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2017-2018 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EDS 539 - Instructional Practices: Grades 7-12 (6 cr.)
Curricular and instructional programming for learners with mild to moderate disabilities in grades 7-12. Development, implementation and evaluation of instructional objectives and teaching plans. Application of criterion-based instructional procedures. Analysis of factors and conditions that facilitate learning. Use of specific instructional techniques and strategies as they apply to content areas and placement options in grades 7-12.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EDS 543 - Inclusion and Collaboration (3 cr.)
This course focuses on philosophies, strategies, and approaches related to inclusion and collaboration versus mainstreaming, integration and consultation. Students will learn how to plan and implement instructional practices appropriate for all students in an all-inclusive school community. A minimum of 10 hours of fieldwork is required. This course fulfills state-mandated requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).
Prerequisite(s): EDS 510 must be taken prior to this course.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EDS 599 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Education (Student Teaching) |
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EDT 494 - Student Teaching (12 to 15 cr.)
Teacher candidates will demonstrate competency in knowledge of content, pedagogy and professional skills by performing all responsibilities expected of an education professional. Issues of personal growth and concerns related to education, democracy in education, multicultural competencies, technology, literacy and effective instruction for all students, families, schools, communities will be discussed in a professional seminar.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 465 and EDU 475 ; major in B.S. Childhood Education or combined B.S./M.S.Ed.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDT 593 - Student Teaching in Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood (2 cr.)
This 20-day (minimum) student teaching experience provides a carefully mentored experience that enhances the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to positively impact learning and development of children from Birth-Grade 2. In student teaching, candidates will demonstrate instruction skills and abilities by teaching individuals and small groups in developmentally appropriate settings. The candidate will plan, implement, and assess the results of learning. The candidate will also participate in other duties that are typically performed by teachers in settings serving children in the early childhood period. (As Needed).
Prerequisite(s): Must have completed all coursework in the program.
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EDT 594 - Student Teaching (12 cr.)
Student teaching; culmination of observation and participation experiences of the program. Increased responsibility for guiding a group of learners over a period of consecutive weeks. Responsible participation in all phases of a teacher’s work.
Prerequisite(s): 1) MST childhood candidates: completion of the following courses with no grade below B: EDU 505 , EDU 580 , EDU506, EDR 501 , EDR 514 , EDM 506 , EDU530, EDU571, and three additional courses, one from each of the following categories: select one lesson design course: EDU578, EDU 521 , or EDU 508 ; select one special education course: EDS 543 or EDS 510 ; select one classroom management course: EDU537 or EDU 538 . 2) For MST adolescence candidates, completion of the following courses with no grade below B: EDU507, EDU 580 , EDU506, EDR 514 , EDR 524 , EDU512, and four additional courses, one from each of the following categories: select one lesson design course: EDU578, EDU 521 , EDU 509 ; select one special education course: EDS 543 or EDS 510 ; select one classroom management course: EDU537 or EDU 538 ; select one research course: EDU 513 , EDS 531 , EDR507. 3) HED 310 or equivalent with a minimum grade of B; must include NYS mandated training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect, substance abuse awareness, and school violence prevention. (Spring, & Fall).
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EDT 595 - Student Teaching in Childhood Education Grades 1-6 (6 cr.)
In this field experience, candidates will demonstrate instruction skills and abilities by teaching individuals and groups. The candidate will plan, implement, and assess the results of instruction delivered in an educational setting appropriate for students. The candidate will also participate in other duties that are typically performed by teachers in grades 1-6 educational settings.
Prerequisite(s): Students are required to be within six credit hours of program completion.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDT 596 - Student Teaching: Special Education Grades 1-6 (6 cr.)
In this field experience, Special Education candidates will demonstrate instruction skills and abilities by teaching individuals and groups. The candidate will plan, implement, and assess the results of instruction delivered in an educational setting appropriate for students with identified disabilities. The candidate will also participate in other duties that are typically performed by teachers in grades 1-6 educational settings.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDT 597 - Student Teaching in Special Education Birth - Grade 2 (6 cr.)
In this field experience, Special Education candidates will demonstrate instruction skills and abilities by teaching individuals and groups. The candidate will plan, implement, and assess the results of instruction delivered in an educational setting appropriate for students with identified disabilities. The candidate will also participate in other duties that are typically performed by teachers in Birth-Grade 2 educational settings.
Prerequisite(s): EDS 536 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDT 598 - Student Teaching Sp Ed 7-12 (6 cr.)
