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OCED 7300 - Curriculum Development in Occupational Education
3 cr.
In this class, emphasis is placed upon the teacher as an innovative designer of strategies for planning curriculum. The process of designing and accessing model curriculum projects in occupational education is examined and explored in depth. Various curriculum development models are reviewed, evaluated and discussed.
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OCED 7350 - Public School Finance in Occupational Education
3 cr.
This course examines the basic accounting systems, state laws pertaining to finance, federal funding and laws and procedures regarding funding application approval. The course also offers information on central reimbursements from federal and state levels that affect education.
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OCED 7400 - Advanced Methods of Teaching in Occupational Education
3 cr.
The course is designed to review a detailed treatment of the nature of occupational education, the findings of modern learning theory and the impact these considerations have upon modern occupational education teaching.
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OCED 7410 - Organization and Administration of Vocational Guidance
3 cr.
This course provides the administrator, counselor and teacher with a working knowledge of the various tools, techniques, and practices which comprise a unified guidance organization.
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OCED 7420 - Administration of Cooperative Education Programs
3 cr.
This course analyzes current policies, practices and methods of conducting cooperative occupational education programs. An examination of national, state and local program administrative procedures is made through an analysis of literature related to cooperative occupational education.
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OCED 7430 - Effective Teaching of Special Needs Students in the Vocational Environment
3 cr.
This course is designed to review and focus on issues in vocational education that are equated with quality education and quality teaching. Although these issues are presented individually, the topics, when combined in practice in actual classrooms and shops, give a clear understanding of teaching and learning in a vocational situation.
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OCED 7440 - Professional Development Workshop
2 cr.
This state-of-the-art workshop is for occupational/vocational educators seeking to fulfill the 30 hour professional development requirement of the Division of Occupational Education.
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OCED 7450 - Vocational Special Needs Seminar
3 cr.
This course deals with current issues related to vocational special needs. Class discussions are also concerned with local, state and national special needs topics.
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OCED 7600 - Computer Aided Drafting I
3 cr.
This is a basic course in automated drafting emphasizes the utilization of computer assisted drafting (CAD) to generate typical manufacturing drawings. Knowledge gained through this course allows students to apply computer-assisted drafting to a wide range of technical drawings used in other fields such as architecture and topography.
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OCED 7610 - Computer Aided Drafting II
3 cr.
This course is a continuation of OCED 7600 .
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OCED 7620 - History of Technology
3 cr.
The identification, definition and understanding of technology as the subject matter of industrial arts is analyzed in this course. Special emphasis is placed upon the implementation of a technology-based industrial arts program at the secondary level.
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OCED 7630 - Principles of Automated Manufacturing
3 cr.
The course studies the automation in manufacturing emphasizing computer control of production functions. Automated and manual approaches are compared and techniques for implementing automation are reviewed. Students are provided with the necessary computer background to support hands-on experience with assembly robots.
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OCED 7640 - Principles of Automated Manufacturing II
3 cr.
This course provides further consideration of automated manufacturing including production processes. More detailed study of present generation robots and potential advances is included.
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OCED 7650 - Quality Control
3 cr.
The principles and techniques of statistical quality control are developed and applied to typical manufacturing situations. Special consideration is given to quality control in automated manufacturing environments.
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OCED 7660 - Material and Process Cost Estimating
3 cr.
The philosophy, principles and practices of material and process cost estimating are studied, stressing data development and application methods for operation, product and project analysis. Topics such as labor analysis, material analysis, operation and product estimating are included.
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OCED 9000 - Independent Study
1-6 cr.
The independent study includes individualized study under close supervision of a faculty sponsor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of advisor.
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Physical Education |
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PHED 7001 - Developing Health Education Materials in the Schools
1 cr.
The purpose of this workshop is to acquaint school personnel with materials and resources available for the development of health education programs. Health topics include nutrition, personal hygiene, bicycle safety, drugs, smoking, alcohol, cancer, heart disease, physical therapy, podiatry, physical fitness and certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation. These topics are discussed by several guest speakers representing national and local health organizations.
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Political Science |
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POLS 7000 - Selected Seminars in the Not-for-Profit Organizations
1 cr.
Selected seminars examine trends, current research and contemporary issues in the not-for-profit organization. Seminars vary from semester to semester, reflecting contemporary issues in the discipline and depending upon student and faculty interest. Topics include Public Funding, Social Security, Facilities, Contract Law, Grant Writing, Program Development, Board Development, Fundraising, Museum Management, Management of Change, History of the Public Good, American Culture and the Rugged Individual and Information Technology systems.
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POLS 9001 - Globalization and the American City
3 cr.
This course will examine globalization through the lens of the American city. The challenges, opportunities, issues and decisions facing public officials, policymakers, non-profit organizations, and individual citizens will be presented, debated, and discussed.
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POLS 9002 - Leadership Strategies for Civic Organizations
3 cr.
