School of Education

Programs of Study

This section of the site 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.

Counseling

EdM, CAGS Programs, School Counseling, Community Counseling

Deborah Youngman
617-353-7107
E-mail: drdjy@bu.edu

EdM, Sport Psychology Program

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

EdD Program: Counseling Psychology (specialization in Sport Psychology)

Steven Broder
617-353-3574
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 program emphasizes 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

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 and Sciences, GRS)

Robert S. Hoffmeister, Marlon Kuntze, Co-Directors
617-353-3205 (TTY/VOICE)
E-mail: rhoff@bu.edu, kuntze@bu.edu
Fax: 617-353-3292

This program affords students the opportunity to develop insight into and genuine appreciation for the culture, contributions, and contemporary issues of Deaf people in the United States and Canada. The coursework provides information on the historical and cultural background of the Deaf community with particular emphasis on the perspective of Deaf people enculturated in a hearing society.

Through the Deaf Studies Program, students explore the issues of human dignity and the quality of life of Deaf people in society. Competence in American Sign Language, the language of the Deaf, is fundamental in gaining an in-depth understanding of the Deaf community. The initial focus of the program is understanding the bilingual/bicultural issues within other societies and how these issues parallel similar issues with the Deaf in North America. Many of the program's core courses are taught by Deaf faculty. The undergraduate program in Deaf Studies provides an excellent foundation for students who wish to pursue graduate school training toward careers as educators of the Deaf, interpreters, psychologists, and speech and hearing scientists among others.

Coursework in the Deaf Studies Program is possible at the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the bachelor's level, the course sequence is designed to provide courses in education, psychology, and cultural aspects of the Deaf and is open to freshmen and transfer students. It does not offer licensure as a teacher. The master's degree is required for full preparation and licensure as a teacher of the Deaf. Entrance to the master's program is by application. All levels are field-based. Students are required to attain fluency in American Sign Language. Courses relating to the major emphasis are drawn from the Department of Literacy and Language, Counseling and Development and from the College of Arts and Sciences.

At the EdM and CAGS levels, students may concentrate in ASL/Deaf Studies. In order to obtain a doctorate in this area, students are required to seek admission to the Applied Linguistics Program in GRS or to the program in Developmental Studies (Literary and Language Specialization) in the School of Education and must also participate in coursework and research focusing on the education of the Deaf.

Courses Required for Graduation with the Major in Deaf Studies

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 553 Introduction to Counseling and Deaf Individuals

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

EdD: Developmental Studies
EdM, CAGS in Developmental Studies with specializations in:

Human Development and Education

Deborah Youngman
617-353-7107
E-mail: drdjy@bu.edu

Literacy and 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 and 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 and theories in child growth and development and their implications for program development and instruction; understanding of effective programs and practices in early childhood education; knowledge and skills related to instructional com-munication 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, 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 544 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 Introduction to Severe Disabilities

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Educational Media and Technology

EdM, CAGS Programs
EdD Program: Curriculum and Teaching

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

The Educational Media and Technology Program offers a range of graduate specialties and also offers courses which may be taken by undergraduate students. Available resources include computer facilities, multimedia preparation and production facilities, and a variety of instructional equipment.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED EM 523 Children's Literature

SED EM 524 Young Adolescent Literature

SED EM 525 Adolescent and Young Adult Literature

SED EM 550 Introduction to Educational Media

Elementary Education

BS, EdM Programs

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

The Elementary Education Program prepares teachers of children in grades 1–6. Students develop professional competence for schools and various learning environments, such as museums, community agencies, and hospitals. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, students acquire knowledge about the content of the elementary curriculum and research-based teaching strategies.

In the undergraduate program, students study a broad liberal arts program as well as concentrate on a field of study appropriate to elementary education. Field experiences are an integral part of the instruction. Students are placed in schools, as well as various community agencies, museums, hospitals, and after-school programs. These placements enable students to apply theories of child development, curriculum, instruction, and institutional development under the guidance of both University faculty and practicing professionals. Careful planning allows students to combine this program with others such as special education, bilingual education, or 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 Professional Studies.)

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. Students may seek a curricular specialization other than classroom teacher, but generally those specializations require the same preparation. 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 ME 363 Teaching Math Reasoning in Elementary Schools: Algebra and Statistics

SED ME 364 Teaching Math Reasoning in Elementary Schools: Geometry and Numbers

SED SE 515 Assessment in Special Education (following LR 503, same semester)

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 and Language Arts Education

English Education: BS, MAT Programs
English and Language Arts: EdM, CAGS
EdD Program: Curriculum and Teaching

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

The English and 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 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

English as a Second Language

BS, EdM, CAGS Programs
EdD Program: Developmental Studies

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

The 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 English as a Second Language 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. Candidates must acquire fluency in at least two languages (including English). The program includes a strong liberal arts component with emphasis on language and culture; courses in English language and literature; 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. Placements are made in collaboration with various school systems either in the United States or abroad.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

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

SED BI 515 Methods in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) Elementary

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

SED BI 588 Student-Teaching Practicum I: Bilingual Education, Pre-K-6

SED CT 538 Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education

SED LS 560 Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition

SED SO 525 Workshop: Cultural Awareness

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

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

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

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

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

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History and Social Science Education

History and Social Science Education: BS, MAT, EdM, CAGS Programs
EdD Program: Curriculum and Teaching

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

History and social science education has expanded its program beyond the familiar and traditional mission of preparing classroom social studies teachers. Though the development of effective teachers remains a high priority, 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 and 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 and 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.

