International & Interdisciplinary Studies

Gerontology Institute

Gerontology Internship
780-40100-51
This six-week (240 clock-hour) internship, ordinarily taken during the summer, provides a structured, intensive learning experience in an organization dedicated to research, planning, policymaking, or service provision for older adults. Supervision is provided by an on-site professional preceptor. Students are required to submit periodic, written field reports as well as a final internship experience report. Prerequisites: 780-29010 (or 680-29010), 780-31900 (or 680-31900), and three additional courses from gerontology major groups 1 or 2. Pass/fail only. 3 credits.

Center for Teacher Education

Social Foundations of Education
795-34000-11
Combines historical, philosophical, sociological, and anthropological perspectives to investigate contemporary social and cultural issues in education and teaching. Provides preparation for critically reflective decision making and for working effectively with diverse students and communities. Topics include equal educational opportunity; the financing of U.S. schools; tracking/ ability grouping; the sociocultural dynamics of teaching and learning; multicultural education; social class issues; gender bias and equity; the experiences of African American, Latino, Asian American, and linguistic-minority students in U.S. schools; educating students with disabilities; the role of religion in U.S. schools; sexuality issues; working with families and communities; creating schools that are caring learning communities; effective uses of technology; and recent proposals for school reform. Required for all students in teacher certification programs, but open to other students, as well. Prerequisites: Three social science or humanities courses. 3 credits.