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SOC 3140 - Application of Social Research in the Work Setting
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course provides a deeper understanding of techniques of social research than SOC 3130 . The application of such techniques to consumer behavior, business and government organizations, and social agencies, is examined.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1100
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SOC 3160 - Social Theory
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
The course studies social philosophy precursors, sociological scientific theorists from Comte to Parsons and contemporary schools of thought in Sociology. The course meets LAS writing requirement for Sociology majors. B
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1100 and two intermediate level Sociology courses.
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SOC 3500 - Law and Society
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.
This course focuses on law as a practical resource. Students examine how the availability of law is distributed in society, what the law provides for those who use it, and how the law has been influenced by certain trends of use. Students study ways in which the law has been analyzed and discover the nature of legal evolution and social change.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1100 , Two intermediate level sociology courses .
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SOC 3770 - Women in American Society
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years. Also offered evenings.
This seminar course examines the statuses, roles, expectations and realities of women, particularly as experienced in the contemporary U.S. Patterns and differences among women’s lives are explored through a variety of readings, class discussions and writing projects. B, C, I, IDIS
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1100 , Two intermediate level sociology courses
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SOC 4901 - Independent Study
1-6 cr. 3-18 hr.
This course is a program of study designed for in-depth learning in a specific topic for which no regular course is available. This Independent Study is only for Sociology majors and may be taken no more than two times with permission of faculty. Independent Study requires approval of the professor and of the Sociology Curriculum Committee.
Prerequisite(s): 3.0 cumulative average in the major.
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SOC 4960 - Internship in Sociology
6 cr. 15 hr. Day course offered annually.
The Internship is arranged in consultation with faculty and carried out under the auspices of an approved agency or program at the local, state or federal level. This experience is designed to develop skills in sociological practice, principles and/or research. Students are encouraged to discuss Internship plans with their advisors early in their university experience, as there are specific procedures and required courses. Liability insurance is required of all students enrolled in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, 2.5 cumulative average in the major, program approval.
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SOC 4970 - Internship in Sociology
12 cr. 30 hr. Day course offered annually.
The Internship is arranged in consultation with faculty and carried out under the auspices of an approved agency or program at the local, state or federal level. This experience is designed to develop skills in sociological practice, principles and/or research. Students are encouraged to discuss Internship plans with their advisors early in their university experience, as there are specific procedures and required courses. Liability insurance is required of all students enrolled in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, 2.5 cumulative average in the major, program approval.
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SPAN 1000 - Spanish for Beginners I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
The objective of Spanish for Beginners I is to emphasize pronunciation, reading ability, and fundamentals of grammar and syntax of the target language. In the course, students will work with four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The cultural inputs addressed in the course are integrated within these skills and enhance the student’s awareness and understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.
This course is for students with no previous experience with Spanish language and culture. Students who have one or two years of formal Spanish instruction or that can communicate at a basic level because of their Spanish heritage, must register in Spanish 1100. CTW, GDCN
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SPAN 2000 - Intermediate Spanish I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
The course focuses on a discussion of more advanced grammar points and readings dealing with Spanish life. Emphasis is on developing conversational fluency. CTW, GDCN
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1000 .
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SPAN 2001 - Spanish for Heritage Students
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once every two years.
This course offers Spanish-speaking students opportunities to study Spanish formally in an academic setting in the same way native English-speaking students study English language arts. The course allows students to reactivate the Spanish they have learned previously and develop it further, to learn more about their language and cultural heritage, to acquire Spanish literacy skills, to develop or augment Spanish academic language skills. Students develop strategic Spanish academic vocabulary, learn to critically analyze a text, write poetry, and acquire new information in different academic content areas. LAS, CTW, GD
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Spanish exam with a score equivalent to Intermediate Spanish I (356 or above)
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SPAN 2100 - Intermediate Spanish II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
The course is a continuation of SPAN 2000 . CTW, GDCN
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SPAN 2600 - Hispanic Culture
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered once every two years.
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic world through a study of the historical and cultural development of different countries. Emphasis is placed on contemporary problems and social customs of the Hispanic population in the U.S.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2100 .
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SPAN 2700 - Hispanic Literature
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered once every two years.
