Human Development & Education

• WED HD 511: Social and Policy Perspective in Positive Youth Development
  This course explores the broader systemic and policy issues of positive youth development. Understanding of development within diverse cultural contexts and the integration of this knowledge by youth serving systems are critical perspectives in this course.
• WED HD 512: Transformational Leadership in Positive Youth Development
  Transformational leadership is a model of leadership that emphasizes change, growth, and teamwork. In the often underfunded and overworked fields of Positive Youth Development, transformational leadership is a highly desirable trait in employees and managers. This course will explore the characteristics of transformational leadership and transformational leaders relative to Positive Youth Development settings through readings and case studies.
• WED HD 526: Meaning & Development of Play
  Examines play from birth through adolescence, its role in social, emotional and cognitive development, its therapeutic and educational value, how the environment, including toys and media, shapes play, and how to promote quality play in diverse settings with diverse children. Graduate. 4 cr.
• WED HD 530: Sport: Imperialism and Liberation
  Sport: Imperialist and Liberator explores sport's deep-seeded roots of systemic oppression and supremacy. An anti-oppression framework will scaffold examinations of racism, sexism, nationalism, violence, power, religion, and capitalism.
• WED HD 600: AHD Practicum
  This seminar is designed to support the practicum experience of students in the semester in which they are completing a practicum working with students in a youth serving organization. The seminars include the presentation of content related to the practicum and discussions related to students' fieldwork placements.
• WED HD 610: The Psychology of Oppression and Liberation
  Examines psychological effects of social oppression and liberation, and the psychological requirements that sustain these ideas. Explores dynamics of resistance, healing, and liberation. Interrogates systems of oppression regarding race, social class, gender, sexuality, and ability. Integrates intersectional and global perspectives.