2014-15 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Foundations and Social Advocacy Department
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Janet Duncan, chair
Cynthia Moriarity, graduate coordinator
Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6 Program
David Smukler, graduate coordinator
Teaching Adolescents with Disabilities, Grades 7-12 Program
Kevin Mack, coordinator
Educational Leadership Programs
Cornish Hall, Room 1213
607-753-2447
Fax: 607-758-5007
Email: janice.eaton@cortland.edu
cortland.edu/fsa
School
Education
Faculty
Brian Barrett, Judy Bentley, Katrina Bratge, Anne Burns Thomas, Janet Duncan, Michelle Kelly, Ji-Ryun Kim, Kevin Mack, Cynthia Moriarity, Joseph Rayle, David Smukler, Maria Timberlake
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section of this catalog.
Program Descriptions and Admission Requirements
School Building Leader [SBL] C.A.S. (Track 1)
School District Leader [SDL] C.A.S. (Track 2)
School District Business Leader [SDBL] C.A.S. (Track 3)
School Building Leader and School District Leader [SBL_SDL] C.A.S. (Track 4)
Teaching Students with Disabilities 1-6 [TSD] M.S.Ed.
Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 [TDA] M.S.Ed.
Certificate of Advanced Study
Master of Science in Education
Education
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EDU 552 - Gender Issues in Education (F) Seminar integrating recent scholarship on women and women's ways of knowing into a broader study of gender issues in education including socialization of men and women through education; socialization of women and men teachers and administrators and the costs and benefits of these structures for men and women. The course will focus upon application of these issues to policy and practice in education today. Prerequisites: junior, senior or graduate standing, education methods course, consent of instructor. Also listed as Also listed as WST 552. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
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EDU 670 - Foundations of Education (B) This course will focus on the historical, philosophical, political-economic and social foundations of education, with an investigation of the basic purposes or ends of American schooling since the rise of the Common School in the 19th century. Topics will be examined in relation to current scholarship, the links between educational thought and practice as reflected in students' observations during the practicum, and the thematic threads in the M.S.T. program. Prerequisites: EDU 516 and 650. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDU 671 - Issues in Foundations of Education (A) EDU 671 presents historical, philosophical, political economic and social foundations of education interpreted through seminal and contemporary research on issues of American schooling. Inquiry, critical thinking and writing will be focused on the thinking about and practices of education and schooling regarding diversity, equity, professionalism, leadership, public access and political control. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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EDU 672 - The History of Western Education (O) Educational thought, practice in Western civilization from prehistoric times to 20th century. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
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EDU 673 - Social Foundations of Education (O) Role, basic issues of education in contemporary American society. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
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EDU 674 - History of American Education (O) Development of educational institutions, thought and practice in the United States from the colonial period to the present, including minority schooling, higher education, and teaching, in the context of American culture and economics. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
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EDU 675 - Philosophical Issues in Education (O) A study of issues in education in relation to broader philosophical conceptions of nature, knowledge, the individual and society. Topics include role of education for social structure, individual freedom and development, empowerment, social progress. Philosophers studied include Plato, Rousseau, Dewey, Freire. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
Education Leadership
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EDL 613 - Principles of Financial Leadership (B) The role of financial management at the building level, the management of budgets, managing building and student accounts, working with the business office and officials, the diversity of roles and responsibilities, and the legal and ethical ramifications related to financial management at the school level. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDL 615 - Educational Leadership and the Law (B) The legal, political and ethical issues faced by the school leader and a basic understanding of parent and student rights, personnel issues, contract negotiations and management, and other legal and education regulations that affect the school leader. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDL 616 - Principles of Curriculum Leadership (B) An understanding of curriculum, instruction, assessment and the curriculum improvement process, addressing curriculum development and models and strategies for supervision of curriculum. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDL 618 - Field Studies in School Leadership (B) An opportunity to observe, speak with, and shadow school leaders and to become acquainted with the various administrative roles throughout a school organization. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDL 629 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership (O) An occasional course that will address special topics and issues as they relate to educational leadership, organizational development, legal processes, new mandates or other pertinent topics of concern. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
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EDL 656 - Principles of Public School Finance (B) The concepts, principles, regulations, laws, and roles and responsibilities required for managing and leading the multiple financial functions of the school district business office. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDL 657 - Principles of Organizational Leadership (B) Explores the roles, responsibilities and skills of the strategic, instructional and political leader within the organization, addressing organizational development, systems thinking, complexity theory, cultural diversity and the change process. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDL 678 - Strategic Supervision and Leadership (B) An in-depth understanding of supervision of instructional and non-instructional staff and student management techniques through the exploration of theories of motivation, legal ramifications and models of supervision. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDL 680 - Principal Leadership (B) The role of the principal, the change process, student guidance and management, legal aspects, curriculum supervision and models of decision-making and shared leadership. (3 cr. hr.)
