Mindfulness practice is bringing full, non-judgmental attention to what is happening in the present moment. Classes include instruction in four core practices: body scan, mindful yoga, sitting, and walking meditation. …
Introduction to core data science concepts and skills, including computing environments, visualization, modeling, and bias analysis. Think like a Data Scientist as you engage through lectures, discussions, labs, and guest …
Will expose student to fundamental coding languages in data science. Python and R will be the primary focus of the course. Popular packages such as pandas and tidyverse will be …
This course provides a unique experience for students to participate in a variety of adaptive sports, such as goalball or wheelchair rugby, as potential lifetime physical activity options. Students will: …
This course is designed to introduce complete beginners to Malagasy culture and language, and to teach daily interaction skills. With a simultaneous focus on speaking, listening and reading, this course …
Elementary Turkish is designed to introduce basic Turkish language forms. They introduce the basic Turkish language and daily culture in modern-day Turkey. By the end of this course, students will …
This course is designed to examine and experience the intersection of physical awareness and cognitive awareness. We will explore the connection between body and mind. As we study and practice …
The seminar will introduce students to research in each of the seven UVa science departments (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology). The course will consist of weekly …
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Prerequisite: No previous formal instruction of French or Creole is required.
The Startup class is a fourteen-week course-plus-simulation designed to provide students with not only the basic tools and vocabulary of new ventures, but also a sense of what it feels …
This class is an introduction to K'iche', a Maya language spoken by about a million people in the western Highlands of Guatemala; it is one of the major indigenous languages …
The seminar will introduce students to research in each of the seven UVa science departments (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology). The course will consist of weekly …
Students will continue developing Cherokee language skills, focusing on verbs, conjugations, and active conversation. They will expand vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and create individual projects for language preservation. By semester's end, …
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Prerequisite: CREO 1010.
This class is the second part of a year-long introductory sequence to K'iche', a Maya language spoken by about a million people in the western Highlands of Guatemala, and one …
This course introduces boxing for fitness and self-defense. Students will learn proper technique for basic punches in boxing, as well as footwork and defensive moves. As skills progress, complex combinations …
Spending time in nature and practicing mindfulness are two of the best ways to destress and stay balanced and resilient. This course is focused on learning mindfulness through connecting with …
Through this course, you will learn foundational skills for bringing mindfulness-based contemplative practices into your personal life, community, and professional environments. Students will deepen their own mindfulness practice while learning …
Spending time in nature enhances physical and mental wellbeing. This course focuses on how to engage with nature in the most impactful and safe way possible. Classes will include engaging …
All tennis classes include participants from beginners through intermediate/advanced players. Instruction is tailored to the level of class participants. Classes stress proper use of the basic fundamentals including proper strokes, …
Pickleball is a Lifetime Physical Activity class that will focus on skill development and understanding of strategies and rules of the game. The game, one of the fastest growing activities …
The basic fundamentals of skills and shots, including serves, forehand, and backhand are stressed, along with rules and game strategy. All levels are welcome. A racquet can be provided, but …
This class is open to beginners through intermediate/advanced players. Classes emphasize the fundamental skills and rules of volleyball, as well as basic team play and strategy.
This class is open to beginners through intermediate/advanced players. Covers the basic skills of soccer such as dribbling, shooting, passing, heading, and trapping. Students will learn drills and participate in …
An intermediate-level class, as well as a class specifically for women are offered. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding. Rules and game strategy are also …
The emphasis of this class is on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding. Rules and game strategy are also covered and practiced through participation in drills and games …
This class is open to beginners through intermediate/advanced players. Instruction is provided on a group basis at a local golf club (Birdwood). Emphasis is placed on grip, stance, and swing …
The basic fundamentals of skills and shots, including serves, forehand, and backhand are stressed, along with the rules and game strategy. Singles and doubles play will be stressed.
This seminar will introduce students to the types of research conducted in STEM disciplines here at UVA and more broadly across the country. We will discuss how research is done, …
This seminar will introduce students to the types of research conducted in STEM disciplines here at UVA and more broadly across the country. We will discuss how research is done, …
Beginning (I) and intermediate (II) levels of swimming are offered (simultaneously; instructors will determine participant levels the first week of the class). The beginner level is designed for students who …
This course is designed to improve fitness level through cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility training. It also covers stroke mechanics, basic water safety, and components of fitness. A basic …
Beginning scuba (I) is offered for those with no experience or certification. Advanced scuba (II) requires that the student possess a basic scuba certification. Both classes emphasize the skills of …
Prerequisites: Basic Scuba Certification. Class meetings are held off campus at local dive sites, and transportation is the student's responsibility. Contact instructor directly for class fee, and rental needs if …
This is a coed class intended for all levels of experience with weight training. Emphasis is placed on learning proper lifting technique and designing individualized programs.
Yoga is the practice of uniting the mind and body in a series of postures or a meditation in motion. The type of yoga offered will be contingent on the …
This course is intended for Second-Year Public Service Pathways students: This course defines public service and introduces practices that support impactful service. Through speakers, readings, and reflection, students will begin …
Climbing improves strength, agility, balance, and mental stamina. This course is geared mostly for beginners and will focus on technique and training strategies to enjoy this lifetime sport. Most classes …
Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular endurance through various forms of exercise, including, but not limited to, aerobic dance, circuit training, running, and other aerobic activities. Resistance exercise will also …
Open to runners of all levels. Instruction may include road, off-road, speedwork, interval training, and hill work. Training to meet individual needs.
This class is for women of all ability and experience levels, but is especially designed for women with little to no formal instruction in weight training. Emphasis is placed on …
This course introduces special topics related to managing a variety of challenges that will be helpful to a student interested in learning how to prepare for, launch and operate a …
In this class student will learn to describe, analyze, and create aesthetic phenomena, think critically about the nature of art and artistry, become aware of how aesthetic experience underlies social …
In this class students will learn to analyze claims about the material and social worlds through formulation and testing of new questions and hypotheses based on observation and experience.