This course will provide an overview of essential skills and competencies needed for effective leadership in both public and nonprofit civic organizations. Through course readings, case studies, class and online discussions, presentations, and written assignments, students will better understand the complexity and challenges facing leaders in public and nonprofit organizations, or “civic organizations”,in providing public services. A special focus of this course will be an introduction to the policymaking process and the relationship between research, policy, program implementation, and program evaluation.
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POLS 9003 - Institute for Understanding Government Decision Making
3 cr.
The Institute for Understanding Government Decision Making focuses on understanding the inner working and political dynamics of government decision making that affects us locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Invited elected officials, senior-level policymakers, strategic researchers, business leaders, and nongovernmental organization directors are integrated into the daily exploration and application of cutting edge case studies and simulation crisis scenario exercises.
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PDEV 6016 - Teaching Smarter: Assessment Course
3 cr.
This course is designed for teachers who would like to teach smarter using current research strategies in assessment. It will focus on efficient and effective ways to provide students’ feedback and to improve student performance. Both theoretical and practical aspects of assessments will be combined. Participants will have the opportunity to develop strategies to ensure student responsibility for learning.
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PDEV 6035 - Instructional Strategies and Practices in the Middle School
3 cr.
This course offers an in-depth look at a variety of instructional practices and strategies appropriate for effective teaching and learning of the early adolescent. Topics include building a sense of community, classroom management, differentiated instruction and alternative assessment. Attention will be given to addressing the needs of diverse student populations, including but not limited to children with different learning abilities, exceptional talent, different culture/ethnic background, or at-risk characteristics. Active and interactive learning strategies will be emphasized.
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PDEV 6078 - The Responsive Classroom: Elementary
3 cr.
The Responsive Classroom is an approach to classroom management and curriculum delivery developed by the Northeast Foundation for Children. This course will enable students to implement the social constructivist strategies taught in an elementary classroom and will increase their knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
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PDEV 6094 - Project Read—Phonology
1 cr.
Project read is a total language arts program for students who have difficulty learning to read and spell and whose teachers need to know more than one way to present the curriculum.
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PDEV 6137 - Differentiated Learning: Finding Successful Pathways for All Students
3 cr.
This course helps students understand the diverse needs of learners in their classroom and provides strategies and techniques to meet their various styles, readiness levels and interests.
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PDEV 6185 - The Craft of Teaching
3 cr.
This course is designed for educators who are interested in developing and refining their teaching skills. The course will provide practical training, support, resources and opportunities to develop useful classroom strategies and materials. Teachers will develop an awareness and understanding of their roles and responsibilities as educators. Opportunities to work with colleagues and develop a collegial and supportive network.
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PDEV 6309 - Orton-Gillingham: Advanced Seminar
2 cr.
This is the Advanced Orton-Gillingham course, which includes a supervised practicum of at least 190 hours.
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PDEV 6339 - Project Read: Reading Comprehension
1 cr.
Project Read is a mainstream language arts curriculum specifically designed for students having difficulty learning to read and write. Project read has three strands: phonology, reading comprehension and written expression.
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PDEV 6469 - Building Resiliency in Schools
3 cr.
This course will examine current models of resiliency, research related to the development of resiliency and its relationship to mental health. Emphasis will be given to the early childhood population (pre-kindergarten through third grade) and the role that educators play in fostering resiliency in children. Participants will examine risk factors that influence the social and emotional development of young children. Research on the individual characteristics and traits that serve as protective factors will be presented. Environmental supports, community services, and adult interventions that foster resiliency will be explored in depth. Specific strategies aimed at creating educational environments that nurture emotional strength and promote resiliency will be reviewed. Participants will be encouraged to evaluate current systems, services, and classroom practices in light of the research on resiliency and to develop an action plan for change.
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PDEV 6475 - School Law: A Practical Guide
3 cr.
This course will examine the unique and often confusing relationship between the law and public education. Special emphasis will be placed on the following: student rights and responsibilities under the law, teacher rights and responsibilities under the law, the impact of the education reform act on teachers and special education and the law.
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PDEV 6518 - Introduction to Fundamentals of Effective Vocational Technical Education
3 cr.
This course in vocational-technical education leadership introduces the new or aspiring vocational technical school middle manager to critical topics including the following: national trends in vocational-technical education, issues and obligation facing vocational-technical programs in Massachusetts, professional standards for vocational-technical school administrators, professional development planning, leadership styles and communication skills, school improvement planning, legal issues affecting school administrators, and understanding and influencing school culture. Presentations in conjunction with small and large group activities will be facilitated and lead by experience vocational-technical professionals and experts in specific areas of school management and leadership.
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PDEV 6618 - Project Read Reading Comprehension
2 cr.
The Project Read curriculum is divided into report form (expository text) and story form (narrative text) written information. The teaching approach is direct concept instruction using multisensory strategies and materials. If teachers the process of analyzing the underlying structure of expository and narrative writing and is presented in a sequential, dependent order of concepts and skills. This process transfers to other curriculum areas to give the students a level of language independence. The curriculum is designed primary for Grade 4 through adult learners, however it can be modified for primary students.