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EDL 683 - Principles of Special Programs Leadership (B) The principles, laws, mandates and procedures required to manage and provide leadership for special programs such as pupil personnel, special education, social services and supplementary funding programs. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDL 685 - Facilities Maintenance and Management (O) The management, facilitation and design of school facilities, resources and assets, including state and federal regulations and the management and supervision of capital projects. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
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EDL 690 - Principles of School District Leadership (B) A focus on district leadership as it relates to organizational and team development, strategic planning, district-wide financial management, working with policy and decision-making bodies, and legal, political and ethical issues. Prerequisite: Five of these set courses (15 cr. hr.) EDL 613 and EDL 615 and EDL 616 and EDL 657 and EDL 678 and EDL 683. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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EDL 696 - SBL/SDL Internship in Educational Leadership (A) A field experience practicum providing on-the-job experiences in educational leadership and administration at both the building and district levels. May be repeated up to five credit hours. (Variable 1.5 to 5 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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EDL 697 - Extension of Graduate Culminating Activity (A) This course is designed to serve as a continuation/extension of the culminating activity (EDL 699 - Culminating Seminar) in the master's program. The student will continue to work toward meeting the necessary criteria for completing the culminating activity under the direction of department faculty and/or graduate advisor. S, U grades assigned. Permission of department. Repeatable. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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EDL 698 - SDBL Internship in Educational Leadership (A) A field experience practicum providing additional on-the-job experiences in educational leadership and administration at the building and district levels. May be repeated up to five credit hours. (Variable 3 to 5 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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EDL 699 - Culminating Seminar (A) A culminating course providing a comprehensive assessment of students' leadership and administrative understanding, skills and dispositions. It is recommended that candidates take this course while they are enrolled in the administrative internship. Corequisite: EDL 696 or EDL 698. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
Foundations and Social Advocacy
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FSA 505 - Sociology of Education (C) Exploration of issues and theoretical and empirical understandings for the relationship between schooling and society. Also listed as SOC 505. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
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FSA 510 - Teaching the Special Education Learner in the General Education Classroom (A) Knowledge of special education for teachers who are seeking to accommodate students with disabilities more effectively in their classrooms and schools. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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FSA 515 - Introduction to Disability Studies in Education (A) Examines the lives of people with disabilities from a social, historical and cultural perspective to understand their experiences as individuals in society. In-depth study of educational issues such as inclusion, access to higher education and the social construct of intelligence in society. Course meets all autism-related SED teacher education certification requirements. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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FSA 525 - Teaching the Inner City Child (A) Issues related to teaching in high-need urban schools: roles of culture and context in teacher-student relationships; impact of social structures such as race and class on student achievement; how teaching in urban contexts is different; and effective practices in urban schools. Also listed as Also listed as AAS 581. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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FSA 529 - Special Topics in Foundations and Social Advocacy (O) A selected topics course which may be taken more than once as the subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occassionally
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FSA 530 - Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication (B) Introduction to assistive technology, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) strategies, and evidence-based practice for non-verbal students and students with significant communication impairments.
Course participants will conduct an authentic communication assessment of a target student who uses or could benefit from ACC and apply the result of the assessment to create and present an ACC communication system for use in the school, which promotes full academic and social inclusion in an age/grade-appropriate general education classroom.