The course focuses on selected works reflecting the Hispanic heritage in contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature. LIT
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2100 .
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SPAN 3000 - Cinema for Spanish Conversation
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once per year.
The objective of this course is to help the student to understand the different aspects of Hispanic Culture. Films will present Spanish and Latin American people, their values, the way they live and behave. Daily life, geography, history and political systems will be topics for conversation and discussion. Analysis of social and aesthetic phenomena will be also implemented. The student will write reviews, critical analyses, creative works, and comparative studies, which will permit the development of the student’s communicative skills and his or her ability to synthesize. LAS, CTW, CGDN
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2100
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SPAN 3001 - Advanced Spanish Grammar
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year
This course will review Spanish grammar covered up to, and including Intermediate Spanish II, and will do an in-depth study of advanced topics in Spanish grammar.
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 2100 ) or Permission of Instructor.
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SPAN 3500 - Spanish Conversation and Composition
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered once every two years.
This course is designed to teach skills that increase the student’s overall ability to read, speak, comprehend and write the language. Students are expected to write compositions on topics developed in class.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2100 .
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SPAN 4000 - Practical Spanish for the Public Services Professional I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered less than once every two years. Also offered evenings.
The course teaches practical Spanish to enable people in public services, human services, nursing, medical technology, criminal justice and special education to communicate with their clients. Special emphasis is placed on the cultural and psychological characteristics of Spanish speaking peoples.
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SPAN 4100 - Practical Spanish for the Public Services Professional II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered less than once every two years.
The course is a continuation of SPAN 4000 .
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SPAN 4901 - Independent Study in Spanish
1 cr. 1 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chairman. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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SPAN 4902 - Independent Study in Spanish
2 cr. 2 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chairman. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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SPAN 4903 - Independent Study in Spanish
3 cr. 3 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chairman. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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SPAN 4906 - Advanced Independent Study in Spanish
6 cr. 6 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chairperson. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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EDUC 2009 - The Art and Science of Education
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every semester
This course introduces learning theory as the science of education in the classroom and research-based practice as the art of teaching. Memory, prior knowledge, constructivism, motivation, assessment, and social development are explored as examples of influences on instruction. Candidates learn the theory behind strategies that engage and accommodate all students in a collaborative, positive learning environment. Required for all Early Childhood Education (PreK-2), Elementary Education (1-6), Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) and Severe Disabilities (all levels) majors.
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SPED 1001 - Introduction to Special Education
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every semester
This course introduces the terminology, strategies, and issues commonly encountered when identifying and addressing the needs of diverse students with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on inclusion, diversity issues, federal and state legislative mandates pertinent to nondiscriminatory assessments, parental involvement, Individualized Education Programs, and professional practice in special education. This course serves to provide a foundation for future courses focusing on content specific instruction, accommodations and modifications. Three observations of special education services in various settings are required.
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SPED 2800 - Strategies in Reading Instruction
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course explores essential topics for teaching reading to students with varying abilities and how to use assessment tools to develop effective reading instruction. Candidates develop a knowledge base concerning the skills involved in the total reading process and factors that affect the acquisition of reading skills. Components of effective instruction are a focus. A pre-practicum of 10 hours is required. Required for all Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 and 5-12 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of Stage One Education Unit Review. EDUC 2630 .
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SPED 3008 - Applied Behavior Analysis Across Settings
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every semester
This course provides students with practical experience regarding the principles and techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis. Through a combination of didactic and experiential activities, students will gain experience and skill in measurement and assessment of behavior; techniques for skill acquisition and behavior reduction; expectations and protocols for documentation and reporting; and professional conduct and scope of practice.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1006 , SPED 2210
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SPED 3020 - Students with Emotional/Behavioral and Autism Spectrum Disorders
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered in the Spring.
