Summer 2023 Courses

All courses will meet virtually at the times scheduled below unless the course is noted as asynchronous or to be determined.

Registration for Summer 2023 is open. The registration deadline for Summer 2023 is June 12.

Below is the schedule of Graduate Education courses offered from June 26–August 31, 2023. Students are encouraged to contact [email protected] and schedule an appointment for academic advising. For courses without detailed schedules please email the Graduate Education Office for more information. Unless otherwise noted all courses are located in the Jenks Learning Resource Center on Gordon's campus in Wenham, MA.

Please register at least one week before the start date of a course. Thank you for your cooperation.

The schedule is subject to change. Gordon reserves the right to cancel classes on the basis of low enrollment. Additional courses may be added as the need arises. If you do not see a course you need, or if you have any questions, please contact the Graduate Education Office.

A nonrefundable administrative fee of $75 is charged once each term.

Need PDPs? Gordon's 3-credit graduate courses provide 67.5 Professional Development Points. Below are our featured professional development courses for Summer 2023.

Courses are now arranged alphabetically by course code (e.g. ART, EDU, PHY).

ART620 Photography (3)
Introduces fundamentals of cameras, lighting, composition, basics of processing and printing black and white film and use of photography as a medium of communication and artistic expression. Lab fee.
The schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

ART640 The Art of Light, Color and Glass (3)
A study and creative application in the art of light, color and glass. A unique offering in a medium not readily available. In this course, each student will experience the art of design and glass panel creation beginning with simple mosaic designs and then moving into the larger, more advanced foil method. Panel designs, color theory, cutting, grinding and then connecting through the art of soldering all make up the creative process in the art of light, color and glass. Course fee: $65 for materials.
The schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

BIO613 Anatomy and Physiology (3)
Using a systems approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology, this course examines the structures, functions and homeostatic mechanisms of cells, tissues and selected organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Selected topics will be examined to allow for further study of content in applied contexts with emphases on health and disease. Laboratory activities will include opportunities for cadaver-based study as well as the study of other human tissues.
Online synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

BIO635 Environmental Science (3)
This course will focus on the broad range of science concerning the environment. Topics will be selected that are relevant to teaching and that will provide the necessary background to understand science and the environment for primary and secondary education. The focus will be on conservation biology and the biology of environmental science.
Online synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

BIO637 Earth and Space (3)
Includes basic astronomy, meteorology, geology and oceanography. Topics will range from plate tectonics to climate change to the history of the earth and the universe. Emphasis on activities, field trips and laboratories for these topics.
Online synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

BIO638 Biology and Societal Issues (3)
This course is designed to explore how the study of biology is important to society in vaccines, pandemics, sustainability energy, poverty, food and human production.
Online synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

CHE635 Environmental Science (3)
This course will focus on the broad range of science concerning the environment. Topics will be selected that are relevant to teaching and that will provide the necessary background to understand science and the environment for primary and secondary education. The focus will be on conservation biology and the biology of environmental science.
Online synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

CHE637 Earth and Space (3)
Includes basic astronomy, meteorology, geology and oceanography. Topics will range from plate tectonics to climate change to the history of the earth and the universe. Emphasis on activities, field trips and laboratories for these topics.
Online synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

EDU520 Teaching Strategies (3)
Online Asynchronous.
Asynchronous course work June 29–August 17. Three Zoom Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, Thursday, July 13, and Thursday, August 3.

EDU522 Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom (2)
This course will be taught in a primarily asynchronous format, from June 26–30, with students responsible for posting their assignments and comments on discussion boards. We will meet for short Zoom sessions daily at 6–7 p.m. EST to share our writing, for instruction, to clarify assignments, and to build community.

EDU523 Integrating History in the Classroom (2)
Online Synchronous: August 7–10; 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

EDU524 Integrating Science in the Classroom (2)
Online Synchronous: August 7–11; 5:30–9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19; 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

EDU527 Investigating Mathematical Concepts (3)
Online Synchronous: July 10–14, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

EDU533 The Science of Reading (3)
Online Synchronous: Weekends: June 30–July 1, July 21–22, August 4–5, August 25–26; Fridays 6–9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

EDU562 Human Development and Learning (3)
The course will be fully online and have asynchronous weekly modules. This means that students will use a variety of digital tools to interact with course content (human development and learning), other class participants, and the course instructor on their own schedule. This is a rigorous course that has deadlines for assignments at least weekly, we hope that not being required to “log in” for class meetings at a specific time will provide the flexibility our students need to continue their coursework amidst the busy schedule of working adults.
Asynchronous course starting June 26 and ending August 7.

EDU564 Introduction to Exceptionality (3)
Asynchronous course starting June 26 and ending August 19.

EDU575 Classroom Management (3)
Asynchronous course starting June 26.

EDU581 Methods and Practice in Elementary Education (3)
The class will be taught asynchronously from July 24–July 28. Zoom meetings will be scheduled by arrangement. The final assignment is due Monday, August 21.