This is a hybrid class, with some online discussion and assignments. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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FSA 600 - Inclusive Education Pedagogy (S) Introduction to differentiated instruction and universal design for learning. Course participants will practice different approaches to planning, developing questions, and modifying curriculum and instruction for elementary school students in inclusive classrooms. The course explores effective teaching methods for students with disabilities in the content areas of ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies. There will be an emphasis on the use of authentic, active and meaningful learning experiences as a way to help all learners make gains related to learning standards. A 15-hour field component is included in this course. Students registered for this course may not enroll concurrently in FSA 630. Prerequisite: FSA 510. Corequisite: FSA 610. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
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FSA 610 - Advanced Assessment of Students with Disabilities (S) This advanced course provides theoretical and practical applications of assessment (formal and informal) in the general education elementary classroom for students with disabilities. A 15-hour field component is included in this course. Students registered for this course may not enroll concurrently in FSA 630. Prerequisite: FSA 510; Corequisite: FSA 600. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
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FSA 615 - Assessment for Adolescents with Disabilities (B) Advanced course providing theoretical and practical applications of assessment — formal and informal — within the secondary curriculum for students with disabilities. Assessment, eligibility and placement for students with disabilities in secondary settings, grades 7-12. Includes 15 hours of practicum work in a secondary setting. Students registered for this course may not enroll concurrently in FSA 630. Prerequisite: FSA 515. Corequisite: FSA 625. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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FSA 620 - Discipline and Social Skill Development (B) This course will provide instruction on educational terminology, assessment and diagnoses, research-based theory and application strategies for classroom management, discipline and social skill development for students with disabilities, especially individuals with behavioral and/or emotional challenges.
Students will learn how to identify appropriate prevention and intervention strategies, including functional analysis, applied behavioral analysis, positive behavioral supports and other research-based approaches. In addition, students will learn how to apply these models, using research-supported strategies and practices. Students will learn the legal protections afforded students presenting emotional/behavioral characteristics. Prerequisite: FSA 510 or FSA 515. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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FSA 625 - Inclusive Curricular Pedagogy for Adolescents with Disabilities (B) Inclusive education pedagogy for students with disabilities at the secondary level, grades 7-12. Resource room, self-contained, inclusive classrooms and community-based instruction. Addresses a variety of instructional content, resources and strategies that respond to cultural, linguistic, gender and ability differences among secondary students. Includes 15 hours of practicum work in a secondary setting. Students registered for this course may not enroll concurrently in FSA 630. Prerequisite: FSA 515. Corequisite: FSA 615. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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FSA 629 - Special Topics in Foundations and Social Advocacy (O) A selected topics course which may be taken more than once as the subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occassionally
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FSA 630 - Students with Disabilities in Context (B) Explores the multicultural and personal characteristics of children who have disabilities, including psychological and social-emotional characteristics, academic and family needs within the contexts of home, school and community. Historical and contemporary study of normalization, impact of medical complications, nature of developmental delays, Committee on Special Education procedures, planning and managing the school and home environment, functional analysis and related topics.
Includes a 30-hour practicum. Individuals seeking the annotation in severe or multiple disabilities will have a placement tailored to focus on addressing the needs of these students. Prerequisite: FSA 510 or FSA 515. Students registered for this course may not enroll concurrently in FSA 600, FSA 610, FSA 615 or FSA 625. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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FSA 640 - Teaching Students with Severe/Multiple Disabilities (B) Explores the nature and characteristics of students with severe and/or multiple disabilities, including mental retardation, autism, pervasive developmental delay and other severe disabilities, as defined by federal and state statutes and as considered in various theoretical frameworks. Techniques, strategies, models of instruction and the nature of different types of support to enable students with severe and/or multiple disabilities to successfully participate in the general education classroom. Role of the special educator is described and defined. Prerequisite: FSA 510. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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FSA 650 - Autism Spectrum Disorders (B) Core characteristics of autism spectrum disorders and pervasive developmental delays, including social interaction disruptions, communication disturbances — verbal and nonverbal — movement and sensory impairments, including restricted and repetitive behavior patterns. Based upon a thorough understanding of the complexities of these, the course will address effective strategies for successful educational, social, family and community interactions. Prerequisite: FSA 510 or PSY 605. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
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FSA 651 - Understanding and Conducting Educational Research (A) An initial course in the reading, analysis and design of research in education and special education, FSA 651 is intended to provide graduate students with basic understanding of text, information and methodology to be applied throughout the master's program. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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FSA 652 - Master's Project (S) The master's project is one of two culminating experiences in the master of education programs, building on work begun in FSA 651 and resulting in extensive research and writing on a topic appropriate to a student's program, under direction of a project advisor. Candidates' projects demonstrate comprehensive understandings of the knowledge and practices of their selected field of study and evidence that they have met all College criteria for the master's degree and New York State Education Department criteria for the initial or professional certification sought. Prerequisites: EDU 552 or EDU 671 or FSA 505 or FSA 525; and FSA 510, 600, 610, 620, 630, 651, 683, 690, 691; and LIT 682 and 683. S, U grades are assigned. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
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FSA 653 - Master's Project TSD 7-12 (B) The master's project is one of two culminating experiences in the master of education programs, building on work begun in FSA 651 and resulting in extensive research and writing on a topic appropriate to a candidate's program, under direction of a project advisor. Candidate's projects demonstrate comprehensive understandings of the knowledge and practices of their selected field of study and evidence that they have met all College criteria for the master's degree and New York State Education Department criteria for the initial or professional certification sought. Prerequisites: EDU 552 or FSA 505 or SAB/FSA 550 or FSA 525; and EDU 671, FSA 515, 530, 615, 620, 625, 630, 651, 683, 694 and 695. H, S, U grades assigned. (3 cr. hr.)
