Curriculum
The LEiA major offers a flexible curriculum to meet the needs of students with a variety of career goals. The program has 5 required courses and flexible focused pathways for the remaining credits.
Program Requirements
EDC 102 OR EDC 102H Intro Amer Education
EDC 312 The Psychology of Learning
EDC 309 Program Design & Evaluation for Learning
*EDC 488 LEiA Internship
EDC 489 Senior Seminar in LEiA
*Students may repeat the internship course, EDC 488, for up to 12 credits, but must take it at least once concurrently with the capstone seminar, EDC 489.
Focused Pathway Options
You can choose from three structured focus areas or design your own pathway that aligns with your unique interests and career goals. Students select 9 credits (3 classes) in a focus area.
Focus Option 1: Place-Based Learning
- ENE 101 – Theories and Practice in Place-Based Learning (B2) (A3)
- ENE 326 – Engaging in Community Action with Diverse Populations
- EDC/PSC 306 – Education Policy & Public Service Internship (A2) (C1)
- EDC 492- Literacies and Learning in Place
- Other course approved by advisor
Focus Option 2: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Populations Locally and Globally
- EDC 103G – Education & Social Justice (B4) (C3) (G)
- EDC 325 – History of African American Education
- ENE 326 – Engaging in Community Action with Diverse Populations
- EDC 441 – Comparative and International Education
- EDC 446 – Perspectives on Glocal Education
- Other course approved by advisor
Focus Option 3: Adapted Physical Education
- EDC 150G – 50 Million Strong (B2) (C1) (G)
- EDC 220 – Lifetime Fitness Activities for Children
- EDC 230 – Individual and Team Sports
- EDC 407 – Physical Activity as Therapy
- EDC 410 – Adapted Physical Education
- EDC 440 – Adapted Aquatics (prerequisite 410)
- Other course approved by advisor
Focus Option 4:Student Defined
LEiA also provides a flexible pathway for students who begin in certification programs (such as Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education) but later decide to pursue a non-certification route. The program recognizes the significant learning these students have already undertaken in the field of education and ensures that their coursework continues to count meaningfully toward degree progress. The fourth focus option is particularly well suited for such students, as it allows them to apply prior education coursework both to focus courses and to professional electives.