This course provides teachers and teacher candidates with the knowledge and methods to educate individuals with emotional, behavioral, and autism spectrum disorders in the inclusive classroom. Related educational theories and interventions are examined through a historical context, assessment approaches, developmental risk factors, and instructional interventions for multiple settings. Candidates will evaluate learning environments in order to create and maintain a safe and collaborative learning environment that values diversity and motivates students to take academic risks, challenge themselves, and claim ownership of their learning. Candidates lessons that employ a variety of strategies to assist students to develop social emotional-competencies, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. These strategies will be supported by the use of a variety of classroom management strategies that establish and maintain effective routines and procedures that promote positive student behavior. Supportive technology to support instructional assessment, planning, and delivery for individuals with exceptionalities and other evidence-based approaches to assist individuals with communication and behavior intervention will be addressed. The appropriate use of augmentative and alternative communication and a variety of assistive technologies to support the communication and learning of individuals with exceptionalities are explored and included in the planning of all instructional programs. Careful attention is placed on transition plans for individuals with exceptionalities across a wide range of settings and different learning experiences in collaboration with individuals, families, and teams. A pre-practicum of 5 hours is required unless enrolled in a Field Experience I or II course.
Required for all Early Childhood Education (PreK-2), Elementary Education (1-6), and Special Education: Moderate (PreK-8) and Severe Disabilities (all levels) majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3023 - Field Experience I in Moderate Disabilities
2 cr. 6 hr. Offered every semester
The Field Experience I course in Moderate Disabilities provides candidates a uniquely guided teaching and learning experience in an inclusive classroom or special education setting under the supervision of a MA licensed teacher and university faculty. Candidates plan and deliver instruction to diverse learners in one-on-one, small group, and whole class settings. Candidates enrolled in this course fulfill the hours for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education pre-practicum requirements. In this 90-hour field experience, candidates will practice and demonstrate the Subject Matter Knowledge standards (SMKs) as well as the Professional Standards for Teachers (PSTs). In addition, they will implement coursework from their education methods courses aligned with this course and will receive targeted, specific feedback in areas of reinforcement and refinement.
Prerequisite(s): Succesful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review
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SPED 3032 - Field Experience II in Severe Disabilities
2 cr. 6 hr. Offered every semester
The Field Experience II course in Severe Disabilities is a continuation of a uniquely guided teaching and learning experience in an inclusive classroom or special education setting under the supervision of a MA licensed teacher and university faculty. Candidates plan and deliver instruction to diverse learners in one-on-one, small group, and whole class settings. Candidates enrolled in this course fulfill the hours for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education pre-practicum requirements. In this 90-hour field experience, candidates will practice and demonstrate the Subject Matter Knowledge standards (SMKs) as well as the Professional Standards for Teachers (PSTs). In addition, they will implement coursework from their education methods courses aligned with this course and will receive targeted, specific feedback in areas of reinforcement and refinement. Candidates are advised to complete Field Experience I in Severe Disabilities prior to registering for this course.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review
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SPED 3110 - Working with Students with Physical and Health Care Needs
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered in the Spring.
Teacher candidates examine the effects that various physical and health conditions have on the instructional needs of students. In collaboration with colleagues and related service providers, health care plans and instructional programs with measurable outcomes are developed and implemented. Candidates set goals, use systematic instruction, analyze data, and reflect on students’ progress as well as their own practice. Candidates enrolled in this course are advised to register for Field Experience II in Severe Disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2630 , EDUC 2640 ; Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review
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SPED 3200 - Reading and Writing Methods in the Content for 5-12 Students with Moderate Disabilities
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester.
