Courses

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  • SED SC 508: Student-Teaching Half Practicum: Science, 8-12
    Student teaching 8-12 : a full-time experience in a selected school under joint supervision of a cooperating practitioner and a University representative. Minimum 150 hours required. Open only to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 4 cr. On Demand
  • SED SC 509: Student-Teaching Practicum: Science, 5-8
    Student-Teaching Practicum: Science, 5-8 Student teaching 5-8: a full-time experience in a selected school under joint supervision of a cooperating practitioner and a University representative. Minimum 300 hours required. Open only to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 8 cr. Either sem.
  • SED SC 510: Student-Teaching Practicum: Science, 8-12
    A full-time experience in a selected secondary school under joint supervision of a cooperating practitioner and a University representative. Minimum 300 hours required. 8 cr. Either sem.
  • SED SC 521: Introduction to STEM Education Theory and Practice
    This course provides an introduction to modern learning theory emphasizing inquiry learning in the classroom for science, engineering and mathematics. 2 cr. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
    • The Individual in Community
  • SED SC 539: Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science for Science Educators
    This course provides a basic overview of the history, philosophy, and sociology of science (HPSS, sometimes called "science studies") especially as these subjects relate to science teaching and learning. 4 cr.
  • SED SC 570: Science Teaching Methods I
    Emphasizes pedagogical content knowledge through the exploration of methods for teaching science within disciplines (biology, chemistry, general science, and physics) at the middle and high school levels. 4 cr. Either sem.
  • SED SC 572: Science Methods II: Teaching in the Science Disciplines
    This course emphasizes the practical applications of instructional strategies and teaching skills presented in science methods I. It emphasizes the pedagogical content knowledge in the respective disciplines as they are being practiced in the student teaching practicum. 4 cr.
  • SED SC 575: Foundations of Science Education
    Provides an introduction to modern learning theory emphasizing inquiry learning in the classroom for science and engineering. The four-credit option includes a pre-practicum for pre-service teachers. Var cr.
  • SED SC 576: Science Teaching Pre-Practicum
    Pre-service teachers participate in a semi-weekly pre-practicum experience in local schools and a biweekly seminar where they will have the opportunity to study and practice science teaching methods with an emphasis on equity and diversity in science education. Methods. 2 cr. 1st sem.
  • SED SC 645: Institutional Racism in Health and Science
    This course traces the historical roots of racism in science through to its modern manifestations, examines the harmful consequences on victims' health outcomes, and presents ideas, approaches, and practices to ameliorate and eradicate the presence of racism in our institutions.
  • SED SE 250: Disability, Education, and Public Policy
    Students will examine how disabilities impact students, their families, and their educational/community participation; analyze the historical treatment of individuals with disabilities; discuss contemporary ethical issues; learn federal legislation; and develop a foundational understanding of inclusive educational practices. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Ethical Reasoning.
    • The Individual in Community
    • Ethical Reasoning
  • SED SE 251: Special Education and Adolescents
    Students will analyze the impact of disabilities on adolescents, their families, and educational/community participation; learn federal legislation; and, explore behavior support/instructional strategies to ensure that future secondary education teachers will work effectively with all individuals within a diverse student body. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
    • The Individual in Community
  • SED SE 315: Field Experience in Special Education: Severe Disabilities
    Designed to develop skills to work with students with severe disabilities, analyze students' learning profiles, examine service delivery models, and learn about instructional and?behavioral support strategies. 50 hours of fieldwork plus seminar. Prereq: SE 250. 2 cr
  • SED SE 316: Fieldwork in Special Education: Severe Disabilities
    Through a second pre-practicum fieldwork experience and accompanying seminar, students further develop skills to work with students with severe disabilities, collect data, and plan and implement interventions with support. 50 hours of fieldwork plus seminar. Prereq: SE 315. 2 cr.
  • SED SE 317: Fieldwork in Special Education: Autism
    Designed to develop skills to work with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), analyze students' learning profiles, and learn about instructional and?behavioral support strategies. 50 hours of fieldwork plus seminar. Prereq: SE 250. 2 cr.
  • SED SE 401: Special Education: Cognition and Learning
    Designed to develop an understanding of the various theories of learning that have informed the development of instructional and?behavioral support strategies?for students with disabilities. Prereq: SE 250 4cr.
  • SED SE 480: Teaching Students with Special Needs
    Students will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to design, implement, and evaluate individualized educational programs for students with moderate disabilities PreK-8. Emphasis on explicit instruction framework, evidence-based practice for teaching core academic skills, and data-driven decision-making. Prereq: LR 501. 4 cr.
  • SED SE 493: Practicum in Disabilities Studies
    Through fieldwork experience and accompanying seminar, students develop an understanding of human services agencies for individuals with disabilities, educational service delivery models, policies, roles and responsibilities, and collaboration. Var cr.
  • SED SE 500: Directed Study
    For description, see SED AP 500. Prereq: Approval of advisor. Complete the online Directed study form. Wheelock Office of Records. Var cr.
  • SED SE 502: Behavioral and Emotional Problems: Characteristics and Methods
    Introduces students to childhood emotional and behavioral disorders. Students will identify questions to ask if they believe a student may have an emotional/behavioral disorder, identify resources within the educational system and the broader mental health system, and discuss evidence-based interventions. 4 cr.

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