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2020-2021 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Criminal Justice |
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CRIM 355 - The Intersection of the Criminal Justice and Mental Health Systems
This course explores best practices in which criminal justice professionals respond to individuals with mental illnesses. The course will also examine mental disorders within the ranks of law enforcement. Students are provided guidance and identification and management of dysfunctional behaviors that are indicative of reactions to emotional distress caused by mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, and other psychological and/or substance use disorders. Students learn the importance of developing effective partnerships between criminal justice professionals, mental health clinicians, and other human services professionals. The course offers students an overview of crisis intervention team training for law enforcement personnel. Students are also exposed to the workings of a community agency that provides mental health services. Finally, misconceptions, cultural differences, and attitudes about individuals with mental illnesses are reviewed.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRIM 101 CRIM 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
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CRIM 360 - Gender, Race, and Crime
This course examines how gender, race, and class affect criminal laws and criminal justice policies and practices. Students consider the position of females and racial minorities from the perspectives of victims, offenders, and criminal justice practitioners. Topics include racial profiling, sentencing disparities, hate crime legislation, zero-tolerance policies, the war on drugs, and intimate partner violence.
Prerequisites & Notes
NONE
Credits: 3
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CRIM 365 - Violence and Social Control in U.S. History and Society
This course examines the nature and reaction of violence and deviance as well as the dynamics of institutions of social control. Students also study a range of violence (ethnic, political, economic, interpersonal), a range of demands (moral reform, segregation) and a range of institutions (police, militia and asylums). Its concerns are historical, sociological and practical.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRIM 101 CRIM 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
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CRIM 370 - Violence and Victimization
This course identifies and analyzes individual and group violence and victimization from varied theoretical perspectives. Emphasis is on the recent emergence of the study of victims; the types and circumstances of victimization; and the frequent violence that is generally associated with the crime. The course also includes the causes and consequences of victimization, and the nature of the criminal justice system’s response to crime victims.
Credits: 3
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CRIM 375 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice
This course covers the basic techniques and procedures used in the process of criminal justice research. Topics include: defining research problems, ethics in criminal justice research, selecting and measuring variables, stating hypotheses, sampling, and developing experimental research designs.
Prerequisites & Notes
NONE
Credits: 3
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CRIM 388 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
This course explores current topic controversies arising within the field of criminal justice. Topics and subject matter will vary from one semester to the next and reflects an in depth study of the particular issue being observed.
Credits: 3
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CRIM 391 - Independent Study
Responding to changing currents in the field of human services, this course explores a topic of contemporary relevance. The course provides an introduction to the fundamental issues presented by the course topic.
Credits: 1-3
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CRIM 411 - Violence and Social Control in U.S. History and Society
This course examines the nature and reaction of violence and deviance as well as the dynamics of institutions of social control. Students also study a range of violence (ethnic, political, economic, interpersonal), a range of demands (moral reform, segregation) and a range of institutions (police, militia and asylums). Its concerns are historical, sociological and practical.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRIM 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
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CRIM 438 - Liability Issues for Public Officials
This course examines the responsibilities and duties imposed upon public officials and public employees in the performance of their jobs as agents involved in the implementation of public policy. The legal liability of police officials, welfare case workers, counselors and others is discussed in relation to federal civil rights statutes.
Credits: 3
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CRIM 486 - Supervised Internship in Criminal Justice
This involves an individually contracted experiential learning under the supervision of professionals within criminal justice or related systems. It is intended to assist the students in exploring and confirming career goals, as well as to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Students engage in 45 clock hours of supervised internship per semester hour of credit.
Credits: 3-9
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CRIM 494 - Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
Criminal Justice Senior Seminar course provides students with an opportunity to reflect broadly upon their education in the Criminal Justice major and specific competencies they have acquired through their field and experiences. The course emphasizes the vital connection between theory, research, policy and practice in the field of criminal justice. For criminal justice majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: Graduating Senior in Criminal Justice w/a completion of at least 42 credit hours including Social Research and Evaluation (SOCI 492 - Social Research and Program Evaluation ) and all other required courses.
Credits: 3
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Dance |
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DANC 101 - Dance Appreciation
This course explores dance from ancient to contemporary times through film and lecture. The objectives include broadening one’s understanding and appreciation of the dance arts and developing the ability to view dance critically.
