Inequalities persist at every level of education. Throughout this course we will study innovations designed to address these disparities. We will investigate the process by innovations are designed and will …
Effective altruism (EA), a school of thought in applied ethics, explores how we can do the most good using evidence-based methodologies. In doing so, we will cover issues such as …
This introductory statistics course covers descriptive and inferential statistics for application in the health and social sciences. It provides a systematic development of the concepts, principles, and tools of statistics …
Introduces key concepts and methods in social science research. Students learn to find, interpret, and critically evaluate research; explore strategies and tools for future projects (e.g., YSI Capstone); and develop …
This seminar delves into the history of K-12 education in the United States from 1945 to the present. We will conduct a multifaceted analysis of American education and schooling, exploring …
Children experience extraordinary growth and change in their first years. This course provides an overview of how development unfolds from birth to eight years, with an emphasis on the importance …
Most college students have spent 16,000+ hours in educational settings. That's a lot of time devoted to learning new information. This course addresses questions such as: Why does learning take …
Adolescence is a time of unique changes and opportunities. Youth seek answers to questions like, "Who am I?" and "How do I fit into the world?" while experiencing rapid physical, …
In this course, we explore the question, "How do we grow and change throughout our lives?" Using a topical approach, students will learn how biological, psychological, and social processes evolve …
In this course, we will explore whether innovations intended to improve outcomes for children and youth "work." How can we judge whether a particular approach is more effective, efficient, sustainable …
What is the purpose of your education? Why have you devoted so much of your life to it? This class explores opposing ideas about the aims of education. Should schooling …
This course examines how education is shaped by cultural traditions, histories, and community life in local communities and across the United States. Students explore how educational practices develop in different …
This course examines ideas about citizenship, engagement, student activism, and social justice within the context of the University. It will examine, through lecture, discussion, readings, and an applied action research …
This course addresses the history, organization, finance, governance, leadership and symbolism of athletics as a key part of the political economy of the contemporary university. With student athletes as a …
This course will focus on the social and psychological factors related to participation in sport and physical activity over the life span. Personal factors that influence sport & exercise behavior …
This course is designed to examine how race/ethnicity, diversity, & identity matter in the lives of youth with a focus on educational settings. We will use theory and research to …
This course explores the history of hip-hop as an educational and social movement in the United States. The course explores the intellectual linkages between hip-hop and education; hip-hop as a …
In this course, students will use course texts and classroom discussions to explore the how schools have been integral to teaching what the role and responsibilities of citizens in a …
Provides a historical overview of major social problems in the U.S. and the contexts, policies, and programs developed in response. Topics include social welfare, education, housing, health care, employment, child …
Will civil discourse save democracy or deepen oppression? Why does speech matter so much to political struggles? What does it mean for political dialogue to be successful? This course integrates …