In this class, students will learn to critically reflect on one's own situation and perspective in relations to one's expanding knowledge of other human experiences, seeking to cultivate a framework …
In this class students will learn to reflect upon and evaluate human conduct and character, consider the ethical components of individual and collective behaviors, and engage in the articulation of …
Course covers the basic steps, vocabulary, and variations of dance in various fields. Students learn basic techniques based on ballet and modern dance. Through daily warm-ups and exercises, students gain …
Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional (American Style Ballroom) steps with basic choreographic patterns. Emphasizes proper lead and follow. …
Recommended for beginners, but is open to students with all levels of experience. The class emphasizes the risk management & environmental concerns of hiking while providing students with the tools …
This class is an introduction to Latin dancing including Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-cha and other forms of Latin partner dance. We will cover the fundamentals of leading and following, as …
This course introduces students to key business topics relevant to high technology companies. Students will learn how to understand and interpret financial statements and frame financial decisions, including building a …
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to critical global economic and cultural issues and examines globalization at a variety of scales of analysis (planetary, regional, national, individual). The goal is to …
This course will center on exposing students to contemporary pipelines for data analysis through a series of steadily escalating use cases. The course will begin with simple local database construction …
The course is designed to not only teach students tools necessary to visualize data but also effective techniques for explaining data driven results with an emphasis on communicating statistical output …
Explores principles and applications of data ethics within a broader social framework that prioritizes conversations about policy, regulatory frameworks, accountability, transparency, and governance models. Will discuss who is responsible for …
This course is the first of two Intermediate levels of Turkish. It will build on students' existing basic skills. There will be a focus on communication, and students will have …
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Creole. Prerequisite: Two previous semesters of Elementary Creole (I and II).
This class is the 3rd level of a 4-part sequence in K'iche', a Maya language spoken by a million people in western Guatemala. Here students will cover more advanced grammar …
A liberal arts perspective on commerce, or business, as a part of modern American (and global) culture.
This course is the second of the two Intermediate levels of Turkish (TURK 203 and 204). It will build on students' existing basic skills. There will be a focus on …
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Creole. Prerequisite: Three previous semesters of Creole required (1010, 1020, 2010)
KICH 2020 is the capstone course in a four-part sequence in K'iche', a Maya language spoken by a million people in western Guatemala. Students will build from earlier coursework to …
Will center on exposing students to contemporary pipelines for data analysis through a series of steadily escalating use cases. The course will begin with simple local database construction such as …
Designed not only to teach students tools necessary to visualize data but also effective techniques for explaining data driven results with an emphasis on communicating statistical output in a manner …
Explores principles and applications of data ethics within a broader social framework. Works to lay foundational knowledge for more advanced courses in the Value domain of the major. Will discuss …
Covers the fundamentals of probability theory & stochastic processes. Become conversant in the tools of probability. Clearly describe & implement concepts related to random variables, properties of probability, distributions, expectations, …
This course investigates a major source of human impact upon the Earth - energy consumption to fuel human activity. The course a) provides a cross-disciplinary perspective on the challenge of …
Bridge to Batten is a 1-credit CR/NC course for economically underrepresented students considering Batten's programs and/or a career in public policy. Course provides opportunities for academic, personal & professional exploration; …
ENCW 2100 is a workshop-based class that explores the craft of writing creative nonfiction, poetry, and fiction at the introductory level. The class will also cover the basics of academic …
The adjustment from HS to college is filled with turbulent transitions and with opportunities for discovery, growth, and development of critical life skills. Course focuses on development of broad skills …
This course will introduce students to the multifaceted worlds of Islam, through an interdisciplinary survey of its diverse instantiations across more than1400 years of history, and geographies that span the …
This course focuses on the basics of financial reporting, to include key vocabulary & concepts, emphasis on understanding direct impact of recording transactions on financial statements. Students will gain an …
This integrated and interdisciplinary course provides foundational knowledge on the multifaceted aspects of both problems and solutions related to sustainability, and challenges participants to deepen their understanding of global sustainability …
This course will introduce students to both the process of public policy and the tools of policy analysis. The first part examines the actors, institutions, and procedures involved in the …
This course helps students develop digital skills for the modern workplace. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and hands-on instruction, students will learn about foundational and emerging information technologies, organizational …
An introduction to the craft of writing poetry, with relevant readings in the genre. For more details on creative writing courses, see our program website at creativewriting.virginia.edu.
This is an introductory course focusing on the "4Ps of marketing" from a marketing strategy perspective. It will encompass decisions regarding Product, Price, Promotion, and Place such that a firm's …
This course explores migration's relation to global development initiatives. When do migrants "count" in development projects, and when do they not? What kinds of political, social, and economic claims are …
This course will take second year students into a deeper dive into the Engagements, both in exposure to new ideas and through practice. The course will also provide pedagogical strategies …
This course offers training related to skills of studentship, professional development, or personal development. It will focus on teaching students to impart these skills to their peers. Specific topics determined …
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Creative Writing.
An introduction to the craft of writing fiction, with relevant readings in the genre. For more details on creative writing courses, see our program website at creativewriting.virginia.edu.
An overview of the fields of social psychology and behavioral science. We will explore behavioral research in basic social psychology, leadership and organizational behavior, and the ways in which social …
Students explore how insights from various disciplines inform their understanding of healthcare. Guest lectures and informational interviews connect students with healthcare professionals to gain a better understanding of the various …
This course covers social, economic, political, and cultural dimensions of inequality both within and between countries. We will discuss how systems like slavery, colonialism, and capitalism have entrenched unequal power …
Leading teams in an outdoor space require a strong team foundation, good risk-management skills, learn to live outdoors, and develop a wide range of outdoor technical skills. An emphasis will …
In this course, students will learn the fundamental building blocks of valuing streams of cash flows whether from a financial asset or investment project. Topics to be covered may include …
The course will not only teach the components of doing a transaction but also the skills necessary to negotiate effectively and work with legal partners. Agreement types important to the …
Effective facilitators are architects of engagement. Take part in practical facilitation, bridging theory, & real-world scenarios. Develop facilitation skills, clear communication, & strategies for effective group development. Emphasis placed on …
This course is intended for participants in the Undergraduate Student Opportunities in Academic Research (USOAR) program.
This course is intended for participants in the Undergraduate Student Opportunities in Academic Research (USOAR) program.
An introduction to concepts innovators use to solve problems and create value by addressing unmet needs. Learn how to identify and evaluate opportunities and use proven entrepreneurial frameworks to create …
The course explores government contracting, how the government procures products and services, and opportunities created through government regulation. Pre-requisite: STS 1500 or ENGR 1020 or ENGR 2595-Engineering Foundations II.
This course exposes students to foundational knowledge in each of the four high level domain areas of data science (Value, Design, Analytics, Systems). This includes an emphasis on ethical issues …
Theories and cases studies concerning social, cultural and historical aspects of business, trade, finance, organizations, property systems, regulation and work. How are economic institutions and systems of exchange shaped by …
This is the foundation course for students admitted to the Global Studies-Security and Justice track of Global Studies.