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PDEV 6619 - Black Yankees, New England’s Hidden Roots: Intellectual Traditions and the Evolution of Community, 1750-1910
3 cr.
Using a variety of humanistic expression-speeches and writings of scholars and activists, slave narratives, poetry, fiction, music and fine arts- the content illumines the ways in which African-Americans, during the 17th-19th century New England influenced American expressions and traditions of freedom and democracy. This course covers themes such as the role of the black church, the strong but under-recognized influence of black women writers, activist and artist, economic life and work, the black abolitionist movement, and the pictorial representation of African Americans.
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PDEV 6625 - Four Ancient River Valley Civilizations
3 cr.
This course introduces teachers to the ancient societies of China, Egypt/Nubia, the Indus River Valley and Mesopotamia. In order to compare and contrast these ancient civilizations (both with each other and with modern civilizations), a thematic approach to teaching culture is utilized in the classroom. Archaeologists, historians and experienced teachers provide participants with scholarly material and hands-on opportunities to get their students engaged in thinking about life in ancient civilizations.
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PDEV 6631 - Leading the Learning: Supervision and Evaluation in a Standards Based Environment
3 cr.
This course is for superintendents, principals, curriculum directors and other administrators. The purpose of this course is to empower administrators to engage in their practice with a belief that they can make a difference in teacher practice and student learning through the supervision and evaluation process. The course explores an ever expanding repertoire of skills for supervising and evaluating staff in ways that promote professional growth and student learning, clearly articulated and communicated high expectations for educators and students and a commitment to engage in, model and promote collaborative practice.
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PDEV 6643 - Learning and the Brain, New Knowledge and Understanding
3 cr.
This course is designed for teachers, principals and administrators for the purpose of focusing on new knowledge and understanding of how the brain functions in order to improve schooling and learning.
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PDEV 6657 - Developing Mathematical Ideas: Making Meaning for Operations
2 cr.
This course is designed to help experienced K-6 teachers examine the actions and situations modeled by the four basic operations.
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PDEV 6667 - The Responsive Classroom: Middle School
3 cr.
The Responsive Classroom is an approach to classroom management and curriculum delivery developed by the Northeast Foundation for Children. This course is designed to provide middle school teachers with advanced knowledge in child development, social interaction and constructive theory, as well as direct and practical application of the theory to current classrooms.
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PDEV 6730 - Net Course Instructional Methodologies
6 cr.
In NIM, participants learn about the philosophy and pdagogy of net forces, fostering community-building and collaborative learning in an online course, facilitating an online dialogue to deepen the learning experience, using the Web as a resource for an online course, installing Lotus Notes and using learning space software to modify existing course and using LS to assess and evaluate students’ progress in an online course.
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PDEV 6734 - Moving Out of the Middle at the Concord Consortium
3 cr.
Moving out of the middle is a 12-week net course that widens the set of online teaching strategies instructors bring to the role of moderating for learning.
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PDEV 6743 - Special Topics in Library Media Studies
3 cr.
This topics course has been designed for veteran library media specialists who want to update their skills and knowledge, begin to prepare for re-certification and accumulate salary schedule increment credits.
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PDEV 6745 - Finding Walden
3 cr.
This intensive nine-day interdisciplinary course will help middle school teachers address the need for students to gain a depth of understanding about and build a sense of respect for their home communities.
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PDEV 6755 - Linking the Curriculum with the Internet
3 cr.
This course is designed for classroom teachers, library media specialists, computer teachers and interested administrators. Instruction will be given on the use of internet browsers, search engines, e-mail and strategies for identifying sites to support current curriculum. Students will collect Web sites for classroom portfolios and develop Web-quests to publish their curriculum-related Web sites on the internet. Strategies will be discussed and developed to integrate these resources into classroom activities.
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PDEV 6773 - Accelerating Middle School Mathematics
3 cr.
This course’s primary objective is to provide teachers with a solid foundation in the subject matter of middle school mathematics while at the same time incorporating activities appropriate for the inclusive classroom.
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PDEV 6914 - Instruction for All Students
3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to empower educators to engage in their practice with a sense of self-efficacy, a focus on clearly articulated standards and objectives, a repertoire of skills for teaching and assessing diverse learners, a passion for engaging all students in the learning process and a commitment to collaborate with colleagues and parents.
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PDEV 6927 - Developing Mathematical Ideas: Building a System of Tens
2 cr.
This is designed to help experienced K-6 teachers explore the structure of the base-10 number system and examine how children develop an understanding of it.
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PDEV 6990 - Thoreau’s World and Ours
3 cr.
This two-week summer seminar offers high school English, history and science teachers a multidisciplinary study of ecological, environmental, literary and cultural histories of Concord. Studying the interconnections of Concord’s varied histories provides participants with models for approaching inquiry-based studies of their home communities. The course is held at the new Thoreau Institute in Walden Woods.
