School of Education

Programs of Study

This section of the bulletin provides program descriptions and course listings for the programs of instruction offered by the School. Programs of study at the BS, MAT, EdM, MMT, and CAGS levels are listed alphabetically. Prospective students are invited to contact the faculty member identified by e-mail, letter, or telephone. Those who wish information about School of Education doctoral programs should call 617-353-4237 or visit the School of Education. Course descriptions follow the programs of study and are arranged alphabetically and numerically according to program and course level. Individual courses may serve as requirements or as resources in two or more programs.

Bilingual Education (English as a Second Language)


BS, EdM, CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Developmental Studies

Julie Coppola
617-353-3260
E-mail: jcoppola@bu.edu

The Bilingual Education (English as a Second Language) program offers two options at the undergraduate level. Students may prepare to be teachers of English as a Second Language at the elementary or middle/high school level. The Bilingual Education Program also enrolls students who wish to complete a dual licensure program in elementary education and teaching English as a second language. Students who select this option must complete requirements in elementary education in addition to requirements in English as a Second Language. The program includes a strong liberal arts component with emphasis on language and culture; professional development courses combining theory and practice; and specialty development courses focusing on first- and second-language acquisition, literary instruction and assessment, and curriculum development. The program provides students the opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts learned during their coursework in supervised field placements.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED BI 504 Seminar: The Student-Teaching Experience—Bilingual (ESL) and Modern Foreign Language

SED BI 515 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), Pre-K–6

SED BI 535 Literacy Development for Second Language Learners: Instruction and Assessment

SED LS 560 Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition

SED TL 508 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), 5–12

SED TL 580 Student-Teaching Practicum I: ESL, Pre-K–6

SED TL 581 Student-Teaching Practicum II: ESL, Pre-K–6

SED TL 582 Student-Teaching Practicum I: ESL, 5–12

SED TL 583 Student-Teaching Practicum II: ESL, 5–12

Counseling

EdM, CAGS Programs: School Counseling, Community Counseling

Amanda Sommerfeld
617-353-7107

EdM, CAGS Programs: Sport Psychology

Amy Baltzell
617-358-1080
E-mail: baltzell@bu.edu

EdD Program: Counseling Psychology (specialization in Sport Psychology)

Steven Broder
617-358-4766
E-mail: sbroder@bu.edu

The programs in counseling are designed to prepare individuals to work as counseling professionals in a variety of school and community settings. The programs emphasize a developmental counseling approach which focuses on prevention, personal growth, and well-being. There are specializations for master’s students in school counseling, community counseling, and sport psychology. One introductory counseling course is open to undergraduates.

Course Open to Undergraduates

SED CE 500 Introduction to Counseling (not offered 2009/2010)

Deaf Studies

BS Program: Deaf Studies

EdM, CAGS Programs: Education of the Deaf

EdD Program: Developmental Studies

PhD Program: Applied Linguistics (in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, GRS)

Marlon Kuntze
617-353-3205 (TTY/VOICE)
E-mail: kuntze@bu.edu
Fax: 617-353-3292

The programs in Deaf Studies prepare students for a broad range of Deaf-related career or scholarship possibilities and offer coursework that provides students with an opportunity to learn the language, education, history, and culture of Deaf people in the United States and Canada. The programs are founded on the premise that an understanding and appreciation of American Sign Language and Deaf culture is foundational for a successful career or quality scholarship in Deaf-related fields.

The undergraduate program in Deaf Studies offers both a major and a minor (see Programs of Study). Students may also pursue Deaf Studies as part of a dual major program by participating in the Boston University Collaborative Degree Program (BUCOP, see Programs of Study). All of these programs provide an excellent foundation for students who wish to pursue careers in education of the Deaf, interpreting, counseling, psychology, medicine, law, and speech and hearing science, among others. Courses in American Sign Language (ASL) are offered to satisfy foreign language requirements and also as a prerequisite for either the major or minor in Deaf Studies. Advanced classes in ASL taken after DE 591 count toward the major or the minor. Students in the program have an opportunity to develop further ASL skills by using the language in class discussion about culture, history, literature, education, and development as they pertain to Deaf children or adults. Furthermore, the field placement where students work with either Deaf children or adults is an important feature of the program.