EDU582 Methods & Practice in Moderate Disabilities (3)
Online Asynchronous
June 26–August 14
Prerequisites: EDU564

EDU583 Methods and Practice in Middle School Education (3)
Schedule to be arranged with faculty and enrolled students. Please note your content area in the comment box when registering (e.g. Humanities 5-8).

EDU584 Methods and Practice in Secondary Education (3)
Schedule to be arranged with faculty and enrolled students. Please note your content area in the comment box when registering (e.g. Earth and Space Science 8-12).

EDU586 Methods and Practice in 5–12 Content licensure areas (3)
Schedule to be arranged with faculty and enrolled students. Please note your content area in the comment box when registering (e.g. Digital Literacy and Computer Science 5-12).

EDU604 Philosophy, Ethics, and Teaching in Schools (3)
Wednesdays: June 28 and August 23, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Additional hours via online component.

EDU613 Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1)
Online Asynchronous: Self-paced.
June 26–August 28.

EDU614 Integrating Technology for All Students (3)
July 11–14 and July 18–21; 5–9:30 p.m.

EDU622 Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom (2)
This course will be taught in a primarily asynchronous format, from June 26–30, with students responsible for posting their assignments and comments on discussion boards. We will meet for short Zoom sessions daily at 6 p.m. EST to share our writing, for instruction, to clarify assignments, and to build community.

EDU623 Integrating History in the Classroom (2) 
Weekdays: August 7–10; 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

EDU624 Integrating Science in the Classroom (2) 
Evenings: August 7–11; 5:30–9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19; 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

EDU625 Curriculum Models and Design (3) 
Weeknights: June 26–30; 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Additional hours are to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

EDU629 Integrating Reading, Writing and Technology (3)
Online Asynchronous: 8 weeks starting June 26.

EDU630 Integrating Math, Writing and Technology (3)
July 11–14 and July 18–21; 5–9:30 p.m.

EDU631 Integrating Literature Throughout the Curriculum (3) 
July 5–7 and July 10–17: The course will be taught asynchronously online utilizing
Canvas discussion boards. We will meet once on Zoom, Wednesday, July 5, at 6 p.m. EST.

EDU633 Principles of Structured Literacy (3)
Online Asynchronous: 10 weeks, 8 modules from July 3–September 11. Course kickoff meeting June 28 at 8 p.m.
 

EDU634 Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities, and ESL (3)
Online Asynchronous: July 6–August 31

EDU635 Sheltering Content Instruction for English as a Second Language (3)
Online Asynchronous: June 25–August 19

EDU655 Exploring Urban Schools: Character, Culture, and Contexts (3) 
Online Asynchronous.

EDU661 Advanced Human Development (3) 
Online Asynchronous. July 3–August 28

EDU665 Meeting the Needs of the Exceptional Child (3) 
Online Asynchronous. June 26–August 21

EDU670 Educating the Human Brain: How Neuroscience Can Inform Teaching Practices (3)
Weekdays: July 31–August 4, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Additional hours via online component.

EDU683 Advanced Theory and Practice for Reading Specialists (3)
Online Asynchronous
June 29–August 24
Prerequisites: EDU633, EDU639, EDU640

EDU690 Action Research (6)
Online Synchronous.
Fridays: 6–9:30 p.m., September 15, October 13, November 10, December 8, January 5, February 2, March 15, April 4, May 3, and June 7.

Wilson Reading System® Courses:
EDU695-1 Introduction to Multisensory Structured Language Instruction July 1–31, 2023 Asynchronous course.
EDU695-2 Introduction to Multisensory Structured Language Instruction August 29–31 Synchronous course: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

EDU701 Educational Leadership—Theoretical Seminar (3)
Online Synchronous. Begins July 10.

EDU705 Principled Leadership—Ethics, Values and Moral Leadership (3)
Online Synchronous. Begins Monday, July 10.

EDU725 School Finance, Administration, and Technology (3)
Hybrid Synchronous and Asynchronous: Meetings in the mornings of July 5–6, additional work is asynchronous or scheduled with professors and registered students.

EDU730 School Law (3) 
Online Asynchronous. July 10-August 28. The professor will be in contact with additional information.

EDU751 Action Research (6)
Online Synchronous. 
Fridays: 6–9:30 p.m., September 15, October 13, November 10, December 8, January 5, February 2, March 15, April 4, May 3, and June 7.

EDU764 Raising Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Teaching Practices That Impact Student Learning (1)
Online Asynchronous. Begins July 10–August 28

EDU765 Building Relationships Through Cultural Proficiency (1)
Online Asynchronous. Begins July 10–August 28

EDU766 Sustaining SEL Through Trauma (1)
Online Asynchronous. Begins July 10–August 28

EDU781-786 Educational Leadership Practicum (6)
Online Synchronous. Informational Meeting on June 16.
Saturdays: 6–9:30 p.m., September 16, October 14, November 11, December 9, January 6, February 3, March 16, April 5, May 4, and June 8.