In this field experience, Special Education candidates will demonstrate instruction skills and abilities by teaching individuals and groups. The candidate will plan, implement, and assess the results of instruction delivered in educational setting appropriate for students with identified disabilities. The candidate will also participate in other duties that are typically performed by teachers in grades 7-12 educational settings.
Prerequisite(s): EDS 539 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Education |
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EDU 118 - Human Growth and Development (3 cr.)
A study of cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development across the lifespan. Factors affecting development and learning will be investigated, such as cultural and family variables. Major theoretical perspectives will serve as frameworks for developing links between theory and experience.
Prerequisite(s): Major in B.S. Childhood Education or Combined B.S./M.S.Ed.
Corequisite(s): EDU 120
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 120 - Exploring Teaching, Learning, and Human Development (3 cr.)
A study of cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development in school and community settings. Teacher candidates will investigate the cultural and family variables which affect teaching, learning, and human development. (Minimum of 10 hours of field experience).
Prerequisite(s): Major in B.S. Childhood Education or Combined B.S./M.S.Ed.
Corequisite(s): EDU 118 , EDU 120L
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 130 - Ethics, Relationships, and Multicultural Competencies in Education (3 cr.)
Teacher candidates will investigate, think critically, and reflect on ethics, relationships, and multicultural competencies. They will explore the ethical and practical dimensions of teaching within the diverse contexts teachers and their students bring to the classroom community. Candidates will be expected to develop multicultural teaching competencies and engage in self-reflection to identify and monitor their strengths and areas in need of improvement by increasing their own awareness of biases, attitudes, and beliefs. (Minimum of 10 hours of field experience.)
Prerequisite(s): EDU 118 and EDU 120 or equivalent; B.S. Childhood Education or Combined B.S./M.S.Ed. major.
Corequisite(s): EDU 130L
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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EDU 230 - Social Contexts in Learning (3 cr.)
Teacher candidates will analyze social contexts and their implications for learning. They will explore schools as societal institutions to identity aspects which perpetuate a system of dominance and oppression. In addition, teacher candidates will examine the classroom as a learning community for all students - including managing for student learning, language acquisition, literacy development, inclusion and use of technology. (Minimum of 10 hours of field experience). This course fulfills state-mandated requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).
Prerequisite(s): EDU 130 or equivalent; B.S. Childhood Education or Combined B.S/M.S.Ed major.
Corequisite(s): EDU 230L
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 240 - Introduction to Instructional Planning (3 cr.)
Introduction to curriculum design, lesson design, instructional planning, technology integration, differentiation, assessment, classroom management, development of positive learning environments. Minimum of 10 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 230 or equivalent; major in Childhood Education BS or Combined BS/MSEd.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 280 - Introduction to Adolescence Education (3 cr.)
This course explores the social foundations of adolescence education. Students are introduced to the political, social, historical, and philosophical contexts of American adolescence education. They develop their professional skills in social foundations by considering how these contexts could and should affect adolescents in teaching and learning. Students are invited to consider public education and adolescence in larger perspectives in order to increase professional understanding and commitment to both.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing in the Combined BA/MST Adolescence Education program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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EDU 321 - Ethics and Professional Responsibilities for Classroom Teachers (1 cr.)
Coursework will focus on issues of in-school violence and prevention, how to recognize and report suspicion of child abuse, and how to support vulnerable students. This course meets the NYS Ed. Certification requirements for substance abuse, child abuse and S.A.V.E.
Prerequisite(s): Major is B.S. childhood education or combined B.S./M.S.Ed. program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 325 - Teaching Methods I: Connecting Pedagogy in Reading and Writing, Content Areas and Special Education (6 cr.)
Candidates will build a foundation for best practices in teaching and learning through the connection of theories and practices, planning, content integration, and multicultural competencies. This course offers an introduction to pedagogy in reading and writing, special education and technology. (Minimum of 25 hours of field experience.)
Prerequisite(s): EDU 240 or equivalent; major in Childhood Education BS or Combined BS/MSEd program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 330 - Exploring Educational Issues Through Writing (3 cr.)
Uses analysis of educational theory, scholarly articles, and other types of writing in the discipline to make explicit various rhetorical expectations for writing in the field. Emphasizes writing to learn, celebrates writing across the disciplines and helps students improve their prose through analysis, peer editing, and myriad writing exercises. Approved AWR. (Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall).
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 with a grade of C or higher; second semester sophomore standing; liberal arts GPA of 2.5 or better.
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EDU 331 - Exploring Educational Issues Through Writing Lab (1 cr.)
One-credit laboratory to provide developmental instruction in basic composition skills, process, grammar, and critical thinking skills while acting as a general support for those studying educational theory and research in EDU330 Exploring Educational Issues Through Writing. (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall). Corequisite: EDU 330 .
