Courses

• SED CT 556: Classroom Assessment
  Emphasizes principles and procedures of assessment that are of primary importance to educational practitioners. Includes diagnostic tests, construction of classroom tests, observation techniques, and performance measures; norm- and criterion-referenced assessment; uses of standardized tests, current issues and controversies. 4cr, either sem.
• SED CT 575: General Methods of Instruction, 5-12
  Development of teaching skills and classroom strategies common to a variety of teaching matters. Includes instructional planning, integrating subject matter with learner's age level and educational environment. Analysis of best practices across all academic areas, learning theories, evaluation, and specific teaching techniques; 4cr, either sem.
• SED CT 703: Mentored Field Experience
  Open to matriculated students in Curriculum & Teaching seeking professional licensure in a field and at the level in which they hold a valid initial license. A minimum of 60 hours of mentored experience beyond the induction year. Seminar and field consultation with University staff. 2cr.
• SED CT 735: Teacher Education and Professional Development
  A seminar for doctoral students interested in enhancing teacher quality by improving pre-service preparation, induction, and in-service education. Provides a developmental framework for thinking about the issues, research, and proposals for reform in teacher education and professional development. 4cr, alternating fall semesters.
• SED CT 750: Basic Principles for Curriculum and Teaching
  Analysis of important philosophers (e.g., Plato, Aristotle, Dewey, Whitehead) for insights into principles of curriculum design and classroom teaching. Focuses on accurate formulation of current and classic educational problems. Seminar format for doctoral students only. Required for departmental EdD students. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED CT 799: Master's Thesis in Curriculum and Teaching
  Students seeking to complete a master's thesis must present a proposal and secure approval of the department chairman, one faculty member to direct the study, and one other faculty member. 4cr, either sem.
• SED CT 801: Practicum/Practicum Equivalent: Supervisor/Director
  Supervised field placement for 300 hours for one semester to demonstrate competencies in the supervisor/director role. Sections indicate specialties that are supervised by practitioners within that area. Open only to candidates for Massachusetts licensure as supervisors/directors and to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. 4cr, either sem.
• SED CT 802: Field Experience in Curriculum and Teaching
  Supervised field experience for students holding professional appointments. Must meet field of knowledge requirements and professional preparation that is equivalent to licensure sequence. Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. Consent of department chair required. 8cr, either sem.
• SED CT 900: Independent Study
  See SED AP 900 for description.
• SED CT 999: Dissertation Advisement
  See SED AP 999 for description.
• SED DE 500: Introduction to the Deaf-World
  The purpose of this course is to provide a general introduction to the lives, history, and culture of American Deaf people who use American Sign Language (ASL) as their vernacular language. The role of schools in the formation of the community and maintenance of ASL will be examined.4 cr, 1st sem.
• SED DE 552: Seminar: Selected Topics in Deaf Studies
  Topics pertinent to current cultural and educational issues concerning Deaf adults and children. Children's literature, development of services for and by the Deaf (locally, nationally, internationally); the professions: law, medicine, and education, and their effects on society's view of the Deaf; aging and the Deaf. In-depth discussion and contact with professionals in these areas. (Offered alternate years.) 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED DE 554: Field Experience: Deaf Studies
  Students work in an agency providing services to Deaf people for a minimum of one day per week. Supervision maintained in cooperation with the staff of the Deaf Studies Program and agency personnel. Specific placement depends on students' interests in particular setting or area. Variable cr, either sem.
• SED DE 555: Literacy skills in Deaf children
  Current instructional approaches and strategies for developing literacy skills in Deaf children will be examined. Expanded definitions of literacy will be explored and relevant research will be examined. Finally, a comprehensive discussion of designing instruction that aligns with the MA Curriculum Frameworks will be included. 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED DE 570: American Sign Language I
  Introductory course that provides non-native signers an opportunity to study American Sign Language as a foreign/second language. Emphasizes developing receptive skills. An introduction to the Deaf culture is presented through instruction and activities. 4cr, either sem, Summer I.
• SED DE 571: American Sign Language II
  Continuation of SED DE 570. Extensive information on Deaf culture is presented through conversation. 4cr, either sem, Summer II.
• SED DE 572: Psychology and the Deaf
  Surveys historical, current philosophical, and future directions in educating Deaf children. Includes the study of concepts and research specifically related to the psychological functioning of Deaf children and adults. 4cr, 1st, sem.
• SED DE 573: Expressive and Receptive Vocal Processes
  Study of the vocal processes necessary for the production and reception of speech. Students gain foundational knowledge and practical methodology in teaching speech to Deaf children. Review of medical, speech, and hearing research related to Deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Covers interpreting audiograms and the function and maintenance of hearing aids. 2cr, 1st sem.
• SED DE 574: Prepracticum: Initial Strategies
  Field-based course emphasizing a one-to-one or tutorial approach (therapeutic) to implement strategies for enhancing the expressive/receptive communication skills of Deaf children. Allows implementation of coursework experiences. Includes 75 hours of field experience. Variable cr, either sem.
• SED DE 575: Language and the Deaf Child
  First part of a two-semester sequence applying current linguistic principles to classroom instruction and language assessment for Deaf children. Provides exposure to current language assessment instruments and bilingual approaches to educating Deaf children in the classroom. (ASL/English). 4cr, 1st sem.

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