EDUC - Education

EDUC386 Experiential Learning (3-6 Credits)

Restriction: Permission of EDUC-College of Education; and junior standing or higher.

EDUC388 Special Topics in Education (3 Credits)

Restriction: Permission of EDUC-College of Education.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

EDUC401 International and Multicultural Perspectives in Education (3 Credits)

Comparison of historical changes and current challenges, and how culture, diversity and tolerance in the US and Netherlands impacts education systems. Experiential visits to historical sites, educational institutions and notable landmarks, with a critical reflection on similarities, differences and intersections of culture, diversity, tolerance and change.

Restriction: By permission of the College of Education and the Education Abroad Office .

Credit Only Granted for: EDUC498I or EDUC401.

Formerly: EDUC498I.

Additional Information: This is a 3-week living-learning study abroad experience in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. The course is offered through the Education Abroad office. Prospective students must complete the MYEA application. Myea.umd.edu.

EDUC478 Using Information Technology in Schools (1-3 Credits)

Strategies, resources, tools and organizational concepts for using technology to facilitate classroom learning and school administrative functions.

Restriction: Permission of EDUC-College of Education; and junior standing or higher.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

EDUC498 Selected Topics in Education (1-3 Credits)

Current topics and issues in education.

Restriction: Permission of EDUC-College of Education.

Repeatable to: 9 credits if content differs.

EDUC499 Honors Thesis (1-6 Credits)

Individual thesis work under supervision of faculty advisors; includes periodic seminar meetings with other honors students engaged in thesis work.

Prerequisite: Admission to College Honors Program.

Restriction: Permission of EDUC-College of Education.