Credits: 3
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DANC 102 - Introduction to Dance
This experiential course provides an introduction to dance as a personal, social, artistic and communal activity. Employing multiple intelligences, Laban Movement Analysis, and choreographic process, class activities will include experiences in dance movement fundamentals, rhythms, various dance forms, improvisation, choreography, performance, critical thinking and dance criticism. Learning experiences will include reading and written assignments, journaling, critiquing, and dance research.
Credits: 3
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DANC 110 - Laban Movement Analysis
This course provides an introductory exploration into the theory and practice of Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis, which includes Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF), Effort, Space Harmony, and Labanotation. LMA/BF provides concepts, vocabulary and exercises for developing skills for observing, describing, recording, and enhancing dance and movement. Learning experiences include movement experiences, lecture, reading, and discussion.
Credits: 3
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DANC 130 - Ballet Theory and Technique I
This course covers the technique and the theory of Ballet. Emphasis is placed on ballet technique and the application of movement principles essential to the training of the dancer in Ballet Technique. In this course, ballet technique, history and vocabulary will be explored through flow, anatomical awareness, efficient alignment, line, phrasing and musicality. The basic understanding of these elements will expand the dancers’ ability to use dance as a form of expression. Learning experiences include technique class two times a week plus some dance viewing, reading, lecture, and discussion. This course fulfills one of the core requirements for the dance major and dance minor programs and also satisfies the Core Aesthetic Expression Outcomes for Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes
PEAC 127 - Dance-Ballet l
Credits: 3
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DANC 135 - Modern and Post-Modern Dance Theory and Technique I
This course provides an intensive experience in American modern and post-modern dance. Drawing from the numerous styles and philosophies associated with the development of American modern and post-modern dance, this course emphasizes the individual at the center of the dance experience. Classes include dance technique, improvisation, performance, readings, discussion, and video.
Credits: 3
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DANC 150 - Jazz Dance Theory and Technique I
Designed for the beginning dancer, this course provides an intensive experience in various styles of American jazz dance. It traces the origins of jazz dance from African, European, and American dance forms. Learning experiences include technique class two times a week plus some dance viewing, reading, lecture, and discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Some dance experience or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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DANC 151 - Jazz Dance Theory and Technique II
This course provides an intensive experience in jazz dance technique and performance.Drawing from numerous styles, the courseemphasizes individual development in thetechniques of jazz dance, swing, and African-American vernacular dance forms. Learningexperiences include technique classes twiceper week, improvisation, choreography andperformance.
Prerequisites & Notes
DANC 150 - Jazz Dance Theory and Technique I
Credits: 1
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DANC 160 - Movement Fundamentals and Body Practice
This course utilizes biomechanical and structural principles to introduce students to healthy movement practices and fundamentals for injury prevention and increased mobility. Students are introduced to various body practices including but not limited to Pilates, yoga, conditioning, Somatics, Bartenieff fundamentals, and/or Gyrotonics with an anatomical and physiological approach. This course is recommended for dance majors, and open to the general education population. Open to all students interested, and strongly recommended for those studying physical education, athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and exercise science
Credits: 3
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DANC 161 - Modern and Post Modern Dance Theory and Technique II
This course provides an intensive experience in the study of modern dance and post-modern dance. Drawing from numerous styles, thecourse emphasizes individual development in various techniques and performance.Learning experiences include techniqueclasses twice per week, improvisation,contact improvisation, choreography,performance.
Prerequisites & Notes
DANC 135 - Modern and Post-Modern Dance Theory and Technique I
Credits: 1
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DANC 180 - African Dance Theory and Technique
The course provides a background of African dance forms with historical linkages through dance movement based within the Afro-American, Caribbean and Latin American setting; providing students with the core fundamentals for the execution and performance of this dynamic art form. Ceremonial dance, including festival, war, court, and ritual forms as well as social and processional forms practiced in Africa and the African Diaspora will be explored. Students will develop a mental, emotional, and aesthetic awareness of the performance of various African derived dance forms.
Credits: 3
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DANC 181 - Ballet Theory and Technique II
This course provides an intensive experience in classical ballet. The primary emphasis is on developing proficiency in classical ballet technique and performance. Learning experiences include technique class, choreography and performance.
