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Applied Human Development
WED CE 705 3 credits.
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.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Thayer
Independent
R
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
SOC B59
WED HD 510 4 credits.
This course will introduce students to the historical and contemporary understandings of Positive Youth Development. Students will explore adolescent development and identify developmental milestones, local context, and potential exposure to adversity that may be present during the period of adolescence, as well as the way(s) Positive Youth Development can help foster healthy adolescent development. Various models of Positive Youth Development will be examined in the context of various youth-serving settings, including schools, sports, communities, and after-school programs.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Sherlock-Shangraw
Independent
W
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
WED 212
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Counseling Psychology
WED CE 769S 4 credits.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of substance abuse, its prevention practices, and treatment modalities. Using a biopsychosocial perspective, students learn the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs, and the effects of substance abuse on individuals, families, and communities.
Section A1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Milord
Independent
TR
09:00 am–12:30 pm
KCB 103
Section A2, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Independent
TR
06:00 pm–09:30 pm
PSY 212
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Child Life & Family-Centered Care
WED CF 510 4 credits.
Provides students with initial competencies to understand, assess, and critique diagnostic issues of the major psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence. Cross-cultural comparisons introduce students to a wide variety of help-seeking and help-giving models to assist children and adolescents coping with adversity. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Thayer
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
HAR 208
WED CF 737 4 credits.
Examines principles for organizing individual and group parenting education that builds on parental knowledge and responds to parental needs. Examines supportive, therapeutic, and educational models, materials, and resources. Develops communication skills and leadership capacities to work with parents in school, healthcare, family support, and home settings. 4 cr
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Thayer
Independent
W
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
CGS 323
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Curriculum & Teaching
WED CT 526 4 credits.
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.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Tamerat
Independent
T
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
HAR 208
Section OB, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Dashoush
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED CT 526S 4 credits.
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.
Section A1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Sinclair
Independent
MW
06:00 pm–09:30 pm
PSY B35
WED CT 556S 4 credits.
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.
Section O1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Dobbs
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
Section O2, SUM2 2025 06/30/2025 to 08/08/2025
Dobbs
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED CT 750 4 credits.
This course explores research into how people learn, contrasts models of teaching, and examines contemporary research- and standards-based approaches to teaching and learning. Students engage in micro-teachings and design learning plans using principles of backward design. 4cr. either sem.
Section OB, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Ritz
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
Section OL, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/15/2025
Ritz
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
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Deaf Studies
WED DE 503 4 credits.
MTHDS: CONTENT
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Czubek
Independent
T
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
CGS 113
WED DE 531 4 credits.
This course introduces students to the role of social interaction in early language learning among deaf children through flexible and individualized approaches to education. Students will learn about milestones in American Sign Language acquisition, and how to design early childhood classroom environments to support early learning.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Lieberman
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
PSY B37
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Early Childhood Education
WED EC 507 4 credits.
Examines theories of play and the r. Role of play in cognitive, affective, and social development of the child. Strategies for applying research on playful learning in classrooms are explored; play and creativity. Field observation and analysis. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
W
06:30 pm–09:15 pm
CAS 213
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Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
WED AP 641S 4 credits.
This course outlines a framework and developmental theory of equity; uses rubrics and assessments to support individual and organizational development; introduces tools and
strategy formulation; and, mobilizes community assets to build strategic plans for current challenges faced by community leaders.
Section O2, SUM2 2025 07/01/2025 to 08/18/2025
Scott
Lecture
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED AP 662 4 credits.
Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead or participate in strategic planning at the college/university, school or school district level. Students learn about the entire strategic planning and implementation process, applying the concepts and skills learned to their own practice as aspiring or developing leaders. Through this course, students also gain knowledge of how these organizations assess their mission, goals, and operations and create change in complex environments. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Scott
Independent
R
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
CAS B27
WED AP 757 2 credits.
Policies and procedures affecting personnel management in the schools. Topics include: collective bargaining; managing reduction in force; grievance processing; legal liability of employees and officials; and equality considerations in recruitment, promotion, and affirmative action. 2 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 10/20/2025 to 12/10/2025
Gonzalez
Independent
W
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
WED 406
WED AP 761 4 credits.
