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  • SED CT 770: Seminar on Teaching
    In-depth study of the philosophy, sociology, the practice of teaching. Although most of the readings related are PreK-12 schooling, students interested in teaching in other settings are welcome. Not a course in beginning methods of instruction. 4 cr.
  • 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 their advisor. 4 cr.
  • SED CT 801: Practicum/Practicum Equivalent: Supervisor/Director
    Requires 300 hours of supervised clinical experience the role of a supervisor/director principal. Through such a residency, students will assume responsibility for both routine activities and special assignments encompassing the four Massachusetts administrative leadership standards: Instructional Leadership, Management and Operations, Family and Community Engagement, and Professional Culture.?During each monthly seminar session, students will reflect on their activities and, in collaboration with the seminar leader, track their mastery of each standard and indicator. Open only to candidates for Massachusetts licensure as a supervisor director who have completed at least 16 credits of coursework for initial licensure. 4 cr.
  • 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. Instructor permission required. 8 cr
  • SED CT 900: Independent Study
    Prereq: Approval of advisor. Signed plan of study must be submitted in advance of registration on an Independent study form obtained from the SED Office of Records. See SED AP 900 for description. Var cr.
  • SED CT 999: Dissertation Advisement
    See SED AP 999 for description.
  • SED DC 900: Independent Study
    Prereq: Approval of advisor. Signed plan of study must be submitted in advance of registration on an Independent study form obtained from the SED Office of Records. See SED AP 900 for description. Var cr.
  • SED DE 500: Introduction to the Deaf-World
    Designed 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.
  • SED DE 550: History and Culture of the Deaf
    Analysis and discussion of the historical and cultural aspects of the Deaf; the influence of geographic, cultural, educational, and economic forces on Deaf people; and the patterns of social change during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Introduces students to specific cultural and historical experiences and acquaints them with literature in the field. 4 cr.
  • SED DE 551: Deaf Literature and ASL Folklore
    Representative fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama depicted in readings and videotapes related to everyday lives of Deaf people. Develops insight and appreciation of Deaf literature and ASL folklore and their implications for education. 4 cr.
  • 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. 4 cr.
  • 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. Instructor permission required. Var cr.
  • 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. 4 cr.
  • 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. 4 cr.
  • SED DE 571: American Sign Language II
    This course expands on the introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture, focusing on frequently used signs, basic rules of grammar, non-manual aspects of ASL, fingerspelling, and cultural features of the Deaf community. This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Individual in Community, Oral and/or Signed Communication.
    • The Individual in Community
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • 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. 4 cr.
  • 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. 2 cr.
  • 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. Prereq: SED DE 573. Var cr.
  • 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). Prereq: SED LS 560, SED LS 565. 4 cr.
  • SED DE 576: Advanced Language and the Deaf Child
    Emphasis on the application of practical methodology based on current theoretical models developed first semester. Focuses on language assessment and suggested strategies for instructing Deaf children. (ASL/English). Prereq: SED DE 575. 4 cr.

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