Courses

Explore urban P-20 education through social, historical, and political lenses and learn how research and policy shape professional practice in Los Angeles and the United States.

Gain foundational knowledge about leadership theory and practice to support your development as a critically conscious leader who takes action to address inequities in urban contexts.

Facilitate learning in urban contexts by understanding how culture, identity, and power influence learners’ opportunities to learn.

Explore power, diversity and equity through the social, historical and political lenses as these constructs shape and impact education (P-20) research, policy and professional practice.

View the concentrations dropdowns at the bottom of this page for the list of courses by concentration.

Acquire or deepen knowledge and skills related to acting as a critically conscious leaders who addresses existing educational inequities.

Explore the historically complex relationship between education research, education (in)equity and personal practice, and the possibilities of research to foster justice in education.

View the concentrations dropdowns at the bottom of this page for the list of courses by concentration.

Building on Research Methods 1, learn to implement a research design by conducting pilot studies to answer quantitative and qualitative research questions.

Complete a literature review, overview of methodology and other contextual writing for your dissertation in practice and prepare for the qualifying exam.

View the concentrations dropdowns at the bottom of this page for the list of courses by concentration.

Finalize your literature review, overview of methodology and other contextual writing for the dissertation in practice and qualifying exam.

View the concentrations dropdowns at the bottom of this page for the list of courses by concentration.

Build your knowledge and skills for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and reporting results and findings for your Dissertations in Practice.

Become familiar with organizational theory and design, behavioral science and human resources management and prepare to shape the culture of educational organizations based on the principles of equity and social justice.

Build your knowledge and skills for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and reporting results and findings for your Dissertations in Practice.

Gain foundational knowledge about leadership theory and practice to support your development as a critically conscious leader who takes action to address inequities in urban contexts.

Facilitate learning in urban contexts by understanding how culture, identity, and power influence learners’ opportunities to learn.

View the concentrations dropdowns at the bottom of this page for the list of courses by concentration.

Explore urban P-20 education through social, historical, and political lenses and learn how research and policy shape professional practice in Los Angeles and the United States.

Explore power, diversity and equity through the social, historical and political lenses as these constructs shape and impact education (P-20) research, policy and professional practice.

Acquire or deepen knowledge and skills related to acting as a critically conscious leaders who addresses existing educational inequities.

Explore the historically complex relationship between education research, education (in)equity and personal practice, and the possibilities of research to foster justice in education.

Building on Research Methods 1, learn to implement a research design by conducting pilot studies to answer quantitative and qualitative research questions.

Complete a literature review, overview of methodology and other contextual writing for your dissertation in practice and prepare for the qualifying exam.

Finalize your literature review, overview of methodology and other contextual writing for the dissertation in practice and qualifying exam.

Build your knowledge and skills for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and reporting results and findings for your Dissertations in Practice.

Become familiar with organizational theory and design, behavioral science and human resources management and prepare to shape the culture of educational organizations based on the principles of equity and social justice.

Build your knowledge and skills for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and reporting results and findings for your Dissertations in Practice.

Critically examine historical origins of inequities in sports to gain insights into present challenges and prepare students to address current issues in sports leadership and organizations.

Choose ONE between EDUC 503, EDUC 617 and EDUE 600

Understand design and advancement of learning and motivation outcomes in various environments through a systematic examination and application of current research.

Choose ONE between EDUC 503, EDUC 617 and EDUE 600

Examination of student athletes in higher education. Effective strategies for counseling and advising college student athletes; issues and challenges of athletic amateurism.

Choose ONE from EDUC 503, EDUC 617 and EDUE 600

Critically examine the historical origins and philosophical approaches of sports coaching, including challenges within the context of sports and the broader society.

Examination of human development and wellbeing in sports through a critical lens to foster equity, inclusion, social justice and holistic development in sports contexts.

Develop skills to cultivate an inclusive, data-driven culture in sports, analyzing diverse data types to foster equity and social justice in sports context.

Analysis and discussion of critical issues in intercollegiate athletics. Student-athlete academic and social accountability; challenges of NCAA policies; commercialization, marketing, and fundraising in college athletics.

Apply principles of intersectional identity development for coach and athlete well-being, team dynamics and social justice.

Choose ONE from EDUC 613, EDUE 602 and EDUE 584

Overview of Title IX and gender issues in institutions of higher education and implications for all postsecondary institutions.

