EDPS 521 - Adult Learning and Development

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

In this course we will examine key issues in adult learning and development, using concepts discussed in the literature. Content areas include theories of adult learning and development, and related concepts such as learning styles and orientations, personality, motivation, and intelligence. Students may not receive credit for both EDAE 521 and EDPS 521.

EDPS 577 - Foundations of Adult and Higher Education

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This survey course examines the various interpretations and paradigms of adult and higher education. Ways of studying adult and higher education are presented using concepts, analysis, theories, and methodologies from the various foundational disciplines. Students may not receive credit for both EDAE 577 and EDPS 577.

EDPS 900 - Directed Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, UNASSIGNED)

May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

EDU 100 - Contexts of Education

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course focuses on the diverse contexts of professional practice within education. It critically examines the complex social relationships among educators as professionals and learners as participants in educational institutions. Students will learn about the relationships between education and practice that are nested in social relations of learning and impacted by economic, political, and cultural factors. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in EDU 300 or equivalent.

EDPS 579 - Critical and Transformative Learning in Adult & Higher Education

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course provides an overview of the theory and practice of critical and transformative learning and pedagogies within the fields of adult education and higher education. This course is relevant not only for students interested in critical/radical approaches to education, but students who envision themselves teaching in relevant subject areas and wishing to deploy critical pedagogies. Students may not receive credit for both EDPS 501 Transformative Learning and EDPS 579.

EDPS 681 - Research Frameworks and Qualitative Methodologies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course explores the philosophical/epistemological underpinnings of selected research frameworks as well as relevant qualitative methodologies within the specializations in Educational Policy Studies. Students may receive credit for only one of EDAL 611, EDPS 611 and EDPS 681.