The identification of reading disabilities will be examined and various approaches to remediation of reading disabilities will be presented. Instructional and managerial strategies to differentiate reading and language-based disabilities within the content will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on exploring and designing Individualized Educational Programs based on specific student needs to plan effective instruction. Current trends in reading and their effect on students with disabilities will be discussed. Students will develop further communication and collaboration skills with peers, parents and other professionals, including those from various reading programs. In addition, the cognitive, physical, cultural, social, and emotional needs of students will be analyzed in order to develop an appropriate, comprehensive, and student-centered reading approach for each individual child. Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities 5-12 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3300 - Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities (5-12)
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the spring semester only
This course examines an overview of the research and best practices that address mathematically-based learning disabilities in children. Candidates look at how to access, plan and implement math lessons for the students in their classroom that are struggling and/or have a specific learning disability. This course begins by understanding children’s natural development of math skills and examines the specific kinds of difficulties students can have that interfere with their learning math. Using a case study format, candidates look for patterns as to why students have difficulty learning math and learn strategies to use to help them in the classroom. Candidates explore ways to provide appropriate testing accommodations as allowed under Massachusetts guidelines as well as list different adaptations and even divergent methods they can use in their own classrooms to help these children be successful. In addition, the course discusses diagnostic methods that profile students’ strengths and weaknesses and finally a strategy-based instruction that targets those identified areas of weaknesses. A prepracticum of 15 hours is required. Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities 5-12 Majors. Required for majors
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3400 - Teaching Math for Diverse Learners
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This course explores the developmental progressions of how children learn math, the critical issues in math education, and the mathematical content and pedagogy needed to teach a wide range of learners. Explaining and justifying mathematical thinking is explored with particular attention given to the standards of mathematical practice, state curriculum frameworks, and national standards. Using concrete materials and models, candidates will learn to build conceptual understanding, develop procedural proficiency, teach reasoning strategies, and design assessments to measure student learning. Emphasis is placed on differentiating instruction and accommodating and supporting students with disabilities, English Learners, students who are struggling, and students who are advanced. Required for all Special Education and Early Childhood Education Initial Licensure majors.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2630 , EDUC 2640 ; Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3510 - Severe Behavior Supports
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course examines effective instructional strategies for teaching students with severe disabilities and includes an overview of specific diagnoses and their implications for teaching. Particular attention is given to program development and implementation within inclusive settings. Required for all Special Education: Severe Disabilities Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3575 - Strategies for Secondary Students with Disabilities
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered every Semester.
This course will focus on adolescents with disabilities. Teacher candidates examine various instructional strategies to address the learning and behavioral challenges typical of adolescent learners with such conditions as learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, and mild retardation. Teacher candidates explore instructional methods relating to reading, written language, mathematics, study skills and social skills for the adolescent with disabilities. Transitions and post-secondary programming will address the specific needs of secondary-school students as they leave the high school environment. A pre-practicum of 10 hours is required. The course is for Special Education: Moderate Disabilities 5-12 Majors only or by permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3720 - Classroom Management and Behavior Support
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course prepares candidates to utilize a variety of behavior support strategies. Candidates develop an awareness of the effect of student variables, room design, instructional strategies, and other students’ and teachers’ behavior on the behavior of children and young adults. Emphasis is on the development of a positive, function-based problem-solving approach supporting the development of constructive learning and social behavior, with an emphasis placed on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge Standards. Required for all Early Childhood (PreK-2), Elementary, and Special Education: Moderate (PreK-8) majors. Candidates enrolled in the Education Studies or Severe Disabilities Licensure program may take this course to meet the behavior management requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3875 - Practicum: Moderate Disabilities I (5-12)
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum in an inclusive setting or a special education setting at the middle or high school level under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 . Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3878 - Practicum: Moderate Disabilities II (5-12)
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum in an inclusive setting or a special education setting at the middle or high school level under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 .
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 4000 - Integrated Partial Practicum
4 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every Semester
In this semester-long experience, the teacher candidates assume responsibility in the classroom and must practice and/or demonstrate the Professional Standards for Teachers. Candidates are responsible for designing and/or planning curriculum and assessments based on the MA Curriculum Framework Standards. In addition, they teach all students by using instructional practices that engage students with diverse learning styles and needs, promote a collaborative learning environment with high expectations and positive student behavior. Finally, candidates participate in a professional culture by reflecting and improving their practice and working collaboratively with school and university mentors. Required for Early Childhood PreK-2, Elementary Education, Special Education: Moderate and Severe Disabilities programs.
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of the Stage one of Education Unit Review and Successful passage of all required MTELs for the major
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SPED 4025 - Identification and Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every semester
This course focuses on the principles of identification and instruction for students with learning disabilities and ADHD. Candidates will examine the process of eligibility for special education services from progress monitoring in Response to Intervention (RTI) to implementing and evaluating Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 plans. Candidates will design and implement effective learning strategies and interventions to support students across settings including the general education classroom. Current research and major scientific advances in understanding learning disabilities in math, reading, and written expression will be explored. State required documentation and components for team determination of eligibility for specific learning disabilities will be included. Required for Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review Corequisite: SPED 4000 Integrated Partial Practicum
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SPED 4300 - Engaging Scholarship in Education
1 cr. 1 hr. Day course offered every Semester
Teacher Candidates use scholarly research as a capstone experience to bridge theory and practice. In conjunction with their extended field experience, candidates collaborate and reflect on their own practice; and examine issues and approaches to teaching. Metacognitive activities encourage reflection on their four-year liberal arts degree and its relevance to teaching as a profession. This course is taken in conjunction with , , , and . Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of Stage One Education Unit Review and all concentration-required MTELs.