Provides a global perspective on cyber security and the impact of cyber threats. Addresses a variety of topics that are all part of the cyber ecosystem, to include current threat …
This advanced-level Turkish course explores the rich culinary heritage of Turkey, focusing on its diverse regions, historical influences, and the role of food in cultural identity. Students will gain an …
Provides overview of cyber security (CS) policies, laws, regulations, and ethical considerations that can be used to help protect and improve an organization's security posture. Explores related topics including ethics, …
Exposes students to foundational knowledge in the area of analytics, especially as it relates to machine learning. The focus is on methods needed to prepare data for machine learning models, …
Moves deeper into current best practices around data engineering in industry. Topics will review basic data collection, ingestion, processing, and storage, moving beyond to data governance, security, pipeline orchestration, monitoring …
Engage with and train in the use of key concepts in machine learning and math: OLS estimator for regression; logistic regression & maximum likelihood estimator; multiple linear regression; principal components …
Explore mathematical foundations of inferential and prediction frameworks, with emphasis on computation, used to learn from data. Frequentist, Bayesian, and Likelihood viewpoints are all considered. Topics: principles of estimation, optimality, …
Explores human aspects of cyber security -- including security training and awareness, cyber ethics, hacktivism, hacker culture -- with emphasis on human motivations and responses. Examines common human-centered attacks, such …
This course examines the problems and issues confronting American national security policymakers and the factors that influence the policies that emerge. Types of questions we will address include: What threatens …
Develops strong writing competencies for technical fields, including communication of complex information to a variety of audiences through various print and online media. Teaches students to write, organize, edit, and …
Social entrepreneurship is an approach to creating system-level change through the application of entrepreneurial thinking to social ventures, non-profit organizations, government institutions, and NGOs to create economic, environmental, and social …
Provides an overview of the laws governing healthcare institutions and the ethical dilemmas facing healthcare managers and providers; reviews ethical principles utilized to examine health care issues. Evaluates the procedures …
This is one of the two introductory core courses in the GCCS major. It surveys academic research on topics that are salient to contemporary global commerce: the global and the …
This course takes an ethnographically informed approach to the question of how to understand corruption by examining practices of and perspectives on corruption from across the globe - including the …
How do developing countries in the global South navigate the emergence of renewed great power competition? This class will explore the impact of European & non-Euro imperialism on large parts …
Geography matters! We'll explore theories & cases to better understand issues as the struggle over the ocean/other public commons, the role of sacred spaces in Indigenous communities, how migrants make …
In this experiential, workshop-based course, students will develop leadership skills in translating ideas into action, using UVA's Grounds as a living lab for sustainability - the campus as a sustainability …
Nonprofits -- from refugee advocacy groups to homeless shelters to world-class museums and universities -- along with political campaigns and social movements share a common problem: they need money. Fundraising …
How and what we eat is basic to who we are as individuals, as a culture, and as a polity. This course looks at the production and consumption of food …
Drawing on social science research, this course explores how public leaders contribute to problem identification, issue framing, policy adoption, crisis management, and organizational and societal change. The course will clarify …
This survey course that introduces students to the history, politics, and economic and social significance of the major challenges facing 21st century U.S. policymakers. Examples of topics that may be …
The 9-11 attacks ushered in a new era of international terrorism. Over the course of the Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations, experts have grappled to employ an effective strategy …
This course explores key challenges in global development policy & our complicated roles as global citizens in the twenty-first century. We'll grapple w/key questions: Why some countries escape poverty, while …
This course introduces students to the history, politics and leadership legacy of John F. Kennedy. From topics as wide-ranging as tax policy and space exploration to the war in Vietnam, …
For students advanced beyond the level of ENCW 2300. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussions, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to …
Students will survey the main currents of US & international sustainability policy (air & water quality, endangered species protection, public land management, private land conservation), consider their origins in conservation …
The current state of US police-community relations is in a precarious condition. Recent incidents of negative police-citizen encounters resulting in deaths of unarmed citizens & police officers has affected public …
Through global case studies in regions including Africa, the Middle East, the US, & Australia, course explores relationship betwn education & conflict: how education systems exacerbate conflict through curricula, inequalities …
Ecological Economics augments standard economics by stressing the coevolution of natural systems with human institutions, including markets, and elevating sustainability and justice (not merely efficiency) as essential societal goals. In …
Experiential course where students work directly w/U.S. Dept. of Defense to address real-world nat'l security challenges, gaining problem-solving & prof. skills for any field. Through research, stakeholder interviews, & engagements …
For students advanced beyond the level of ENWR 2600. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to …
"This course offers an exploration into the evolution of constitutional rights, liberties, and justice from 1953 to the present day, focusing on the tenures of Chief Justices Warren, Burger, Rehnquist, …
Non-governmental organizations are essential in the work of building a sustainable, just, and aesthetically pleasant world. In this course, we examine the history and role of NGOs, explore the legal …
Discussion-based course w/a developmental examination of child poverty (multi-layer effects of history, culture,&geographic location). Examine: school reform efforts ("turnaround" schools,charter schools); implications of No Child Left Behind &2015 Every Student …
This course will examine Special Education policy in the United States as it relates to practice, policy, and research. Students will understand the historical context of special education, the development …
Students study complex & ambiguous problems like a strategy consultant. The immersive, case-based course gives students the skills & confidence to navigate complex business problems & facilitate discussion around the …
Course builds students' skills in "the art of getting things done". Students will establish the critical leadership & team-building competencies that distinguish highly effective leaders. We will introduce frameworks that …
An intermediate level creative writing course that involves workshop of student work, craft discussions, and relevant reading. Topics vary from year to year. For more information, visit the department website …
Various topics offered by the Global Studies, Global Environments & Sustainability track.
Students must first complete several self-paced asynchronous modules called Business Essentials, which cover introductory content in marketing, finance, strategic management, and accounting. Students will also engage in online synchronous coursework …
Various topics offered in Global Studies. See department website for full course descriptions.
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Creative Writing.
Investigates a selected issue in public policy or leadership.
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in Global Studies.
For students advanced beyond the level of ENCW 2600. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussions, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to …
This class examines how citizens, leaders, interest groups and activists work to reshape our understanding of problems over time and investigates why some problems gain policy attention while others languish. …
This course will provide an overview of research methods and data analysis in public policy, integrating basic statistical modeling. The class will promote a critical understanding of what good research …
This course uses basic models from microeconomics to understand how these decision makers will respond to policies and when voluntary actions in private markets may be expected to lead to …
Introduces foundational knowledge and emerging trends in health informatics, and examines how information systems can be utilized to improve patient care, health outcomes, efficiency, and quality. Provides knowledge on how …
This course is focused on an exploration of "self" in relationship to the complexities and structures of the professional organizations in which students work as interns. The course combines organizational …
The course is focused on an exploring the dynamics of teams and leadership within the complexities and structures of the organizations in which students work in professional practice internships. The …
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 …
An Independent Study in Archaeology. Subject to be determined by student and instructor.
