Education Courses
EDU112-116 Introduction to Education courses explore the teaching profession, provide opportunity to observe and reflect upon classroom interactions at appropriate grade levels and content areas. Field experience required.
ONE HUNDRED LEVEL COURSES
EDU112 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2)
Early childhood majors.
EDU113 Introduction to Elementary Education (2)
Elementary education majors.
EDU114 Introduction to Special Education (2)
Special education majors.
EDU115 Introduction to Middle School Education (2)
Middle school majors.
EDU116 Introduction to Secondary Education (2)
Secondary education majors.
TWO HUNDRED LEVEL COURSES
EDU212 Instructional Technology (2)
Examines instruction and provides experience in application of technology to enhance classroom communication. Lab fee.
EDU221 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (2)
Explores early childhood education; historical development, influential leaders, contemporary issues, career opportunities. Field experience required. Prerequisite: EDU 112.
EDU225 Human Development and Learning (4)
Studies aspects of development from birth through early adolescence; emphasizes learning process. Examines theory and research. Field experience required. Prerequisite: EDU112-114.
EDU226 Adolescent Development and Learning (4)
Considers theories of adolescent development, learning theories and social context within which today's adolescents grow and learn. Prerequisites: EDU114-116.
EDU228 Classroom Discipline and Management (2)
Considers behavioral theory and practical means of working with learners with and without disabilities in classroom settings. Prerequisites: EDU225 or 226.
EDU231 Children's Literature (2)
Studies contemporary children's literature;selecting, introducing and using quality literature that includes diverse backgrounds and learning styles with preschool and elementary children.
EDU232/ENG232 Adolescent Literature (4)
See ENG232 course description.
EDU238 The Exceptional Child (2)
Explores historical, legal and educational issues related to children and adolescents with low- and high-incidence disabilities. Field experience required. Prerequisite: EDU112-116, 225, 226 or PSY244.
EDU245 Multicultural Education (2)
Examines ever-increasing diversity of United States and resulting differences of students enrolled in elementary and secondary schools; highlights importance of developing reflective practitioners with competence to teach all learners. Introduces concepts, issues and perspectives related to multicultural education and challenges personal awareness and attitudes toward diversity, instructional practices, curricula and resources which impact schools. Field experience required.
EDU270 Math Methods (3)
Analyzes and applies theory for teaching math PreK-8. Field experience required. Materials fee.
Prerequisite: MAT105.
THREE HUNDRED LEVEL COURSES
EDU300 Theories of Language Acquisition (2)
See course listing under Middle School and Secondary Education.
EDU301 Methods of Second Language Teaching (2)
See course listing under Middle School and Secondary Education.
EDU302 Disabilities and the Young Child (2)
Explores implications of handicapping conditions and young children in preschool and school settings; identification, service delivery models and teaching/learning strategies. Field collaboration included. Prerequisite: early childhood major and program acceptance.
EDU303 Teaching English Language Learners Using Sheltered English (2)
Introduces students to the skills and knowledge needed to shelter content instruction for English language learners. Students will identify and experiment with a variety of research-based and effective strategies and approaches so that second language learners will understand English content.
EDU304 Creative Arts (2)
Seeks to integrate music, art and drama into preschool and elementary school course content. Materials fee.
EDU310 Middle School: Philosophy and Organization (2)
Explores philosophical, historical, sociological issues in middle school curriculum and structure; multidisciplinary structures, school organization and schedules. Prerequisites: junior or declared middle school major status; approval for teacher education program.
EDU342 Special Education Assessment and Intervention (2)
Explores deviation in behavior; emphasizes evaluation, educational programs and management; conceptual models and learning theorists. Field collaboration included. Prerequisite: special education major and
program acceptance.
EDU345 Introduction to Teaching Reading (2)
Explores history, theories, developmental stages, phonics and components of literacy instruction for children with and without disabilities, as well as English language learners. Prerequisite: approval for teacher
education program.