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PDEV 7070 - Media Education and the Arts
3 cr.
The course will examine the various elements of art, television and film, and demonstrate techniques for integrating these elements into the curriculum in satisfaction of the need to develop thinking skills within each student.
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PDEV 9000 - Effective Instructional Processes: Theory to Practice
6 cr.
Participants study current research on transdisciplinary, multi-cultural curricula that incorporate tactics for teaching critical thinking in the curricula. Practical application in the classroom is facilitated through the study and practice of cooperative learning strategies and peer coaching techniques. Through its design, implementation and evaluation, this course models and examines effective practices for adult learners.
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PDEV 9200 - Staff Development Programs: Design, Management, and Evaluation
6 cr.
Students study the varied purposes and potential outcomes of staff development and in-service programs offered to teachers in a public school setting. The steps involved in needs assessment, program design, adult instructional methodologies, program monitoring and evaluation procedures are studied and practiced. Each student, functioning as a member of a team, designs a 12 week staff development course to implement in the parent school system. The staff development courses offered by the graduate students carry system assigned, in-service credits and are related to the goals and objectives of the parent school system. Participants enrolled in these staff development courses are fellow teachers in the school system.
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PDEV 9300 - Research Seminar in Education
3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to give students working knowledge of educational research. The content areas covered include the nature of social science research, methods, procedures, related statistics, interpretation of research and research plans. Students learn through a variety of methods, including selected readings, written homework, assignments, class lectures, presentations and discussions, and research.
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PDEV 9400 - Seminar and Internship in Staff Development
6 cr.
During this final academic/application phase, the graduate students implement a professional development program for teachers and support staff in their school system. The intern assesses the needs of the staff, consults with peers and colleagues about the design of a professional development program, designs and implements the program and evaluates its effectiveness. In addition to the internship, the students participate in seminars, which take place on-location throughout the semester program.
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PDEV 9500 - Graduate Thesis
3 cr.
Students must meet the requirements of the Graduate Division’s Thesis Program. In order to complete this phase of the program, a faculty committee is established by the student under the guidance and supervision of the graduate advisor.
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COUN 7000 - Professional Practice, Standards and Ethics: School Counseling
3 cr.
This course studies the role of professional school counselors as they design, promote, and deliver evidence based, outcome focused programs and services for all students. Discussion focuses on the ethical standards of the profession plus local, state and national legislation, case law, mandates and protocols. Current best practice research will examine how school counselors are essential academic partners promoting national and state education reform initiatives.
Prerequisite(s): A course in psychology of development.
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COUN 7005 - Professional Practice, Standards and Ethics: Mental Health and Family Counseling
3 cr.
This course addresses the professional orientation, including the history of mental health counseling and marriage and family and family counseling within the context of health and human services systems, mental health public policy and legislation, consumer needs assessment and advocacy, and the role of professional associations. Professional standards of training, practice and licensure are covered. The legal and ethical issues that affect the professional practice of counseling, such as reporting, confidentiality, duty to warn and ethical standards are explored. Professional practice issues such as malpractice, dual-relationships, client rights and professional responsibilities are examined.
Prerequisite(s): A course in psychology of development.
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COUN 7010 - Counseling Theories
3 cr.
Participants in this course examine the major paradigms and theoretical approaches to counseling, including Organic-Medical, Psychoanalytic, Person-Centered, Behavioral, Rational-Emotive/Cognitive and Systemic/Family. In addition to increasing participants’ understanding of the therapeutic process, the course focuses on increasing self-awareness of personal characteristics that may influence professional effectiveness. Students submit a personal statement paper.
Performance in this course is part of the pre-candidacy screening process for matriculation into the Graduate Program in Counseling.
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COUN 7020 - Group Dynamics
3 cr.
This course explores the cognitive, affective and behavioral processes within the context of groups. Part one of the course is experientially based and requires students to participate in an actual group process. Part two provides an analysis of group dynamics, including an examination of the experiential component. Course emphasis is on the experiential and theoretical bases of group dynamics with the development of participant intra- and interpersonal awareness.
Performance in this course is part of the pre-candidacy screening process for matriculation into the graduate program in counseling.
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COUN 7030 - Introduction to Professional Counseling: Issues & Skills
3 cr.
This course is designed to provide an overview of the counseling profession, develop basic counseling skills, foster the initial development of a professional identity, and examine one’s suitability for a career in counseling. Performance in this course is part of the pre-candidacy screening process for matriculation into the graduate program in counseling.
This course replaces COUN 7020 Group Dynamics in the Counseling programs.
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COUN 8010 - Issues in Development: Counseling Children and Adolescents
3 cr.
This course equips students with a strong background in developmental events of childhood and adolescence in order to enhance their understanding of a young client’s point of view. Students are asked to relate developmental issues to the kinds of problems children and adolescents present to the counselor. Theories of personality are reviewed, and students are required to apply concepts from theory to case material.
