cultural form of expression within the political sphere. Draws on a variety of case studies ranging from popular dance TV shows, to European modern dance and from hip-hop to dancing at public protests and asks the question of what constitutes dance and what is its social and political function.
Educational Policy Studies
150: Education in the World: A Film-based Introduction
Examines a variety of topics related to educational policies, practices, and issues in social, cultural, historical, and political economic contexts in the U.S. and around the world.
212: Educating for Social Change
Examines theories and practices of educating for social justice, a pedagogical-political approach based on participatory methodologies that is committed to positive social change, including popular education, peace and human rights education, critical pedagogy, and related approaches. Considers theoretical debates, focusing on the ideas of transformative educators such as Paulo Freire and bell hooks. Focuses on radical educator collectives and transformative education efforts in districts, schools, classrooms, community associations, and NGOs from around the world.
Summer 2022 Courselist
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Educational Psychology
301: How People Learn
Introduction to theories of learning in formal and informal settings, including theories related to memory, learning, and intelligence; cognitive, social, and affective aspects of learning; the influence of context on learning, including learning with psychological tools, such as language and technological resources; individual differences that may affect learning; and practical applications of learning theory.
320: Human Development in Infancy & Childhood
Normative processes and individual differences in physical, mental, social and emotional development and behavior from infancy through late childhood.
326: Mind, Brain and Education
Provides an overview of methods and findings at the interface between education and neuroscience. Findings on brain development from birth to adolescence, brain changes in response to learning and how individual differences in brains relate to individual differences in learning. Educationally relevant domains including language acquisition and bilingualism, the brain basis of reading and mathematics and executive functions like memory, attention and emotion will be highlighted.
Kinesiology
540: Diversity in Health and Physical Activity Settings
Designed for practicing educators and health professionals. It examines issues related to promoting equal learning opportunities in the classroom and other community settings, including effective approaches to encouraging collaboration among colleagues, staff, parents, and students who are culturally, ethnically and socio-economically diverse. Also addresses effective instructional and coaching methods for an inclusive sport environment, athletic programs, and health professions as they relate to diverse individuals. Introduces the theoretical and practical paradigm of cultural differences. Focuses particularly on diversity issues as they relate to race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, and racial considerations, development and ability differences, variations in learning styles and a variety of physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.
200: Introductory Neuroscience
Entry-level course provides a systematic introduction to the mammalian nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control of movement, learning and memory, and diseases of the nervous system. The foundational knowledge covered in this course serves students interested in health sciences majors, as well as non-science students interested in neuroscience and its relation to human health, wellness, and disease.
318: Biomechanics of Human Movement
Analysis of human action through the application of mechanical principles.
Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education
100: Disability & Society
Provides introductory and interdisciplinary life-span perspectives on disability, relevant for both education and non-education majors. Introduces theoretical, cultural, and political models of disability and explores the lived experiences of persons with disabilities (or people who are perceived to have disabilities) in society.
300: Individuals with Disabilities
Designed to expand the knowledge base of future educators, clinicians, and society members to better understand and serve the diverse needs and interests of individuals with disabilities. Introduces the concept of disability as well as the field of special education. The history, etiology, and characteristics of specific categories of disability are examined, as are educational and other federally mandated programs designed to address the needs of both children and adults with disabilities. Topics germane to the study of disability and the field of special education are explored.
310: Positive Psychology and Well Being
Introduction to positive psychology, or the science of human strengths, mental health, and well-being. Covers theory and current research on positive psychology including concepts of optimism, flow, gratitude, and purpose in life. Positive psychology concepts are discussed within the context of health promotion, with an emphasis on minimizing the impact of illness and disability. Learn to apply positive psychology concepts in personal and professional contexts to cultivate fulfilling, healthy, and meaningful lives.
Theatre & Drama
200: Acting Skills for Life
Skills learned by actors in the theatre world can be applied to presentations and interactions in business, education, and beyond. Utilizing acting techniques traditionally used in theatre to enhance confidence and communication in interviews, presentations, elevator pitches, authentically connecting on a personal level with others, and how to avoid or better deal with stage fright.
367: Script Analysis
A study of dramatic structure and examination of the basic elements of theatrical text. Introduction to applied methods of script analysis as an approach to researching, writing, directing, designing, performing and critiquing plays and screenplays.
357: Introduction to Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness
Analysis of sensitive subject matter in U.S. workplace and school/community settings through theatre and drama. Examines race relations, cultural diversity, gender, sexual orientation and other topics in plays, films, and current events. Develops theatrical models to encourage healthy dialogue.