Several graduate-level degree programs are also offered in Education of the Deaf. The largest, an EdM, is a teaching preparation program that meets the State of Massachusetts requirements for licensure to teach Deaf students. The program emphasizes a bilingual-bicultural approach to educating Deaf students and incorporates rigorous training to build students’ fluency in ASL. The emphasis in the other graduate-level programs (EdM in Deaf Studies, EdD, and PhD) is on research. The EdD program is a tailored version of the Developmental Studies program with a subconcentration in Literacy & Language Education (see “Developmental Studies” below). The PhD program in Applied Linguistics is offered through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. The Deaf Studies faculty advise students on how they may tailor either EdD or PhD programs to incorporate the needed knowledge base related to Deaf Studies and to prepare for research on an area of interest to the student.

Courses Required for Graduation with the Major in Deaf Studies in Addition to School-wide Requirements

SED DE 550 History and Culture of the Deaf

SED DE 551 Deaf Literature and ASL Folklore

SED DE 552 Seminar: Selected Topics in Deaf Studies

SED DE 554 Field Experience: Deaf Studies

SED DE 570, 571 American Sign Language I, II

SED DE 572 Psychology, Sociology, and the Deaf

SED DE 590, 591 American Sign Language III, IV

SED DE 672 American Sign Language Structure

SED LS 565 Introduction to Language and Linguistics

SED LS 566 Language Acquisition

Developmental Studies

EdM, CAGS, EdD Programs with specializations in:

Human Development & Education
(not available to new students in 2009/2010)

Literacy & Language Education

Jeanne Paratore
617-353-3285
E-mail: jparator@bu.edu

The Developmental Studies Program offers opportunities to study and conduct inquiry in the areas of human development, literacy education, language education, and reading education.

Early Childhood Education

BS, EdM, CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Curriculum & Teaching

Jane Lannak
617-353-7258
E-mail: jlannak@bu.edu

This program is designed for students who wish to prepare for a variety of professional assignments related to the education of the young child (three to eight years). Students are placed in preschool and K–2 classrooms for advanced prepracticum and practicum courses.

At the undergraduate level, professional coursework focuses on research as well as theories in child growth and development and their implications for program development and instruction; understanding of effective programs and practices in early childhood education that include children with special needs and English language learners, knowledge and skills related to instructional communication and the design of educational environments; knowledge about the content and methodology related to instruction of the young child in areas such as math, science, literacy, the language arts, social studies, music, and the arts; and application and integration of knowledge and skills through fieldwork and development of curriculum and learning materials.

At the graduate level, persons entering the EdM and CAGS programs prepare for a variety of teaching and institutional leadership positions. Beyond the required core program, a course of study is designed by the student and the academic advisor to meet individual needs. The doctoral program is for students who wish to prepare for the teacher education and research professions. The program of study includes child development research and theory, language acquisition, literacy, assessment, research methodology, practices in early childhood education, and curriculum theory, evaluation, and development.

Undergraduate Professional Coursework

SED EC 305 Child Development and Early Childhood Education

SED EC 350 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

SED EC 405 Preschool Curriculum and Fieldwork: Ages 3–5

SED EC 453 Early Childhood Practicum: K

SED EC 553 Early Childhood Student Teaching: 1–2

SED EC 556 Children’s Literature for Early Childhood Teachers

SED EC 557 Classroom-Based Assessment of Young Children

SED ED 100 Introduction to Education

SED ED 101 Education Lab

SED ED 410 Social Context of Education

SED ED 412 Civic Context of Education

SED ME 107 Early Childhood Mathematics: Pre-K– Grade 2

SED PE 511 Movement Education: Early Childhood to Adolescence

SED SE 250 Disability, Education, and Public Policy

SED SE 504 Severe Disabilities (All Ages) Assessment and Instructional Planning

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Educational Media & Technology

EdM, CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Curriculum & Teaching

David B. Whittier
617-353-3181
E-mail: whittier@bu.edu

The program in Educational Media & Technology prepares students to design, produce, implement, and evaluate technology-based resources that support teaching, learning, and training in a variety of environments including K–12 schools, higher education, and adult learning and training in corporate and health-related fields. Courses open to undergraduates include: EM 523 Children’s Literature, EM 550 Introduction to Educational Media & Technology, and EM 570 Introduction to Interactive Software Development.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED EM 523 Children’s Literature

SED EM 550 Introduction to Educational Media & Technology

SED EM 570 Introduction to Interactive Software Development

Elementary Education

BS, EdM Programs

Carol Jenkins
617-353-7103
E-mail: cbj@bu.edu

The Elementary Education Program prepares teachers to work with children in grades 1–6. Because effective teaching requires extensive knowledge of the subject matter integral to the elementary curriculum and a high level of pedagogical knowledge about the theory and practice of teaching, liberal and professional studies are integrated across four years. Mentored field experiences, which begin with one-day-a-week placements in freshman year and culminate in full-time student teaching in a classroom in Greater Boston, London, or Sydney in senior year, afford preservice teachers the opportunity to design and implement engaging, content-rich units of study and assess children’s learning.