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 Special Methods for History and Social Science Education, 5–12

Human Development and Education

EdM, CAGS
EdD Program: Developmental Studies

Deborah Youngman
617-353-7107
E-mail: drdjy@bu.edu

The Human Development and Education Program introduces students to the range of theories which seek to explain development and learning across the life span. Emphasis is placed on the implications and applications of human development for education, training, and other human services in a broad range of social settings. These include schools, higher education institutions, community organizations, social agencies, governmental, corporate, non-profit, industrial programs, and other enterprises involved in education and related human services.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

SED CE 500 Introduction to Counseling

SED DS 502 Adolescent Development

SED PE 506 Perceptual Motor Development

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: International Educational Development

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 600 Perspectives on Education for Development

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 and 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 and Sciences jointly.

Mathematics Education

Math Education: BS, MAT, EdM, MMT (open only to those holding an initial license in mathematics with two years of teaching experience.), CAGS Programs
EdD Program: Curriculum and Teaching

Carol Findell
617-353-4226
E-mail: cfindell@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 computer science. Courses in these areas are offered by the College of Arts and 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 363 Teaching Math Reasoning in Elementary Schools: Algebra and Statistics

SED ME 364 Teaching Math Reasoning in Elementary Schools: Geometry and Numbers

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

SED ME 545 Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Elementary

SED ME 551 Mathematics for Special Needs Students

SED ME 555 Mathematics Curriculum Development Workshop

SED ME 558 Mathematics Curriculum: Program Issues, Trends

SED ME 559 Mathematics for Teachers: Geometry

SED ME 563 Problem-Solving Lab

SED ME 564 Advanced Mathematical Problem Solving

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

Modern Foreign Language Education: BS, MAT, EdM Programs

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

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: EdM, CAGS Programs

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

Two programs are offered in the area of second language education: an undergraduate program in modern foreign language education, and a graduate program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). In addition, an undergraduate major in bilingual education with licensure as a Teacher of English Language Learners (may include licensure as an elementary teacher) is offered. (See under English as a Second Language.)

Modern Foreign Language Education

BS, MAT, EdM Programs

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.

At the graduate level, programs are offered leading to either the MAT or EdM 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 the Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures.)

CAS LX 250 Introduction to Linguistics

SED BI 504 Seminar: The Student-Teaching Experience, Bilingual, TESOL, and Modern Foreign Language

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

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

EdM, CAGS Programs

Students preparing to be teachers of English to speakers of other languages are required to take courses in linguistic theory, applied English grammar, second language acquisition, methodology of teaching English to speakers of other languages, and cross-cultural studies. At the undergraduate level, See under English as a Second Language.

Physical Education, Health, and Coaching

EdM, CAGS Programs
EdD Program: Curriculum and Teaching

Eileen C. Sullivan
617-353-3300
E-mail: eileensu@bu.edu

The Physical Education, Health, and 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. Throughout all four years, 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 202 Skills and Techniques in Motor Activities II

SED PE 301 Modes and Models of Teaching: 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

SED PE 520 Measurement in Physical Education

SED PE 580 Student Teaching Practicum: Physical Education, Pre-K–8

SED PE 582 Student Teaching Practicum: Physical Education, 5–12

SAR HS 342 Clinical Exercise Physiology

For Sargent College course descriptions, see the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Course Descriptions section of this site.

Policy, Planning, and Administration

EdM, CAGS Programs
EdD Program: Administration, Training, and Policy

Kathleen Vaughan
617-353-4665
E-mail: sed65pc@bu.edu

The Policy, Planning, and 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 503 Practicum: Community Education

SED AP 600 Diversity and Justice in Education

SED AP 620 History of Education

SED AP 640 Educational Freedom: US and International Issues

Reading Education

EdM, CAGS Programs
EdD Program: Developmental Studies
(Literary and Language 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

Science Education: BS, MAT, EdM, CAGS Programs
EdD Program: Curriculum and 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.

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.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

(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, including 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 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, mental retardation, and behavioral disorders. This course of study, which requires students to enter with AP credits or complete some requirements in summer school (at BU or elsewhere), 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.

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 mental retardation, 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.

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