Serves as an introduction to the field of education and how teaching can foster a more just and humane world.

Introduces the principles and practices of place-based education. Students learn to design place-based curriculum and educative materials from an interdisciplinary analysis of specific places. Cross-listed with: SEP 1610.

Builds on theories of experiential education and social-ecological systems resilience to provides students with knowledge and skills related to outdoor education. Students will learn resilience-based approaches to leading groups in outdoor settings. Includes core DEI content (both principles and practices) related to critical, indigenous, and decolonizing perspectives on outdoor education.

The capstone experience for undergraduate students participating in the Place-Based Education Certificate Program; provides a structured opportunity for students to engage in dialogue and critical reflection, and to design a robust PBE experience in collaboration with a community partner. Prerequisites: EDTE 1610 or NR 1610; one of CDAE 2020, EDEC 3810, EDEL 3570, EDML 3890, PRT 2490. Pre/Co-requisites: Minimum Junior standing or Instructor permission.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.