Prerequisite(s): POI and ENG 101 .
Corequisite(s): EDU 330
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EDU 335 - Teaching Methods II: Connecting Pedagogy in Reading and Writing, Content Areas, and Special Ed (6 cr.)
Teacher candidates will deepen their understandings of pedagogy, methods, best practices and integrated literacy and how to assess students’ learning in social studies, science, math, creative arts, and English language arts. An integrated planning model will be introduced and used in writing lessons, developing units, and creating projects across curricular areas including the arts. Candidates will engage in a variety of professional writing experiences (e.g., planning and organization, reflection, describing and analyzing student learning, narrative writing, critique of current practices - content standards, instructional practices, and instructional design). (Minimum of 25 hours of field experience.)
Prerequisite(s): EDU 325 ; major in Childhood Education BS or Combined BS/MSEd.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 357 - Use of Media in Education (1 cr.)
Instructional media basic competency: hardware and software proficiency; technology classroom management techniques; use of the Internet in the classroom; software and website evaluation; review of educational technology literature; and technology-integrated lesson planning.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 359 - Integrating Technology Into Teaching (3 cr.)
This course is an introduction on how to facilitate P-12 student learning through the use of various technologies and technology applications. Pre-service teachers focus on technological skill development with hardware and multimedia applications, and construct lessons integrating technology with pedagogical practices.
Prerequisite(s): EDU230 or equivalent; major in Childhood Education or Combined B.S./M.S.Ed.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 371 - Psychological Foundations of Elementary Education (6 cr.)
This course is the study of the nature of children from birth through early adolescence, including cognitive, social, emotional, moral, and physical development. Candidates explore group and individual differences, paying close attention to diversity for teachers and learners. Topics include the interconnection that exists in the teaching-learning process from various theoretical perspectives. The relationship between theory and practice is explored during a field experience.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 330 .
Corequisite(s): EDR 315 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 380 - Topics: Social Foundations of Education (1 to 3 cr.)
Social Foundations explores current and enduring educational issues from a social foundations perspective; provides an analysis and interpretation of schooling in a cultural, historical, political, socio-economic and philosophical context. Educational issues related to racial, ethnic, gender, ability, and status are examined as we aim for equality in contemporary societies.
Corequisite(s): EDU 330 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 391 - Science for the Elementary School Teacher (3 cr.)
This course uses the National Science Education Standards as a foundation for the study and implementation of science lessons across the curriculum and within the realms of all science. The approach is largely inquiry and activity based with emphasis on developing the students’ ability to articulate science content and process and the nature of science as a dynamic study.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the Childhood Education Program, EDU 330 .
Corequisite(s): Elementary education majors should take this course with EDU 394 ; special/elementary education majors should take this course with EDS 378.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 394 - Block II - Elementary Curriculum and Instruction (6 cr.)
Students continue to develop their knowledge base and skills for teaching and assessment with an emphasis on practice in the field. Students examine concepts and procedures of student learning, trends in elementary education, and NYS Learning Standards. Pragmatic experience is provided in the planning for and implementation of instruction in the elementary classroom as well as a corresponding assessment of student learning.
Prerequisite(s): EDR 315 , EDU 371 .
General Education Category: Oral Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 395 - Adolescent Development (3 cr.)
This course is an in-depth study of major theories of adolescent development. It examines how adolescents develop in multiple ways by multiple internal and external means; how they are motivated; and how their individual and group differences affect their learning. The course will allow students to develop an understanding of how adolescent education is informed and influenced by psychological theory and how these theories affect adolescent learning and development. This course meets SED mandates for the completion of the child abuse/neglect prevention (CA), (Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), substance abuse awareness, and school violence prevention (SAVE).
Prerequisite(s): EDU280.
General Education Category: Oral Expression GE5
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. (Summer).
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EDU 423 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Literacy for Birth-Grade 2 (4 cr.)
Aspects of development of children from birth to age 8 in all of the critical domains. Planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum, instruction, and literacy experiences for children from birth to age 8, including those with exceptional needs. Includes a 25 hour supervised field experience with young children. (Winter/Summer).
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation into B.S./M.S.Ed in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education/Literacy (Birth to Grade 6) combined program and EDU 230 .
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EDU 432 - Teaching Social Studies K-9 (3 cr.)
Explores theories, practices and issues in social studies education. Relates analysis of information, professional standards and learning processes to planning and teaching effective curriculum for diverse learners. Emphasizes critical reading and inquiry strategies relevant to interdisciplinary studies.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 371 for Childhood Education Majors; EDU 330 for Special Education Majors; or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 465 - Curriculum Design: Implementation of Integrated Inst Planning, Assmnt of Stdnt Lrng, & Organization (6 cr.)