The data science project course will allow students to take the knowledge gained in each of the four required courses and apply them to a data driven problem. Students will …
Critique models and adapt them to a variety of data sets. Gain a deeper understanding of core ML concepts. Build towards neural networks (latent index models, more complex linear models …
Principles of interactivity in application and dashboard development using R, Python, and JavaScript programming languages. Design visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces, develop interactive applications for data visualization, and build dynamic …
Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) is a subfield of machine learning that provides transparency for complex models to connect the technical meaning to social interpretation. Explore interpretability, transparency, and black-box machine …
Introduces key concepts of health care in a global context, including the impact of cultural and economic forces influencing health care access in developed and developing nations. Appraises and explores …
Each student or small group will develop a project, be matched with a Global Studies faculty mentor, identify relevant community groups, and spend the semester working on that project. Students …
Understand Deep Learning covering neural networks, activation functions, and optimization algorithms. Gain experience with TensorFlow and PyTorch, mastering key techniques such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), …
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the major policy-making institutions, and how does the current system of American governance compare with that of other advanced societies? This class will …
In this course, students gain experience applying global perspectives, as well as research methods and techniques, to one of several real-world issues. Team-taught, the course allows students to choose a …
This course examines how the world's major states and regions manage their public finances and economic policies through their budgetary processes and institutions.
Explores new models of database design: graph, vector, and ledger. These have become required infrastructure in service of social media (graph databases), Large Language Models (vector databases), and cryptocurrency (ledger …
LPPL 4225 is designed to foster three critical skillsets: 1) The expansion of your self-awareness to enhance your competence as a leader, 2) Learning ways to support and inspire the …
Explore US mental health policy & analyze effectiveness of policies to address behavioral health needs. Examine how US Fed govt perceives mental illness, impact of science on policy initiatives & …
This class provides a general overview of film production in Brazil since 1990. We will screen and discuss a variety of documentary and feature-length fiction films, paying special attention to …
How can we understand patterns of human development around the world? More specifically, how does politics affect health, prosperity and security? Through this course, you will become a critical consumer …
This course examines the politics of federal budgeting and its role in economic policy making. Students will learn about the creation of the presidential budget, the politics of the Congressional …
Introduces the development of Brazilian culture from 1500 to the present. This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the language requirement.
Examines health issues from a population health perspective of policy and programs; introduces students to principles of population health practice with emphasis on history, philosophy and scope. Examines how health …
Comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted aspects of data creation, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between design and data. Students will gain insight into the intentional and unintentional mechanisms that contribute to …
This class explores the intersection between how we perform elections and how we craft public policy. We investigate two broad questions (1) the effect of policy on elections -- how …
For advanced students with experience in writing literary nonfiction. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to …
In this course, we explore what actually makes a body¿biology, flesh and bone, technology, maybe even immigration documents? We¿ll think about how medicine sees the body¿what makes us ¿healthy¿ or …
Introduces complex interplay between technology, regulation, and data science and exposes regulatory realities confronting the field. Read and parse regulatory texts. Navigate the international technology regulatory landscape, identify key actors, …
Conduct of Inquiry courses introduce students to major methodologies, content areas and contributions in various social science disciplines.
This two-part program will pair students in Rwanda studying at the University of Global Health Equity with UVA students to investigate global health topics relevant to both countries. In groups …
Placeholder course for students studying abroad. This course will include topics for students on exchange and outside (Non-UVA) programs to be enrolled in International Study.
Conduct of Inquiry courses introduce students to major methodologies, content areas and contributions in the humanistic traditions of various world cultures.
This two semester course aims to prepare students for effective and culturally appropriate engagement in Global Health activities by providing a background in Global Health theory, key issues, and culturally …
One of two required readings courses for students admitted to the Area Program in Literary Prose, also open to other qualified students. For instructions on how to apply to this …
Various topics offered in Global Studies. See department website for full course description and offerings.
Explores the concepts and organizational factors that impact service delivery and quality in healthcare. It emphasizes service excellence and resources to improve customer service and quality of services. It will …
Life, including ecosystems, social interactions, and policy interventions are complex, and while some simplification of reality to try to make sense of it all is necessary, simplistic thinking and modeling …
Introduces advanced undergrads to technology policy and industry analysis. Covers competitive dynamics, firm strategy, value chains, and economic/financial assessment. Uses semiconductors as a running case, with AI and quantum comparisons …
Understanding how location, proximity, and connectivity define global challenges like environmental protection, managing migration, and fostering sustainable economic development is essential for the design of effective solutions. In this course, …
Provides foundational overview of the structure and function of the US healthcare system. Promotes critical discussion of history and current status of organizations and delivery systems. Examines challenges facing providers, …
This course moves beyond the traditional economic approach to public policy and explores the role of psychological analysis. Decision-making is not always rational, but involves various cognitive biases that can …
Students put into practice leadership skills & competencies through experiential learning preparing them for a lifetime of civic engagement as policy makers & citizens. Course emphasizes opportunities to use learned …
Innovation Garage will help students develop skills to build new businesses that leverage technology to scale. Guided by the instructors and guest coaches, students will develop startup ideas by applying …
Provides basic overview of economic and financial management concepts in healthcare. Introduces important economic concepts and issues in healthcare including market factors, production, costs, labor issues, and economic evaluation. Provides …
Directed writing project for students in the English Department's Undergraduate Area Program in Literary Prose, leading to completion of an extended piece of creative prose writing.
'Impact Investing' is the proactive deployment of financial resources to organizations for a positive return on investment and an additional, intentional social impact beyond financial returns. Impact Investing explores how …
This experiential learning course applies basic principles of social entrepreneurship to real-world problems that social entrepreneurs are facing. Students will work in teams on challenges proposed by a set of …
Provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations, and an understanding of how organizations can be managed more effectively and enhance the quality of employees' work life. …
Students will learn the fundamentals of product management. Topics include identifying unmet needs, understanding markets, implementing product development frameworks and processes, building businesses, and working with multi-functional teams. The application …
Devoted to the writing of prose fiction, especially the short story. Student work is discussed in class and individual conferences. Parallel reading in the work of modern novelists and short …
This poetics seminar, designed for students in the English Department's Area Program in Poetry Writing but open to other students on a space-available basis, is a close readings course for …
For advanced students with prior experience in writing poetry. Student work is discussed in class and in individual conferences. Reading in contemporary poetry is also assigned. May be repeated with …
Introduces the development of the health sciences management capstone project; students select a relevant project or research question and a focused topic of investigation, conduct a comprehensive literature review of …
Directed poetry writing project for students in the English Department's Undergraduate Area Program in Poetry Writing, leading to completion of a manuscript of poems. Both courses are required for students …
Focuses on the successful completion of the student's capstone project proposed in PSHM 4900 Capstone Course I. Integrates the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired in the BPHM degree program and …
In this course, Global Commerce in Culture and Society students will complete a 25-page research paper, as the culminating work of the major. Each student will choose readings relevant to …
This is the capstone seminar for students in the Security and Justice track of Global Studies.