Careful planning allows students to combine this program with others such as special education or bilingual education (English as a second language). However, earning a teaching license in these or other areas may require credits beyond the minimum undergraduate degree requirements. (See Licensure Programs Available to Boston University Students.)

The graduate program is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in a field of study other than elementary education and who seek licensure as elementary classroom teachers. Successful completion of the concentrated EdM program results in licensure for grades 1–6. This program includes prepracticum field experiences, foundations in education, curriculum, and a full-time student teaching experience.

Undergraduate Professional Coursework

SED CH 300 Methods of Instruction/Elementary: 1–6

SED CH 555 Student Teaching Practicum: Elementary: 1–6

SED MA 107 Mathematical Reasoning in Elementary Grades: Number Systems

SED MA 108 Mathematical Reasoning in Elementary Grades: Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics

SED SE 515 Assessment in Special Education

SED ED 100 Introduction to Education

SED ED 101 Education Lab

SED ED 410 Social Context of Education

SED ED 412 Civic Context of Education

SED HE 221 Foundations of Health Education

SED LR 501 Teaching of Reading

SED LR 503 Reading and Writing Assessment (before SED SE 515, same semester)

SED LS 560 Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition

SED PE 511 Movement Education: Early Childhood to Adolescence

SED SE 250 Disability, Education, and Public Policy

English & Language Arts Education

BS, MAT Programs: English Education

EdM, CAGS Programs: English & Language Arts

EdD Program: Curriculum & Teaching

Scott Seider
617-353-3223

The English & Language Arts Program prepares teachers, specialists, teacher educators, and researchers for services at the various levels of English/language arts. This program focuses on research findings in literature and language, the improvement of instructional methodology, materials and curriculum, and service to schools and children.

The undergraduate English Education Program is designed to prepare teachers of English (5–8 and 8–12) and those planning careers in related fields such as publishing, curriculum development, and educational research. Students develop competency in instructional strategies, as well as in methods which are specific to the age of the learner, the educational environment, and the subject matter. In addition to courses in the Department of English, students complete, among others, SED ED 100 Introduction to Education; SED ED 410 Social Context of Education and SED ED 412 Civic Context of Education; SED CT 575 General Methods (5–12); SED EN 506 Curriculum Materials and Teaching Strategies in Secondary English; SED SE 251 Special Education and Adolescents; SED DS 502 Introduction to Adolescent Development; and Student Teaching in English.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

Only for those accepted into licensure program:

SED CT 575 General Methods of Instruction: 5–12

SED EN 501 Ethics and Literature

SED EN 506 Curriculum Materials and Teaching Strategies in Secondary English: 5–12

SED EN 507 Student-Teaching Practicum: English, 5–8

SED EN 508 Student-Teaching Practicum: English, 8–12

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History & Social Science Education

BS, MAT, EdM, CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Curriculum & Teaching

Stephan Ellenwood
617-353-3238
E-mail: ellenwoo@bu.edu

Daniel Davis
617-353-3314
E-mail: dfdavis@bu.edu

The development of effective teachers remains our highest priority, but our students are also introduced to institutions that contribute to the broader social education of the citizenry. A wide range of specialized career goals can be served in the History & Social Science Education Program. Students may prepare to be classroom teachers, museum educators, developers of learning materials, social education curriculum specialists, and youth service educators.