Prerequisite(s): A course in psychology of development.
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COUN 8015 - Research and Program Evaluation
3 cr.
This course provides students with an overview of the design and methodology of social research and program evaluation as applied to mental health counseling and education. Topics of study include the critical analysis and evaluation of research literature, experimental research design, survey research, program evaluation, treatment strategies evaluation, needs assessments, participant observational research and ethics in research evaluation. Students learn how to plan, conduct and document a research and/or evaluation study in a field setting.
Prerequisite(s): A course in statistics.
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COUN 8030 - Life Span Development
3 cr.
This course examines human physical, cognitive, personality and social cultural development from conception to death. Emphasis is upon the understanding of the theories of human development across the life span, the understanding of empirical research associated with these theories, the enhancement of critical thinking skills and the application of understanding to current issues in development.
Prerequisite(s): A course in psychology of development.
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COUN 8040 - Issues in the Psychology of Death and Dying
3 cr.
This course explores theories, research, and literature related to death, grief and loss. The student is encouraged to examine personal reactions to these dynamics, to relate them to ongoing development and to apply them to the counseling relationship.
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COUN 8050 - Theories of Personality: Applications to Counseling
3 cr.
This course surveys the major theories of personality. Emphasis is placed upon the student’s ability to integrate the study of personality within the context of normal developmental issues and psychopathology.
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COUN 8100 - Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on School Based Services
3 cr.
This course explores the principles and practices of etiology, diagnosis (diagnostic and statistical manual criteria, etc.), treatment and prevention of emotional and dysfunctional behaviors (physical abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, substance abuse, sexuality issues, AIDS, mental illnesses and violence) and the legal and ethical dilemmas faced by educators in schools today. The course is designed to teach the educator to respond to children and families in crisis, provide referrals, work as part of an interdisciplinary team and take a proactive stance against child abuse and related problems.
Prerequisite(s): A course in psychology of development.
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COUN 8120 - Sexual Abuse of Children and Adolescents
3 cr.
This course emphasizes the diagnosis and humanistic treatment of the victim and the perpetrator, as well as significant others in the sexual abuse of children and adolescents. The psychodynamics of each role are discussed with an exploration of a variety of treatment modes. Case studies and speakers are used to enhance students’ learning. Affective as well as cognitive approaches are used. This course is geared toward the practitioner and potential practitioner or teacher. Prior completion of a course in child abuse and neglect, experience in protective services or exposure to abuse/neglect situations is helpful.
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COUN 8130 - Psychopathology I: Diagnosis and Assessment
3 cr.
This course explores major categories of emotional and behavioral disturbance utilizing the DSM-5 diagnostic classification system. Case vignettes are used to provide students with practice in differential diagnosis using the DSM-5. The course reviews the following for each category of psychopathology: essential features, associated features, diagnostic criteria and multiaxial classification. Clinical interviewing and assessment is addressed, as well as legal and ethical issues related to assessment and diagnosis.
A field based experience (25 hours minimum) is required for this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a Counseling Program.
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COUN 8132 - Psychopathology II: Treatment Planning and Outcome
3 cr.
This course is an advanced graduate mental health counseling psychology course, which assumes familiarity with patterns of emotional and behavioral disturbances and competency in utilizing the DSM-5 to determine differential diagnosis. In addition to discussing psychopathology and diagnosis, this course focuses on differential treatment planning and outcome effectiveness. Treatment planning examines various interventions, including psychopharmacology and modalities of categories of psychopathology. Students explore the role of the multidisciplinary team and the need for consultation and/or referral. Treatment termination indication is also covered.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8130 .
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COUN 8140 - Alcohol Abuse and Other Addictive Disorders
3 cr.
The course is a survey of the use and abuse of alcohol and other commonly used psychoactive drugs. An understanding of the basic principles of pharmacology is reviewed along with the psychosocial correlates of substance abuse and other addictive disorders. The course provides a functional analytic framework for assessing addictive behaviors. Participants visit various substance abuse programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, AL-anon, and an area detoxification program.
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COUN 8170 - Family Treatment with Abusive/Neglectful Families
3 cr.
This course helps the student recognize the necessity of treating the entire family in abuse cases and develops skills in family therapy as it applies to abusive families. It is recommended that the student have completed a basic family therapy course.
A field based experience (25 hr. minimum) is required for this course. Prerequisite(s): COUN 8100 and permission of department. (offered every two years)
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COUN 8190 - Social and Cultural Foundations: Issues in Counseling
3 cr.
This course covers the multicultural and pluralistic trends as well as the characteristics and concerns of diverse groups. The attitude and behaviors based on such factors as age, gender, race, religious belief, physical disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, language, culture, family pattern, socio-economic status and intellectual ability are explored in the context of client population and a student’s own background. Individual family and group counseling strategies for working with these diverse populations are examined while taking into consideration ethical issues.
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COUN 8200 - Principles of Guidance and Counseling
3 cr.
