Departmental Advisors
Academic Advisor
Jason Newnum
SAEC 3282
Graduate Studies Office
Leticia Alvarez GutiƩrrez
SAEC 3280
Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

ECS 2150 - 001 Intro Multicultural Ed


Sections 002-003 belong to this lecture. This course requires registration for a discussion section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent discussion section. 14 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: : https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/ The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 2150 - 001 Intro Multicultural Ed

  • Class Number:
  • Instructor: HYRES, ALEXANDER D
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $41.44
  • Seats Available: 55

Sections 002-003 belong to this lecture. This course requires registration for a discussion section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent discussion section. 14 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: : https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/ The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 2150 - 002 Intro Multicultural Ed


Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: https://uite.utah.edu/background-check.php ECS 2150-003 Introduction to Multicultural Education 14 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: : https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/

ECS 2150 - 002 Intro Multicultural Ed

  • Class Number: 8984
  • Instructor: Engeler, Ashley
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 25

Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: https://uite.utah.edu/background-check.php ECS 2150-003 Introduction to Multicultural Education 14 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: : https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/

ECS 2150 - 003 Intro Multicultural Ed


14 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: https://uite.utah.edu/background-check.php

ECS 2150 - 003 Intro Multicultural Ed

  • Class Number: 8985
  • Instructor: LEE, VIVIAN B
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 25

14 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: https://uite.utah.edu/background-check.php

ECS 5634 - 002 Foundations of Bi Bi Ed

ECS 5634 - 002 Foundations of Bi Bi Ed

  • Class Number: 19592
  • Instructor: CARATTINI-RUIZ, ANALIS
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 25

ECS 5645 - 001 Assessmt of Ling Popl


This class meets synchronously online or in-person on Wednesdays. There is an additional 3 hours of core coursework offered asynchronously online on Canvas for a total of 6 instructional hours a week.The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 5645 - 001 Assessmt of Ling Popl

  • Class Number: 5993
  • Instructor: TERIIPAIA WHIPPY, VALMENE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $141.25
  • Seats Available: 20

This class meets synchronously online or in-person on Wednesdays. There is an additional 3 hours of core coursework offered asynchronously online on Canvas for a total of 6 instructional hours a week.The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 5647 - 001 IM: Ling Diverse Pop.


This class meets synchronously online or in-person on Wednesdays. There is an additional 3 hours of core coursework offered asynchronously online on Canvas for a total of 6 instructional hours a week. A minimum of 2 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 5647 - 001 IM: Ling Diverse Pop.

  • Class Number: 9739
  • Instructor: Wu, Zijun
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $125.61
  • Seats Available: 20

This class meets synchronously online or in-person on Wednesdays. There is an additional 3 hours of core coursework offered asynchronously online on Canvas for a total of 6 instructional hours a week. A minimum of 2 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 5709 - 001 Family School Partner


32 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: : https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 5709 - 001 Family School Partner

  • Class Number: 5386
  • Instructor: JOBE, JAKE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $41.18
  • Seats Available: 20

32 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: : https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

Course Description This course is designed to equip content and classroom pre-service teachers with practical strategies and AI-based tools to effectively differentiate instruction for multilingual learners (MLs). Through a series of interactive workshops, pre-service teachers will learn how to use AI to tailor lessons to meet diverse language proficiency levels, engage students from multicultural backgrounds, and enhance both content learning and language development. The primary goals of the training are to increase pre-service teachersā€™ confidence in using AI for personalized instruction, improve MLsā€™ academic outcomes, and foster a more inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment. Prerequisites: ECS 5645/6645 or ECS 2150/6632 or ECS 5647/6647. Important Notice Regarding Additional Course Costs: Please be advised that this course may require an additional fee of $204 (plus applicable taxes) for subscriptions to relevant AI platforms, in addition to the cost of the required course books. This fee will apply to students who are unable to secure one of the first 10 spots in the course. If you are among the first 10 enrolled students, these platform subscriptions will be provided at no additional cost.
  • Class Number: 19492
  • Instructor: YILMAZ, TUBA
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