Students define and document organizational problems, identify positive and negative stakeholders, analyze possible problem causes using a range of theoretical frameworks, and examine alternative strategies for resolving or ameliorating the problem. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Gonzalez
Independent
T
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
Section O1, FALL 2025 10/28/2025 to 12/15/2025
Ijiri
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
Section OB, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Gonzalez
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
WED BI 515 4 credits.
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.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Kanno
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
PSY B35
Section OL, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/15/2025
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED BI 535 4 credits.
BU Hub Learn More Creativity/Innovation Teamwork/Collaboration Writing-Intensive Course
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.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Altavilla-Giordano
Independent
R
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
PSY 212
WED BI 620 4 credits.
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.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Kanno
Independent
T
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
CAS 114B
WED LS 560 4 credits.
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Restricted to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students - Introduction to the main aspects of first language acquisition from infancy through childhood. Topics areas include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse-pragmatics, language variation, multilingualism, child- directed speech, cognitive development, and theories of language acquisition. 4 cr. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Hughes
Independent
T
12:30 pm–03:15 pm
WED 406
WED LS 560S 4 credits.
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Restricted to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students - Introduction to the main aspects of first language acquisition from infancy through childhood. Topic areas include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse-pragmatics, language variation, multilingualism, child-directed
speech, cognitive development, and theories of language acquisition. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.
Section O1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Hughes
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED LS 565 4 credits.
An introduction to contemporary linguistics, including the study of language structure, language use and variation, and applied linguistics. Students will explore the systematic yet complex nature of language by taking a scientific approach to thinking about language. The technical knowledge about language gained in this course will serve as a foundation for more advanced courses in linguistics and/or for any future language-related career. 4cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Hughes
Independent
W
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
WED 411
WED LS 565S 4 credits.
An introduction to contemporary linguistics, including the study of language structure, language use and variation, and applied linguistics. Students will explore the systematic yet complex nature of language by taking a scientific approach to thinking about language. The technical knowledge about language gained in this course will serve as a foundation for more advanced courses in linguistics and/or for any future language-related career.
Section A1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Reed
Independent
TR
04:00 pm–07:30 pm
WED 406
WED LS 658 4 credits.
This course will provide an examination of approaches and major theories of second language acquisition (SLA). What can be observed about how people acquire a second language' How do the various SLA theories, models, and hypotheses explain each of these observations' How can an understanding of SLA theory inform language instruction' We will explore foundational theories and approaches in SLA, investigate contemporary thinking from a variety of perspectives, and form knowledge and ideas of how languages are acquired, based on empirical research. 4 cr
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Hughes
Independent
T
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
WED 406
WED LS 658S 4 credits.
This course will provide an examination of approaches and major theories of second language acquisition (SLA). What can be observed about how people acquire a second language' How do the various SLA theories, models, and hypotheses explain each of these observations' How can an understanding of SLA theory inform language instruction' We will explore foundational theories and approaches in SLA, investigate contemporary thinking from a variety of perspectives, and form knowledge and ideas of how languages are acquired, based on empirical research.
Section O2, SUM2 2025 06/30/2025 to 08/08/2025
Khoury-Disano
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED TL 508 4 credits.
Planning and implementing effective assessment and instruction in language, literacy, and the content areas in secondary English as a second language classrooms. Students develop standards-based lesson plans, and analyze texts using current English language development frameworks. 4 cr. Either sem.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Kanno
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
PSY B35
Section OL, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/15/2025
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED TL 512 4 credits.
Survey of current classroom practices in computer-assisted language learning (CALL), Focus on relationships among teaching, learning, and technological environments involving second and foreign language learners and teachers. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Navarre
Independent
F
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
WED 208
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English & Language Arts Education
WED EN 631 4 credits.
This course examines the teaching and learning of humanities in urban schooling. Considers how issues of race, gender, class, language, and culture affect the nature of literacy learning in schools. Includes field experience working with adolescent students. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
T
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
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Higher Education Administration
WED AP 601 4 credits.
Provides a foundational understanding of the history of U.S. higher education, while fostering substantive dialogue and analysis of significant perspectives, events, and trends relevant to higher education today. Focuses on the interplay between the goals of the university and the demands placed on higher education by society. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
T
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
WED 212
WED AP 615 4 credits.
