Approved Courses
The following list includes undergraduate courses that have been approved as of June 2010. Courses added after that date do not appear in this list. Courses eliminated after that date may still appear. Not every course is offered regularly. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes at www.testudo.umd.edu to ascertain which courses are actually offered during a given semester.
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
| Number |
|
Eligibility |
| 000-099 |
|
Non-credit course |
| 100-199 |
|
Primarily freshman course |
| 200-299 |
|
Primarily sophomore course |
| 300-399 |
|
Junior, senior course not acceptable for credit toward graduate degrees |
| 386-387 |
|
Campus-wide internship courses; refer to information describing Experiential Learning |
| 400-499 |
|
Junior, senior course acceptable for credit toward some graduate degree |
| 500-599 |
|
Professional School course (Dentistry, Architecture, Law, Medicine) or post-baccalaureate course |
| 600-899 |
|
Course restricted to graduate students |
| 799 |
|
Master Thesis credit |
| 899 |
|
Doctoral Dissertation credit |
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Courses in "EDPS-Education Policy Studies"
EDPS - Education Policy Studies
EDPS 201 Education in Contemporary American Society (3)
Credit only granted for: EDPL201 or EDPS201. Formerly: EDPL201.
An examination of the relationship between education and the social
environment in contemporary American society. Issues of equality or
equal opportunity, individual and cultural differences, education
outside of schools, the control of education, and the future of
education.
EDPS 210 Historical and Philosophical Perspectives on Education (3)
Credit only granted for: EDPL210 or EDPS210. Formerly: EDPL210.
An examination of illustrative historical and philosophical examples of
the interplay of ideas and events in the shaping of educational aims
and practices from ancient cultures to modern technological societies.
EDPS 288 Special Problems in Education (1-6)
Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Teaching, Learning, Policy and
Leadership department. Formerly: EDPL288.
Available only to freshmen and sophomore students who have definite
plans for individual study of approved problems relative to their
preparation for teaching.
EDPS 301 Foundations of Education (3)
Credit only granted for: EDPL301 or EDPS301. Formerly: EDPL301.
Social context of education and conflicts over philosophies, values, and
goals that are reflected in educational institutions in our pluralistic
society. Helps teachers become reflective, critical thinkers about the
social and philosophical issues they face and the choices they make.
EDPS 310 Foundations of Education (3)
Credit only granted for: EDPL301 or EDPS301. Formerly: EDPL301.
Social context of education and conflicts over philosophies, values, and
goals that are reflected in educational institutions in our pluralistic
society. Helps teachers become reflective, critical thinkers about the
social and philosophical issues they face and the choices they make.
EDPS 401 Educational Policy, and Social Change (3)
Credit only granted for: EDPL401 or EDPS401. Formerly: EDPL401.
An examination of education policy in relation to the social environment
and change. Contemporary education and social issues are examined,
including technology as a complex force which influences social change.
This is a Social Foundations course.
EDPS 488 Special Topics in Education Policy and Administration (1-3)
Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Teaching, Learning, Policy and
Leadership department. Formerly: EDPL488.
Special and intensive treatment of current topics and issues in
education policy and administration.
EDPS 489 Field Experiences in Education (1-4)
Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Teaching, Learning, Policy and
Leadership department. Formerly: EDPL489.
Planned field experience in education-related activities. Credit not to
be granted for experiences accrued prior to registration.
EDPS 498 Special Problems in Education (1-3)
Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Teaching, Learning, Policy and
Leadership department. Formerly: EDPL498.
Available only to students who have definite plans for individual study
of approved problems.
EDPS 499 Workshops, Clinics, and Institutes (1-6)
Formerly: EDPL499.
The following type of educational enterprise may be scheduled under
this course heading: Workshops conducted by the College of Education
(or developed cooperatively with other colleges and universities) and
not otherwise covered in the present course listing; clinical
experiences in pupil-testing centers, reading clinics, speech therapy
laboratories, and special education centers; institutes developed
around specific topics or problems and intended for designated groups
such as school superintendents, principals, and supervisors.
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