Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular term. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• WED SC 375: Exploring Science Teaching: A Practical Experience
  Students will explore science teaching through observation of secondary school science classrooms and, where possible, through participation in the classroom instruction. Readings discussed in seminar will prepare students to interact in the classroom and to prepare lesson plans. 2 cr.
• WED SC 507: Student-Teaching Half Practicum: Science, 5-8
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (SEDSC510) - Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequ isites. - Student teaching 5-8: 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
• WED SC 508: Student-Teaching Half Practicum: Science, 8-12
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (SEDSC509) - Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequ isites. - 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
• WED SC 509: Student-Teaching Practicum: Science, 5-8
  Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequ isites. - 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.
• WED SC 510: Student-Teaching Practicum: Science, 8-12
  Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequ isites. - 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.
• WED 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.
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• WED 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.
• WED 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.
• WED 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.
• WED 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.
• WED 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.
• WED 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.
• WED 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.
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• WED SE 315: Field Experience in Special Education: Severe Disabilities
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: SED SE250 - 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
• WED SE 316: Fieldwork in Special Education: Severe Disabilities
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: SED SE315 - 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.
• WED SE 317: Fieldwork in Special Education: Autism
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: SED SE 250 - 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.
• WED 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.
• WED 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.
• WED SE 503: Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia: Assessment, Instruction, and Identification
  This course builds student knowledge of the etiology of learning disabilities, diagnostic models, and instructional methods, with a particular focus on screening, identification, instruction, and intervention for students with dyslexia.
• WED SE 504: Early Childhood Special Education: Policy and Practice
  This course addresses family-centered approaches to early childhood special education and transition for young children with disabilities. Includes policy, practice, and contextual factors as well as an emphasis on collaborative, inter-agency planning, programming, and the IFSP/IEP.