Boston University School of Education

EDUCATION MINOR
The Education minor is offered to undergraduate students at Boston University wishing to enhance their knowledge of education. Requirements include 16 credits of core courses and 8 credits of electives.

Core Courses (16 credits)
SED ED 100/101		Introduction to Education, 6 cr
SED ED 410		Social Context of Education, 2 cr
SED ED 412		Civic Context of Education, 2 cr
SED SE 250		Disability, Education, and Public Policy, 4 cr
SED ED 2xx		(Topical Seminar), 2 cr

Elective Courses (8 credits)
SED CE 500		Introduction to Counseling, 4 cr (Prereq: PS 101 and Jr/Sr. status)
SED CT 522		Character and Ethics Education, 4 cr (Prereq: Jr./Sr. status)
SED DS 502		Adolescent Growth and Development, 2 cr
SED EC 305		Child Development and Early Childhood Education, 4 cr (Prereq: PS 101 and PS 241)
SED EC 350		Introduction to Early Childhood Education, 2 cr
SED EC 556		Children’s Literature for the Early Childhood Teacher (Pre-K-2), 2 cr
SED EC 557		Classroom Based Assessment of Young Children (Pre-K-2), 2 cr
SED ED 2xx		Topical Seminars, 2 cr
SED HE 221		Foundations of Health Education, 2 cr
SED LR 501		Teaching of Reading, 4 cr
SED PE 375		Psychology of Sport, 4 cr
SED PE 501		Methods of Coaching, 4 cr (Prereq: Sr. status)
SED PE 511		Movement Education: Early Childhood to Adolescence, 2 cr
SED SE 401		Special Education: Cognition and Learning, 4 cr (Prereq: SED SE 250 and Jr./Sr. status — not open to students who have completed SED SE 501 or SE 503)
SED SE 502		Behavorial and Emotional Problems: Characteristics and Methods, 4 cr (Prereq: SED SE 250 and Jr./Sr. status)
SED SE 503		Learning Disabilities: Characteristics and Methods, 4 cr (Prereq: SED SE 250 and Jr./Sr. status)

DEAF STUDIES MINOR
The Deaf Studies minor is offered to undergraduate students at Boston University wishing to enhance their knowledge of the history, language, and culture of Deaf people. Students will complete 24 credits from the list below:

Core Courses (16 credits)
SED DE 2xx		Orientation to the Deaf-World
SED DE 550		History and Culture of the Deaf
SED DE 692		American Sign Language 5
SED DE 693		American Sign Language 6
SED DE 551		Deaf Literature OR
SED DE 672		Linguistics of American Sign Language Elective Courses (8 credits)
SED ED 100/101		Introduction to Education
SED ED 101		Education Lab
SED DE 551		Deaf Literature and ASL Folklore
SED DE 572		Psychology, Sociology, and the Deaf
SED DE 672		American Sign Language Structure
SED LD 565		Introduction to Language and Linguistics
SED LS 566		Language Acquisition

Students must plan their minor in Deaf Studies with Professor Marlon Kuntze. For information on the Deaf Studies minor, contact Professor Kuntze in the Deaf Studies program at kuntze@bu.edu.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND COACHING MINOR
The Physical Education, Health Education, and Coaching minor is offered to undergraduate students at Boston University wishing to enhance their knowledge of physical education, health education, and coaching. Students will complete 14 credits of core courses and 6 credits of electives from the list below:

Core Courses (14 credits)
SED ED 100/101		Introduction to Education, 6 cr
SED PE 103		Introduction to Human Movement, 2 cr
SED PE 250		Community Leadership through Youth Sport Coaching, 2 cr
SED PE 511		Movement Education, Early Childhood to Adolescence, 2 cr or
SED PE 101		Skills and Techniques in Motor Activities I, 2 cr or
SED PE 513		Tuesday/Thursday Program - Pre-Practicum, 2 cr
SED HE 221		Foundations of Health Education, 2 cr