Teacher candidates will review, design, and implement curriculum in reading and writing, science, social studies, math, and the creative arts. Candidates will plan and organize instruction and describe and analyze student learning across curricular areas, and critique current practices. Candidates will engage in professional discourse and reflect upon their practices and make necessary changes to meet student learning needs. (Minimum of 25 hours of field experience.) Approved AWR.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 335 ; major in Childhood Education or Combined BS/MSEd program.
Corequisite(s): EDU 475
General Education Category: Oral Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 475 - Practitioner Research in the Classroom (2 cr.)
Introduction to research and its role in informing best practices in teaching. Candidates will explore scientific method, research approaches, and research designs and will learn how to read research critically.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 335 ; major in Childhood Education BS or Combined BS/MSEd.
Corequisite(s): EDU 465
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EDU 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 500 - Education in Contemporary Society (3 cr.)
Philosophical, social, psychological and political perspectives on teaching and learning in the contemporary, information age.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EDU 502 - Tests and Measurements (3 cr.)
Introduction to educational and psychological testing. Construction, administration, scoring and interpreting various group and individual tests.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 504 - Multi-Cultural Dimensions of Contemporary Education (3 cr.)
Social dimensions of education to be explored include: ethnicity and cultural pluralism in contemporary society; the impact of social and cultural systems/organizations on educational decisions; competing educational belief systems; and institutional responsiveness as it relates to multi-culturalism.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 505 - Learning Theories (3 cr.)
This course explores learning theories from multiple standpoints and serves as an introduction to theory and implementation, as well as research. Goals include examining a variety of traditional and progressive approaches to learning theory and theorists in relation to both teaching as well as understanding. In addition this course will introduce educational research and its connection to learning. Integration of theory and practice will be developmentally explored. Self-reflection and analysis of learning theories will be delved into to provide foundational knowledge and understanding for pre-service teachers. Theorists examined will involve diverse standpoints as well as foundational scholars such as Vygotsky, Piaget and Montessori. In addition, engagement with culturally and socially diverse learners will be integrated throughout the course. Issues surrounding learning theories and pedagogies for ELL students, ethnic, racial, linguistic (ELL) learners will be examined through theory and practice.
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in BA/MST Adolescence Education or MST Adolescence Education program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 508 - Curriculum Development: Elementary School (3 cr.)
Curriculum and instructional practices in the elementary school with particular reference to current issues and developments.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 505 for MST students.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 509 - Curriculum Development: Middle and Secondary School (3 cr.)
Development, history, and current status of the middle and secondary school curriculum. Analyses of contemporary curriculum programs in terms of design, content and evaluation.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 512 - Seminar: Issues in Education (1 to 3 cr.)
Presentation, analysis, and discussion of current issues in education with teaching colleagues and consultants.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 513 - Education Research Methods (3 cr.)
Focus upon research theory, principles, and procedures. Emphasis on research design and implementation. Fundamentals of statistical reasoning, research analysis, interpretation and classroom application.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EDU 521 - Analysis of Teaching (3 cr.)
Identification, description, and analysis of the research based elements and principles of effective teaching.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 522 - Developing Programs for the Gifted and Talented (3 cr.)
An analysis of gifted and talented programs, emphasizing projects on the local and regional levels. Presents techniques in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of programs.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EDU 538 - Classroom Management of Behavior (3 cr.)
A study of selected interpretations of human behavior for the educator. Primary focus on student behavior and the organization of physical arrangements, grouping practices, and ethical issues. Data collection procedures for the classroom setting are also discussed.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EDU 555 - Thesis/Research Project Seminar (3 cr.)
Direction, assistance, and critical evaluation relating to the design, implementation, and presentation stages of the student research/thesis project. (Summer & Fall).
Prerequisite(s): EDU 513 .
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EDU 580 - Technology Foundations for Education (3 cr.)
Application and integration of technology into pedagogical practices. Includes extensive hands-on with hardware and software; educational websites and resources; demonstration and proficiency with a variety of multimedia applications; technology-infused lesson development and implementation; and website, animation, and educational video development.
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation into the BA/MST or stand-alone MST programs.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EDU 582 - Maintaining an Effective Learning Environment (3 cr.)
This course introduces pre-service teachers to motivation and classroom management strategies that address all students in an inclusive classroom. Participants will investigate best practices of classroom management, how to establish a positive and motivating classroom climate, and management techniques that help students become responsible for their behavior and choices. The participants will also explore positive teacher-student relationships, analyze effective partnerships between families and schools, establish strategies for minimizing and preventing classroom and behavior management problems, and develop comprehensive and efficient time management plans.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 280 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 589 - Social Foundations (3 cr.)