Prerequisites & Notes
DANC 130 - Ballet Theory and Technique I
Credits: 1
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DANC 185 - Dance Performance Practicum
This course bridges the gap between class activity and artistic performance. Students are involved either with one of the on-campus performing dance groups or with an approved off-campus experience. Readings, dance viewing, discussion, and writings are also part of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Some dance experience.
Credits: .5
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DANC 201 - Teaching Dance
This course explores materials and methods for teaching dance in various contexts with diverse populations. Emphasis is placed on development of individual teaching skill and creativity, exploration of the foundations of dance, and design and implementation of an effective dance curriculum. Learning experiences include learning and teaching dance; movement exploration and problem-solving; analysis of motor development, creativity, and teaching methods; acquaintance with materials for teaching dance; and curriculum design.
Prerequisites & Notes
DANC 110 - Laban Movement Analysis
Dance majors
Dance minors.
Credits: 3
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DANC 210 - Short-term Study Abroad in Italy
This course deepens students’ understanding of various dance forms through an international and cultural perspective over the course of 3 weeks. Studies of Italian cultural sites, ballet, modern, contemporary, Laban movement analysis, hip-hop, choreography and performance are explored through reading, writing, discussion, research, field trips, dance class, choreographic studies, and a culminating performance in Italy.
Prerequisites & Notes
No prerequisites. Students must audition in the fall to be accepted into the summer program.
Credits: 2
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DANC 386 - Field Experience - Dance
Supervised field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is repeatable for a maximum of up to 10 credits.
Credits: 1-10
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Drama |
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DRAM 101 - Introduction to the Theater
This is an introduction to the appreciation and study of theater, including play reading and playwriting, acting, directing, designing for the stage, theater history and the theater of different cultures. Learning experiences include small group presentations, video viewing, workshops and demonstrations in theater practice, discussions and writings about plays and the theater, and attendance at a live theatrical event.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 110 - Introduction to Acting
This course develops effective presence on stage and in life through classroom exercises in movement, voice work, collaboration, imagination, character creation, and scene work from plays. Learning experiences include small group and individual presentations, play reading and writing about plays, and attendance at a live theatrical event.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 130 - Stage Production
This course involves the practice of scenic and lighting design for theater, including hands-on participation in the production of a play. Learning experiences include play reading and introductory work in design concepts and methods, with most of the class hours organized around actual set construction and lighting work, as well as with the backstage running of a live theater production.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 150 - Making Theater in Communities
Creative drama is a non-competitive group experience based on theatre games, exercises, and improvisational techniques that enable the teacher and students to explore together their five senses, imaginative powers, self-concept, interpersonal relationships, and view of the world. Students learn theatrical techniques and methods of guiding and nurturing groups in classroom or rehearsal settings as teachers or directors. Classes include group work in storytelling and readings in theory and practice of creative dramatics.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 215 - Directing Workshop
This is a combined theoretical and practical course in the art of directing for the
theatre. Emphasis is placed on developing individual creative expression and
interpretation of dramatic literature, exposure to the evolution of the role of the
director, and exploration and practice in the preparation and rehearsal of scenes and
productions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Previous experience in the theatre and/or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 220 - Scene Study
This course offers in-depth experience in the analysis and performance styles of scenes from the Shakespearean theater, the realistic theater, and the avant-garde theater. Progress is monitored via the instructor and peer evaluations, short papers, a log, and a final live production.
Prerequisites & Notes
DRAM 110 - Introduction to Acting
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equivalent.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 284 - Theater Performance Practicum
Students gain accelerated development of their training as actors and intensive opportunity to demonstrate individual and collaborative skills through performance participation in major and supporting roles in the theater program’s public productions. Students enroll in this course after the required participation, submitting written materials to identify, assess and confirm their learning. May be taken more than once, to a maximum of 10 credits toward graduation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and participation in SC Theater production in major or supporting role.
Credits: 1-10
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECED 210 - Early Childhood Development
The course will focus on the developmental impact of children 0-6 years of age. Discussion will be focused on the historical perspective of child development for infant, toddler and pre-school children and its impact on indicators such as physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Emphasis will be on its relationship to the field of human services, the delivery of services and the development of professional providers. The course is the pre-requisite for all courses in the early childhood development concentration.