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FSA 683 - Administration of Special Education (B) CSE, placement, preschool, curriculum, law, finance, supervision. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered in at least once a year
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FSA 690 - Internship: Teaching Students with Disabilities - Grades 1-6 (A) One of two culminating experiences in the Teaching Students with Disabilities Masters Program (1-6). Faculty-supervised teaching experience in an elementary school setting where interns will be expected to apply the theoretical, pedagogical and practical knowledge gained during their course of study. This is a 150-hour experience over the course of a semester.
Prerequisites: FSA 510, 530, 600, 610, 620, 630, 683; and LIT 682 and 683. Corequisite: FSA 691. S, U grades assigned. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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FSA 691 - Seminar: Teaching Students with Disabilities - Grades 1-6 (A) Brings together all the themes in research, philosophy, theory and practice that have been addressed in previous courses in the graduate degree program of Teaching Students with Disabilities. Enables a thoughtful, comprehensive, research-based approach to teaching and professional development. Issues directly relate to experiences throughout the course of study. Prerequisites: FSA 510, 530, 600, 610, 620, 683; and LIT 682 and 683. Corequisite: FSA 690. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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FSA 694 - Internship: Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 (A) One of two culminating experiences in the Teaching Students with Disabilities Master's Program (7-12). Faculty supervised teaching experience in a secondary school setting, grades 7-12, where interns will be expected to apply the theoretical, pedagogical and practical knowledge gained through their course of study. 150-hour experience over the course of the semester. Prerequisites: FSA 515, 530, 615, 620, 625, 630, 651, 683; corequisite: FSA 695. S, U grades assigned. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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FSA 695 - Seminar: Teaching Adolescents with Disabilities (A) Brings together all the themes in research, philosophy, theory and practice that have been addressed in previous courses in the graduate degree program of Teaching Students with Disabilities, grades 7-12. Enables a thoughtful, comprehensive, research-based approach to teaching and professional development. Issues directly relate to experiences throughout the course of study. Prerequisites: FSA 515, 530, 615, 620, 625, 630, 651, 683. Corequisite FSA 694. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
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FSA 697 - Extension of Graduate Culminating Activity (A) This course is designed to serve as a continuation/extension of the culminating activity (i.e. thesis, comprehensive exam, and project) in the master's program. The student will continue to work toward meeting the necessary criteria for completing the culminating activity under the direction of department faculty and/or graduate advisor. Permission of department. Repeatable. S, U grades assigned. (1 cr. hr.)
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FSA 699 - Individual or Independent Study (A) A supervised individual or independent study of foundations of education or special education. Consent of department is required. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. S, U grades are assigned. (1-3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
Special Education
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SPE 520 - Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms (A) Provides knowledge of special education to general education teacher candidates who are seeking to teach students with disabilities effectively in our classrooms and schools. A 15-hour field experience is required that is embedded in the associated methods course. Corequisite: AED 602 or AED 643 or EDU 688 or ENG 505. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
Study Abroad
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SAB 550 - Education Institute in Western Belize (M) This study-abroad course will provide students with the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural collaboration with Belizean educators in order to examine and share best practices in education applied toward the study of the environment and cultures. Through experiential learning tasks, the student will explore and develop an understanding of ancient Mayan civilization, archeology, conservation, the rain-forest and eco-tourism. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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