Environmental Education Concentration
A concentration in Environmental Education requires foundational coursework in environmental studies and advanced coursework on the theories and practices of teaching and learning as they inform anti-oppressive educational practices. This concentration is ideal for students interested in both formal (e.g., classroom) and informal (e.g., outdoor education) environmental and sustainability education and related graduate-level studies. Through a holistic inquiry approach that includes mindful connection with nature, critical analysis, and community engagement, students in this concentration examine the central position educational systems occupy in promoting a sustainable worldview. The advanced research course must be informed by coursework in the concentration and the internship experience. Additional coursework is required for teacher licensure.
The environmental education concentration is designed for the undergraduate .... Through social inquiry, critical analysis, and community engagement, education majors will examine the central position educational systems occupy in civic functioning.
Environmental Education Concentration
A student majoring in education with this concentration must complete a minimum of 12 units, distributed as described below:
Category: Foundations in Education (one unit)
ONLY ONE UNIT OF FYE OR CC100/120 MAY BE COUNTED TOWARDS THE MAJOR
ED101 Introduction to the K-12 Classroom Culture
ED120 Practicum in Environmental Education (TREE Semester)
Category: Diversity and Equity (one unit)
ED131 Youth Organizing for Social Change
ED200 Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
ED205 Disability and Society
ED222/320 Diversity and Equity in Education (prerequisite: ED101 or CC100/120)
ED225 Critical Foundations of Environmental Education (TREE semester)
ED235 Critical Multicultural Education
ED255 Urban Education
ED280 Sociology of Education
Category: Environmental Studies (two units)
EV126 Aquatic & Terrestrial Ecosystems (TREE Semester)
EV128 Introduction to Global Climate Change
EV145 Environment & Society
EV221 Environmental Inquiry (TREE Semester)
Category: Educational Research (two units)
ED260 Educational Research Design (prerequisite: one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category). This is a two-block course.
Category: Psychology (one unit)
ED311 Educational Psychology (prerequisite: COI; ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category) Students are strongly encouraged to consult with Dr. Manya Whitaker before taking ED311.
Category: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (one unit)
ED360 Classroom Management (prerequisite: ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category)
ED370 Arts Integration: Creating Critical Thinkers and Connected Communities (prerequisite: COI; ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category)
ED380 Curriculum and Engaging Pedagogies (prerequisite: ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category)
ED385 Developing Environmental & Sustainability Education Curriculum (prerequisite: ED120 and ED225)
ED386 Educational Assessment in a Political Context (prerequisite: ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category)
Category: Educational Policy and Reform (one unit)
ED415 Educational Interventions (prerequisite: one Curriculum Course)
ED425 Innovations & Social Justice in Public Education (prerequisite: one Curriculum Course)
ED430 Policy and Politics in American Education (prerequisite: one Curriculum Course)
ED450 Philosophy of Education
ED455 Education Reform in the 21st Century (prerequisite: one Curriculum Course)
Category: Instructional Methods (one unit)
ED477 Culturally Responsive Teaching and Disciplinary Literacy Methods (prerequisite: ED101 OR ED120, ED311 and COI OR Master of Arts in Teaching candidate). Students must obtain COI no later than first Monday of previous block
Category: Advanced Research (one unit)
ED490 Advanced Research
Category: Internship in Education (one unit)
ED495 Internship in Education (prerequisite: ED260, ED 311 and COI)