The History & Social Science Education Program contributes to the licensure of elementary teachers as identified in the Elementary Education Program. The program leading to licensure for middle, junior, and senior high school involves concentrated study in history or political science. The professional education component depends heavily on integrating field-based activities with on-campus courses throughout the four undergraduate years. The undergraduate program culminates in a student-teaching experience that also includes on-campus components of methods and materials for teaching history and political science/political philosophy. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, licenses include History and Political Science/Political Philosophy.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED CT 522 Character and Ethics Education

SED SO 525 Workshop in Intercultural Awareness

Only for those accepted into licensure program:

SED CT 575 General Methods of Instruction, 5–12

SED SO 509 Student-Teaching Practicum: History and Social Science, 5–8

SED SO 510 Student-Teaching Practicum: History and Social Science, 8–12

SED SO 572 Curriculum and Methods for History and Social Science Education, 5–12

Human Development and Education

EdM, CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Developmental Studies
(not available to new students in 2009/2010)

Human Resource Education

EdM, CAGS Programs

Alan Gaynor
617-353-3307
E-mail: agaynor@bu.edu

The Human Resource Education (HRE) Program provides the knowledge and competencies for managing organizational performance and change. While business administration and management programs teach students to manage numbers, identify markets, and develop products, the HRE Program teaches students how to engage the one asset that most heavily influences successful outcomes—people. People are the key component of business organizations, which are the main focus of the HRE Program, but also of educational and health care organizations. In fact, people are the key component of all organizations. So, though courses are offered only at the graduate level, this program is seen as a natural progression for students in teacher preparation, management, and humanities programs.

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International Educational Development

EdM Program

Karen Boatman
617-353-3187
E-mail: kboats@bu.edu

The International Educational Development Program examines the place of education in national development in different cultural, political, and economic settings. Emphasis is placed on education for different segments of the population, in school and nonschool settings. Educational systems are viewed as critical to development programs in health, agriculture, and manufacturing, among other sectors of social and economic life. The first courses in the program sequence may be taken by selected undergraduates with the consent of the faculty.

Courses Open to Upper-Level Undergraduates with Consent of the Instructor

SED IE 490 Introduction to Development Studies

SED IE 591 Refugees, Education, and Human Rights

SED IE 592 Human Rights and Education for All

SED IE 593 Child Labor, Children’s Rights, and Education

SED IE 594 Equal Educational Opportunity: A Comparative History of the U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa

SED IE 600 Perspectives on Education for Development

Latin & Classical Studies

BS Program: Latin & Classical Studies

MAT Program: Latin & Classical Studies

Stephan Ellenwood
617-353-3238
E-mail: ellenwoo@bu.edu
Fax: 617-353-2909

The undergraduate program in Latin and Classical Studies prepares teachers of Latin in grades 5-12. The program reflects current theory and practice in teaching Latin. Students complete a strong liberal arts background including the equivalent of a major in Latin and Classical Studies.

In the professional education courses students develop effective communication skills, the ability to acquire and use knowledge from a variety of media and technologies, and leadership ability in curriculum development and instruction. There is close coordination of classwork in education, field experiences and study of pedagogy. Student teaching provides first-hand experience with various roles and responsibilities of schools and school personnel, and allows students to put their knowledge into practice and refine their skills. The Latin and Classics courses emphasize communication, as well as grammar, culture, and literature.

At the graduate level, programs are offered leading to the MAT. The MAT program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in Latin who have not had any professional education courses. See the Master of Arts in Teaching Program.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED CL 520 Methods of Teaching Latin and Classical Studies, 5–12

SED CL 540 Student Teaching Practicum: Latin and Classical Studies, 5–12

SED CT 575 General Methods of Instruction: 5–12

SED ED 100 Introduction to Education

SED ED 101 Education Lab

SED ED 410 Social Context of Education

SED ED 412 Civic Context of Education

Literacy & Language Education

EdM, CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Developmental Studies

Jeanne R. Paratore
617-353-3285
E-mail: jparator@bu.edu

The Literacy & Language Education Specialization is designed for graduate students interested in research and practice in literacy and language in public and non-public education settings. The course of study addresses research and theory that informs the acquisition, development, and use of language and literacy in home, school, and community settings. Upper-level undergraduate students may elect graduate-level courses with the approval of their advisor and Literacy & Language Education faculty.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED BI 535 Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment

SED ED 201 Tutoring Readers and Writers

SED ED 204 Children’s Literature

SED EM 523 Children’s and Adolescent Literature

SED LS 560 Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition

SED LS 565 Introduction to Language and Linguistics

SED LS 566 Language Acquisition

Master of Arts in Teaching

MAT Program

Stephan Ellenwood
617-353-3238
E-mail: ellenwoo@bu.edu

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program is designed for liberal arts graduates in English, some foreign languages, Latin and classical humanities, mathematics, the sciences, history, and political science who wish to teach in middle or secondary schools and who have not completed any professional education courses. In collaboration with the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, students in this 12-month, full-time program prepare for Massachusetts initial teacher licensure and further strengthen their chosen academic fields. Program graduates complete courses in professional education, additional graduate courses in their content fields, and a student-teaching experience. Students are admitted to the School of Education and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences jointly.