Credits: 3
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ECED 250 - Infants and Toddlers: Learning through Relationships
This course provides the development and education of infants and toddlers, it will emphasize relationships is the basis for learning and growth during this critical stage. The course will emphasize the important role of families and communities and infant toddler development. The course will emphasize the diverse social contexts in which early care and education for infants and toddlers exists. Additionally, the course will explore the socioeconomic and political issues and challenges family and caregivers face related to quality, accessibility to, and affordability of high-quality care and education programming for infants and toddlers.
Credits: 3
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ECED 251 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity for students to do an in-depth analysis on specific human services topics. The analysis will include looking at the issues from historical and cultural perspectives. The issues reviewed are developed by the instructor in collaboration with the class.
Credits: 1-3
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ECED 310 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education
This course provides an overview of the foundations of early childhood education, while focusing on fostering professional development, reflective teaching and learning, and the best practices for children and their families. The course will also emphasize the integration of decision-making and teaching. This learning process will serve as a foundation for a lifelong journey for effectively working with young children, for infant, toddler and pre-school children and creating developmentally appropriate educational and care programs.
Credits: 3
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ECED 320 - Children with Special Needs
This course reflects the many changes in professional thought and practice in developing and providing services to children with special needs, especially in early childhood serving infant, toddler and pre-school children. The course will focus on recent legislation, reform movements in general and special education such as No Child Left Behind, techniques for ongoing classroom assessment (curriculum-based measurement), and collaborative parent-professional.
Credits: 3
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ECED 325 - Ethical and Professional Standards for Early Childhood Educators
This course explores ethics in early childhood education based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct. Participants will examine the beliefs that will provide a foundation for the development of a professional approach to ethics, as well as expand the knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding ethical behavior and decisions. Emphasis will be placed on leadership development within the field of early childhood education, especially for infants, toddlers and pre-school children.
Credits: 3
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ECED 330 - Group Project in Community Development and Change 1
Group Project 1 providesthe opportunity fordirect involvement in a community-based action research project. Working in small groups, students develop group protocols and responsibilities. In partnership with members of the community, student groups work on understanding the strengths, challenges, and possibilities of the community while designing possible strategies to address community-identified issue(s). Student groups are responsible for submitting a formal research proposal for the work to be continued in Group Project 2 and 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 4
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ECED 331 - Group Project in Community Development and Change 2
Group Project 2 focuses on implementation of the project by the students working collaboratively with the community-based organizations and individuals. Group responsibilities include data collection, preliminary analysis of data, and mobilization of available community networks, resources, and stakeholders toward actively addressing a community-identified issue(s). Groups are responsible for submitting an updated research paper for the work to be continued in Project 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 4
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ECED 332 - Group Project in Community Development and Change 3
The third course in the Group Project sequence focuses on evaluation, documentation, and oral presentation of the group project. The course requires students to produce a written final report that assess the impact of the group project on the participants and the community. There is a formal group presentation of project findings to faculty and community partner(s).
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 4
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ECED 340 - Diversity and Multicultural Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
This course examines the cultural and ethnic differences in values and its implications for instruction and curriculum development in early childhood education programs. Inaddition, this course explores how diversity in learning and development in young children should embrace individual differences. Tolerance, respect, bias, and prejudice will be explored as developmental concepts within young children. The role of the early childhood professional and community to promote multiculturalism and cultural competency will be discussed.
Credits: 3
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ECED 350 - Early Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition
To ensure that the early childhood educator understands and appreciates the developmental needs of young children in the preparation of a safe, culturally component environment, lesson plans based on best practices, and holistic learning experiences in the areas of health, safety and nutrition. Major emphasis will be given to positive, evidence-based health, safety, and nutrition practices that contribute to the wellness of children, from birth to age six. Special emphasis will be given to learning environments which promote cultural competence and partnerships with families. The importance of recognizing symptoms and reporting procedures for child abuse will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
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ECED 391 - Independent Study I
Responding to changing currents in the field of human services, this course explores a topic of contemporary relevance. The course provides an introduction to the fundamental issues presented by the course topic.
Credits: 1-3
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ECED 410 - Early Childhood Education Classroom Management
This course provides the early childhood teacher with strategies to identify and respond to challenging behaviors in the classroom serving infant, toddlers, and pre-school age children. It will focus on the elements within the classroom that help to create healthy environments conducive to learning and growing such as putting important focus on health, nutrition and safety. Emphasis will be placed on conditions that promote appreciation for multiculturalism, respect for students with special needs, identification of individual, family, school and community risk and protective factors, developmentally appropriate discipline, and strategies for parental and community involvement.