This course addresses the roles, activities and problems of school counselors. Counselor relations with parents, students, teachers, administrators, and with other professionals in the pupil services field are examined. Techniques for effectively reaching and serving target populations in a school setting are explored.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a Counseling Program.
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COUN 8205 - Psychology of Learning: Theory and Applications
3 cr.
This course explores the study of the human learning process with emphasis on learning theories, concepts, principles, applications and implications. Among the topics addressed are information processing, attention, perception, metacognition, thinking, memory, forgetting, transfer, concept learning, principle learning, learning disorders, study skills, expository techniques, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, social learning and motivation.
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COUN 8210 - Occupational Information and Career Counseling
3 cr.
This course presents an overview of the nature of work in the technological society. Emphasis is placed on career development theories, vocational interest and educational admissions tests, and sources of occupational and educational information. Students learn about career counseling techniques and placement services in high schools, colleges and adult career service agencies.
A field based experience (25 hr. minimum) is required for this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a Counseling Program.
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COUN 8215 - Lifestyles and Career Development
3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with work force issues and how they impact lifestyles and career development. It includes the examination of the global economy, technological changes, demographic shifts, ethics and changes in the labor market. The interrelationships among work, family, and other life roles as well as the effects of diverse cultures, genders and special populations are examined for their impact on career counseling and career development. Students are exposed to career decision making models; career counseling competencies; career development theory; corresponding assessment tools; and career, vocational and educational information resources and systems. Students also learn to facilitate the career development process over the lifespan.
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COUN 8220 - Counseling in the Elementary School
3 cr.
This course provides applications of counseling strategies as they relate to the development levels exhibited by elementary school students. Emphasis is placed on counseling methods and referral skills appropriate to working in school settings, with professional colleagues and parents. Note: a field based experience (25 hr. minimum) is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a Counseling Program.
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COUN 8230 - Working with Individuals with Special Needs
3 cr.
The needs, levels of functioning and contributions of individuals with special needs are examined in this course. Educational issues and strategies for understanding and working with individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, social emotional issues, medical needs, and mental disabilities are explored.
Prerequisite(s): A course in psychology of development.
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COUN 8300 - Psychological Testing and Assessment: Theory and Practice
3 cr.
This course is designed to give students a broad understanding of the theory and use of psychological testing and assessment. Methods of test evaluation, analysis and interpretation, including psychometric statistics, standardization, correlation, validity, reliability, standard errors, and types of assessment scores are presented. Students examine standardized testing instruments used to measure human cognitive and affective factors, as well as environmental, performance, behavioral and computer-assisted assessments. Age, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, cultural factors and ethical considerations related to assessments and evaluation are explored.
A field based experience (25 hr. minimum) is required for this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a Counseling Program.
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COUN 8310 - Psychological Testing and Assessment: Individual Measurement of Intelligence
3 cr.
This course covers the history, development and organization of the Wechsler and Stanford-Binet tests of intelligence. Considerable time and emphasis are placed on the administration and scoring of these tests and on the interpretation and reporting of results. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course. Testing materials must be purchased during the course. Field experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8300 and admission to a Counseling Program.
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COUN 8330 - Clinical Observation and Assessment of Children and Adolescents
3 cr.
The emphasis of this course is on developing a conceptual framework for simultaneously observing multiple dimensions of child and adolescent functioning, then translating these observations into clinical inferences to derive clinical hypotheses and treatment recommendations from these inferences. This is an advanced course necessitating familiarity with abnormal behavior and diagnosis.
Prerequisite(s): A course in psychology of development. (offered every two years)
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COUN 8500 - Counseling Techniques and Case Analysis: Individuals and Families
6 cr.
This course investigates the variety of counselor skills necessary in a helping relationship to move a client from an initial interview through the processes of information gathering, assessing, goal setting, and intervention (both individually and family system oriented) to establishing an effective termination. Students practice basic and active listening skills, such as paraphrasing, clarification, probing, and confrontation. They analyze and interpret client information and problem solve. Students also learn to develop an ecosystemic map of the client system, which includes a family or origin genogram and map of the relevant contextual levels impinging on the client system. Further, the course addresses such topics as crisis intervention, individual and group intervention strategies, couple and family assessment and interventions and case conference techniques.
A field based experience (25 hr. minimum) is required for this course. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite for all students: admission to the MS in Counseling Program Prerequisite for school guidance students: COUN 7000 , COUN 7010 , COUN 7020 , COUN 8010 , COUN 8200 , COUN 8210 or COUN 8220 , COUN 8300 and candidacy. Prerequisite for mental health counseling students: COUN 7005 , COUN 7010 , COUN 7020 , COUN 8030 or COUN 8010 , COUN 8130 , and COUN 8132 . COUN 8300 and candidacy.
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COUN 8625 - Crisis Intervention for Counselors
3 cr.
