DVST 720 - Critical Issues in Developmental Education

Credits: 3
Introduces graduate students to the social, political, ethical, and economic issues in developmental education, followed by the students’ own targeted research to produce publishable research papers on specific aspects of developmental education. This course emphasizes students’ analytical, evaluative, and creative learning skills. Students will have the opportunity to study in-depth topics of particular interest to them. This course is one of five required courses that make up the Developmental Studies Track for the MEDU Master’s in Education program, preparing educators and administrators in post-secondary education to assist under-prepared and ill-prepared students.