Credits: 3
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ECED 420 - Basic Management Skills for Early Childhood Education
This course provides participants a knowledge base that will assist with the increasing complexity of the administrative demands in early childhood education services. Participants will learn skills that will assist with managing care and education centers for young children. Also, participants will be able to understand the nature of political and social changes affecting the provision of services.
Credits: 3
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ECED 450 - Assessment and Documentation in Early Childhood Education
In this course, participants will develop knowledge and skills necessary for selecting, using, interpreting and evaluating measurements, screening
instruments and providing documentation for techniques utilized and employed by professionals when assessing children (0-6 years of age). Participants will develop effective techniques for communicating assessment results to parents/guardians and other appropriate agency staff.
Credits: 3
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ECED 460 - Program Evaluation on Early Childhood Education
This course reviews policy making in education and human services organizations and/or communities. Critiques surrounding administrative procedures planning, operations and social policies are important aspects of the course. The design of this course provides participants with hands on analysis of education and human service policies and procedures as it relates to evaluating early childhood educational centers. Early childhood education is a prerequisite for the course.
Credits: 3
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ECED 486 - Early Childhood Education Internship
Internship provides participants with the opportunity to work in a real world setting, such as serving infants, toddlers, and pre-school children, where they are able to transfer theory into practice. The internship or field placement is the equivalent of 500 hours of supervised activities in a preschool or daycare setting. Participants’ involvement during the 500 hours includes, observation with minimal participation, observation with participation, and the final experience is as a sole student teacher in the classroom setting.
Credits: 3-12
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Economics |
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ECON 205 - Principles of Microeconomics
This is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with basic microeconomic analysis as it affects individual decision-making units-firms, consumers, etc. Among the topics covered are the market system, the pricing mechanism, industry market structures, and the distribution of income via the factors of production.
Credits: 3
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ECON 210 - Principles of Macroeconomics
This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with basic macroeconomic analysis as it affects individual decision-making units-firms, consumers, etc. Among the topics covered are the concepts of macroeconomic theory, national income, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.
Credits: 3
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ECON 302 - Economics of Decision Making II
This course examines the application of economic principles within the realm of managerial decision-making. Special attention is paid to the market for economic resources, practical pricing decisions, regulatory influences on business activity, and the organizational structure of the firm. Emphasis is on current issues, including special considerations posed in choosing policy alternatives and responding to contemporary economic problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECON 301 - Managerial Economics
Credits: 3
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ECON 365 - International Economics
International Economics is concerned with the effects upon economic activity ofinternational differences in resources,consumer choices, and the institutions thataffect them. It seeks to explain thepatterns and consequences between theinhabitants of different countries, including trade, investment and migration issues. This course incorporates both international trade and international finance.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECON 210 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credits: 3
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ECON 600 - Economic Aspects of Healthcare Organizations
This course introduces students to basic concepts of macroeconomics and microeconomics and examines the economic aspects of health services in terms of production, distribution, and institutional structure. Topics covered include: conditions affecting the demand for and the supply of medical care, delivery mechanisms, human resource management, the role of government regulation, and proposals to restructure the health care system in response to changing economic conditions.
Credits: 3
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ECON 601 - Economics of the Firm in Contemporary Society
In this course, microeconomic theory isapplied to the analysis of the business firm. Principals from economics and business aredeveloped and integrated, with emphasis onmanagement decision-making and policyformation. Economic tools important foroptimal decision-making and effectivecorporate/business management are studied. Key teaching points involve the explorationof the rationale for the economic tools andtheir roles in market power, demand forecasting, and risk management, among other critical management decisions.
