Graduate School of Education
WINTER 2014 Course Schedule
Course:
ELED 510 – Elementary Social Studies Curriculum
CRN:
10057
Meets:
January 6-24, 4pm-7pm, Monday - Friday
Classroom:
AB-234
Instructor:
Dr. SG Grant
Course Description:
Current nature of social studies education and possible ways of improving
social studies curriculum and teaching in the elementary education grades. Topics include scope and
sequence; facts, concepts, skills and values in social studies instruction; unit planning and student
projects; community study; and teaching for social concern, social criticism and social action.
Examination of New York state K-6 social studies curriculum.
Course:
SPED 521 – Positive Approaches to Behavioral Intervention
CRN:
10103
Meets:
January 7-24
Classroom:
AB-234
Instructor:
Dr. Candace Mulcahy
Course Description:
This course provides students with examples of how behavior is managed
in classrooms. Emphasized in the main portion of the course are the principles that underlie learned
behavior and how they are applied in various settings to modify or change behavior.
Course:
EDUC 491 – Education Minor Internship
CRN:
10064
Meets:
January 7–24 days & times for this course will be determined later
Classroom:
TBD
Instructor:
Dave Archer
Course Description:
The internship portion of the Education Minor is designed to be a handson learning experience for those interested in working in the field of Education. Students involved in
the minor are given the opportunity to gain professional experience and learn more than what is just
traditionally taught in a textbook. Through this opportunity students gain a deeper understanding
about the education field through a practical approach, while at the same time learning about
themselves and putting into practice their personal skills as future educators. The internship and
supplementary seminar will allow students to explore potential career choices and prepare for
exposure to the education field post-graduation. Students gain the most from the experience through
field-work, a weekly seminar, and collaboration with a supervisor for the development of the
internship. Students are responsible for locating and applying to the internship site, and are
encouraged to reference the Education Minor website for a list of site suggestions. Students are not
limited to opportunities suggested by the department, but all internships must be pre-approved. The
application process includes a cover letter, student proposal letter, letter of recommendation, and a
statement of agreement with the chosen internship site. The internship is only open to Juniors or
Seniors. Prerequisites include completion of either Education 406 or Education 410. The course is
designed to be 4 credits.