This course explores the major ways in which the American public school system has both reflected and opposed the greater culture in which it is embedded, with special emphasis on the present and possible future trends affecting the structure and behavior of public schools. The roles of schools in society will be critically examined toward the objective of developing students’ critical professional perspectives. Topics include but are not limited to the school’s traditional role of social reproducer, the technological change to an “information culture,” the effects of high stakes testing, the multiple inside and outside pressures toward reform, the global economy, and environmental and broad cultural changes (e.g. Third Wave immigration, migration patterns, and multicultural and diversity issues).
Prerequisite(s): EDU 280 and student’s major subject-specific methods course(s).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 593 - Educational Psychology Applied to Teaching Adolescents (2 cr.)
This course provides in-depth survey of the major theories of motivation, cognition, and human development as they relate to teaching adolescents. It examines how adolescents learn, and how theoretical principles of learning apply to the classroom instruction of adolescents. This course will allow students to develop an understanding of how secondary education is informed and influenced by psychological theory and how these theories play out in the classroom. It will also explore empirical research in education and psychology to better understand what constitiutes best practices.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 280 ; majors in BA/MST program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 599 - Independent Study (1 to 12 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EDU 5109 - Curriculum Development I & Field: Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
Intensive planning and implementation of instruction at the secondary school level including: secondary curriculum development, pedagogical techniques, best practices, positive learning environments, technology integration and multicultural considerations. 60 hour field placement.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 280 and student’s major subject-specific methods course(s).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5110 - Child Development for Education Professionals (3 cr.)
Survey of major psychological, socio-cultural, and identity development from birth through early adolescence with an emphasis on application to the PK-6 learning environment. This course works to explore the complexity of identity, development, and growth for diverse students. Pedagogies and adolescent growth will be explored, including working with learners based on their multiple identities such as race, class, gender, ability, sexuality and linguistic background. Self-reflection for preservice teachers will be an important facet, to locate their own identities and the influence of these on teaching. This course meets SED mandates for the completion of the child abuse/neglect prevention (CA), Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), substance abuse awareness, and school violence prevention (SAVE).
Prerequisite(s): MST Childhood majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5120 - Adolescent Development for Education Professionals (3 cr.)
Survey of major psychological, socio-cultural development theories and issues for adolescence, with an emphasis on application to the 7-12 learning environment. This course works to explore the complexity of identity, development, and growth for diverse students. Pedagogies and adolescent growth will be explored, including working with learners based on their multiple identities such as race, class, gender, ability, sexuality and linguistic background. Self-reflection for preservice teachers will be an important facet, to locate their own identities and the influence of these on teaching. This course meets SED mandates for the completion of the child abuse/neglect prevention (CA), Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), substance abuse awareness, and school violence prevention (SAVE).
Prerequisite(s): MST Adolescence Education majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5130 - Assessment in Education I: Theories and Conceptual Frameworks (3 cr.)
This course includes topics on assessing student knowledge and skills, both quantitatively and qualitatively. It covers test construction and non-traditional assessment methodologies. Skills such as reading standardized test scores and analyzing what these mean are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): MST Childhood and MST Adolescence majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5140 - Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Methods I: Grades 1-6 (3 cr.)
Theories and practices of curriculum development for the elementary and intermediate grades, including pedagogical techniques. Recent trends in elementary/intermediate school content, instructional design, models of teaching, classroom management and assessment. Emphasis on subject-specific pedagogical methods and learning environments that engage students and that value diverse learners and multiculturalism. Includes 45 hours minimum of learning environment field experience.
Prerequisite(s): MST Childhood Education majors only.
Corequisite(s): EDU 5130
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5150 - Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Methods I: Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
Theories and practices of secondary curriculum development and pedagogical techniques. Recent trends in secondary school content, instructional design, models of teaching, classroom management, and assessment. Emphasis on subject-specific pedagogical methods and learning environments that value diverse learners, multiculturalism, and engage students. Includes 45 hours minimum of learning environment field experience.
Prerequisite(s): MST Adolescence Education majors only.
Corequisite(s): EDU 5130
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5160 - Urban Education & School Culture (3 cr.)
This course will delve deeper into conceptions and misconceptions of urban education, schools, and students. Through multiple lenses, forms of diversity and their interconnections to urban schools will be explored. Examinations of educational policies, practices, case-studies, and greater understanding will be the focus of this course, specifically of the many facets of urban education. Avoiding a simple “one-size-fits all” approach, we will problematize and consider the ways in which we can work towards effectively teaching diverse students in urban settings. This course includes intensive self-reflection as a tool for understanding around issues of power and privilege and their connections to urban education as well.
