43 courses with the subject EDHS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDHS 1120So You Want to Change the World: Foundations of Community Engagement3
Effective Date 09/23/2016 How can we be part of creating a more just world? In this course, we’ll aim to answer that question for ourselves by examining practices of youth and community engagement through a critical and discerning lens. We’ll reflect on our own practice engaging with youth and their communities, examine our roles in those relationships and interactions, explore the complexities and importance of culture, and consider our own cultural influences.
Effective Date 09/20/2017 This class is a comprehensive course highlighting issues related to drug use across the spectrum including the latest thinking on prevention and awareness, motivation for drug use, intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery. This course will provide key information regarding specific types of drugs and factors affecting their interactions with the human body.
Effective Date 03/01/2009 Examines substance abuse and use in contemporary society. Treats topics from a multi-disciplinary perspective and includes biological, pharmacologic, cultural, social, psychological, political, economic, and legal aspects of substance abuse. Analyzes patterns of addiction, intervention, and rehabilitation with respect to alcoholism and other drugs. Examines assessments of costs, options, and alternatives to addiction, along with educational efforts toward prevention. Class discussions are an integral part of this course. Taught at the graduate level as EDHS 5240.
Effective Date 01/27/2017 This course presents the major models of stress, examines psycho-social, intrapsychic, and environmental causes of stress and provides an overview of stress’s physiological and psychological impact. Building upon researched-based practice, students will experience and explore cognitive, behavioral, and physiological techniques and strategies so as to manage life’s stressors more effectively.
Effective Date 02/10/2017 A survey course of human communication, communication disorders, and the clinical professionals who improve the lives of people presenting with a communication disorder (including career opportunities, worksites, responsibilities, and compensation). Lectures contrast scientific understandings with society’s perceptions of disordered communication through portrayals in popular culture media.
EDHS 2460Introduction to Clinical Observation and Methods3
Effective Date 09/17/2019 Objective observation is an essential skill for assessing and treating diverse clients in professional settings. This hands-on, participatory course examines the nature of observation; factors that influence interpretation; and the impact of biases, expectations and observer influence; while watching clinical care. Students will learn to recognize forms of assessment and therapy strategies across a variety of communication disorders. Requisites Students must have completed EDHS 2450
Effective Date 09/22/2016 What do we need to know in order to design effective youth programming and policies that promote the positive development of youth? This course focuses on how theories of development and theories of change inform social innovations that enhance youth thriving, what strategies promote creative problem-solving and innovative solutions for youth programming, and how current social innovations in youth programming address youth challenges. Requisites Youth & Social Innovation Majors Only
EDHS 2860Fundamentals of Child Protection in Emergencies3
Effective Date 02/28/2017 This course will provide students with a core knowledge base of the organizations, principles and practices that working together are the foundation and informs the practice of Child Protection in Emergencies (CPIE). This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles and normative frameworks of humanitarian responses that shape the CPiE Sector.
Effective Date 02/23/2015 This course is designed to teach students to maximize effective mentoring, foster critical thinking, & understand the relationship of theories of masculine identity to the development of middle school age boys. Leadership, respect, authenticity, strength, social systems & their behavioral manifestations will be explored while class members work in a mentoring role with Middle School boys or in another mentoring relationship.
Effective Date 08/01/2009 This course is designed for first-year students to assist them in identifying, clarifying, developing and critiquing personal needs and values. Emphasis will be placed on ramifications of personal values, especially in the areas of interpersonal relationships, academics, diversity, goal setting, lifestyle choices, career planning, healthy behaviors, responsibility and commitment in the areas of personal actions, community service and leadership.
Effective Date 08/01/2024 This course is an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills through academic service learning. Students explore the psychological, social, and cultural issues affecting adolescent girls and apply this understanding through service with the Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP), a mentoring program pairing middle school girls with college women for a year. Offered on the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.
Effective Date 08/01/2020 How do schools serve students with diverse academic and mental health needs? This course will provide an overview of how school mental health professionals: identify students in need of additional academic or mental health support, promote academic and psychological well-being, and assess outcomes. Students will have the opportunity to hear from school professionals currently engaged in this work and apply these skills to their own learning.
EDHS 2900Practice in Community and Youth Engagement1
Effective Date 03/03/2015 This one-hour class is designed to monitor and provide support and supervision for students who work with youth in the community as part of their academic program.