Choose ONE from EDUC 613, EDUE 602 and EDUE 584

The capstone course integrates equity-minded leadership principles in sports, merging core and focus course concepts for practical application in diverse athletic settings.

Choose ONE from EDUC 613, EDUE 602 and EDUE 584

Explore contemporary coaching challenges, emerging issues and innovative strategies that foster inclusive and human-centered approaches in coaching practices.

Examination of roles and functions of higher education from historical and contemporary perspectives, with a focus on equity and urban education.

Analysis of legal issues related to the administration of higher education; emphasis on relations with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus communities.

Delivery of student services and programs in higher education, organizational behavior, management systems, administrative procedures, and alternative leadership styles.

Choose ONE between EDUC 531 and EDUC 611

History of the disability movement; current research on the success of students with disabilities in higher education; legal and management issues.

Choose ONE between EDUC 531 and EDUC 611

Analysis and discussion of critical issues in intercollegiate athletics. Student-athlete academic and social accountability; challenges of NCAA policies; commercialization, marketing, and fundraising in college athletics.

Choose ONE between EDUC 613 and EDUC 609

Overview of Title IX and gender issues in institutions of higher education and implications for all postsecondary institutions.

Choose ONE between EDUC 613 and EDUC 609

Contemporary issues in academic advising in postsecondary education. Examines and analyzes relevant theories, policies, and practices related to academic advising.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the counseling process. In class, students will master basic counseling skills, such as active listening, reflected feelings, empathizing, summarizing and clarifying the issues and concerns of the individuals seeking assistance. Upon completion, students will be prepared to work with actual clients under close clinical supervision or to pursue further advanced clinical training to work with college students.

Examination of roles and functions of higher education from historical and contemporary perspectives, with a focus on equity and urban education.

Theory, research, and practice of psychological counseling.

Theory and research in learning, development, and individual differences, and social psychology related to education or training contexts.

Theory, research, and practice of group counseling. Includes laboratory experience. (prereqs: EDUC 500 & EDCO 541)

Choose ONE between EDUE and EDHP 587

Choose ONE between EDUE and EDHP 587

Structured participation in supervised teaching or administrative activities. Assignments matched with student’s goals, training, experience.

Design and advancement of learning and motivation outcomes in various environments through a systematic examination and application of current research.

This course focuses on design and advancement of learning and motivation outcomes through the examination and application of current research.

Appraises practices that maintain power; creates strategies to empower individuals and marginalized groups by intervening to achieve equitable outcomes in education, professions and communities.

Design AI-enhanced, multimedia-rich learning experiences.

Formulation and design of effective instruction; emphasis on analysis of media characteristics and instrumentation requirements.

Explore urban P-20 education through social, historical, and political lenses and learn how research and policy shape professional practice in Los Angeles and the United States.

Gain foundational knowledge about leadership theory and practice to support your development as a critically conscious leader who takes action to address inequities in urban contexts.

Facilitate learning in urban contexts by understanding how culture, identity, and power influence learners’ opportunities to learn.

Explore power, diversity and equity through the social, historical and political lenses as these constructs shape and impact education (P-20) research, policy and professional practice.

View the concentrations dropdowns at the bottom of this page for the list of courses by concentration.

Acquire or deepen knowledge and skills related to acting as a critically conscious leaders who addresses existing educational inequities.

Explore the historically complex relationship between education research, education (in)equity and personal practice, and the possibilities of research to foster justice in education.

View the concentrations dropdowns at the bottom of this page for the list of courses by concentration.

Building on Research Methods 1, learn to implement a research design by conducting pilot studies to answer quantitative and qualitative research questions.

Complete a literature review, overview of methodology and other contextual writing for your dissertation in practice and prepare for the qualifying exam.

View the concentrations dropdowns at the bottom of this page for the list of courses by concentration.

Finalize your literature review, overview of methodology and other contextual writing for the dissertation in practice and qualifying exam.

View the concentrations dropdowns at the bottom of this page for the list of courses by concentration.

Build your knowledge and skills for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and reporting results and findings for your Dissertations in Practice.

Become familiar with organizational theory and design, behavioral science and human resources management and prepare to shape the culture of educational organizations based on the principles of equity and social justice.

Build your knowledge and skills for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and reporting results and findings for your Dissertations in Practice.