Examines theories of students' personal and social development in college as well as emerging research on student learning in college. Students will employ a theory-to- practice approach that uses campus environment theories to cultivate safe, inclusive, and engaging communities of learning. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Vital
Independent
W
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
SAR 104
WED AP 699 4 credits.
Graduate Prerequisites: AP 601 - Students explore emerging issues in higher education through substantive analysis that illustrates the breadth, depth, and diversity of challenges to and responses from colleges and universities. Through the course, students will be asked to synthesize their prior learning and apply their professional experience to assess and design policy and practice responses to emerging issues. Classes will be a mixture of discussion, group work, and in-class exercises, and assignments will include a significant piece of individual work. prereq: AP 601. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
R
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
CAS 318
WED AP 755 4 credits.
This course is designed to assess issues that arise in the administration of higher education through the ethical and legal principles applicable to their resolution. Educational institutions experience difficult legal and policy decisions similar to every other industry, including, but not limited to, situations regarding freedom of speech, expression, and association; due process and right to privacy; discrimination on the basis of identity; use of alcohol; and, ownership and use of intellectual property. Students will examine the foundations of higher education law, analyze cases, and explore the application of the law in practice to help them make sound decisions in their roles in higher education. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
CGS 521
Section OL, FALL 2025 10/28/2025 to 12/15/2025
Fernandez
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
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Mathematics Education
WED ME 530 2 credits.
Interrogates how race, class, language, and culture affect students' opportunities to learn mathematics and science. Different pedagogies (e.g. culturally responsive teaching, teaching for social justice) that target these opportunity gaps are introduced, discussed, and debated. 2 cr. Either sem.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 10/17/2025
Salinas
Independent
R
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
WED 408
WED ME 530S 2 credits.
Interrogates how race, class, language, and culture affect students' opportunities to learn mathematics and science. Different pedagogies (e.g., culturally responsive teaching, teaching for social justice) that target these opportunity gaps are introduced, discussed, and debated.
Section B1, SUM2 2025 07/22/2025 to 08/07/2025
Cordero-Siy
Independent
TR
01:00 pm–04:30 pm
WED 408
WED ME 558 4 credits.
Examines how mathematics curriculum communicates and influences the nature of mathematics found in classrooms. Analyzes the historical and political dimensions of curriculum, and how curriculum has been impacted by, and impacts, beliefs about who should be successful in mathematics. 4 cr. 1st sem.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Dietiker
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
WED 408
WED ME 559 4 credits.
Revisits geometry from an advanced perspective, preparing teachers to teach geometry with understanding. Topics such as transformations, proof, Euclidean, and non-Euclidean geometries, manipulative materials, technology, standards, and curriculum in the teaching and learning of geometry. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Brakoniecki
Independent
F
08:00 am–10:45 am
WED 408
WED ME 560 4 credits.
Designed to support participants (re)consider how algebraic instructional materials enable students to access and attend to mathematics in different ways. Topics include variables, patterns, functions, linear algebra, manipulatives, technology, standards, and curriculum in the teaching and learning of algebra. 4cr. Either sem.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Brakoniecki
Independent
M
08:00 am–10:45 am
WED 408
WED ME 563S 4 credits.
BU Hub Learn More Critical Thinking Oral and/or Signed Communication Quantitative Reasoning I
This course engages participants in collaborative problem solving and problem posing while exploring the role of productive struggle in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Effective Spring 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking.
Section O1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Cook
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
Section B1, SUM2 2025 06/30/2025 to 08/08/2025
Brakoniecki
Independent
MW
09:00 am–12:30 pm
WED 408
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Reading Education
WED LS 627 4 credits.
Overview of children's and young adult literature, including introduction to authors, illustrators, and literary genres, and exploration and discussion of distinctive portrayals (e.g., genders, cultures, ethnicities, religions). The course is intended to develop overall knowledge of texts, awareness and understanding of critical issues that surround children's and young adult literature, and an understanding of how to evaluate and select texts for use in and out of school settings. This course requires substantial reading of selected children's and young adult literature. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Jimenez
Independent
R
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
WED 212
WED LS 690S 4 credits.
Focuses on discourse as a central component of teaching and learning, and strategies for building on students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds as learning assets. Examines instructional contexts, pedagogical approaches, and teacher talk moves to support instruction and students' conceptual understanding.