EDHS 3055Development and Prevention of Youth Violence3
Effective Date 04/21/2014 This course examines social and psychological factors contributing to the development of violent behavior in youth, accompanied by an analysis of current prevention approaches. Each topic will include a case study followed by relevant social science research. Students will participate in simulated legislative hearings where they will present oral and written position statements on policy issues such as bullying. media violence, and gun control.
Effective Date 10/25/2018 This course introduces the creative methods and strategies of Designers utilized on real-world issues, in the exciting environment of the School of Architecture. Learned skills include empathy, designing and making process, critical thinking, resilience, stakeholder/project management, and visual communication techniques. The course culminates in a demonstration showcase with opportunities for professional feedback.
EDHS 3080Design Innovations for Informal Learning3
Effective Date 10/29/2018 This course will leverage design thinking, design pedagogy, and arts-based instruction to develop innovative, project-based programming for a range of informal learning environments (cultural institutions, historic sites, cultural landmarks, etc.). Such project-based models of informal education require collaborations between designers, educators, and programmers in order to engage youth in active and participatory learning.
EDHS 3100Media Socialization, Racial Stereotypes and Black Adolescent Identity3
Effective Date 09/22/2016 This course will introduce students to developmental differences in media engagement for younger children, older children and adolescents. Students will learn about media socialization, black racial stereotypes in the media, racial identity, racial socialization and how these variables may influence the identity processes of black adolescents.
Effective Date 09/20/2017 This course will provide a broad overview of autism, from historical perspectives to current scientific evidence. Challenges, strengths, and experiences will be examined from within a developmental framework and across developmental domains. Evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention will be emphasized. The perspectives and lived experiences of individuals with autism and their families will be integrated throughout the course.
EDHS 3115Global Perspectives on Autism: Interdisciplinary Research & Partnerships3
Effective Date 08/01/2026 This interdisciplinary course introduces students to autism research worldwide, emphasizing global citizenship and bidirectional learning. Students explore trends in autism awareness, access to care, and quality of life across cultures. Through project-based learning, students collaborate with UVA faculty and international researchers to develop practical solutions to global autism challenges within a reciprocal innovation framework.
Effective Date 01/01/2022 This course provides a broad overview of developmental psychopathology (abnormal psychology) - initially focusing on understanding basic concepts, historical context, developmental influences, theoretical perspectives, research methodology, and issues related to classification and assessment - followed by comprehensive information concerning major disorders (e.g., ADHD, major depression, anxiety, ASD, schizophrenia).
EDHS 3130Blood, Sweat and Tears: Exploring Psychological Impacts of Traumatic Events3
Effective Date 01/01/2022 The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge and understanding of current definitions of trauma, the impact traumatic events have on human functioning, and what psychological science tells us about how people respond to, and recover from, such events and experiences.
EDHS 3220International Communication Disorders Research3
Effective Date 01/01/2026 This study abroad program allows students to (1) engage in the development of research projects that are related to the speech pathology and audiology major, (2) understand universalities and differences as they apply to speech and language, (3) study cultural and linguistic differences in research (e.g., topics chosen by researchers), educational, and therapeutic practices, and (4) develop skills in international networking.
EDHS 3250Professional Development and Team Dynamics3
Effective Date 11/30/2016 Interpersonal skills and relationships are more important than ever to employers. This course is designed for undergraduates who are preparing to enter the workforce to learn more about working in a team environment. We will focus on interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness, and application of course concepts including human development, psychology, and diversity through a team service learning project. Requisites Must be a 3rd- or 4th-year student
Effective Date 05/01/2014 What is counseling? How do counselors work with clients whose values differ from their own? What are some evidence-based practices used in various settings? How might race, gender, and class influence the counseling relationship? The answers to these and many other questions will be explored through small and large group discussions, conversations with community stakeholders, role-plays, and individual and team research.
Effective Date 02/20/2015 The aim of this course is to help YWLP Facilitators acquire the skills and knowledge required for successful facilitation as well as to provide lots of support. Given the diverse members of each group, the mentoring group curriculum, and other factors that affect the group, how can YWLP be the most rewarding experience possible for each group member? How can students grow as facilitators and leaders through their experience as YWLP Facilitators?