Mathematics Education

BS, MAT, EdM, MMT (Master of Mathematics for Teaching: open only to those holding an initial license in mathematics with two years of teaching experience.), CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Curriculum & Teaching

Suzanne Chapin
617-353-7105
E-mail: schapin@bu.edu

The programs in mathematics education offer a wide range of opportunities for students to develop their expertise in mathematics and in methods of teaching mathematics. Courses focus on analysis of existing mathematics curriculum materials, methods of teaching mathematics to students of varying ages and abilities, and the design and preparation of mathematics curriculum materials.

Undergraduate programs are available for those seeking initial licensure in mathematics in the middle and senior high schools. These programs reflect current trends and new directions in curriculum and methodology. Professional preparation, including extensive fieldwork, is offered by the School of Education. Students are required to complete a major portion of their coursework in mathematics and/or statistics. Courses in these areas are offered by the College of Arts & Sciences.

Specialty programs in the teaching of mathematics are available to undergraduates who are seeking initial licensure as elementary or special education teachers. After completion of the appropriate program, students are qualified to teach mathematics, to act as mathematics resource persons in team-teaching situations, and to organize and manage mathematics resource areas.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED ME 530 Teaching Mathematics in Urban Schools

SED ME 544 Early Childhood Mathematics: Pre-K–Grade 2

SED ME 545 Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Elementary

SED ME 559 Mathematics for Teachers: Geometry

SED ME 563 Problem-Solving Lab

Only for those accepted into licensure program:

SED CT 575 General Methods of Instruction: 5–12

SED ME 507 Student-Teaching Practicum: Mathematics, 5–8

SED ME 508 Student-Teaching Practicum: Mathematics, 8–12

SED ME 546 Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Middle School

SED ME 547 Methods of Teaching Mathematics: High School

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Modern Foreign Language Education

BS, MAT, EdM Programs

Julie Coppola
617-353-3260
E-mail: jcoppola@bu.edu

The undergraduate program in modern foreign language education prepares teachers of French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian. The program has been designed to reflect current theory and practice in foreign language teaching, and to conform to the guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

The program includes a strong liberal arts component, a carefully planned sequence of professional courses combining theory and practice with field experiences, and a major in the language that the student plans to teach. It emphasizes effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, the ability to acquire and use knowledge from a variety of media and technologies, and leadership ability in curriculum development and instruction. There is close coordination of classwork in education, field experiences, and modern foreign language methodology. Student teaching provides firsthand experience with various roles and responsibilities of schools and school personnel, and allows students to put their knowledge into practice and refine their skills. Foreign language courses emphasize communication, as well as grammar, culture, and literature.

Students planning to teach French, German, Italian, or Spanish are encouraged to take advantage of the appropriate opportunities through the Boston University Division of International Programs. In addition to licensure in French and Spanish, students may also earn licensure in Latin and Classics by completing a 12-course sequence in Latin plus 30 credits in professional SED courses that include student teaching practicum.

At the graduate level, a program is offered leading to the MAT degree. The MAT program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in French or Spanish, who have not had any professional education courses. See the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. The EdM degree is for teachers already holding an initial license to teach a modern foreign language or for those not desiring licensure. It includes coursework in current methodologies, curriculum development, linguistics, language acquisition, second language literacy, and cross-cultural studies.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

(In addition to the liberal arts requirements and 12 to 13 courses in either the Department of Romance Studies or the Department of Modern Languages & Comparative Literature.)

