Courses

• SED CE 948: Practicum in Supervision in Counseling
  Examination of supervision of counseling in theory, process, and practice. Assumption of direct supervisory responsibility. Permission of the instructor required. Fldwk w/ seminar. Var cr.
• SED CE 949: APPIC Internship in Counseling Psychology
  APPIC internship, with students assuming major responsibility for counseling, testing, placement, and follow-up of clients. Fieldwork. Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. Variable credits
• SED CH 300: Methods of Instruction: Elementary 1-6
  Develops pre-service teachers' understandings of the content and methods of instruction in the language arts, social studies, and science. The course focuses on elements of curriculum design; teaching strategies, and institutional policies and practices at the elementary level. Attention is given to providing effective instruction across the curriculum to culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Instructor permission required. Seminar with fieldwork. 10 cr.
• SED CH 515: Curriculum Methods, 1-6
  Examines theories of and develops specific competencies in reading and language arts, social studies and science education; general teaching strategies; basic elements of curriculum design; and 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. Application of these competencies in field settings. Instructor permission required. Seminar with fieldwork. 10 cr.
• SED CH 517: Elem Sci Method
  
• SED CH 555: Student-Teaching Practicum: Elementary 1-6
  Supervised student teaching in a classroom for grades 1-6. Includes curriculum development, methods of instruction, and evaluation of the learner. Open only to degree candidates who have completed CH300. Fldwk w/ seminar. 10 cr.
• SED CH 655: Student-Teaching Practicum: Elementary 1-6
  Supervised student teaching in a classroom for grades 1-6. Includes curriculum development, methods of instruction, and evaluation of the learner. Open only to degree candidates who have completed CH515. Fldwk w/ seminar. 8 cr.
• SED CT 375: Pre-Practicum in Secondary Schools
  Pre-practicum experience that engages students in observing and assisting in middle and/or high school classrooms. 2cr.
• SED CT 500: Directed Study
  Prereq: Approval of advisor. Signed plan of study must be submitted in advance of registration on a Directed study form obtained from the SED Office of Records. Student initiated directed study to be completed with faculty member. Var cr.
• SED CT 526: Family & Community Engagement for Teachers
  Explores the ways that schools can work closely with families, communities, and community agencies to increase connections and mutual assistance. Consistent with DESE regulations, this course emphasizes collaborative relationships with families and with community partners such as youth-serving organizations, health and safety agencies, and other groups and businesses. 4cr.
• SED CT 528: Curriculum Development in Intercultural Education
  Examines theoretical and practical aspects in the development of intercultural curriculum materials. Analysis of approaches to intercultural and multicultural education through the history of American schools and in other educational systems around the world. 4 cr.
• SED CT 534: A Practical Approach to Classroom Management
  Designed to support middle and secondary teachers in developing a practical, effective and low-stress approach to classroom management. The course focuses on a classroom management system with four components: classroom structure, limit-setting, responsibility training and back-up systems. Participants will develop effective classroom management practices, break current "high cost" and ineffective strategies, and establish a proactive, positive classroom setting that maximizes time on learning and minimizes classroom disruptions. 2 cr.
• SED CT 538: Curriculum Development in Intercultural Education
  Examines theoretical and practical aspects in the development of intercultural curriculum materials. Analysis of approaches to intercultural and multicultural education through the history of American schools and in other educational systems around the world. 4cr.
• 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.
• 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. 4 cr.
• SED CT 582: Ethical Leadership: Character, Civility and Community
  Offered with the Ethical Leadership MOOC, this course provides theoretical and practical approaches from Professor Fluker's method of educating leaders as ethical pioneers in their organization. Completion of Blackboard discussions and assignments are required for BU degree and non-degree seeking students. 4cr.
• SED CT 633: Models of Teaching and Curriculum Development
  
• SED CT 639: Building Democratic Schools
  Intended for students interested in school leadership or not for profit leadership. Students will examine a wide range of issues related to the philosophy, planning, governance and sustenance of democratic schools. 4 cr.
• 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. 4 cr.
• SED CT 750: Basic Principles for Curriculum and Teaching
  Focuses on principles of curriculum design and classroom teaching. Seminar format for doctoral students only. 4 cr.

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