Section O1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Bryson
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED LS 762 4 credits.
Focuses on understanding and supporting emergent literacy development, including for students who experience difficulty with reading and writing in some contexts. Emphasizes equitable literacy assessment and instruction across learning contexts. Includes examination and discussion of theoretical, empirical, and practical readings.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Forzani
Independent
W
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
CGS 117A
WED TL 520 4 credits.
Focus on theory/research related to teaching English language learners and the implications for effective language, literacy, and content-area assessment and instructional practices in Sheltered English Immersion classrooms. For students seeking licensure in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and Special Education. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
EPC 207
Section B1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Altavilla-Giordano
Independent
T
12:30 pm–03:15 pm
WED 140
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Science Education
WED SC 539 4 credits.
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.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Garik
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
WED 208
WED SC 570 4 credits.
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.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
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Sheltered English Immersion
WED TL 520 4 credits.
Focus on theory/research related to teaching English language learners and the implications for effective language, literacy, and content-area assessment and instructional practices in Sheltered English Immersion classrooms. For students seeking licensure in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and Special Education. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
EPC 207
Section B1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Altavilla-Giordano
Independent
T
12:30 pm–03:15 pm
WED 140
WED TL 525 4 credits.
Focus on theory/research related to teaching English language learners and the implications for effective language, literacy, and content-area assessment and instructional practices in Sheltered English Immersion classrooms in middle/high schools. For students seeking licensure at the 5-12 level. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
EPC 207
Section B1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Altavilla-Giordano
Independent
T
12:30 pm–03:15 pm
WED 140
WED TL 525S 4 credits.
Focus on theory/research related to teaching English language learners and the implications for effective language, literacy, and content-area assessment and instructional practices in Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) classrooms in middle/high schools. For students seeking licensure at the 5-12 level.
Section B1, SUM2 2025 06/30/2025 to 08/08/2025
Independent
TR
06:00 pm–09:30 pm
CAS 220
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Social Studies Education
WED SO 566 4 credits.
Students will investigate the history, subspecialties, pedagogy, and research in history education for middle and high school, as related to historical thinking, literacy, and problem solving. Students will develop an understanding of historical literacy, historical thinking, inquiry, and problem solving. Students will develop competencies in developing and presenting research-based history lessons.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Martinelle
Independent
T
06:30 pm–09:15 pm
CDS 265
Section OL, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/15/2025
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED SO 571 4 credits.
BU Hub Learn More Digital/Multimedia Expression Ethical Reasoning Teamwork/Collaboration
Examines curriculum and teaching methods in social science education, grades 5-12. Students develop and present research-based lessons and unit plans in history, civics, economics, geography, and other social sciences. Development of teaching materials and classroom techniques for social studies education. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Ethical Reasoning, Teamwork/Collaboration.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
W
06:30 pm–09:15 pm
CAS 312
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Special Education
WED SE 502S 4 credits.
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.
Section B1, SUM2 2025 06/30/2025 to 08/08/2025
Lochhead
Independent
TR
01:00 pm–04:30 pm
SAR 300
WED SE 535 2 credits.
Students will describe the defining characteristics, school experiences, and evidence- based practices for teaching and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The course includes perspectives from individuals with ASD and their families. 2 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 10/20/2025 to 12/10/2025
Harayama
Independent
W
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
WED 140
WED SE 535S 2 credits.
Students will describe the defining characteristics, school experiences, and evidence-based practices for teaching and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This course includes perspectives from individuals with ASD and their families.
Section B1, SUM2 2025 06/30/2025 to 08/08/2025
Harayama
Independent
R
01:00 pm–04:30 pm
WED 140
WED SE 601 2 credits.
This course examines roles and responsibilities of interdisciplinary team members when collaboratively designing, implementing, and evaluating Individualized Educational Programs. Includes a focus on collaborative and culturally competent approaches to engaging with families and students in shared decision-making.
Section A1, FALL 2025 10/20/2025 to 12/10/2025
Rossetti
Independent
T
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
CAS 212
WED SE 706 4 credits.