This course examines a number of sophisticated and challenging obstacles counselors face in evaluating and working with individuals who are in crisis. Counselors are prepared to perform effective mental health assessments, develop appropriate emergency intervention treatment strategies and develop appropriate discharge planning for crisis-involved individuals. Topics covered include emergency psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, crisis intervention techniques, legal issues, managed care systems and discharge planning. Role playing situations and written assignments are utilized.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 7010 , and COUN 7020 or COUN 7030 . (offered every two years)
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COUN 8700 - Group Work and Leadership in Mental Health Counseling
3 cr.
This course examines utilizing group as a modality of intervention in working with adults and children. Theories and approaches to group work including support groups, psycho-educational groups and therapy groups are covered. The course focuses on group leadership, group process and stages of group development and group membership issues. Practical considerations in planning a group, screening and selections of group members, leading and/or co-leading a group, dealing with problems encountered in group work and methods of evaluation of group effectiveness are examined.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 7010 , COUN 7020 or COUN 7030 , or permission of instructor.
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COUN 8705 - Group Work and Leadership in School Counseling
3 cr.
This course examines the theories and models of group counseling, with an emphasis on group leadership skills, utilized by school counselors. The course examines utilization groups as a modality of intervention in working with the school age population.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 7010 , COUN 7020 or COUN 7030 , or permission of instructor.
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COUN 8710 - Family and Systems: Models and Interventions
3 cr.
This course focuses on family dynamics, personal and systematic change in the therapeutic relationship and treatment/ intervention for various clinical issues related to children and families. Consideration is also given to theoretical models of development and psychopathology with regard to treatment planning, referrals and consultation. Experiences are offered to learn appropriate professional and ethical strategies of family intervention.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 7010 , COUN 7020 or COUN 7030 , or permission of Instructor.
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COUN 8730 - Helping Parents Help Their Children
3 cr.
This course provides strategies and skills for workers who offer guidance, counseling and/or therapy to parents of children or adolescents. Parenting issues such as enhancing self-esteem, developing and accepting responsibility, adjusting to families in transition, dealing with issues related to divorce, blending families, disciplining, sharing quality time and becoming meaningfully involved in a child’s education are explored.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 7010 , COUN 7020 or COUN 7030 , or permission of Instructor.
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COUN 8900 - Counseling Techniques and Case Analysis: School Guidance Counseling
6 cr.
This course investigates the principles and practices of School Guidance Counseling as applied to the skills necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers (including special education personnel) school psychologist, school adjustment counselors, administrators, and other school personnel in providing or facilitating appropriate student services as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The course address such topics as curriculum frameworks and their use in the advising responsibilities of the School Guidance Counselor; understanding, interpreting, and applying the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and other academic tests results to students, parents, and teachers; career and college counseling; crisis intervention; and working with both individual students and groups of students; consultation with parents, teachers (including special education personnel) school psychologists, school adjustment counselors, administrators, other student personnel, and community-based service providers. Note: A pre-practicum (25 hour minimum) is required for this course. Required for School Guidance Concentration-replaces
Prerequisite(s): COUN 7000 , COUN 7010 , COUN 7030 , COUN 8010 , COUN 8200 , COUN 8210 or COUN 8220 , COUN 8300 , admission to a counseling program, and candidacy.
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COUN 8901 - Counseling Techniques and Case Analysis: Mental Health Counseling
6 cr.
This course integrates the variety of counseling skills necessary in a helping relationship, in order to, move a client and/or a client system from initial interview through processes of information gathering, assessment, goal setting, intervention (both individually and family system oriented) to establishing and effective termination. Students will practice basic active listening skills such as paraphrasing, clarification, probing, confrontation, etc., in addition to more advance skills such as utilizing changes of stage, motivational interviewing, strength based & solution focus approaches in working with clients. Furthermore, the course will address such topics as crisis intervention, couples and family assessment, case conference techniques, etc. Students will have the opportunity to work with both simulated clients and real clients. They will analyze and interpret client information and problem solve options in addressing various clinical issues. Students will document their client contact and will write case reports both individually and as part of a clinical team. Note: A field experience (25 hour minimum) is required for this course. Required for Mental Health Counseling Concentration-replaces
Prerequisite(s): COUN 7005 , COUN 7010 , COUN 7030 , COUN 8010 or COUN 8030 , COUN 8130 , COUN 8132 , COUN 8300 , admission to a counseling program, and candidacy.
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COUN 8910 - Independent Study
1 cr.
The content of this course is designed by a student with the guidance of a faculty member to provide in-depth exposure to a topic for which no regular course is available. A plan of study must be submitted to the Behavioral Sciences Committee on Graduate Programs and the Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education during the semester preceding the term of the proposed course. Independent study is available by permission of the instructor only.
Prerequisite(s): Determined by instructor.
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COUN 8920 - Independent Study
3 cr.
The content of this course is designed by a student with the guidance of a faculty member to provide in-depth exposure to a topic for which no regular course is available. A plan of study must be submitted to the Behavioral Sciences Committee on Graduate Programs and the Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education during the semester preceding the term of the proposed course. Independent study is available by permission of the instructor only.