This course is the required Capstone Seminar in the Global Environments and Sustainability track of Global Studies
Students will produce a report providing an analysis of the problem, the policy options available, and their action recommendations. Students will improve their ability to work in teams and hone …
Reading and research under the direction of a faculty member. Students must obtain approval from a faculty advisor to approve and direct the independent study. Final approval by the Director …
For the student who wants to work on a creative writing project under the direction of a faculty member. For more details on this class, please visit the department website …
This course is designed to allow Global Studies-Security and Justice majors to pursue independent study of relevant topics that go beyond the program's core, track and/or elective curricula.
This course is an independent study to be arranged by student in consultation with faculty.
Independent study to be arranged by student in consultation with professor.
Research for a thesis of approximately 50 written pages undertaken in the fall semester of the fourth year by archaeology majors who have been accepted into the Interdisciplinary Archaeology Distinguished …
Writing of a thesis of approximately 50 written pages undertaken in the spring semester of the fourth year by archaeology majors who have been accepted into the Interdisciplinary Archaeology Distinguished …
This course introduces students to a variety of disciplinary approaches to the study of Europe (history, anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, and culture). Stress will be laid on how combining …
Covers foundations and applications of NLP with a focus on the most popular form of unstructured data - text. Convert source texts into structure-preserving analytical form and then apply information …
Train your own LLM for a custom task. Learn about the LLM lifecycle from architecture, to pre-training, to supervised finetuning, to deployment, to model editing/updating, including discussing LLM limitations. End …
Provides healthcare domain knowledge, healthcare data understanding, and data science methodologies to solve problems. Understand data types, models, and sources, including electronic health record data; health outcomes, quality, risk, and …
Reinforcement Learning is a dynamic area in machine learning that allows an agent to learn by interacting with its environment. This enables learning when the ground truth is unavailable or …
This course looks into the past, present, and future of technologies that impact labor, with an eye to empowering students with knowledge about the social, economic, and political dimensions of …
Provides a foundation in discrete mathematics, data structures, algorithmic design and implementation, computational complexity, parallel computing, and data integrity and consistency. Case studies and exercises will be drawn from real-world …
Principles of interactivity in application and dashboard development using R, Python, and JavaScript programming languages. Design visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces, develop interactive applications for data visualization, and build dynamic …
Provides an in-depth exploration of probabilistic and statistical methods used to understand, quantify, and manage uncertainty. Learn foundational concepts in probability and statistics, simulation techniques, and modern approaches to parameter …
Analyzes key concepts of health care in a global context, including the impact of cultural and economic forces influencing health care access in developed and developing nations. Evaluates different systems …
This course will equip students with some of the most commonly used deep learning architectures. We will explore feed-forward networks, convolutional neural networks, UNETs, encoders-decoders, generative adversarial networks and transformers. …
Provides domain knowledge of humanitarian action, the data and data systems used by humanitarian organizations, the lifesaving implications of predictive analytics in disaster contexts and the complex data ethics considerations …
Genomics Foundations introduces core concepts in modern genomics and human genetics underlying computational biology and public health genomics. The course integrates key biological principles with quantitative reasoning and hands-on use …
Focuses on principles & theories of law related to healthcare delivery, management & administration. Examines the application of laws on healthcare liability prevention & the risks managers face. Explores legal …
Trends in hardware and software for Big Data Systems and applications. Cover principles driving data infrastructures, which enabled the training of AI models on datasets (speech, sounds, images, video, languages) …
Code an end-to-end data science project with core software engineering and automation to quickly integrate into a corporate environment. Use version control to focus on solutions, leverage automation at your …
An intensive overview of cloud infrastructure and their role in data science. Topics will include storage as a service, ephemeral computing resources, auto-scaling, and event-driven workloads. Special attention will be …
This course examines environmental policy using economic analysis. The first half introduces core environmental economics concepts, including microeconomic review, market failures, and cost-benefit tools for evaluating policy and pollution levels, …
Focuses on the unique integration of public health and healthcare systems. Provides students with key knowledge and skills to effectively promote health and prevent disease, while navigating public health and …
Introduces students to various styles and theories of leadership. Through self-assessment and guided inquiry, students examine and create their own unique style of leadership. Students will develop approaches to adapt …
Intensive work in poetry writing, for students with prior experience. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
This course focuses on making students more effective at identifying and designing AI use cases to create novel AI-powered products and services. Students will work with a variety of AI …
Focuses on the challenging role of leaders in today's complex organizations. Identifies ways to adapt the organizational structures, policies, and management workforce to enhance competitive advantage. Topics include change management, …
Through global case studies in regions including Africa, the Middle East, the US, & Australia, course explores relationship betwn education & conflict: how education systems exacerbate conflict through curricula, inequalities …
Prepares today's leaders for success in communication skills with diverse audiences as well as effective team building and management. Communication topics address technical and non-technical audiences using presentations, interpersonal skills, …
Research origins of gun violence in American society, in conjunction with engaging with various stakeholders to propose sensible solutions to this problem. Assigned to Baltimore, Richmond, or Washington, DC & …
Examines how value is measured, created, and maximized. Beginning with an introduction to accounting, instruction covers the fundamentals of measuring and reporting revenue, costs, cash flow, assets, liabilities, and equity. …
NGOs play a growing role in shaping U.S. public policies. Skepticism of federal policymaking has opened opportunities for policy entrepreneurs to challenge well-funded private sector lobbies in shaping the agenda. …
What does it mean to prioritize equity in policy? Equity must be operationalized & incorporated into all policy stages: agenda setting, design, implementation, & evaluation. Consider frameworks & tools for …
Instruction on key events, places, texts and thinkers that help us understand the history and principles of democracy.