CAS LX 250 Introduction to Linguistics

SED BI 504 Seminar: The Student-Teaching Experience, Bilingual (ESL), and Modern Foreign Language Education

SED CT 575 General Methods of Instruction: 5–12

SED ED 100 Introduction to Education

SED ED 101 Education Lab

SED ED 410 Social Context of Education

SED ED 412 Civic Context of Education

SED SO 525 Workshop: Cultural Awareness

SED TL 511 Methods of Teaching Modern Foreign Languages

SED TL 584 Student-Teaching Practicum I: Modern Foreign Languages, Pre-K–8

SED TL 585 Student-Teaching Practicum II: Modern Foreign Languages, Pre-K–8

SED TL 586 Student-Teaching Practicum I: Modern Foreign Languages, 5–12

SED TL 587 Student-Teaching Practicum II: Modern Foreign Languages, 5–12

Physical Education, Health & Coaching

EdM, CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Curriculum & Teaching

John McCarthy
617-353-0365
E-mail: jmmcc@bu.edu

The Physical Education, Health & Coaching Program at the graduate level prepares students for licensure in elementary and secondary schools as physical education teachers. It also prepares students to work in independent schools and colleges, youth agencies, social service organizations, health and fitness practices, and community-based associations. The approach is interdisciplinary, with courses from the life sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences all complementing the professional education courses.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED HE 221 Foundations of Health Education

SED HE 523 Applied Nutrition

SED PE 103 Introduction to Physical Education

SED PE 303 Kinesiology

SED PE 375 Psychology of Sport

SED PE 501 Methods of Coaching

SED PE 506 Psychology of Motor Development

SED PE 508 Curriculum and Special Methods for Physical Education: Pre-K–12

SED PE 511 Physical Education: Early Childhood to Adolescence

SED PE 519 Corrective and Adaptive Physical Education

For Sargent College course descriptions, see the Sargent College Course Descriptions section of this site.

Policy, Planning & Administration

EdM, CAGS Programs

Charles Glenn
617-353-7108
E-mail: glennsed@bu.edu

The Policy, Planning & Administration Program is a graduate-level program that includes three areas of specialization: educational administration, higher education administration, and community agency educational administration. The specializations in higher education and community agency educational administration are offered at the EdM level only. Student programs may include, but are not limited to, preparation for licensure as educational leaders in public school systems. Many student programs cover educational work in universities, government agencies, or community organizations. This would seldom require licensure, but often has much in common with educational leadership in schools. Thus, this graduate program provides students with several options in their professional training and fuses the interests of primary, secondary, and postsecondary educational leaders.

Courses Open to Upper-Level Undergraduates with Consent of Instructor

SED AP 502 Community Education: Program Implementation

SED AP 599 Addressing the Achievement Gap: Leading and Learning with New Technologies

SED AP 600 Diversity and Justice in Education

SED AP 620 History of Education

Reading Education

EdM, CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Developmental Studies

(Literary & Language Education specialization)

Jeanne Paratore
617-353-3285
E-mail: jparator@bu.edu

Undergraduate courses in reading education focus on understanding research and theory related to literacy acquisition and development, implementing research-based assessment and instruction strategies, and developing and selecting effective curricular materials. Three required courses combine to address these areas of knowledge: SED LR 501 (Teaching of Reading), SED LR 503 (Reading and Writing Assessment), and SED CH 300 (Methods of Instruction: Elementary). In addition, upper-level undergraduate students may elect graduate-level courses with the approval of their advisors and the Reading Education Program faculty.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED LR 501 Teaching of Reading

SED LR 503 Reading and Writing Assessment

SED LR 732 Teaching Reading in Elementary and Middle Schools

Science Education

BS, MAT, EdM, CAGS Programs

EdD Program: Curriculum & Teaching

Douglas Zook
617-353-2030
E-mail: dzook@bu.edu

The Science Education Program focuses on the academic content of the sciences and their pedagogy. The program fosters the development of motivated and versatile science educators, while continuing to promote strong roots in necessary science content. The emphasis is on how students can become effective science teachers and curriculum developers. Collaborating with various experts and our own SED Green sustainability group, we are particularly interested in teacher preparation that promotes building a healthier planet.

The Science Education Program also contributes to the licensure program of elementary teachers as identified in the Elementary Education Program. The program leading to licensure for middle, junior, and senior high school science teaching involves concentrated study in one or more fields of science with additional work in mathematics and computers. The Science Education Program culminates in a one-semester student-teaching program that includes on-campus components of methods and materials for science teaching.

Only for those accepted into licensure program:

SED CT 575 General Methods of Instruction: 5–12

SED SC 509 Student-Teaching Practicum: Science, 5–8

SED SC 510 Student-Teaching Practicum: Science, 8–12

SED SC 511 Selection, Curation, and Use of Biological Materials

SED SC 571 Science Materials: Principles, Design, and Construction

SED SC 572 Curriculum and Special Methods for Science Education: 8–12

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Special Education

BS, EdM, CAGS, EdD Programs

Donna Lehr
617-353-3240
E-mail: dlehr@bu.edu

The Special Education Program at Boston University provides opportunities for students to prepare for careers as teachers in public and private school programs, and in residential and vocational settings.

