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EDU Education Courses at Global Campus

Education is the key to societal evolution, and in today’s academic and business climate, education professionals are in high demand. These courses are the core of the University of Arizona Global Campus' College of Education, including the Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Design, and the Master of Arts in Education. Students pursuing any of the College’s degree programs will become familiar with concepts that define the modern educational experience as they bring forth ideas and proposals that will challenge the next generation of learners. Classes focus on concepts including policy, curriculum, adult learning, educational theory, and technology.


EDU Education Class Descriptions and Credit Information

EDU 8300 Governance and Politics of Education

3 Credits

This course offers participants a chance to explore the diverse aspects of educational politics and policy creation at all educational levels. It emphasizes the development of educational policies, the political dynamics surrounding both non-profit and for-profit learning environments, the rise of new educational technologies, and governance across various educational settings. The course will investigate the impact of societal shifts, examining significant reform movements and potential future developments in education from local to national scales. Key topics include the process of shaping educational policies, the global dimensions of educational politics, the politics surrounding learning environments, issues of inclusivity and exclusivity in education, and the dynamics of educational reform. This course is designed to be accessible and relevant to individuals working or involved in all levels of education.

EDU 8320 Change in People, Society, Bureaucracies and Institutions

3 Credits

In this course, students will analyze educationally relevant factors and historical events that have influenced educational practices, and how innovation and technology can prepare students for the future. Particular attention will be paid to educational technology and innovation. Learners will evaluate the application of theories, frameworks, and models of change with emphasis on the role of the change agent. In addition, learners will develop competencies to build organizational or institutional capacity by fostering personal growth and promoting transparency within the organizational change process, and proposing innovative, technology-focused solutions to a problem of practice.

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