Provides a multidisciplinary perspective on cross-sector societal, technological, economic, and/or global trends, possibilities, and/or disruptions. Students analyze real-world challenges and implications for leadership in the context of their own career …
Courses examine special topics in public policy and/or leadership.
Provides a multidisciplinary perspective on cross-sector societal, technological, economic, and/or global trends, possibilities, and/or disruptions. Students analyze real-world challenges and implications for leadership in the context of their own career …
Applied Policy Clinics Topics Course
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in Creative Writing and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Investigates a selected issue in public policy or leadership.
Independent research undertaken with faculty advisor. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only and can be repeated. Instructor permission required. Does not fulfill Batten elective or special topics for Batten programs.
Caring well for an aging population is among the greatest challenges facing both the United States and the world. Significant gaps persist between the health and social systems that older …
Explores the concepts and organizational factors impacting service delivery and quality management in healthcare; examines service excellence processes/resources to improve customer service and quality. Applies strategies to address challenges in …
A course for advanced short story writers. Student manuscripts are discussed in individual conference and in class. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to …
This seminar uses Hepatitis C to explore the promises and pitfalls of the U.S. healthcare system. Once the deadliest infectious disease in America, Hepatitis C now has a highly effective …
Provides foundational overview of the structure/function of US healthcare system including challenges and opportunities to develop competence in healthcare management, promotes critical discussion of history and current status of healthcare …
For more than 200 years, Americans and Europeans have exchanged ideas about prison reform. Today, few Europeans look to America for examples of prison reform. Why would they? This course …
Provides students with experience in discerning & analyzing ethical issues pertaining to institutional policies & operations as they arise in healthcare settings. Each student spends several hours a week in …
Provides basic overview of economic and financial management concepts in healthcare. Introduces important economic concepts and issues in healthcare, including market factors, production, costs, labor issues, and economic evaluation. Provides …
Students spend time in medical settings as "participant-observers," in order to gain first-hand experience of subject matter that is the focus of the theory, teaching, & practice of bioethics. Direct …
This course examines ethical, social justice and legal issues related to sexual health and reproduction, including topics such as personhood; consequences of overturning Roe; obstetrical violence & coerced medical interventions; …
Course provides students experience w/data science within a framework of data ethics in service of equity-oriented public policy. Primary goals are:collaborate w/community partner on project that advances social justice and …
Moves through individual, group, and organizational levels of behavior, drawing on concepts and practices from the field of Organizational Behavior (OB). Provides a basic understanding of one's own and others' …
This course is an introduction to clinical ethics, which concerns the identification, analysis, and resolution of ethical problems arising in patient care. The course deals with two tiers of ethical …
Examines how informatics in the healthcare industry improves patient care, health outcomes, efficiency, quality & evidence-based decision making; evaluates challenges and strategies for healthcare managers in implementing health information systems …
Independent research for undergraduate students enrolled in the BA/BS/MPH 5 year program or other programs that may be related to Public Health or Ethics.
Introducing the questions, methods, and arguments that organize work in the Environmental Humanities (EH), this graduate seminar is open to MA and PhD students from any discipline, including the sciences …
Explores public safety leadership concepts and essential approaches needed in forging lasting, collaborative relationships with the public they serve. Students will analyze complex social and security issues. While maintaining a …
This course explores the premodern through a multidisciplinary and global lens. A series of UVA faculty team-taught modules will treat such topics as travel and trade, the invention of race, …
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to advanced research methods for investigating issues in European Studies. Each student will develop a research proposal and paper on a specific disciplinary topic under …
Covers the practice of data science, including communication, exploratory data analysis, and visualization. Also covered are the selection of algorithms to suit the problem to be solved, user needs, and …
Leadership and Public Policy foundational skills course.
This course examines the ethical issues arising around big data and provides frameworks, context, concepts, and theories to help students think through and deal with the issues as they encounter …
Learn a theoretical & applied process to identify risks in every public safety agency job description. From this basis, students will gain skills & knowledge to design & update control …
Explores the Constitution as the ethical compass that guides the work of public safety professionals and cement a fundamental understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the subsequent 27 amendments. Students …
Through a step-by-step process students learn to conduct statistical analyses to examine, evaluate, and share relevant public safety related data. Students also learn how to make practical interpretations of the …
Designed for capstone project teams to meet in groups with advisors and clients to advance work on their projects. Capstone course is for MSDS students.
Comprehensive introduction to predictive modeling, a cornerstone of data science and machine learning. Learn the fundamental concepts, techniques, and tools used to build models while emphasizing both theoretical understanding and …
Examines joint operations and incident command for complex events. Emphasis will be placed on command structure, continuity of operations, public safety response to community/public health emergencies, occupational health and safety, …
This course covers fundamentals of data mining and machine learning within a common statistical framework. Topics include regression, classification, clustering, resampling, regularization, tree-based methods, ensembles, boosting, and Support Vector Machines. …
Focuses on the application of communication skills and principles in the context of public safety. Students will gain understanding and practice in engaging communities around such challenging issues as inequality …
Bayesian inferential methods provide a foundation for machine learning under conditions of uncertainty. Bayesian machine learning techniques can help us to more effectively address the limits to our understanding of …
Understand machine learning fundamentals, cybersecurity, and deep learning principles. Explore how machine learning algorithms can be leveraged to address prevalent cybersecurity issues, such as malware detection, spam filtering, anomaly detection, …
Students will develop a detailed understanding of the legal aspects of public employment law, and the short and long-term impact of recruiting and retaining talented employees. Emphasis will be placed …
This course introduces first-year graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to the knowledge and skills fundamental to success in graduate school. Particular topics vary.