EDHS 2891 and EDHS 2892 Requisites Must have completed EDHS 2891 and 2892 Credits: 3
EDHS 3895Peer Counseling Theory and Skills3
Effective Date 04/22/2014 This course explores the evolution of counseling theories of helping and considers how these theories can be used to better understand how and when one chooses to use peer helping interventions within a college setting. It is designed for all students interested in a career in helping, with emphasis on those who want to impact the student experience.
Effective Date 11/27/2017 Students apply academic experiences in professional and/or research settings; reflect and critically and constructively analyze experiences from multiple perspectives; and view the work as connecting course content authentic contexts. Students work as professionals with site supervisors and instructors to complete related assignments and relevant background research on the professional and academic resources available.
EDHS 4010Instructional & Assistive Technology Applications for Special Populations3
Effective Date 08/01/2022 This course addresses the use and application of instructional and assistive technologies to promote client communication, learning, skill acquisition, and independence. Coursework includes an overview of the assistive technology assessment and delivery process, and options for alternative presentation within the therapeutic intervention plan or school curriculum. Requisites Speech Path & Audiology major (BSED)
Effective Date 01/01/2016 Studies the structure and function of speech sound production. Teaches the basic skills of phonetic transcription for assessment and intervention purposes using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Provides students with fundamental knowledge to support their future studies of reading, speech and hearing science, communication disorders, and speech-language pathology.
Effective Date 10/28/2015 The course examines principal concepts and procedures for the study of physiologic, perceptual and acoustic aspects of voice, speech and hearing. The course leads the student into the fascinating world of new applications in daily life, in business, and especially in education and clinical work.
EDHS 4040Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hearing Mechanisms3
Effective Date 09/22/2016 This course examines the anatomical and physiological features of hearing, speech perception, language comprehension, speech production, language production, voice production, and swallowing.
Effective Date 09/22/2016 Introduction to the profession of audiology. Examine common pathologies of the auditory system, the impact of hearing loss, conventional procedures used to assess hearing, and interpretation of audiological test findings.
Effective Date 04/25/2019 The (re)habilitation of individuals with hearing loss is a complex process that must identify and address the unique needs of each person and their family. This course provides a foundation of the management for those born with hearing loss (habilitation) or those who have lost their hearing over time (rehabilitation). We will introduce the many approaches to the aural (re) habilitation process that can be adapted for these individual needs. Requisites Must have taken EDHS 4030 and EDHS 4040 and EDHS 4050
Effective Date 09/30/2021 This course focuses on the development of speech sound perception and production in young children who are learning to speak English and how sounds are influenced by culture and growing anatomical structures. Problems that lead to communication disorders will be explored, along with corresponding etiologies. Fundamental principles of assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders in young children will be introduced.
EDHS 4230Language Development and Disorders in Children3
Effective Date 05/09/2022 This course focuses on the development of language comprehension and expression in children who are learning to speak general American English and/or cultural-linguistic dialects. Factors that may lead to language and communication difficulties will be explored, as will language disorders that manifest during the developmental period. Fundamental principles of assessment and treatment of language disorders in children will be introduced.
Effective Date 09/26/2012 This course focuses on the psychological processes that underlie the acquisition and the use of language. There is an emphasis on the interaction between linguistic skills and other cognitive skills. Topics include learnability, microgenesis of speech, bilingualism and variation, and a psycholinguistic approach to breakdowns (i.e., language pathology).
Effective Date 02/22/2023 This course uses the students’ personal experience and perceptions as a starting point to interpret and understand theories. The course introduces central concepts such as language contact, language dominance, language policies, creolization, bilingualism, language diversification, language dispersal, dialect, idiolect, and sociolect. The course also includes a focus on policies that can influence linguistic variation.
Effective Date 09/18/2019 Now that you have - in partnership - thoughtfully designed an innovation to benefit youth, how can you determine if it is working? During this course, you will begin to assess your innovation and collaboratively determine next best steps. With the conclusion of your two-year capstone experience, you will have gained project design, management, and evaluation expertise you can carry with you into your life after the YSI Major. Requisites Students must have taken EDLF 4000
EDHS 4810Personal Adjustment and the Science of Happiness3
Effective Date 03/30/2016 What does it mean to be normal, well-adjusted or happy? Examine the common conception of how people adjust to life. What are appropriate ways of being, and what behaviors are abnormal or deviant? Learn factors that influence psychological adjustment in normal human development and the relationship between adjustment and personal happiness. Includes study, self-examination, mindfulness, personal projects and the science of creating happiness.