Course Description This course is designed to equip content and classroom pre-service teachers with practical strategies and AI-based tools to effectively differentiate instruction for multilingual learners (MLs). Through a series of interactive workshops, pre-service teachers will learn how to use AI to tailor lessons to meet diverse language proficiency levels, engage students from multicultural backgrounds, and enhance both content learning and language development. The primary goals of the training are to increase pre-service teachersā€™ confidence in using AI for personalized instruction, improve MLsā€™ academic outcomes, and foster a more inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment. Prerequisites: ECS 5645/6645 or ECS 2150/6632 or ECS 5647/6647. Important Notice Regarding Additional Course Costs: Please be advised that this course may require an additional fee of $204 (plus applicable taxes) for subscriptions to relevant AI platforms, in addition to the cost of the required course books. This fee will apply to students who are unable to secure one of the first 10 spots in the course. If you are among the first 10 enrolled students, these platform subscriptions will be provided at no additional cost.

ECS 6600 - 001 Intro Crit\Cult Stud Ed

ECS 6600 - 001 Intro Crit\Cult Stud Ed

  • Class Number: 18143
  • Instructor: Gutierrez, Jose
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

ECS 6612 - 001 African American Ed

ECS 6612 - 001 African American Ed

  • Class Number: 19432
  • Instructor: Horne, Jeremy
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

ECS 6619 - 001 Indigenous Epistemologi

ECS 6619 - 001 Indigenous Epistemologi

  • Class Number: 18141
  • Instructor: BENALLY, Cynthia
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

ECS 6620 - 001 Seminar Phil Of Ed

ECS 6620 - 001 Seminar Phil Of Ed

  • Class Number: 20324
  • Instructor: Salas-SantaCruz, Omi
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

ECS 6622 - 001 Feminist Epist & Pedago

ECS 6622 - 001 Feminist Epist & Pedago

  • Class Number: 19428
  • Instructor: FOLAU, KEHAU
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

ECS 6634 - 002 Foundations of Bi Bi Ed

ECS 6634 - 002 Foundations of Bi Bi Ed

  • Class Number: 19593
  • Instructor: CARATTINI-RUIZ, ANALIS
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

ECS 6645 - 001 Assessmt of Ling Popl


This class meets synchronously online or in-person on Wednesdays. There is an additional 3 hours of core coursework offered asynchronously online on Canvas for a total of 6 instructional hours a week. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login.

ECS 6645 - 001 Assessmt of Ling Popl

  • Class Number: 5994
  • Instructor: TERIIPAIA WHIPPY, VALMENE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $136.25
  • Seats Available: 10

This class meets synchronously online or in-person on Wednesdays. There is an additional 3 hours of core coursework offered asynchronously online on Canvas for a total of 6 instructional hours a week. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login.

ECS 6646 - 001 Racial Battle Fatigue

ECS 6646 - 001 Racial Battle Fatigue

  • Class Number: 14895
  • Instructor: SMITH, WILLIAM A.
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

ECS 6647 - 001 IM: Ling Diverse Pop.


This class meets synchronously online or in-person on Wednesdays. There is an additional 3 hours of core coursework offered asynchronously online on Canvas for a total of 6 instructional hours a week. A minimum of 2 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 6647 - 001 IM: Ling Diverse Pop.

  • Class Number: 9830
  • Instructor: Wu, Zijun
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $125.61
  • Seats Available: 10

This class meets synchronously online or in-person on Wednesdays. There is an additional 3 hours of core coursework offered asynchronously online on Canvas for a total of 6 instructional hours a week. A minimum of 2 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 6662 - 002 Gender & Sexuality

ECS 6662 - 002 Gender & Sexuality

  • Class Number: 20326
  • Instructor: Salas-SantaCruz, Omi
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

ECS 6709 - 001 Family School Partner


32 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: : https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 6709 - 001 Family School Partner

  • Class Number: 5387
  • Instructor: JOBE, JAKE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $41.18
  • Seats Available: 10

32 hours of field work required. Background check clearance required. See link for background check procedures: : https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

ECS 6950 - 007 Education, Organization and Ac

ECS 6950 - 007 Education, Organization and Ac

  • Class Number: 19437
  • Instructor: HYRES, ALEXANDER D
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