Credits: 3
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Education |
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EDUC 101 - Schools, Society, and Diverse Learners
In this introductory course, students will explore the field of U.S. education from the diversity of learners, including exceptional and English-language learners, to the historical and philosophical foundations of education, in the study and practice of teaching. Students will be introduced to culturally responsive pedagogy, classroom management techniques, the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Students will practice writing measurable learning objectives as part of lesson planning, and discussed professional practice of the teaching profession.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 162 - Exceptional Children
This introductory course offered for teachers of students with special needs in inclusion settings. The characteristics and problems of children with disabilities and the differences in their learning styles and behaviors in the classroom are examined. The course provides a general overview of federal and state requirements in regard to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504. For education majors only, observational fieldwork in a variety of special education settings is required: education majors should take EDUC 238 with EDUC 162.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 210 - Children’s Literature
This course familiarizes students with a variety of classical and contemporary prose and poetry and its ability to enrich children’s lives by meeting their needs for beauty, fantasy, knowledge, and emotional support. Students draw on the power of story for making connections between learning and discovery. Writing activities for extending literature across the curriculum are included in each class session.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 225 - Development of Mathematical Concepts in Young Children
This course furthers the students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, with emphasis on the development of these concepts as they apply to young children. Current cognitive learning theory and instructional strategies for curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment in the early childhood classroom are examined, analyzed, and practiced. Developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching methods/materials are emphasized. This course includes a 45 hour pre-practicum. The overall goal is for students to develop a theoretical framework that will inform their instructional decisions. The pre- practicum field experience allows students to integrate theory and practice in an Early Childhood placement.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 232 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics through the MA Curriculum Frameworks
Through this course students learn to develop objectives, methods, and materials for the teaching of standards-based mathematics in grades one to six. The course integrates constructivist theory, cooperative learning and thematic teaching. Students design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences and authentic assessment tools utilizing differentiated instruction methodology to address the needs and abilities of a variety of learners. Topics of study support the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, MA state teacher test, and the NCTM standards and goals. This course includes a 45 hour pre-practicum.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 234 - Curriculum, Methods, and Organization for Secondary Teachers
In this course, students learn lesson plan development, methods of instruction, and curriculum organization for middle school and high school teaching. Questioning techniques, alternative teaching-learning strategies, classroom innovation, the use of technology and audiovisual media, and the organization of time and teaching material are included. Individualization of teaching is stressed.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 237 - Foundations of Multicultural Education
This course introduces students to Multicultural Education theory and practice with a special emphasis on content integration, cross-cultural competencies, and the structural (political, economic, social) and psychological dimensions of oppression. The course will enable prospective teachers to see the interconnectedness of multiple forms of oppression (race, class, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, culture and language) and their impact on access to an equitable quality public education in the United States.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 238 - Pre-Practicum in Special Education (PreK-8)
This pre-practicum is designed to initiatesecond or third year students into theteaching field through college supervised fieldwork in special education settings. Students spend forty-five hours in a classroom under the guidance of an experienced classroom teacher. Duringthe pre-practicum, students observe andrecord children’s behavior including children with disabilities, assist individuals,conduct small group lessons and prepare atleast two model lessons.
Prerequisites & Notes
Taken concurrently with EDUC 162 - Exceptional Children
Credits: 1
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EDUC 250 - Childhood and Adolescent Development in Educational Settings
This course develops a fundamental understanding of the cognitive, affective, and physical growth of children and adolescents and the implications of these for curriculum planning. It includes a field experience in which students work closely with children and adolescents in neighborhood schools. Students will mentor these children and adolescents in specific areas of need, apply theories learned in class, and reflect upon the application of theory on practice.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 271 - Learning, Teaching, and Technology
This course integrates technology with meaningful learning and teaching. The goal of this course is to demonstrate how technology helps to fulfill the new vision for learning and teaching described by state and national frameworks. The emphasis is on designing and implementing projects through technology that offer students the opportunity to construct new knowledge, develop collaboration skills, apply knowledge to new situations, and integrate subjects across the curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
CISC 105 - Introduction to Computer Concepts
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equivalent.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 318 - Tutorial Pre-Practicum
This course gives secondary students their first field work experience. They visit schools, observe teaching, teach classes, and arrange for tutorial work in their content area with pupils who require special help. Students develop and utilize teaching objectives, procedures, and tests to evaluate the achievement of objectives. Students meet regularly with College faculty to discuss their progress toward accomplishing their objectives.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 328 - Sheltered English Immersion
Today’s classrooms include ever-changing student populations with diverse languages and cultures in which the fund of knowledge to draw from in our teaching. This course is designed to address the national and state requirements that all teachers emphasize academic language and provide means for sheltering content in classrooms. Emphasis will be on the principles, theories and processes of second language acquisition, culturally responsive practice, and research-based strategies of instruction. English-language acquisition, the value of technology, and the use of assessments will be dressed throughout the course.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 330 - PrePracticum in Literacy Instruction for PreK-8
Students spend a minimum of 60 clock hours in inclusive and/or substantially separate pre-K-8 classrooms that service learners who are linguistically diverse and/or have identified learning differences. During the prepracticum, students observe and record learners behaviors, assist individuals, conduct small group and all class lessons under the guidance of the supervising teacher.