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in MST or BA/MST program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5170 - Educational Technology I (2 cr.)
This course is an introduction on how to facilitate P-12 student learning through the use of various technologies and technology applications. Pre-service teachers focus on technological skill development with hardware and multimedia application and begin to construct lessons integrating technology with pedagogical practices.
Prerequisite(s): MST Childhood and MST Adolescence majors or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5180 - Assessment in Education II: Practical Applications (3 cr.)
This course includes topics on assessing student knowledge and skills, both quantitatively and qualitatively. It includes concepts such as the Assessment Cycle, collaborative anlysis of student work, data-driven decision making, interpretation and reporting of data, and communicating assessment results to parents. Skills such as description, analysis, and reflection are emphasized. This course highlights teacher responsibilities in assessment of diverse learners and promotes ethics in testing. A minimum of 10 hours of fieldwork is required.
Prerequisite(s): BA/MST Adolescence Education, MST Childhood Education and MST Adolescence Education majors only; EDU 5130
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5201 - Advanced Study in Content & Pedagogy: Curriculum Design (2 cr.)
This course examines and compares models of curriculum design, as well as surveying the history of curriculum development. Class sessions focus on the pedagogical knowledge required for the planning and design of curricula that facilitate development of students’ enduring understandings. Students also establish curriculum maps in their academic content area in order to study advanced concepts in the discipline and link the concepts with curriculum design. This course fulfills state-mandated requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EDU 5202 - Advanced Study in Content & Pedagogy: Assessment Methods (2 cr.)
This course includes topics on assessment “of” and “for” learning. Students study and link content to appropriate assessment methodologies. Review of historical and contemporary practices and trends of assessment. The interrelationship of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and content standards is examined. Effective testing and evaluation linked to course outcomes and grading policies, current controversies and ethical implications of assessment, and the use of assessment data will be discussed. Course includes seminars, interactions with a content mentor to study advanced concepts in the specific content concentration, and connects to appropriate assessment techniques. (Note: This course is a checkpoint for portfolio submission in the Teaching and Learning program.).
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation into Teaching and Learning MSEd program.
Corequisite(s): EDU 5201 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EDU 5203 - Advanced Study in Content & Pedagogy: Research in Content-Specific Pedagogy (2 cr.)
Students in this course develop a deeper understanding of current pedagogical methods in their content areas. Content in student’s academic discipline is linked to appropriate and current pedagogical techniques. An intense focus is placed on reading, reviewing, critiquing, and reflecting on published literature about pedagogical content methodologies. In addition to class sessions, students will research advanced concepts in their concentration and link them with appropriate pedagogical techniques. (Note: This course is a checkpoint for portfolio submission in the Teaching & Learning program).
Prerequisite(s): EDU 5201 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EDU 5204 - Advanced Study in Content & Pedagogy: Portfolio & Mastery Teaching (6 cr.)
This course is the culminating experience in the Teaching & Learning degree program. Students will teach in a P-12 classroom setting using newly acquired skills in curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy, linking each to advanced concepts in their academic disciplines. They will also present their final portfolio, illustrating growth in skills, concepts, and knowledge throughout the T&L program. Finally, students will prepare and present a final capstone project that illustrates advanced study in their content area and link that study to pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and topical issues in education. (Note: this course is the final checkpoint for portfolio submission in the Teaching & Learning program.).
Prerequisite(s): EDU 5201 , EDU 5202 , EDU 5203 , and completion of 21 credits in the M.S.Ed. Teaching & Learning program.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EDU 5205 - Curriculum and Instruction for Birth - Grade 2: Foundations (4 cr.)
Development of reasoning, creative expression, and perceptual-motor skills, planning, implementing, and evaluating experiences for children ages Birth - 8 years, including those with special needs. This course includes a 10-hour field experience with young children. This course fulfills state-mandated requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EDU 5240 - Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Methods II: Grades 1-6 (3 cr.)
Exploration of elementary school curriculum design and teaching in collaboration with skilled mentors. Emphasis on the development and presentation of an integrated unit of instruction that incorporates learning strategies, technology and learning standards. Use of assessment and reflection to improve student learning. Includes 45 hours minimum of field experience.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 5140 ; MST Childhood Education majors only.
