Educational Foundations (EDF) Courses

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (EDF)

1998-1999 Bulletin Information

EDF 207 The Law and Politics of Education 3 cr
Examines the legal and political considerations that affect education in America.
Emphasis will be placed on the practical applications of these considerations to the operation of
schools.
EDF 211 Clinical and Laboratory Experiences in Educational Foundations 0 cr
Provides relevant clinical and laboratory experiences directly related to the several
academic disciplines that constitute the social founda-tions of education. Must be taken with
EDF 315. Requires a special fee.
EDF 290 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Varies in content in one disciplinary area of educational foundations (e.g., history of
education or anthropology of education) or in an interdisciplinary area (e.g., multicultural
education). May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
EDF 315 Education in a Diverse Society 3 cr
Focused on the effects of diversity on teaching and learning, this course is a study of the
social context of schooling from historical, philosophical, sociological, political, and
comparative perspectives.
NOTE: Students must register for EDF 315 in conjunction with EDF 210.
EDF 490 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Varies in content in one disciplinary area of educational foundations (e.g., history of
education or anthropology of education) or in an interdisciplinary area (e.g., multicultural
education). May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
EDF 494 Directed Study 1-3 cr
Directed study. Prerequisite: Permission of Department. (No more than two directed
studies can be counted toward the Bachelor's Degree and Class B Certificate.)
EDF 501 Cultural Foundations of Education 3 cr
A presentation and investigation of basic concepts, issues, and principles of American
education within a social scientific frame-work; particular emphasis is on multicultural concerns
and strategies.
EDF 515 Multicultural Education 3 cr
In a multicultural society, teachers must be able to work with students from a variety of
backgrounds--some quite differently from the teachers' own. Four cultural factors are the focus of
this course: social class, race, gender, and ethnicity. Teachers sensitive to these factors can
prepare students to survive and function in the dominant culture without sacrificing pride in the
students' own cultures.
EDF 590 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Course may vary in content or may be supervised study in one disciplinary area of
educational foundations (e.g., history of education or anthropology of education) or in an
interdisciplinary area (e.g., multicultural education). May be repeated for credit when course
content varies.
EDF 594 Directed Study and Research 1-3 cr
Students explore problems and issues of special interest or significance in educational
foundations. Not more than three semester hours of any departmental 594 courses can be
accepted toward a degree program.
EDF 610 History of American Education 3 cr
Designed to give the student an historical perspective on important issues in American
education. Among these issues are the influence of class, race, gender, ethnicity, and
exceptionality on educational attainment; the control of public education; the debate over public
schools versus private schools; the status and work of teachers; and the role of education in social
change. The student will relate the past to the present in analyzing these issues.
EDF 615 Philosophy of Education 3 cr
A first-hand summary of classical and modern philosophies of education and theories of
schooling, this first course is designed to enable all school personnel to better understand the
philosophical justification for policies and practices of American schooling, both actual and
recommended.
EDF 620 Comparative and International Education 3 cr
Comparative and International Education will examine different world cultures and
nations and their educational systems. The course will explore the various outcomes of education
(achievement, status, employment, living conditions) and will examine the world crisis in
education. In all, a study of education from a world-wide perspective will help illuminate the
educational purposes, programs, and achievements of schools in the United States.
EDF 690 Special Topics 3 cr
Course may vary in content or may be supervised study in one disciplinary area of
educational foundations (e.g., history of education or anthropology of education) or in an
interdisciplinary area (e.g., multicultural education). May be repeated for credit when course
content varies.
EDF 694 Directed Study and Research 1-3 cr
Exploration of problems and issues of special interest or significance for advanced
students. Not more than three semester hours of any departmental 694 courses can be accepted
toward a degree.

Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership

College of Education