ENG620 The Texts and Times of Jane Austen (3)
Jane Austen wrote at the end of the Romantic Period while foreshadowing the Victorian era. This period known as the Regency might seem to readers of Austen as one of peace and propriety. However, the world around these novels was experiencing change and challenge. The American and French Revolutions as well as the Napoleonic Wars were influencing the English worldview. Meanwhile, at home, the Industrial Revolution was changing the fabric of English urban life. How do Austen’s novels reflect these major social events? Students will read three of Austen’s texts: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Mansfield Park, along with historical material, to decide how and where these works reflect or not the changing world of Austen’s time.
Online Synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

ENG638 General Linguistics (3)
Linguistics is the study not just of languages, but of language itself. Examines different features common to all languages, such as phonetics and phonology, syntax, semantics and morphology.
Online Asynchronous. June 26–August 31.

ENG674 Developing Writers (3)
The purpose of this course is to develop technical and creative writing skills through a cycle of reading, writing, detailed feedback, and discussion, and through thoughtfully engaging with and analyzing the writing of others, including both well-known writers and your peers. As you become a stronger and more knowledgeable writer you will find that you have new skills and deepened understanding of the writing process to pass on to others. In addition, you may discover or further develop a love of writing for your personal enjoyment, sharing with others, and possible publication. You will develop as a writer and will learn skills that will enable you to assist in the development of other writers.
Online Synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

ENG677 Writing for Publishing (3)
In this course, students will learn about how to prepare a writing sample in the genre of choice for potential publication; write a book proposal; do a market comparison to explore potential competitors to your work; determine your target audience; research potential publishers and agents (including book, journal/magazine, and online venues). The course addresses challenges within academic and trade publishing, how to determine market needs and how to effectively meet those challenges and needs.
Online Synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

HIS655 Exploring Urban Schools: Character, Culture, and Contexts (3) 
Online course: Start date week of July 10
Registration Deadline: July 4.

HIS667 Immigration in the USA through Historical Inquiry: The Ellis Island Experience (3)
The course provides an opportunity to use specific methods of historical inquiry to build content knowledge through studying the collection of oral history excerpts from Ellis Island... read more
Online Synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students. 

MAT627 Investigating Mathematical Concepts (3)
Explores ways to expand teachers’ knowledge of strategies used to teach mathematics. Topics include: numbers and operations, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, problem-solving, justifying and reasoning.
Online Synchronous: July 10–14, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

MAT636 Mathematical Inquiry (3)
Furthers knowledge of mathematics. Problem-centered approach. In-depth knowledge of algebra, geometry and measurement. Appropriate for any current or future teacher of mathematics or for math specialists.
Online Synchronous: August 7–11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

PHY 625 Electronics (3)
This course explores how elementary components when connected together make a functioning device, from simple automatics, amplifiers, and radios to the more complicated ones, up to computers. When building these items one identifies how the basic understanding of the physical principles goes beyond the electronic components. A deep understanding of electronics requires solid knowledge in advanced areas of physics, such as Electricity and Magnetism, Solid State Physics, and the Physics of Semiconductors.
Online Synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

PHY637 Earth and Space (3)
Includes basic astronomy, meteorology, geology and oceanography. Topics will range from plate tectonics to climate change to the history of the earth and the universe. Emphasis on activities, field trips and laboratories for these topics.
Online Synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

SPN637 Contemporary Latin American Poetry and Songs (3)
This course will discuss Latin American poetry and songs, particularly focusing on Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, and Violeta Parra. All texts, lectures and discussions are in Spanish.
Online synchronous: schedule to be determined between professor and enrolled students.
Minimum enrollment of 3 students.

SPN664 Hispanic Youth Literature (3)
This course will explore how to teach literature to students of different levels of linguistic abilities.  We will explore three major facets of teaching texts.  First, what kind of pre-reading activities are needed to prepare students for what they are about to read?  Students need the cultural and linguistic context before they even begin to dive into the text.  Strategies include:  exploring the context through images and research, introducing vocabulary through images and activities where students develop skills to negotiate meaning, and, based on cultural and linguistic clues, begin to engage in psycho-linguistic guessing to form ideas of what they are about to read.  Second, how can they engage in the text to confirm or deny what guesses they have formed?  Third, how can they use the text to engage in an integrated performance activity?  We will look at different texts and examples to explore these three major questions.
Online synchronous: schedule to be determined between professor and enrolled students.

SPN695 21 Century Latin American Cinema (3)
Examines films released between 2000 and 2012 that are written, directed and/or produced by Latin American filmmakers or set in Latin American spaces. Students will gain a broader understanding of contemporary Latin American cinema, allowing the criticism of different meanings, symbols, styles, and experiences and fostering emotional and rational responses. Conducted in Spanish.
Online synchronous: schedule to be determined between professor and enrolled students.
Minimum enrollment of 3 students.