Introduction to the sociohistorical, philosophical, and pedagogical foundations of cultural pluralism and multicultural education. Topics include experiences of racial minorities, white ethnic groups and women; intergroup relations in American society, sociocultural influences and biases in schools; and philosophies of cultural pluralism. (Gen Ed. U)

The purpose of this course is to focus on the application of current theories and research related to the practice of the school psychologist as a consultant in the school setting.

Course explores the multidisciplinary field of prevention science, examining its concepts, methods, research base, and applications, particularly as they apply to education, school psychology, and children's development. Examines principles and core elements of evidence-based interventions used to prevent or address problems in children and adolescents.

This course aims to prepare ELL and mainstream teachers to address the challenge of helping bilingual and emergent bilingual learners succeed in regular academic content classes. We will consider research supporting the view that second language acquisition is enhanced by rigorous academic content instruction. We will also explore instructional practices aligning English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes for English Language Learners with those of science and other content areas.

This course introduces and assesses the 11 Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Standards fulfilling the SEI Endorsement requirement for teacher licensure in Massachusetts. Course content prepares PK-12 preservice teachers with the theoretical, cultural, political, linguistic, and instructional tools for effectively promoting the language development of English language learners.

Designs and research on counseling and mental health services, professional and ethical standards, issues in cultural, political, and historical contexts of helping. Consent of instructor required (Doctoral Section).

This course deals with advanced topics in psychometric methods and educational statistics. Topics include: differential item functioning, univariate and multivariate selection theory, equating, score scales and norming, generalizability theory, and Bayesian inference.

The course will review contemporary models of program evaluation often used in the fields of education and human services. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of logic models and program theory and the CIPP model of program evaluation.

Course will explore the historical development of psychology as a field of study and its relationship to educational practice in the school setting. The course will cover the development of psychology from the ancient Greeks to Wilhelm Wundt, to the implications of the work of John Dewey and William James in relationship to educational practice.

Organization and management dimensions of special education administration internal to the school system. Concepts and theories for analyzing and understanding the principles and criteria.