Students will examine legal, sociocultural, and historical contexts of disability in society and education, centering first-person experiences, critical frameworks, and self-reflection, such that they can understand and critique special education policies, systems, and practices within these broader contexts.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
KCB 103
Section OL, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/15/2025
Crawford
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED SE 706S 4 credits.
Students will examine legal, sociocultural, and historical contexts of disability in society and education, centering first-person experiences, critical frameworks, and self-reflection, such that they can understand and critique special education policies, systems, and practices within these broader contexts.
Section O1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Chapman
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
Section O3, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Mullen
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
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World Language Education
WED LS 560 4 credits.
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Restricted to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students - Introduction to the main aspects of first language acquisition from infancy through childhood. Topics areas include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse-pragmatics, language variation, multilingualism, child- directed speech, cognitive development, and theories of language acquisition. 4 cr. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Hughes
Independent
T
12:30 pm–03:15 pm
WED 406
WED LS 560S 4 credits.
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Restricted to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students - Introduction to the main aspects of first language acquisition from infancy through childhood. Topic areas include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse-pragmatics, language variation, multilingualism, child-directed
speech, cognitive development, and theories of language acquisition. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.
Section O1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Hughes
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED LS 565 4 credits.
An introduction to contemporary linguistics, including the study of language structure, language use and variation, and applied linguistics. Students will explore the systematic yet complex nature of language by taking a scientific approach to thinking about language. The technical knowledge about language gained in this course will serve as a foundation for more advanced courses in linguistics and/or for any future language-related career. 4cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Hughes
Independent
W
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
WED 411
WED LS 565S 4 credits.
An introduction to contemporary linguistics, including the study of language structure, language use and variation, and applied linguistics. Students will explore the systematic yet complex nature of language by taking a scientific approach to thinking about language. The technical knowledge about language gained in this course will serve as a foundation for more advanced courses in linguistics and/or for any future language-related career.
Section A1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Reed
Independent
TR
04:00 pm–07:30 pm
WED 406
WED LS 658 4 credits.
This course will provide an examination of approaches and major theories of second language acquisition (SLA). What can be observed about how people acquire a second language' How do the various SLA theories, models, and hypotheses explain each of these observations' How can an understanding of SLA theory inform language instruction' We will explore foundational theories and approaches in SLA, investigate contemporary thinking from a variety of perspectives, and form knowledge and ideas of how languages are acquired, based on empirical research. 4 cr
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Hughes
Independent
T
05:00 pm–07:45 pm
WED 406
WED LS 658S 4 credits.
This course will provide an examination of approaches and major theories of second language acquisition (SLA). What can be observed about how people acquire a second language' How do the various SLA theories, models, and hypotheses explain each of these observations' How can an understanding of SLA theory inform language instruction' We will explore foundational theories and approaches in SLA, investigate contemporary thinking from a variety of perspectives, and form knowledge and ideas of how languages are acquired, based on empirical research.
Section O2, SUM2 2025 06/30/2025 to 08/08/2025
Khoury-Disano
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED TL 512 4 credits.
Survey of current classroom practices in computer-assisted language learning (CALL), Focus on relationships among teaching, learning, and technological environments involving second and foreign language learners and teachers. 4 cr.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Navarre
Independent
F
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
WED 208
WED WL 511 4 credits.
BU Hub Learn More Digital/Multimedia Expression Oral and/or Signed Communication Teamwork/Collaboration
This course examines pedagogical approaches in world language teaching and learning. Students explore standards-based instructional methods, models of teaching, discuss underlying theories, and examine current issues in the field. Students develop lesson plans and practice high-leverage teaching practices.
Section A1, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/10/2025
Ritz
Independent
M
04:40 pm–07:25 pm
CGS 323
WED WL 512 4 credits.
This course examines curriculum and assessment in world languages. Students develop a deep understanding of ACTFL Proficiency levels, assess learner proficiency, develop performance assessments, conduct Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPIs), and develop thematic curricula and units from a social justice perspective.
Section OL, FALL 2025 09/02/2025 to 12/15/2025
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
WED WL 514S 4 credits.
Explores teaching for justice in world language education by developing intercultural citizenship and disrupting inequality. Policies of exclusion, barriers to access, and classroom practices are examined to support an inclusive classroom where all learners experience success.
Section O1, SUM1 2025 05/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Ritz
Independent
ARR
12:00 am–12:00 am
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