College Courses

EDUC 300 Foundations of Education (3)

A critical examination of contemporary educational theories, policies, and practices, with particular attention to concerns common to schools and school systems in Canada and the United States.

EDUC 310 Philosophy of Education (3)

This course provides a philosophical analysis of classic, modern, analytic, and post-analytic theories of education. Major theorists studied include Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Mill, Whitehead, Dewey, Hirst, Peters, and Rorty. Particular attention is paid to varying conceptions of the nature, scope, purpose, and social implications of education. Each student participates in a semester-long project involving philosophical research, writing, peer review, and public defense.

Cross-listed: PHI 300 Philosophy of Education

Prerequisite(s): PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy I or PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy II

EDUC 322 Exceptional Children (3)

An examination of the disorders and learning exceptionalities most commonly diagnosed in childhood, with a focus on how specific academic, social and cognitive difficulties and challenges affect children and adolescents in their classrooms, homes, and communities. Some attention to giftedness will be given within the context of an inclusive educational model.

Cross-listed: PSY 322 Exceptional Children

Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of Psychology or permission of instructor

EDUC 471 Educational Psychology (3)

This course examines the application of social and psychological principles to the educative process; the role of the communicator and learner; motivation, intelligence, transfer, and measurement of learning; and the influence of cultural values and social structure upon education and educational institutions. Emphasis is also given to application of the principles of psychology to ministry.

Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of Psychology

Cross-listed: PSY 471 Educational Psychology