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SPED 4840 - Practicum: Severe Disabilities I
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum five days weekly in an educational setting under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. Candidates teach students with severe disabilities. The course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 .
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 4845 - Practicum: Severe Disabilities II
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum five days weekly in a special education setting under the direction of a mentor who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. Candidates assume the role of the teacher of students with severe disabilities. The course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 .
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 4870 - Practicum in Moderate Disabilities II
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum in an inclusive or special education pre-kindergarten to eighth grade setting under the direction of a mentor who is licensed in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 . Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 4900 - Independent Study
The Independent Study facilitates the review, development and synthesis of a problem in special education. The Independent Study is open to juniors and seniors with permission of the instructor.
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SPCH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
The class focuses on theory and practice of interpersonal and public communication, including communication theory, self-concept, perception, language, listening, non-verbal communication and public speaking. ART
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SPCH 1100 - Argumentation and Debate
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
Students participate in projects that emphasize analysis, research, evidence, strategies, briefing, refutation and the delivery of debates on representative questions. ART
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SPCH 1400 - Small Group Communication
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
The course explores the fundamentals of group discussion in private and public settings. Emphasis is on group structure, leadership, problem solving and interpersonal relationships, including extensive practice in varied group situations. ART
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SPCH 1600 - Public Speaking
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
The course fosters the development of skills and strategies employed in the preparation and presentation of the public address. Students make critical assessments of rhetorical strategies utilizing historical speeches as well as discussing contemporary rhetoric. ART
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SPCH 2600 - Persuasion
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
The course studies the causes of listener belief and action with special emphasis on the development of strategies to influence listener behavior. Special projects emphasize the use of persuasion in everyday life. ART
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SPCH 2800 - Rhetorical Criticism
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The class explores approaches to the rhetorical criticism of significant speeches and speech movements, past and present.
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SPCH 3000 - Speech Writing
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
The class will focus on the process of audience analysis as it affects the creation of rhetorical pieces in print and media. Special emphasis on researching, outlining and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): SPCH 1000 .
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SPCH 3100 - General Semantics
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
The purpose of this course is to provide (1) the understanding of communication as a process, (2) the development of semantic representation—how can we represent the meaning of a sentence in order to capture the essence of truth and context? (3) enhancing the semantic composition to achieve a desired response from listeners and readers.
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TETA 2100 - Theatrical Design Skills
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This is a lecture/laboratory course presenting basic problem solving skills in scenic and costume craft covering terminology and processes of stage production including integration of design elements/materials, basic drafting, stage carpentry, rigging, equipment use and shop safety.
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TETA 2300 - Fundamentals of Stage Lighting Design
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course is a lecture/laboratory course dealing with the application of the elements of design relating to lighting for the theatre and dance. Mechanics of basic electricity, color theory, instrumentation, distribution and control are discussed.
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TETA 2400 - Scene Design
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course is a lecture/laboratory study of the historical and contemporary contribution of space and environment atmospherics to the creation of the world of the play/dance and the theatre experience as a whole. Rendering, graphic media, specification writing and scenic models are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): TETA 2100 .
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TETA 2500 - Costume Design
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The history of fashion silhouette is explored along with the design elements used in developing a character’s costume. Students will apply historical perspective and utilize the design elements of line, texture, color and gesture in designing costumes.
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TETA 3300 - Advanced Stage Lighting Design
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The class is a lecture/laboratory study of the problems of stage lighting for the proscenium and non-proscenium stages. Students are expected to develop and apply concept and historical lighting techniques in various theater and dance genre (musical-comedy, cabaret, modern and jazz dance). Computer applied lighting will be used in a production environment.
Prerequisite(s): TETA 2300 .