This course is designed to equip content and classroom pre-service teachers with practical strategies and AI-based tools to effectively differentiate instruction for multilingual learners (MLs). Through a series of interactive workshops, pre-service teachers will learn how to use AI to tailor lessons to meet diverse language proficiency levels, engage students from multicultural backgrounds, and enhance both content learning and language development. The primary goals of the training are to increase pre-service teachersā€™ confidence in using AI for personalized instruction, improve MLsā€™ academic outcomes, and foster a more inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment. Prerequisites: ECS 5645/6645 or ECS 2150/3250 or ECS 5647/6647. Please be advised that this course may require an additional fee of $204 (plus applicable taxes) for subscriptions to relevant AI platforms, in addition to the cost of the required course books. This fee will apply to students who are unable to secure one of the first 10 spots in the course. If you are among the first 10 enrolled students, these platform subscriptions will be provided at no additional cost. Please plan accordingly and contact us with any questions.
  • Class Number: 19493
  • Instructor: YILMAZ, TUBA
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

This course is designed to equip content and classroom pre-service teachers with practical strategies and AI-based tools to effectively differentiate instruction for multilingual learners (MLs). Through a series of interactive workshops, pre-service teachers will learn how to use AI to tailor lessons to meet diverse language proficiency levels, engage students from multicultural backgrounds, and enhance both content learning and language development. The primary goals of the training are to increase pre-service teachersā€™ confidence in using AI for personalized instruction, improve MLsā€™ academic outcomes, and foster a more inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment. Prerequisites: ECS 5645/6645 or ECS 2150/3250 or ECS 5647/6647. Please be advised that this course may require an additional fee of $204 (plus applicable taxes) for subscriptions to relevant AI platforms, in addition to the cost of the required course books. This fee will apply to students who are unable to secure one of the first 10 spots in the course. If you are among the first 10 enrolled students, these platform subscriptions will be provided at no additional cost. Please plan accordingly and contact us with any questions.

ECS 6950 - 009 Critical Mathematical Pedagogy

ECS 6950 - 009 Critical Mathematical Pedagogy

  • Class Number: 19595
  • Instructor: Gutierrez, Jose
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

ECS 6950 - 010 Teaching for Social Justice

ECS 6950 - 010 Teaching for Social Justice

  • Class Number: 19800
  • Instructor: AMOAKOH, JOSEPHINE
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

ECS 6961 - 001 Comprehensive Exam

ECS 6961 - 001 Comprehensive Exam

  • Class Number: 6727
  • Instructor: VALDEZ, VERONICA E
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

ECS 7612 - 001 African American Ed

ECS 7612 - 001 African American Ed

  • Class Number: 19433
  • Instructor: Horne, Jeremy
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

ECS 7619 - 001 Indigenous Epistemologi

ECS 7619 - 001 Indigenous Epistemologi

  • Class Number: 18142
  • Instructor: BENALLY, Cynthia
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

ECS 7620 - 001 Seminar Phil Of Ed

ECS 7620 - 001 Seminar Phil Of Ed

  • Class Number: 20325
  • Instructor: Salas-SantaCruz, Omi
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

ECS 7622 - 001 Feminist Epist & Pedago

ECS 7622 - 001 Feminist Epist & Pedago

  • Class Number: 19429
  • Instructor: FOLAU, KEHAU
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

ECS 7646 - 001 Racial Battle Fatigue

ECS 7646 - 001 Racial Battle Fatigue

  • Class Number: 14896
  • Instructor: SMITH, WILLIAM A.
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

ECS 7662 - 002 Gender & Sexuality

ECS 7662 - 002 Gender & Sexuality

  • Class Number: 20327
  • Instructor: Salas-SantaCruz, Omi
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

ECS 7899 - 001 TA Seminar

ECS 7899 - 001 TA Seminar

  • Class Number: 10938
  • Instructor: ALVAREZ, Leticia
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

ECS 7950 - 006 Critical Mathematics Pedagogy

ECS 7950 - 006 Critical Mathematics Pedagogy

  • Class Number: 19436
  • Instructor: Gutierrez, Jose
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

ECS 7950 - 007 Education, Organization, and A

ECS 7950 - 007 Education, Organization, and A

  • Class Number: 19438
  • Instructor: HYRES, ALEXANDER D
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

ECS 7950 - 008 Intro to Epist of Ed Research

ECS 7950 - 008 Intro to Epist of Ed Research

  • Class Number: 19449
  • Instructor: Horne, Jeremy
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -1

ECS 7950 - 009 Teaching for Social Justice

ECS 7950 - 009 Teaching for Social Justice

  • Class Number: 19801
  • Instructor: AMOAKOH, JOSEPHINE
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3