USC Schedule of Classes

Examination of current research about learning and motivation in the context of human diversity.

Examination of processes of scholarly research; quantitative and qualitative research methods; faculty mentorship; experiential learning; research proposal writing; careers in research. Sophomore or junior standing in the major. Departmental approval.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Teaching linguistically and culturally responsively to linguistic minority students. Topics include learning theories, sociocultural contexts of language development, and assessment of language and non-language competencies. Duplicates credit in EDUC 543ab. Open only to MAT and TESOL students.

Strategies, methods, and materials for teaching science to all learners in secondary classrooms. Open only to Single Subject Teaching and Single Subject Teaching (On Line).

Strategies, methods, and materials for teaching science to all learners in secondary classrooms. Duplicates credit in EDUC 539. Open only to Single Subject Teaching and Single Subject Teaching (On Line).

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

Application of a balanced, integrated, interactive perspective to teaching reading in an elementary classroom. Foundational skills needed in the developmental phase of learning to read. Open only to MAT Multiple Subject students.

Facilitation, mediation and intervention in the development of literacy and language integrated within the content areas. Connection between language and literacy to developing content knowledge.

Instructional procedures and resources for encouraging secondary students' interests in communications, cultural studies, media production, and literacy education.

Framing the graduate experience for masters students. Establishing a professional foundation and philosophy as educators.

Strategies, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics to all learners in secondary classrooms. Open only to Single Subject Teaching and Single Subject Teaching (On Line).

Strategies, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics to all learners in secondary classrooms.Open only to Single Subject Teaching and Single Subject Teaching (On Line).

Relationship of learning theories to second language learning and to student assessment, motivation, self-regulation, and classroom management in the TESOL classroom. Open only to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (On Line).

Strategies, methods, and materials for teaching English to all learners in secondary classrooms. Open only to Single Subject Teaching and Single Subject Teaching (On Line).

Strategies, methods, and materials for teaching English to all learners in secondary classrooms. Open only to Single Subject Teaching and Single Subject Teaching (On Line).

Major psychotherapeutic orientations relating to family systems, marital relationships, and communications theory applied to the family unit.

Introduction to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Relationship between the actions of the teacher and student learning in the classroom and school context. Duplicates credit in EDUC 517ab.

Learning theories and instructional practices for teaching. Procedures involved in curriculum development, planning, evaluation, and practical application. Open only to: Multiple Subject Teaching, Multiple Subject Teaching (On Line), Single Subject (Music Education), Single Subject Teaching, and Single Subject Teaching (On Line).

Equity and diversity in learning environments. Issues in teaching special populations. Beliefs about how people learn. Inclusive environment for special populations in the general classroom. Open only to Single Subject (Music Education), Multiple Subject Teaching, Multiple Subject Teaching (online), Single Subject Teaching, and Single Subject Teaching (online).

Assessment practices and strategies in English language instruction with special attention to learner differences (social, cultural, physical, intellectual) that influence academic performance. Open only to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (On Line).

Diversity issues in urban educational settings. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Theories, principles, and concepts of leadership in urban K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Theory and research in learning, motivation, and instruction for diverse educational settings. Open only to Ed.D. students.

The culminating experience for in-service teachers in the Master of Arts in Teaching, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program. Open only to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (On Line).

The culminating experience for in-service teachers in the Master of Arts in Teaching, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program. Open only to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (On Line). Graded CR/NC.

Examination of the political and academic issues affecting gifted and high-ability students. Psycho-social reasons contributing to achievement and underachievement. Institutional and personal factors inhibiting potential.

Recognizing the talent and potential of gifted and high ability students. How gifted education can be generalized to affect the education of all students.

Logic and methods of quantitative data analysis in the examination of educational issues and the framing of solutions for them. Open only to Ed.D. students.

The culminating experience for beginning teachers in the Master of Arts in Teaching, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program. Open only to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (On Line). Graded CR/NC.

The culminating experience for beginning teachers in the Master of Arts in Teaching, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program. Open only to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (On Line). Graded CR/NC.

Strategies, methods, and materials for teaching social studies to all learners in secondary classrooms. Duplicates credit in the former EDUC 534. Open only to Single Subject Teaching and Single Subject Teaching (On Line).

Strategies, methods, and materials for teaching social studies to all learners in secondary classrooms. Duplicates credit in EDUC 542. Open only to Single Subject Teaching and Single Subject Teaching (On Line).

Educational and psychological instruments; psychometric concepts and the rationale for the use of psychological instruments in the counseling relationship.

Theories and process of career development; principles of career and leisure planning and counseling applicable throughout life.

Application of adult learning theory to evaluate instruction. Appropriate professional development to improve student achievement.

Applying new technology in the classroom. Exploration of the use of multimedia tools to increase literacy. Examination of multiple forms of technology to facilitate learning.

Instructional approaches for integrating physical education content across the elementary curriculum.

Focus on the effects of psychotropic medication, alcohol, and other substances on behavior. The professional and ethical issues for marriage and family therapists.

Instructional approaches for integrating visual and performance arts content across the elementary curriculum.

Strategies and methods for integrating English language arts in social studies classrooms. Reinforces the concept of social studies as a conduit to further student learning. Duplicates credit in EDUC 567.

Uses of pedagogical practices for increasing student engagement in the study of history and civics. Becoming critical thinkers, problem solvers, and effective citizens.

History, values, beliefs, and the demography of Spanish-speaking people; implications for the American classroom. Conducted in Spanish.