Credits: 1.5
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EDUC 342 - Curriculum and Assessment in Special Education
This course introduces participants to the process of informal and formal assessment of students with disabilities. Purpose is for assessment and assessment selection decision-making processes are discussed. Students examine how to use assessment data to develop appropriate programming for students with disabilities, as well as how to develop goals and objectives that have the greatest impact for the student. Theories, concepts and methods of assessing academic and nonacademic domains are discussed. Assistive technology assessment, collaboration with related service providers, and services provided by other agencies are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 162 - Exceptional Children
Credits: 3
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EDUC 364 - Pre-Practicum-Teaching and Special Issues in Secondary Education
This pre-practicum provides experience in high school teaching while concurrently dealing with a range of common problems occurring in secondary schools. Issues such as students’ and teachers’ rights, racism, sexism, equality, and special needs of individuals are considered. The course emphasizes integration of theory with practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
Student must be an official candidate for teacher licensure and have passed the MTEL Communication and Literacy test.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 461 - Moderate Disabilities (Pre K-8) Practicum and Seminar
This culminating experience gives teacher candidates the opportunity to plan, organize, and teach students with mild to moderate disabilities (grades PreK-8) under the direct supervision of a qualified supervising practitioner and program supervisor. The experience includes between 150-450 clock hours, depending on the number of registered credits. A minimum of 300 clock hours is required for those seeking licensure as a Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) teacher. A seminar taught by Springfield College faculty is included.
Prerequisites & Notes
All standards for practicum placement must be met including passing all required MTEL’s.
Credits: 4-12
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EDUC 464 - Middle School Practicum and Seminar
This culminating experience gives teacher candidates the opportunity to plan, organize, and teach middle school students under the direct supervision of a qualified supervising practitioner and program supervisor. The experience includes between 150-450 clock hours, depending on the number of registered credits. A minimum of 300 clock hours is required for those seeking licensure as a teacher at the middle school level. A seminar taught by Springfield College faculty is included.
Prerequisites & Notes
All standards for practicum placement must be met including passing all required MTEL’s.
Credits: 4-12
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EDUC 465 - High School Practicum and Seminar
This culminating experience gives teacher candidates the opportunity to plan, organize, and teach high school students under the direct supervision of a qualified supervising practitioner and program supervisor. The experience includes between 150-450 clock hours, depending on the number of registered credits. A minimum of 300 clock hours is required for those seeking licensure as a teacher at the high school level. A seminar taught by Springfield College faculty is included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Student must have passed MTEL exams and courses designated by their program.
Credits: 4-12
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EDUC 466 - Early Childhood (PreK-K) Practicum and Seminar
This culminating experience gives teacher candidates the opportunity to plan, organize, and teach students at the Early Childhood, grades PreK-K level under the direct supervision of a qualified supervising practitioner and program supervisor. Teacher candidates complete a minimum of 100 clock hours at the preschool level. (Either EDUC 466 or 467 must be in a setting that includes children with special needs.) A seminar taught by Springfield College faculty is included.
Prerequisites & Notes
All standards for practicum placement must be met including passing all required MTELs.
Credits: 6
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EDUC 467 - Early Childhood (Gr.1-2) Practicum and Seminar
This culminating experience gives teacher candidates the opportunity to plan, organize, and teach students at the Early Childhood, grades 1-2 level under the direct supervision of a qualified supervising practitioner and program supervisor. The candidate is under the guidance of a qualified supervising practitioner and program supervisor. Teacher candidates complete a minimum of 200 clock hours at the grade 1-2 level. (Either EDUC 466 or 467 must be in a setting that includes children with special needs.) A seminar taught by Springfield College faculty is included.
Prerequisites & Notes
All standards for practicum placement must be met including passing all required MTEL’s.
