Education courses

Examine the organization, administration and policies associated with secondary institutions in the United States. Explore higher education through an organizational lens, looking at the university as an integrated and complex system, rather than as mutually…

Choosing a college major and exploring career options is of critical importance for high school students who face a changing workforce after graduation. Learn how career assessments and internship/job search tools (including professional and social…

Get an overview of several counseling theories and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on becoming familiar with counseling approaches that can be used by counselors, teachers, administrators and others in the K-12 school setting. You will learn and practice…

Living and working in a diverse, multicultural place such as the Bay Area, we may assume that we are inter-culturally competent, but are we really? In order to teach effectively in today's culturally diverse classroom, it is important for educators to be…

This course will investigate and understand the instructional leadership practices related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including how to develop and enact a PK-3 vision, align and integrate Universal Transitional Kindergarten into the CA…

In this course, prospective teachers will develop an understanding of the different areas of linguistics and their application to the teaching of the English language. You will look at the origins of language and the English language, and focus on the areas…

Get an in-depth review of basic grammar topics that have particular importance in the ESL classroom. You also gain an understanding of the special difficulties that arise in learning a second language and the reasons that these problems occur.

Get an historical overview of higher education in America, from colonial times to the recent past. You focus on postsecondary education as it developed in what became the United States of America over a span of almost four centuries. Examine the intersection…

Explore the theoretical implications of democracy and justice in this in-depth look at the structure of the U.S. political system. Analyze the basic workings of the Constitution and the institutions of the federal government, including Congress, the…

Sharpen your understanding of the people, institutions and ideologies that shaped the formation of the United States. Topics include exploration, settlement, colonial culture, the winning of independence, the Constitution, the new democracy, early American…

Get a practical and theoretical introduction to teaching the English language. You will experience a variety of methods and techniques from the field and will have the opportunity to design and micro-teach your own activities for the presentation and practice…

Build on prior coursework in methodology, second-language acquisition, linguistics and cross-cultural communication, and gain project-based practical experience in the fundamentals of course design. Move through the curriculum cycle and needs assessment,…

Focus on the concepts, principles, theories and research in selected major areas of linguistic studies. The main emphasis of the course is on language structure, language use, and first- and second-language development.

Investigate and understand instructional leadership issues and opportunities related to preschool through third grade (P–3) education. Topics include current educational policy and future policy directions and integration of Universal Transitional…

Learn to critically analyze, interrogate and reflect on social justice issues in higher education. Power inequalities in society shape these injustices in ways that are not only systemic and structural but also personal. We will explore ways in which issues…

This is the second course of a two-course sequence that introduces the knowledge and skills required to advise students in the transition from high school to college. You will expand your knowledge of specific college options and the admissions process.…

Learn theories about student development in college and how to apply such theories to programs, services and behavioral interventions. Explore the contexts of student development and focus on practical applications within the higher education setting. You…

Compare different teaching solutions to specific pronunciation problems, and learn practical techniques for creating lively and effective pronunciation lessons. Examine American English pronunciation, including stress, rhythm, intonation, consonants and…

This course focuses on the business aspects of working in educational consulting and helps learners understand keys to success within this rapidly growing profession. You will explore how to manage your career as an educational consultant, identify how you…