Overview of approaches in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and methods for teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking, along with grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Open only to M.A.T. TESOL and TESOL (online) students.

Introduction to micro-components of effective teaching, including curriculum and lesson planning, lesson sequencing and delivery, and creating a classroom environment conducive to English language learning.

Examination of the social context of schooling from a comparative and international perspective, connections between cultural beliefs and societal values; issues of social stratification and marginalization.

Strategies of leadership that lead from influencing learning in the classroom to influencing learning across an entire school. Becoming an instructional leader.

Instructional approaches for integrating mathematics and science with other content areas in elementary and secondary classrooms.

Supervised practicum in observation and teaching. Focus on planning, implementing, and assessing instruction for whole classes and individual students. Graded Credit/No Credit.

Supervised practicum in observation and teaching. Focus on planning, implementing, and assessing instruction for whole classes and individual students. Graded Credit/No Credit.

The culminating experience in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program for students in the non-credential track.

The culminating experience in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program for students in the non-credential track.

Various research designs and their appropriateness for addressing different research questions. Threats to validity and other challenges in research. Basic statistical methods and their use. Recommended preparation: beginning statistics course.

Exploration of English language systems including words, sounds, sentence structure, and discourse and application of this knowledge to teaching English as second or foreign language.

Effective and appropriate educational settings for students with disabilities. Legal and professional responsibilities. Components for an inclusive classroom.

Planning and implementing effective educational services for students receiving special education services. Potential interventions for family support. Coordination of services.

Developing effective educational interventions for students with disabilities. Formal and informal assessment. Curriculum strategies.

Environmental and personal factors affecting student achievement. Intervention methodologies. Creating an effective learning environment.

Supervised practicum in observation and teaching. Focus on planning, implementing, and assessing instruction for whole classes and individual students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities.

The convergence of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as a foundation for teaching science.

Design and implementation of a STEM-based project.

Fundamentals of human physical, motor, mental, social, and emotional development, spanning the prenatal period through late adulthood. Duplicates credit in the former EDPT 520.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

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

Selected topics in various areas of education.

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.

A theoretical perspective of human development across the lifespan. Issues and challenges faced by school counselors.

Capstone seminar course focused on the future of student affairs and higher education.

Preparation of an electronic resource portfolio that addresses a field based practice. The culminating experience for the ME, School Counseling program.

Globalization as a distinct phonemenon. Assessment of impact of globalization on educational systems and institutions.

The genesis and facilitation of creative ideas in educational practice. The transformation of creativity into innovation and entrepreneurship.

The development of an individualized induction plan and assessment of competence for meeting requirements for the Clear Administrative Services Credential. CR/NC.

The development of an individualized induction plan and assessment of competence for meeting requirements for the Clear Administrative Services Credential. CR/NC.

Contemporary perspectives on learning and motivation. Strategies and tools for identifying, diagnosing, and solving learning and motivational challenges and opportunities.

Diversification and differentiation of educational institutions globally. The finances of higher education.

Study of contemporary issues in educational organizations, policy and change in K-12 and higher education with an explicit focus on the improvement of urban education. Open to students admitted to the Ph.D. only.

Development and implementation of strategies for locating, solving and evaluating solutions to performance problems in educational organizations.

Examination of relational development and change, strategies for intervention with couples, and selected issues in couples relational functioning.

Training in unique diagnostic considerations in working with children and adolescents. Exposure to empirically supported treatment modalities for children and adolescents.

An examinattion of the cultural, socioeconomic, and language factors that may affect culturally differentiated populations; alternative cross-cultural counseling approaches.

An introduction to learning research and theory, issues in learning and educational psychology situated in the context of diverse, urban settings. Open to students admitted to the Ph.D. only.

Supervised experience in a clinical setting. Graded CR/NC.

An evidence-based leadership project, designed to enhance fieldwork site functioning. Includes needs assessment, literature review, project design, implementation, and evaluation.

Supervised field experience in administrative areas of K-12 schools. Development of Administrative Services Portfolio.

Interactive seminar that explores the theoretical underpinnings and practicalities of interviews, portraiture, focus groups, life histories, and cultural biographies. Recommended preparation: introductory statistics.

A critical examination of pedagogical practices in teacher education. The design of pedagogical approaches and programs for diverse and underserved students in urban schools.

Administrative issues in higher education. Academic leadership related to undergraduate and graduate education. Quality standards and assessment. How administrators create efficiency, effectiveness, performance, and change.

Current research in the application of learning theories, and the applicability of this research across a variety of contexts. Open to doctoral students only.

Applying economic theory to the study of education. Application of market theory to education, partnerships, allocation of resources, and the examination of educational enterprises.

Evaluating impact. Examination of key assessment theories; planning and implementation of learning and program effectiveness.

Organizational change and development in the context of educational settings. How change and reform occur. How to foster change and transformation.

Effective policy-making. Human and financial resources to support implementation. Targeting resources to support implementation to attain policy goals.

Examination of a range of emerging markets in education. Global efforts of institutions of higher education to access new markets through collaborations and offshore endeavors.

Theory and practice of educational policy evaluation. Limits of rationality and the political forces that shape policy. Preparation of an evaluation design.

Credit on acceptance of consulting project.

Credit on acceptance of consulting project.

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Preparation on initial dissertation proposal. Graded CR/NC.

A survey and critical analysis of selected research and literature. Graded CR/NC. Admission to the Ed.D. program.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.