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TETA 3400 - Advanced Scene Design
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
Advanced Scene Design is an advanced course emphasizing approaches and techniques relating to the design, development and implementation of scenic concepts. Students will utilize approaches to research design and develop scenic concepts. Concepts will be developed, rendered, constructed and rigged to production standards.
Prerequisite(s): TETA 2400 .
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TETA 3600 - Stage Makeup
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This is a lecture/laboratory course investigating the principles, techniques and materials of character stage makeup and practical application. Students will apply, in a production setting, principles, techniques and materials of character stage makeup. They will identify historical justification for period makeup and apply techniques for live animation, clowning and dramatic character.
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TETA 4000 - Production Implications
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
In a laboratory situation, this class is a hands-on production class. It provides the student with practical applications for building techniques, lighting, make-up, sound, props and other production needs for a realized production. This production work is possible through the Main Stage Theatre productions, student works, as well as film and video applications. Work done in this class can be used for the student’s portfolio as well.
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TETA 4100 - Stage Management
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
Stage Management is a lecture/laboratory study of the professional union approach to stage management and personnel mediation in stage production. Students will apply knowledge and technique related to contract and union policy in various repertory scenarios. The aspects of prompt books, blocking documentation, callsheets, rehearsal set-up and running and calling the show will be implemented.
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TETA 4200 - Portfolio Presentation
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course will provide the Technical Theatre student with practical application for presenting a professional portfolio. Practical application of common professional practices along with interviewing skills will be applied through lectures, demonstrations and projects designed to build the student’s portfolio and confidence in presenting their work to the professional world.
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TETA 4900 - Independent Study
3 cr. 3 hr.
The independent study allows students to enroll in a directed study. Upper level production responsibilities such as set, light, costume, prop, sound design and stage management fall under these responsibilities. Production responsibilities could also be in film or video productions.
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TETA 4950 - Theatre Internship
3 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
In order to qualify for an internship, a student must be matriculated and have completed a minimum of 60 credits with at least 12 credits earned at Fitchburg State, and have a 2.5 GPA prior to placement. While these are university requirements, individual departments may have additional GPA requirements in the major and other entry requirements.
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THEA 1700 - Stage Movement
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This workshop-oriented course utilizes the basis techniques of movement with emphasis on developing each student’s potential for effective physicalization of a character on stage. Introduction to techniques of stage combat may be taught.
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THEA 1720 - Voice and Articulation
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
The course concentrates on the elements of vocal production and presentation with special emphasis on the study and application of phonetic theory. ART
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THEA 2100 - Children’s Theater
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered once every two years in the Spring.
This is a hands-on course in developing theatre for young audiences. Students will learn techniques of using theater as a teaching device. Students will develop and perform short plays for young audiences on themes of mythology, social skills and history. It is a threshold course in learning how to use theatre in the classroom and also how to develop professional performance pieces targeting youth.
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THEA 2700 - Acting I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This is an introduction to professional stage performance techniques. Students will learn how to build a character using techniques such as playing actions, status, physical transformation, improvisation, relaxation and script analysis. Students will perform monologues and scene work for the class and analyze and develop them. ART
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THEA 2730 - History of the Theater I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This is the first course in a two-semester survey on the history of theater, from its roots in pre-history through the Greeks, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and ending with Moliere. This course examines the times of Sophocles, Shakespeare, and Moliere, among others, discovering how they were products of their times and how their work contributed to shaping those times. Focus is on western theater, but also included are theater traditions of East Asia, India, Oceania and Africa, such as Balinese Dance Theater, Noh, Bunraku, and Chinese Opera. ART, GDAN
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1100 and ENGL 1200 .
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THEA 2740 - History of the Theater II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This is the second course in a two-semester survey on the history of theater from the late-Renaissance to the present. This course examines Restoration drama and works of such playwrights as Ibsen, Brecht, and Beckett, among other, discovering how they were products of their times and how their work contributed to shaping those times. Focus is on western theater, but also included are theater traditions of East Asia, India, Oceania and Africa, as living traditions and new voices. ART, GDAN
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1100 and ENGL 1200 .
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THEA 2800 - Acting II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
This will be an advanced course in examining the art of the actor building on the preliminary skills learned in Acting I. Students will perform scenes from the contemporary and classical repertoire. Traditional and contemporary methods of character development will be studied and attempted. Techniques of acting Shakespeare will be learned. Audition technique will be introduced and developed.
