Undergraduate courses in education cover a broad range of topics
as they relate to educational issues in our schools and society.
Students from all disciplines are welcome into these courses and
will benefit by developing their perspectives on educational
issues from student to citizen. In addition, the Minor in
Education is open to all UC Davis undergraduates. It offers an
introduction to educational theory, research, and practice, as
well as opportunities to engage in fieldwork in local schools and
the community.
EDU 81. Learning in Science and Mathematics (Cal-Teach SMI)
(2 units)
EDU 100. Introduction to Schools
Study of occupational concerns of teachers; skills for observing
classroom activities; school organization and finance; school
reform movement; observing, aiding and tutoring in schools. (4
units) Please Note: Science and math majors may
substitute EDU 181 and 183 for this course.
EDU 114. Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
(4 units)
EDU 115. Educating Children with Disabilities
Educational issues and processes involved in teaching children
with disabilities. The course will focus on the structure of
special education, with an emphasis on meeting the educational
needs of children who are mainstreamed in regular classes. (2
units)
EDU 119. The Use and Misuse of Standardized Tests
Principles underlying educational and psychological testing.
Purposes of testing for individual achievement and evaluation of
school programs. Interpretation and misinterpretations of
outcomes. Analysis of SAT, GRE and other common tests. Experience
in test administration and outcome interpretation. (4 units)
EDU 120. Philosophical & Social Foundations
of Education
Philosophical, historical and sociological study of education and
the school in our society. (4 units)
EDU 122. Children, Learning and Material Culture
How material artifacts shape what and how children learn in
school, at home, and in the community. Artifacts examined include
books, computers, household appliances, toys and games,
entertainment media, collectibles, sports equipment, clothing,
folk arts and crafts, and neighborhood space. Offered in
alternate years. (4 units)
EDU 130. Issues in Higher Education
Analysis of current issues in higher education and of some
practical implications of varying philosophical approaches to the
role of the university. (4 units)
EDU 142. Environmental Science Education
(4 units)
EDU 147. Anglos, Latinos and the Spanish Black Legend: The
Origins and Educational Implications of Anti-Hispanic Prejudice
(4 units)
EDU 150. Cultural Diversity and Education in a
Sociopolitical Context
Introduction to cultural diversity and education in a
sociopolitical context. Interactive course. Small and
large-group discussions explore, extend, and apply readings;
range of writing genres for responses to assignments and course
themes; lectures, slide shows, speakers, brief fieldwork, and
presentations. (4 units)
EDU 151. Language Development in the Chicano Child
(3 units)
EDU 152. Communication Skills for Bilingual Teachers
The development of communication skills of prospective educators
with an emphasis on the study and use of standard Spanish and
Southwest Spanish dialects in teaching science, mathematics,
social science, music, art, and language arts to bilingual
elementary school pupils. (3 units)
EDU 173. Language Development
Theory and research on children’s acquisition of their native
language, including the sound system, grammatical systems, and
basic semantic categories. (4 units)
EDU 181. Teaching in Mathematics and Science (Cal-Teach SMI)
(2 units)
EDU 183. Teaching High School Mathematics and Science
(Cal-Teach SMI)
(2 units)
EDU 198. Directed Group Study (1-5 units)
CHI 132. Political Economy of Chicana/o Communities
(4 units)
CHI 192. Chicano Studies: Davis Bridge Program Tutoring
Internship as a tutor, teacher’s aide, or peer counselor in a
school or educational counseling setting under the supervision of
a faculty member. (1-3 units) May be repeated for credit.