EDU346 Language Arts and Literacy: Ages 3-8 (3)
Explores teaching methods, strategies and materials in reading, writing, speaking and listening for typical and atypical learners. Field experience and collaboration included. Prerequisites: program approval for early childhood education and ED345.
EDU347 Teaching Reading and Other Language Arts (3)
Explores teaching theories, methods, strategies and materials in reading, writing, listening and speaking for the elementary aged learners with and without disabilities. Field experience and collaboration included. Prerequisites: program approval for teacher education and ED345.
EDU348 Assessment for the Classroom Teacher (2)
Further develops the preservice teacher's conceptual and technical skills in reading assessment required of classroom teachers under the Massachusetts Department of Education's accountability program. Guided by the five components of reading defined by the National Reading Panel, preservice teachers look at assessment of student performance as it aligns to instruction and curriculum. Students examine the role that validity, reliability, test bias and item construction play in ensuring a quality and meaningful assessment instrument,
and review assessment instruments for appropriate application, administration, data interpretation and instructional implication.
EDU352 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (4)
Explores teaching theories, methods, strategies and assesment materials for teaching literacy and independent learning skills to middle school and secondary students with and without learning disabilities. Field experience required. Prerequisites: ED 226 and approval for teacher education program.
EDU371 Selected Topics (2)
Examines selected topics appropriate for educators. Repeatable. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
FOUR HUNDRED LEVEL COURSES
EDU407 Special Education Seminar (2)
Analyzes issues in special education; classroom management and individualization techniques. Prerequisites: senior standing and full approval for special education program.
EDU420 Middle School: Methods and Curriculum (4)
Analysis of curricular issues of middle school: methods and strategies of teaching in content areas,teaming, and interdisciplinary planning. Field experience required. Prerequisites:senior standing and full approval for middle school major.
EDU421 Secondary Education: Methods, Organization and Curriculum (4)
Analysis of current curricular issues; examination of research and practice in methods of teaching in content areas and instructional sessions for students with and without disabilities. Field experience required. Prerequisite: senior standing and full approval for secondary education program.
EDU427 Internship (Variable)
Supervised teaching experience in an appropriate setting. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor. Prerequisite: permission of the Division of Education.
EDU428 Language and Learning Disabilities (2)
Historical and theoretical analysis of developmental language and learning disabilities; diagnostic and clinical teaching strategies. Field experience required. Prerequisites: senior standing and full approval for a special education program.
EDU440 Education Methods Block (4)
Methods, curriculum and evaluation of social studies, health, science and physical education for early childhood, special education and elementary education majors. Field experience/collaboration included. Prerequisites: senior standing and full approval for teacher education program.
EDU441 Methods of Secondary Special Education (2)
Explores unique curriculum, evaluation techniques and teaching methods for adolescent learner with disabilities. Includes transitional and vocational issues. Field experience required. Prerequisites: full approval for special education program and senior standing.
PRACTICA
Teacher candidates are placed in an appropriate school setting for a 12-credit (16-week) student teaching experience supervised by College faculty and cooperating practitioner(s). A portion of that time may be waived for students seeking two licenses to allow for the second practicum. Teacher candidates should consult with their education advisors regarding any variation in the length of their fulltime practica and must apply for their practica during the year prior to their student teaching. Prerequisites: full approval in the appropriate teacher education program, successful completion of major coursework, passing of all relevant Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), and recommendations of prepracticum supervisors. Teacher candidates must be registered and finalized prior to starting their teaching assignment.
EDU400 Teaching English as a Second Language Practicum (8-16)
Level PreK-6 or 5-12.
EDU479, 480 Early Childhood Practicum I, II (6, 6)
Students are placed in grade1 or 2 for Practicum I and in PreK or kindergarten for Practicum II. At least one practicum must include children with disabilities.
EDU481 Elementary School Practicum (12-16; 8 if seeking dual licensure)
EDU482 Special Education Practicum (8)
PreK-8 or 5-12.
EDU483 Middle School Practicum (12-16; 8 if seeking dual licensure)
EDU484 Secondary School Practicum (12-16; 8 if seeking dual licensure)
EDU485 Elementary School Art Practicum (12-16)