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THEA 2850 - Applied Acting
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course will offer the practical, on-stage experience of realizing a role in a fully mounted main stage production. Students will accomplish this through performance, maintaining an actor’s journal and writing an analysis of the experience after the production is completed. This course may be taken for up to two times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 2700 .
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THEA 3002 - Artist as Business
3 cr. 3 hr. Every fall semester
This course addresses the practical, personal and professional transition from university to the business life of an artist entrepreneur. Topics include: income tax preparation, loan repayment, leases vs. sublets, agents & managers, contracts & negations, unions and their fees, self-promotion, graduate schools or training programs, interviewing skill development, independent contracting (pros and cons), etc. This course is only open to Communications Media, Game and Theater Students of junir status.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 1105 , COMM 1120 , Junior status
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THEA 3003 - Dramaturgy
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year.
The Dramaturg influences every aspect of production concept and execution in the professional marketplace of the American Film & Theater. The role of Dramaturg is an established artistic staff position of rising importance in film production companies and theatres across America. For the student with an aptitude for Dramaturgy this course could be a threshold course into a new career in Theatre. For the emerging actor, director, stage manager and playwright, it will enlighten these students as to who the Dramaturg is, how their process works and how they can work with Dramaturgs to amplify their individual craft work. Dramaturgy is a junior level course. ART, AOM
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1100 , ENGL 1200
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THEA 3010 - Acting for the Camera
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
An intensive scene study course for the advanced student actor. Scenes will be selected from extant and new film scripts and will be directed, filmed and edited by film students who are taking a companion course in the Communications department.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 2700 .
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THEA 3035 - Playwrighting
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other semester. FIRST OFFERING SPRING 2014
This course in Playwrighting will teach students the craft and art of Playwrighting for the Stage. The course will have a professional orientation for Theater Concentration Majors but welcomes all serious upper division students as well. The aim of the course is to foster and augment the motivated student to engage in the writing of new theater works in the professional arena. Cross listed with ENGL 3035
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1200
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THEA 3400 - Advanced Stage Movement
3 cr. 3 hr Day course offered in the Fall.
This course will expand and deepen the actor’s understanding of how they move and physically embody characters in performance building on the vocabulary learned in Movement I. This will be accomplished through research, dance, observation and improvisation.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1700 .
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THEA 3500 - Voice II
3 cr. 3 hr Day course offered in the Spring.
This course expands the fundamentals of Voice I that included breath, diction, relaxation, articulation and resonance. This will involve work on verse and lyric vocal education with works of Shakespeare, Restoration, Moliere and The Greeks. Techniques gained from these classical structures will be applied to various forms of character voice work, dialect and commercial voice-over techniques.
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THEA 3550 - Page to Stage Analysis
3 cr. 3 hr Day course offered in the Spring.
This course addresses the analytical research and investigation processes and protocols required to perform and produce a play wright’s working script. This content is structured to examine director, actor and designer craft responsibilities and honor the creative intent of the writer. ART
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THEA 3600 - Auditioning
3 cr. 3 hr Day course offered in the Fall.
This is a course linking the work of the performance classroom and the Fitchburg State University Main Stage with the professional performing arts scene. Students will develop audition pieces and learn auditioning techniques. The will learn to write resumes and choose a headshot. They will go to professional auditions and engage in the painful process of finding work in the performing arts beyond the college setting.
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THEA 3700 - Directing the Play
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This is an introduction to the professional stage director. Students will study the work of great directors. They will stage short productions for the class. Students will learn to analyze and develop their scene work. Students will attend performances of productions on and off campus and actively analyze them in class.
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THEA 4903 - Independent Study
3 cr. 3 hr.
The Independent Study is for exceptional students excelling in scholarship and is taken upon approval of department head and advising instructor. Course of study, meetings, and credit are arranged upon approval.
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THEA 4940 - Internship
3 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
In order to qualify for an internship, a student must be matriculated and have completed a minimum of 60 credits with at least 12 credits earned at Fitchburg State, and have a 2.5 GPA prior to placement. While these are university requirements, individual departments may have additional GPA requirements in the major and other entry requirements.
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