Credits: 6
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EDUC 468 - Elementary (1-6) Practicum and Seminar
This culminating experience gives teacher candidates the opportunity to plan, organize, and teach students at the elementary level (grades 1-6) under the direct supervision of a qualified supervising practitioner and program supervisor. The experience includes between 150-450 clock hours, depending on the number of registered credits. A minimum of 300 clock hours is required for those seeking licensure as an Elementary (1-6) teacher. A seminar taught by Springfield College faculty is included.
Prerequisites & Notes
All standards for practicum placement must be met including passing all required MTEL’s.
Credits: 4-12
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EDUC 528 - Sheltered English Immersion
Today’s classrooms include ever-changing student populations with diverse languages and cultures in which the fund of knowledge to draw from in our teaching. This course is designed to address the national and state requirements that all teachers emphasize academic language and provide means for sheltering content in classrooms. Emphasis will be on the principles, theories and processes of second language acquisition, culturally responsive practice, and research-based strategies of instruction. English-language acquisition, the value of technology, and the use of assessments will be dressed throughout the course.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 555 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Care
Students examine the research for making thoughtful and informed decisions about early childhood education and care. Topics of study include: the importance of play; developing appropriate social/emotional, cognitive/language, and physical environments; working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children; and the importance of working with families of young children. Students evaluate the impact of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well being of individuals and families.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 609 - Literature with Children
This course explores the characteristics of different genres in children’s literature. Students compare and contrast similar myths and narratives from different cultures and geographic regions. Students identify, analyze and apply knowledge of structure, elements, and themes of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in children’s literature.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 619 - Contemporary Issues in Education
This seminar addresses contemporary issues in education including, but not restricted to, education policy, academic standards, social justice, multicultural education, special education, curriculum, and schools in a changing society. Readings of contemporary writings in education, interaction with guest speakers, and viewing of videos which cover current educational issues form the basis of classroom discussion. This course encourages critical thinking, the formulation of clear arguments, and active listening skills.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 620 - Higher Education Law
This course is an exploration of the legal issues that affect the administration of postsecondary institutions. The major focus is on issues pertaining to the various constituents (students, faculty, administrators) of colleges and universities. Legal cases are analyzed from the perspectives of law, education, and public policy. While the course is open to any graduate student, it is designed primarily for those who will be faculty or administrators in higher education.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 626 - Education Research Project
This course builds on the research foundation established in Research 610, and specifically addresses educational research, including various qualitative methodologies (e.g., case study, observation, interviews, ethnography), with a focus on applied research methodology practical for educational settings (K-12 classrooms and schools, adult education, professional development, and other educational settings). Interpretation of research and its impact on professional practiceare also studied. Students will design, conduct, analyze and present a research project.
Credits: 2-3
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EDUC 628 - Sheltered English Immersion Instruction Across the Curriculum
The purposes of the course are to convey(1) the world of ELLs and their teachers,(2) the impact of Second Language Acquisition(SLA) in the classroom, and (3) teaching academic language and sheltering content across the curriculum. Strategies will be modeled, practice, and evaluated for use in classrooms from early childhood, elementary, middle school, to secondary level teaching. The course includes a pre-practicum component which students work in SEI educational settings to practice strategies introduced in class.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 635 - Engaging Families and Communities in Education
This course addresses the development of culturally relevant practices for engaging families and communities in education. The course will include research on forms of engagement and effective communication strategies, means for supporting the homeschool connection, and approaches to building community partnerships. This hybrid course will integrate the use of online assignments, readings, and videos, as well as in-class discussions.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 637 - Foundations of Multicultural Education
This course introduces students to Multicultural Education and Social Justice theory and practice with a special emphasis on content integration, cross-cultural competencies, and the structural (political, economic, social) and psychological dimensions of oppression and their impact on teaching and learning, critical pedagogy, and the transformation of curriculum. Students will become familiar with Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Education and learn strategies to work with linguistically diverse learners.
Credits: 3
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EDUC 640 - Behavior Management for School Aged Children
This course presents methods and theory on behavior management issues in today’s classrooms and the risk factors that influence anti-social behavior. Participants learn how to develop a multi-modal approach to behavior management that includes de-escalation techniques, classroom design and management strategies, cognitive restructuring, social skills instruction, community and family involvement, establishing routines, limits and anchor points, and crisis intervention. An emphasis is placed on applied research and practical application. Field study is required.
Credits: 3
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