Corequisite(s): EDU 5180
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5250 - Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Methods II: Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
Exploration of secondary school curriculum design and teaching in collaboration with skilled mentors. Emphasis on the development and presentation of an integrated unit of instruction that incorporates learning strategies, technology, content area literacy instruction, and learning standards. Use of assessment and reflection to improve student learning. Includes 50 hour minimum of field experience.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 5150 ; MST Adolescence Education majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5270 - Educational Technology II (2 cr.)
This course focuses on advanced concepts and skills for facilitating P-12 student learning through the use of technology. Technological skills continue to be developed in tandem with pedagogical practices that facilitate critical thinking and problem solving. Community technology resources are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 5170 or POI; MST Childhood and MST Adolescence majors or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU 5280 - Practitioner Research in Education II: Conducting Research (2 cr.)
Students will investigate educational practice by conducting original research under the guidance and supervision of college faculty. An informal report of the progress of the research will be presented as a preparation for sharing meaningful information with a broader audience in the future.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 475 or EDU 5180 ; MST Childhood and MST Adolescence majors or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG 100 - College Writing I (4 cr.)
Entry-level writing course providing extensive practice in writing and reading in order to prepare students for ENG 101 , College Writing II. Readings and writing assignments will vary from section to section, but students will write 300-500 words per week, leading to a minimum of five out-of-class formal assignments (essays and argument-based new media written texts, such as a web-based film review incorporating Internet video excerpts; a podcast and script presenting student views on a new graduation requirement; etc.); at least 5000 words of finished copy by the conclusion of the course. Students will also gain experience with in-class writing. Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in order to enroll in ENG 101 . Students who have credit for ENG 101 or its equivalent cannot take ENG 100 for credit. Special sections of ENG 100 are available for students who speak and write English as a second language.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG 101 - College Writing II (3 to 4 cr.)
Extensive practice in writing and revising through multiple drafts, with the aim of helping students learn to think critically and to produce coherent college-level texts. Readings and writing assignments will vary from section to section, but students will write a minimum of five out-of-class formal assignments (at least 5000-6250 words or 20-25 pages of finished copy for all five combined), at least one of which will require research and documentation using multiple sources. Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in ENG 101 to meet graduation requirements.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): C (2.0) or better in ENG 100 or placement by examination.
General Education Category: Written Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 111 - Visions of America (3 cr.)
Study of literature as means of understanding the narratives of American history, the development of common institutions in American society, how these institutions have affected different groups, and America’s evolving relationship with the rest of the world. Although emphasis will vary, each offering will cover at least a 150-year period and will include aboriginal concerns, immigration, inequality, growth, colonialism, the environment, individual responsibility, issues of power and conflict, and the relationship between history and literature.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: U.S. Civilization (85+ Regents), U.S. Civilization
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 122 - Grammar and Punctuation Workshop (1 to 3 cr.)
Understanding English grammar and punctuation; emphasis on correcting errors in both.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 130 - Topics in English (1 cr.)
Various topics in literature taught at an introductory level. Topics might include single authors (C.S. Lewis, Washington Irving), themes (nuclear war fiction) or genres (melodrama).
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG 160 - Introduction to Poetry (3 cr.)
Forms and conventions of poetry, appreciation of poets and their art.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 161 - Introduction to Fiction (3 cr.)
Forms and conventions of prose fiction, appreciation of the art of the short story and of the novel, preparation for more advanced studies in fiction.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 162 - Introduction to Drama (3 cr.)
Forms and conventions of the drama, appreciation of the play on the stage and as literature, preparation for more advanced studies in the drama.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Arts
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENG 163 - Introduction to Film and Literature (3 cr.)
Examination and comparison of the narrative arts of film and literature. The course introduces students to film form and literary form, considers analogies between these forms, studies critical theories of film and literature, explores film adaptations, and examines the historical and aesthetic forces out of which film and literature grow.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Arts
Semester(s) Offered: Spring, Summer
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ENG 164 - Introduction to Shakespeare (3 cr.)
Introduction to Shakespeare’s plays for students with little or no previous knowledge of Shakespeare or of drama. Students read and discuss eight to ten plays. Focus on both the aesthetic qualities of the plays–style, structure, tone, technique–and on the penetrating analyses of the human condition they present. Recommended for non-English majors.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG 170 - Multiethnic American Literature (3 cr.)
An introduction to the comparative study of the literature produced by diverse U.S. ethnic groups, including Native American oral legends, narratives and testimonies, African American literature, and the writings of Latino and Asian Americans. Selected works serve as a way to understand each group’s response to and relations with U.S. society and institutions, and to the mainstream historical narrative.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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ENG 185 - Introduction to Creative Writing I (3 cr.)