A graduate-level course on deep learning fundamentals and applications with emphasis on their broad applicability to problems across a range of disciplines. Topics include regularization, optimization, convolutional networks, sequence modeling, …
Course provides an introduction to leadership in the public arena. Through course readings, team projects, and discussion of case studies, students will develop skill at identifying the resources, options, and …
Evolution of language models, from encoding words to simple vectors to training LLMs. Train and build LLM, understand concepts like self- and cross-attention in LLMs and their applications, review research …
An introductory course in which principles of assessing educational policies are applied to the evidence currently available across a range of policies. Areas of education policy may include early childhood …
This course presents the simplest economic models explaining how individuals and organizations respond to changes in their circumstances and how they interact in markets, and it applies these models to …
The first part of a two-semester sequence in research methods and tools used to evaluate public policies. This course reviews basic mathematics and statistics used by policy analysts, and introduces …
Introduces fundamental concepts of computation, data structures, algorithms, & databases, focusing on their role in data science. Covers both theoretical studies & hands-on learning activities. Includes basic data structures, advanced …
Many problems in data science essentially boil down to some mathematical relationships that are to be solved numerically. But have you ever wondered how computers could do math? This graduate-level …
The purpose of this course is to develop the student's ability to define and solve public problems. Subsidiary objectives of the course are to help the student to integrate the …
Covers the fundamentals of probability and stochastic processes. Students will become conversant in the tools of probability, clearly describing and implementing concepts related to random variables, properties of probability, distributions, …
Explores the mathematical foundations of inferential and prediction frameworks commonly used to learn from data. Frequentist, Bayesian, Likelihood viewpoints are considered. Topics include: principles of estimation, optimality, bias, variance, consistency, …
In this course students will learn how to create change in the public policy arena by understanding political actors, their interests, and the institutions they inhabit. Students will learn how …
Introduction to regression modeling. Topics will be discussed first in the context of linear regression, and then revisited in the context of logistic regression, ordinal regression, proportional hazards regression, and …
Introduces physics-aware deep learning (PADL), an emerging approach that embeds physical laws into neural networks for accurate, efficient modeling. Topics include differential equations, physics-informed neural networks, neural operators, and PyTorch …
Fundamentals of data mining and machine learning within a common statistical framework. Topics include boosting, ensembles, Support Vector Machines, model-based clustering, forecasting, neural networks, recommender systems, market basket analysis, and …
Provides an exploration of foundational concepts in modern time series modeling and analysis. The course covers both classical statistical and signal processing methods and contemporary deep learning models.
Covers data pipeline: techniques to collect data, organize, query & apply the data, and generate products that describe the insights. Topics include Python environments, containers using Docker, data wrangling with …
Combines topics in data ethics, critical data studies, public policy, governance, and regulation. Address challenges by topic (Health, Education, Culture & Entertainment, Security & Defense, Cities, Environment, Labor). Research how …
This course will provide a solid foundation of insights into how Congress works, essential for aspiring public policy advocates. Topics investigated include historical precedents for policymaking, the process of Congressional …
What are the most pressing policy problems facing Virginia and how can they be addressed? Students will learn how the broad historical forces of Virginia's past, her current political institutions, …
Students in this course will contend with and explore the implications of how politically relevant attitudes & behaviors in the U.S. have always been tied to identity. Students will employ …
Consider the effect of public opinion on policy in the U.S. What do policymakers believe about citizens' preferences? Whose opinion matters, when does it matter, & why? Do policies always …
Students register for this course to complement an industry work experience. Topics focus on the application of engineering principles, analysis, methods and best practices in an industrial setting. A final …
Specialized or advanced topics not in DS current course offerings. Requires (a) approval of the program director and (b) an SDS faculty member who will serve as instructor. Propose a …
A colloquium on computational biology methods and results. Each week, students will attend a seminar, and read and discuss a computational biology paper, focusing on computational approaches and biological conclusions. …
A colloquium on computational biology methods and results. Each week, students will attend a seminar, and read and discuss a computational biology paper, focusing on computational approaches and biological conclusions. …
A colloquium on computational biology methods and results. Each week, students will attend a seminar, and read and discuss a computational biology paper, focusing on computational approaches and biological conclusions. …
The DH Certificate Practicum provides principles for working with humanities materials as data, while maintaining a commitment to humanistic inquiry. Students will learn to integrate digital humanities methods into coursework …
Course shapes public leaders to recognize & respond to competing value propositions & implement value objectives in specific public context. Course goes beyond concrete incentive systems & aims to shape …
This course provides an opportunity for graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to reflect upon and plan for post-graduation career opportunities both in the academe and in other …
Course provides foundat'l understanding of orgs&processes in US statecraft, directly from current practitioners across govt. Students explore how elements of nat'l power are brought to bear to further US interests …
This course examines the art and science of negotiation. The science of negotiation involves learning to recognize the structure of a conflict situation and knowing what techniques tend to be …
This course provides an introduction to financial techniques that are essential for leadership dealing with any type of organizational finances. It provides an analytical treatment to valuations based on principles …
Prepares students to apply economic analysis to public policy problems. Topics include externalities, industry regulation, and policy problems of allocating resources over time. Examples will show a broad range of …
Builds on the methods and concepts introduced into Research Methods and Data Analysis I to prepare students to gather, analyze, criticize, and interpret complex data in public policy settings. Tools …
This experiential course pairs students from the Schools of Law, Engineering, and Public Policy with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) problem sponsors to address real-world national security challenges. Through student …
Learning tools and concepts for computing on big data. Learn how to use Spark for large-scale analytics and machine learning. Spark is an open-source, general-purpose computing framework that is scalable …
This course introduces advanced analytical multivariate techniques used in marketing to understand customer and employee attitudes and behavior from data to gain market intelligence plus target and segment customers and …
You will learn some of the world's most powerful predictive models. We cover a variety of machine learning algorithms and survival models. We have a hands-on approach, working on real …
Covers end-to-end processes relating to the capture, organization, use, and protection of data for analytical purposes. You will learn how to build an optimized relational database and use SQL to …
Prototyping and Product Development is an action-oriented and project-based course. You and your team will identify a problem, develop multiple prototypes that address the problem, and test prototypes through iterative …
We cover natural language processing, deep learning, and artificial intelligence to apply them to text and image data. You will learn algorithms that are the backbone of technologies used by …
This course will introduce the latest practices and technologies for managing big data. It will first compare and contrast big data to relational data in both operational and analytical data …
Teams will solve an analytics challenge from a sponsoring company. The company will provide the data and the problem. You and your team will design a solution in the form …
In the second capstone course you will assess the business impact of your solution and should be done in conjunction with the sponsoring company. Key assessment questions may include: a) …
Course investigates practical challenges policy researchers face conducting impact evaluations. Develop capacity to replicate prominent empirical research using experimental & quasi-experimental methods & present results in compelling, accessible formats.Course primarily …
In this course, you acquire skills in analytics project scoping, planning, risk analysis and management, resource allocation and budgeting, monitoring, and real options thinking. You will use state-of-the-art software such …
In this course, you will build a more accurate and up-to-date understanding of what drives human behavior, understand the nature and complexity of moral issues that digital technology and analytics …
The threat of international terrorism in the wake of 9/11 prompted costly & controversial US military & stabilization efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Initially targeting terrorism, it expanded into regime …
Why are some countries poor and how can growth be increased? How do we ensure basic services for the poorest? This course examines capacity, demand, and influence in development, covering …
Graduate-level poetry writing workshop for advanced writing students. A weekly 2.5 hour workshop discussion of student poems. For more details, visit our program website at creativewriting.virginia.edu.