Prerequisite(s): Determined by instructor.
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COUN 8930 - Independent Study
6 cr.
The content of this course is designed by a student with the guidance of a faculty member to provide in-depth exposure to a topic for which no regular course is available. A plan of study must be submitted to the Behavioral Sciences Committee on Graduate Programs and the Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education during the semester preceding the term of the proposed course. Independent study is available by permission of the instructor only.
Prerequisite(s): Determined by instructor.
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COUN 8971 - Topics in Counseling
1 cr.
Course content varies from semester to semester, reflecting contemporary issues in the discipline and depending upon student and faculty interest.
Prerequisite(s): Determined by instructor.
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COUN 8972 - Topics in Counseling
3 cr.
Course content varies from semester to semester, reflecting contemporary issues in the discipline and depending upon student and faculty interest.
Prerequisite(s): Determined by instructor.
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COUN 8973 - Topics in Counseling
6 cr.
Course content varies from semester to semester, reflecting contemporary issues in the discipline and depending upon student and faculty interest.
Prerequisite(s): Determined by instructor.
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COUN 9062 - Internship in Counseling
3 cr.
Students are placed in agencies for supervised contact with clients. Each student maintains a case load, participates in the operation of their agency, and meets regularly with their on-site supervisor to discuss case planning and counseling techniques. Students meet at the university for group supervision and conferences and to present one of their client cases in detail. The faculty supervisor visits each internship site during the semester to confer with students and their on-site supervisors. The internship requires a minimum of 150 hours of on-site experience.
Students must consult with the Field Placement Coordinator one semester in advance of their expected placements to begin arrangements. Prerequisite(s): Candidacy and COUN 8901 .
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COUN 9075 - Internship in Counseling
6 cr.
Students are placed in agencies for supervised contact with clients. Each student maintains a case load, participates in the operation of their agency, and meets regularly with their on-site supervisor to discuss case planning and counseling techniques. Students meet at the university for group supervision and conferences, and to present one of their client cases in detail. The faculty supervisor visits each internship site during the semester to confer with students and their on-site supervisors. The internship requires a minimum of 300 hours of on-site field experience.
Students must consult with the Field Placement Coordinator one semester in advance of their expected placements to begin arrangements. Prerequisite(s): Candidacy and COUN 8901
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COUN 9085 - Practicum in School Counseling
fall 6 cr./spring 6 cr.
A two semester, 600 hour practicum in elementary, secondary or dual sites, depending on desired license(s), provides public school counseling experiences. Students manage counseling caseloads, participate in guidance activities (student evaluations, delivering school counseling curriculum, articulation with colleagues, scheduling), and meet weekly with their on-site supervisor. During required on-campus seminars, students present cases, discuss site issues and professional practice standards, review legal and ethical issues, and critique assignments. Three faculty visits allow student and on-site supervisor consultation facilitating professional growth and completion of licensure paperwork. Students must consult with the Field Placement Coordinator in the Spring semester before beginning their placement.
Students must consult with the Field Placement Coordinator one semester in advance of their expected placements to begin arrangements. Prerequisite(s): Stage 2 approval and all coursework.
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COUN 9090 - Internship in Mental Health Counseling
fall 6 cr./spring 6 cr.
The Internship is a two semester experience in a professional counseling agency (600 hours on-site). Students maintain a caseload, participate in related tasks, and meet regularly with their on-site supervisor to discuss case planning and counseling techniques. Students participate in an on-campus seminar with faculty where students receive group supervision, present cases, and discuss internship issues. Faculty conduct site visits to confer with students and on-site supervisors. Students must consult with the Field Placement Coordinator in the Spring semester before beginning their placement.
Students must consult with the Field Placement Coordinator one semester in advance of their expected placements to begin arrangements. Prerequisite(s): Stage 2 approval and all non-elective coursework.
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COUN 9093 - Graduate Thesis
6 cr.
At the end of a student’s formal academic study in the CAGS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology/Counseling) Program, students submit a Thesis research or study proposal to the Behavioral Sciences Committee on Graduate Programs. With committee approval, the student works under the supervision of a faculty member on this activity. The Thesis is a supervised, systematic research or analytical study of a significant problem/issue involving the areas of psychology and counseling, which results in an original, written product. Students are challenged to think independently and critically throughout the process of developing the research or study. The written product must reflect an organized effort with an appropriate and useful format through which to discuss a comprehensive review of the literature, problem identified, assumptions, significance of study, sources and methods of gathering and analyzing information, and conclusions/recommendations.
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READ 7016 - Understanding the Structure of the English Language
3 cr.
This course examines the inherent linguistic structure of Modern English and applies this knowledge to classroom instruction. The course begins by comparing previous historical knowledge about the nature of language with today’s current theoretical issues. Next, candidates describe Modern English in terms of its linguistic structure, the sound system, English spelling, morphology, the semantic system and word formation, grammar, and sentence structure.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 8300
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