This course is the first of a sequential, two-semester, multi-genre foundational course required for all English Writing Arts majors. Introduction to the art of creative writing with emphasis on essential concepts and practices, vocabulary, and technical craft common to the four major genres of creative writing (poetry, drama, fiction, creative nonfiction). This course defines the purposes, forms, and practical disciplines of creative writing, emphasizing key habits and fundamental topics including images, how narratives function, perspective, and characterization. Students will learn how to read analytically as writers and begin to apply the fundamental conventions of literary technique through ongoing practice.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG101 or concurrent enrollment in ENG101
General Education Category: Arts GE5
Semester(s) Offered: Once or twice a year
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ENG 195 - Fundamentals of Literary Study I: The Literary Text (3 cr.)
A writing intensive introduction to the study of individual literary works, with the relationship between formal properties on the one hand and the pleasures and values of reading on the other. Works studied will include poetry, fiction, and drama, with the greatest emphasis on poetry. This is one of two gateway courses to upper-level literature courses; therefore, learning the vocabulary of literary criticism, and how to write a paper of literary criticism, including research, is essential.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG 196 - Fundamentals of Literary Study II: Trends and Movements (3 cr.)
A writing intensive introduction to the study of literary works as representative of trends, movements, and sensibilities, such as Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Modernism, Feminism, and Post-Colonialism. Special attention will be paid to English and American Literatures. This is one of two gateway courses to upper-level literature courses; therefore, learning the vocabulary of literary criticism, including research, is essential.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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ENG 201 - Creative Writing (3 cr.)
Introduction to the art of creative writing with emphasis on language, craft and revision. Students will learn and apply the fundamentals of creative writing, and they will learn how to critique poetry and fiction. Attention to other genres as time permits.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
General Education Category: Arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 208 - Introduction to Writing Poetry (3 cr.)
Introduction to the art of writing poetry with emphasis on language, craft and revision. Students will learn and apply the fundamentals of poetry writing, and they will learn how to critique poetry. (Annually).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
General Education Category: Arts
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ENG 209 - Introduction to Writing Fiction (3 cr.)
Introduction to the art of writing fiction with emphasis on language, craft and revision. Students will learn and apply the fundamentals of fiction writing, and they will learn how to critique fiction. (Annually).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
General Education Category: Arts
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ENG 245 - American Drama (3 cr.)
Selected American plays of the 19th and 20th centuries including major figures (O’Neill, Williams, Miller), experimental theatre movements, contemporary playwriting and the musical theatre.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: U.S. Civilization (85+ Regents)
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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ENG 252 - The Bible (3 cr.)
The Bible introduces the student to the historical, literary, and philosophical contexts of this critical text of Western Civilization. A major goal of the class is to help students further appreciate western literature and history through an enriched knowledge of its biblical roots, inspirations, and allusions.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG 255 - Literature and Science (3 cr.)
An introduction to literary study and appreciation for the science-minded student. Literary works, forms, conventions, devices, trends, and sensibilities are studied in relationship to the scientific/cultural environments they arise from and respond to. Works studied range from the ancient Greek drama to postmodernism. Poetry, fiction, and drama are included. (Annually).
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
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ENG 262 - The Many Faces of Love (3 cr.)
A Thematic exploration of the variety of literary depictions of love, broadly defined. These include affection, friendship, erotic love, and charity.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENG 270 - Introduction to African American Literature (3 cr.)
Examines the evolution of African American literature, from its roots in Africa and the slave narrative to contemporary African American writers. Considers prevalent patterns and themes, including orality, identity, double-consciousness, etc. as well as the cultural, ethnic, and political positions that inform this tradition.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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ENG 271 - Latina/o Literature in the U.S. (3 cr.)
An introduction to the literature produced by Latina/o writers in the United States. From a transnational perspective, explores and critically analyzes various issues and themes such as migration, identity and ethnicity, cultural and linguistic hybridity, conflict and resistance, and the Latina/o constructs of urban and rural. These themes will be critically studied across gender, class, and racial lines.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENG 295 - Ancient Myth and Modern Mythmaking (3 cr.)
A study of the ways in which myth has been used throughout history to define, explain and explore human emotions. The course will cover both ancient myths and modern revisions of them.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG 297 - Fundamentals of English Language Arts (3 cr.)
This course introduces adolescence education candidates in English language arts to the content knowledge, pedagogical principles, and teacher dispositions necessary to meet NCTE, NYSED, and institutional standards in their field.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENG 301 - Expository Writing (AWR) (3 cr.)
A course providing extensive writing practice in various modes of discourse with emphasis on improving the student’s writing style. Approved AWR.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , sophomore standing.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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