International relations studies often overlook underlying geographic, economic, & intern¿l order dimensions that varyingly benefit some states & disadvantage others. How does access to open seas or having a veto …
Covers advanced theoretical concepts for deep neural networks. Topics include convolutional neural networks and their design principles, encoder-decoder architectures, recurrent neural networks, transformers, bounding box detection, image segmentation, generative adversarial …
Leading in the public context requires an understanding of one's own & others' thoughts, feelings, & motivations; & tools for working toward mutually valued outcomes. Course uses behavioral science to …
The DI Seminar will provide a unique learning experience that combines interdisciplinary inquiry with diverse forms of scholarly engagement, opportunities to interact with distinguished guests, both academics and community leaders, …
This course exposes students to how business analytics are used in various global managerial contexts. Students develop a toolkit of analytical competencies while gaining experience in solving business problems and …
The DI Seminar will provide a unique learning experience that combines interdisciplinary inquiry with diverse forms of scholarly engagement, opportunities to interact with distinguished guests, both academics and community leaders, …
Investigates a selected issue in public policy or leadership.
This graduate-level course explores the principles, methodologies, and applications of human-centered design (HCD). Students will learn how to create solutions that meet real human needs. The course combines theoretical foundations …
A course devoted to the writing of prose fiction, especially the short story. Student work is discussed in class and in individual conferences. Parallel reading in the work of modern …
A graduate-level introduction to technology policy and industry analysis. Covers competitive dynamics, firm strategy, value chains, and economic/financial assessment. Uses semiconductors as a running case, with AI and quantum comparisons …
In this immersive course, students will become a team of international political analysts for the semester. After selecting a specialization to pursue, students will learn how to collect and evaluate …
Introduces ways that data and information have historically been constructed in different realms--from medicine to public health to computing--to shed light on the power relationships embedded in some of our …
The Applied Policy Project (APP) is the capstone event of the MPP program, an independent analytical project for each student. Divided over two semesters, APP I provides students with the …
The course will examine ethical & legal issues related to reproduction. While some historical coverage will take place, primary emphasis will be on current topics, such as abortion regulation, coerced …
The Applied Policy Project (APP) is the capstone event of the MPP program, an independent analytical project for each student. During APP II, students produce a final report of approximately …
Focuses on critical elements of school law to include due process, search and seizure, church/state conflicts, curriculum control & the expression of controversial views, school authority to make rules and …
Transition into principal investigators and generators of data science-based knowledge. Develop practical skills necessary to conduct high quality data science research, advance development into producers and critical consumers of research, …
Content for this course includes the purposes and nature of theory in educational administration and the application of organization theory to education. Theories of leadership, organizations, decision-making, communication, climate, conflict, …
The focus of this course is the development and design of curriculum, and the delivery of instruction to ensure academic success. The course provides key principles of effective supervision, and …
This course examines and promotes prospective administrators, intrapersonal understanding, interpersonal ability, and potential for effectiveness as leaders. Theory and practice relative to the staffing of schools for effective realization of …
This course will examine the principles, processes, and responsibilities of financing public education with a focus on the leadership provided at the school level in finance. The course will have …
This course is designed to prepare individuals for positions of education leadership by exposing them to hands-on administrators. Students will be engaged in a significant number of administrative activities at …
This course provides students with the necessary blend of theory, best practice, and authentic problems of practice in leadership. The course provides a bridge between their thought in other courses …
This module will investigate the current legal, moral, and instructional impact of special education policies in the Commonwealth of Virginia and across the nation. Response to Intervention concepts will be …
Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member
Research Ethics/Responsible Conduct of Research fulfills both the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Mandate. The course is case-based and practical. The goal …
This course guides graduate students to communicate their research to non-technical audiences such as the public, the media, scholars in other fields, and policymakers. Topics include audience analysis, message design, …
This is the required course for the graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities. It entails participation in colloquia, sixty hours of experience participating in a research project uniting computation and humanities, …
Students will learn theoretical and practical foundations of computational methods for analysis of experimental data from various biological data types. Course will cover algorithms, statistical and computational methods, and application …
Students will learn theoretical and practical foundations of computational methods for analysis of experimental data from various biological data types. Course will cover algorithms, statistical and computational methods, and application …
Networks provide a unifying framework to study the structure hidden within complex data. This graduate-level course focuses on the fundamental concepts and statistics as well as recent advancements and applications …
Where do our educational practices come from? This seminar invites graduate students to explore theories and philosophies of education in order to guide their own professional development and practices as …
Students will learn algorithms and applications of computational methods for analysis of experimental data from genome, epigenome, and transcriptome sequencing experiments. The course will cover various biological data types (whole …
This course will cover fundamental topics in statistical genetics with a focus on concepts and methods critical to a concrete understanding of the application of statistical genetics to public health …
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department …
This course will use a student-centered approach to analyze the benefits of experiential learning for PhD students. Through completing course assignments and participating in an internship, students will gain professional …
This course introduces students to the underlying histories and theoretical dimensions of urban design as a creative spatial practice. By exploring a wide range of urban interventions at multiple scales, …
While urbanization processes are expected to increase until 2050, shrinkage and growth are occurring simultaneously asking for new approaches to urban regeneration addressing social justice and sustainability. Discussions, lectures, readings, …
Student will work on a supervised independent research project related to the their area of study or expertise with a member of the PHS faculty.
A graduate-level introduction to the history, theory, and methods of the digital humanities, this course is required for the new grad certificate in DH. Students will gain an understanding of …
Independent study conducted by the student under the supervision of an instructor of choice.
Engages students in identification of a research question, a review of the literature and the application of an existing data science tool or technique (algorithm) to that problem. This is …
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. Students work closely with a primary and a secondary Faculty Advisor, representing two distinct disciplinary approaches, to develop a …
Non-topical research hours taken as part of the Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Composition and defense of a master's thesis. Students will work under the direction of their primary faculty adviser to complete the writing their M.A. thesis. To be taken in the …
This series is designed to support graduate students planning to apply to graduate or postgraduate fellowship opportunities. Over four sessions, participants gain insight into what reviewers are looking for, develop …
This 5 week workshop helps graduate students convert their academic writing and research to make it more accessible for broad audiences. Participants learn strategies and mechanics of writing op-eds (opinion-editorials) …
This course is intended uniquely for European Studies Master's students who need this course to reach full-time registration status while completing other degree requirements.
For doctorial dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Formal record of student commitment to doctoral research under the guidance of a faculty adviser. May be repeated as necessary.
PhD level Dissertation Research.