Courses

• SED CE 946: Advanced Practicum
  Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. Supervised field experience with students assuming major responsibility for counseling, testing, placement, and follow-up of clients. 3-4cr, either sem.
• SED CH 300: Methods of Instruction: Elementary 1-6
  Develops competency in reading and language arts, history and social studies education, science education; general teaching strategies; basic elements of curriculum design; institutional policies and practices of elementary education. Develops competency in providing effective instruction across the curriculum to culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Includes application of these competencies in field settings. Stamped approval and a qualifying score on the Boston University School of Education Literacy Test are required. 10cr, either sem.
• SED CH 515: Curriculum Methods, 1-6
  Examines theories of and develops specific competencies in reading and language arts, social studies education, and science education; general teaching strategies; basic elements of curriculum design; and institutional policies and practices of elementary education. Application of these competencies in field settings. 10cr, 1st sem.
• SED CH 553: Erly Chld St/Tc
  
• SED CH 555: Student-Teaching Practicum: Elementary 1-6
  Required of all students seeking licensure as elementary teachers. Open only to degree candidates who have completed prerequisites. Supervised student teaching in a classtroom for grades 1-6. Includes curriculum development, methods of instruction, and evaluation of the learner. 10cr.
• SED CH 655: Student-Teaching Practicum: Elementary 1-6
  Supervised student-teaching in a classroom for grades 1-6. Includes curriculum development, direct instruction, and evaluation of the learner. Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites and have passed the School of Education Literacy Test. Implementation of educational learning standards of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. 8cr, 2nd sem.
• SED CL 520: Methods of Teaching Latin and Classical Studies, 5-12
  Reviews traditional and recent curriculum materials in Latin and classics education at the middle and senior high school levels. Analyzes curricular goals for grades 5-12. Develops new instructional materials and classroom techniques for classics teachers. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED CL 540: Student-Teaching Practicum: Latin and Classical Studies, 5-12
  Student-teaching under the joint supervision of a cooperating practitioner and a University supervisor. Minimum 300 hours required for initial licensure, 8 cr; for those also enrolling in SED CL 700, minimum of 150 hours required. Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED CT 375: Preprac Sec Sch
  
• SED CT 500: Directed Study
  Student initiated directed study to be completed with faculty member. var cr. either sem.
• SED CT 524: Institute on Values in Physical Education and Sport
  Addresses central issues in sport and physical education today. Character growth and sportsmanship are examined from the perspective of demands for excellence. Values and excellence are analyzed in relation to students of widely varied talents. Core assumptions and experience in pedagogical situations are given practical resolution. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• 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 721: Analysis and Design of Curriculum
  Provides knowledge and tools for developing and analyzing school curriculum. Suitable for students in curriculum, teaching, and administration as well as practicing educators. Some instruction and learning will occur online. 4cr. either sem.
• 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 770: Seminar on Teaching
  In-depth study of the philosophy, sociology, the practice of teaching. Although most of the readings related are pre-K-12 schooling, students interested in teaching in other settings are welcome. Not a course in beginning methods of instruction. 4cr, alternating fall semesters.
• 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.

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