Elective Courses (6 credits)
SED PE 501		Methods of Coaching, 4 cr (Sr. status)
SED PE 506		Perceptual Motor Development, 4 cr (Sr. status)
SED PE 508		Curriculum & Special Methods for Human Movement Education, 5-12, 4 cr (Sr. status)
SED PE 511		Movement Education, 2 cr
SED PE 513		Tuesday/Thursday Program - Pre-Practicum, 2 cr
SED PE 519		Corrective & Adaptive Physical Education, 2 cr (Jr. or Sr. status)
SED PE 375		Psychology of Sport, 4 cr
SED HE 522		Community Health, 4 cr
SED HE 523		Applied Nutrition, 4 cr
SED HE 722		Development of the Health Education Curriculum, 4 cr (Sr. status) or
		Any Boston University SED PE or HE summer term course

For information on the Physical Education, Health Education, and Coaching minor, contact Professor Eileen C. Sullivan in the Physical Education, Health Education, and Coaching program at eileensu@bu.edu.

School of Education faculty approved these three minors. Coordination is under way with all undergraduate programs on campus to obtain their approval.

Contact Associate Dean Boyd Dewey at 617-353-3177 or bdewey@bu.edu for more information.

How do I transfer to the School of Education?
The School of Education welcomes undergraduate transfer students who have completed a minimum of one semester of post-secondary study. The evaluation of transfer credits is made on the basis of achievement and on how appropriate the student's experiences are to the selected program. In instances where students wish to seek Massachusetts licensure, credit toward licensure is evaluated in light of the competencies and experiences required. The sum of all semester courses accepted from other institutions cannot exceed the total of 80 semester hours.

For more information or to transfer to the Boston University School of Education, contact Assocate Dean Boyd Dewey at 617-353-3177 or bdewey@bu.edu.

What will my academic program consist of?
Academic programs at the School of Education consist of four components: (1) general studies in the liberal arts and sciences; (2) specialized knowledge based on a concentration in a discipline or field; (3) professional studies in instructional design, human development, communication and evaluation; and (4) practical skills acquired through guided and supervised field experience.

How many people will be in my classes?
At the School of Education, the average class size is 25 students. Introduction level liberal arts courses will be larger; however, most of these courses are broken into small discussion sections each week.

Will I be involved in field experience course?
School of Education undergraduate students begin field experience in their first year of study. In addition, students will gain field experience in pre-practicum and full-time student teaching practicums.

Will I be able to participate in a Study Abroad program?
The School of Education offers students in most programs the opportunity to complete their student teaching practicum in London, England; Sydney, Australia; or Quito, Ecuador. Boston University also runs numerous liberal arts programs, language programs, and internship programs abroad around the world that School of Education students may participate in during the regular academic year or in the summer.

Will I receive credit for Advanced Placement courses?
The School of Education offers college credit or advanced placement in certain courses for students submitting satisfactory scores from College Board examinations. Students who have completed an International Baccalaureate program are also eligible for college credit and advanced placement.

Can I receive credit for courses I have completed at a college/university prior to enrolling at Boston University?
Students who have taken courses at other colleges/universities prior to enrolling at Boston University should submit an official transcript from each college/university. Courses will be evaluated on an individual basis. A maximum of 80 credits, including a maximum of 64 credits from two-year institutions, may be transferred into the School of Education, Boston University.

Boston University is huge! How will I be able to cope with such a large school?
The School of Education at Boston University offers students a unique experience. While offering students the resources and excitement of a large university, the School of Education is a small, close-knit community with a current enrollment of 425 undergraduate students. With the Transitional Mentor Program, first year students in the School of Education have the opportunity to meet upperclassman and other freshman at many social events in the fall. Freshmen are encouraged to join the active Undergraduate Student Government and participate in School of Education intramural sports teams. Students can also connect with others interested in their academic major with the Early Childhood Educators Club, the Exceptional Educators Club, the Elementary Education Club, and the Mathletics for math education majors. Many School of Education students also participate in a wide variety of programs throughout the university including community service, theater and a cappela groups, sports and political groups, just to name a few.

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Will I have time to participate in extra-curricular activities?
Of course! With proper time management, students enjoy participating in many extra-curricular activities. Make sure to check out club information at SPLASH, a welcome event immediately following matriculation, and the Student Activities Expo in September.