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 AP 991: Doctoral Seminar 1: Defining the Problem of Practice
  This course helps students plan their educational journey, select their capstone project, and connect program coursework with their work. Students will learn to define problems of practice, use data to inform decisions, and apply theory and research to develop solutions.
• WED AP 992: Doctoral Seminar 2: Planning the Capstone Project
  This course helps students plan their educational journey, plan their capstone project, and connect program coursework with their work. Students will develop an action plan for a capstone project.
• WED AP 993: Doctoral Seminar 3: Articulating Your Problem of Practice
  In this course students will define the problem of practice for their capstone project, synthesize the background literature and experience that will inform their work, and identify connections between the Executive EdD coursework and their work as higher education leaders.
• WED AP 994: Doctoral Seminar 4: Defining Your Methodology
  In this course students will define the methodology of their capstone project. Additionally, this course will support students’ ongoing professional development and identify the connections between the Executive EdD coursework and their work as higher education leaders.
• WED AP 996: DISSERTATION DEVELOPMENT 1
  This course introduces doctoral students to the elements of dissertation, focusing on the Introduction, Literature Review, and Methodology chapters. (For EdD cohort students, only.)
• WED AP 997: DISSERTATION DEVELOPMENT 2
  This is the second course in a three-course sequence. This course focuses on strengthening the proposal, designing a study, and preparing to conduct research. (For EdD doctoral students, only.)
• WED AP 998: Proposal Development Seminar
  Graduate Prerequisites: (SEDAP771) SED AP 771, two research courses, passed comprehensive examination. St amped approval required. - A required group seminar for doctoral students examining the dissertation process and applying principles of research design in developing the doctoral research prospectus. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• WED AP 999: Dissertation Advisement
  Graduate Prerequisites: Open to doctoral candidates. - Graduate Prereq: Open to doctoral candidates. Students must obtain approval of their advisors and the faculty member who is to supervise the study. Var cr.
• WED BI 504: Seminar: The Student-Teaching Experience: Bilingual (ESL) Language
  Focus on development of perspectives and skills for entering the teaching profession as an engaged educator and advocate.
• WED BI 515: Methods in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language (ESL)
  Planning and implementing effective assessment and instruction in language, literacy, and the content areas in elementary English as a second language classrooms. Students develop standards-based lesson plans, and analyze texts using current English language development framework. 4 cr. Either sem.
• WED BI 535: Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Restricted to Juniors and Seniors. - This course is focused on theory, research, effective instructional practices in literacy instruction and assessment of bilingual students. This course examines the relationships among oral language, reading, writing, and content-area learning. Examines literacy skill development in first and second languages. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Creativity/Innovation, Teamwork/Collaboration.
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  • Creativity/Innovation
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Writing-Intensive Course
• WED BI 570: Educational Issues in Bilingualism
  Focus on complexity of bilingualism, literacy, and schooling from a student, school, and socio-political perspective. Examines theoretical, historical, research, and legal bases of educational policy and programs for students who speak a language other than the language of the school. 4 cr. Either sem.
• WED BI 620: Educational Issues in Bilingualism
  Focus on complexity of bilingualism, literacy, and schooling from a student, school, and socio-political perspective.Examines the theoretical, historical, research, and legal bases of educational policy and programs for students who speak a language other than the language of the school. 4 cr.
• WED CE 142: Anti-Oppressive Practice: Education & Applied Psychology
  Students will be introduced to various cultural perspectives and social constructs in order to promote respectful and effective interactions with children, families, and colleagues from multicultural backgrounds and diverse social locations. Analysis of issues of social justice will be scaffolded within critical multicultural and equity literacy frameworks. Effective Fall2026, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Ethical Reasoning, Teamwork/Collaboration.
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  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
• WED CE 500: Introduction to Counseling
  Emphasis on understanding the theoretical basis of counseling. Introduction to learning skills involved in helping relationships. Selected reading in counseling theory and practice are assigned. Various types of counseling are explored. Open to counseling program students; senior undergraduates may also register with the approval of instructor. 4 cr.
• WED CE 610: Substance Abuse Issues in Youth Populations
  This course provides students with a foundational understanding of the substance use and abuse issues during adolescence. The workshop examines the epidemiology, theories/models of addiction, treatment approaches, and practice issues important to the understanding of adolescent substance abuse. 0.5cr, 2nd sem.
• WED CE 630: Applied Positive Psychology
  Focuses on the scientific study of psychological aspects of living a fulfilling and flourishing life. Topics include happiness, empathy, optimism, friendship, goal setting, achievement, emotion, creativity, humor, and mindfulness. Students become familiar with theory and research in this relatively new subfield and critically consider application to their teaching, coaching, leadership, and/or counseling. 4 cr.
• WED CE 635: Counseling Skills and Techniques
  Introduces students to the counseling skills essential for working directly with children, adolescents, and/or emerging adults in pre-practicum, practicum, and internship settings. Students use the course to develop knowledge and practice with clinical interventions and organizational dynamics. CPAHD students; others with instructor permission. 3 cr.
• WED CE 650: Applied Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology
  This course will equip students with in-depth theoretical and applied knowledge on counseling skills and applied techniques for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. Emphasis will be placed on the conceptualization, implementation, and evaluation of psychological skills training programs. 4 cr.
• WED CE 705: Lifespan Development
  This course addresses human development from the prenatal period to death. Consideration is given to the interplay between social, cultural, cognitive, and biological influenced on the healthy development of children, adolescents, and adults. CPAHD students; others with instructor permission. 3 cr.