Preparation in the School of Education can lead to recommendation to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for teaching licenses at the Initial Level as Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities. Fulfillment of licensure requirements in the program can lead to licensure in states with which the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has reciprocity.

BU students specializing in the education of students with disabilities engage in a comprehensive course of study that includes a strong base in the liberal arts, as well as coursework in the humanities, social sciences and math and science, as well as in general education and special education.

Special Education Courses Required for All Undergraduate Special Education Majors

All undergraduate special education majors must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours in education, to include:

SED LS 560 Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition

SED SE 250 Disability, Education, and Public Policy

SED SE 401 Special Education: Cognition and Learning

SED SE 480 Teaching Students with Special Needs

SED SE 515 Assessment in Special Education

SED SE 593 Practicum: Students with Moderate Disabilities, Pre-K–8

or

SED SE 594 Practicum: Students with Moderate Disabilities, 5–12

or

SED SE 595 Practicum: Severe Disabilities, Pre-K–12

Additional courses are required for specializations within the special education major. Students should consult with their advisors concerning additional requirements. Seniors, with the permission of their academic advisor, may register for selected graduate courses.

Undergraduate Specializations

Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K through Grade 8):

Students who specialize in the education of students with moderate disabilities focus studies on increasing their understanding of the characteristics of and methods for educating students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, mental retardation, and behavioral disorders in preschool and through grade 8.

Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K through Grade 8) combined with Elementary Education (Grades 1 through 6):

Students who specialize in the education of students with mild to moderate disabilities combined with elementary education focus studies on increasing their understanding of the characteristics of and methods for educating elementary-aged students with and without mild/moderate learning disabilities, intellectual impairments, and behavioral disorders. This course of study enables students to enter the teaching profession with a strong knowledge base and skills in teaching the wide range of students who are found in today’s elementary classrooms. To complete all requirements for this program, students who do not enter with AP credits may need to complete some coursework during one or more summers.

Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Grades 5–12):

Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities, grades 5 though 12 are interested in teaching students who have mild to moderate learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and behavioral disorders/conduct disorders in middle and high school settings. Students in this program specialize in a subject that is taught in middle and high schools (math, history, English, political science, general science, physics, etc.) in addition to specializing in the education of students with moderate disabilities.

Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (Ages 3–21):

Student choosing to specialize as a Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities learn about the educational needs of students with severe intellectual impairment, pervasive developmental disorders, including autism, and severe physical disabilities and about the ways in which education and related services can be provided to enable them to maximize their potential. Studies include the etiology of the handicapping conditions, the nature of services and programs for the individuals, and the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and services for students. Central to the program are emphases on: (a) transdisciplinary approaches to services; (b) the involvement of families; and (c) the delivery of special education services in general education settings.

Disabilities Studies:

Some students enter the Special Education Program with an interest in children and youth with disabilities but have an interest in working on behalf of, or with, individuals with disabilities in non-school settings. The Disabilities Studies sequence option gives students a basis on which to pursue further degrees or careers in residential, vocational, or recreational programs for individuals with disabling conditions, without also completing requirements for licensure as a teacher. Students seeking this specialization work closely with their advisors to develop a course of study that meets University, School of Education, and Special Education Program requirements.

Affiliations

The Special Education Program maintains affiliations with public school special education programs, private special schools, hospital schools, geriatric centers, group homes, clinics, nursing homes, community agencies, recreational settings, and residential facilities that serve individuals with a variety of disabilities. These placements offer opportunities to reaffirm career choices or to explore new possibilities within a field. Field and practicum experiences are incorporated systematically throughout programs.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)


EdM, CAGS Programs

Steven J. Molinsky
617-353-3233
E-mail: tesol@bu.edu

The TESOL Program prepares students to teach English to speakers of other languages at the college and adult levels. Students seeking licensure to teach ESL at the Pre-K–12 level should see Bilingual Education (ESL) in this site. Students are required to take courses in linguistic theory, applied English grammar, second language acquisition, methodology of TESOL, and cross-cultural studies.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED ED 240 ESL Tutoring

SED LS 565 Introduction to Language and Linguistics

SED TL 509 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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