Graduate Courses

"Contemporary (im)migration is a global phenomenon that shapes populations and nations of inequality. Each semester will focus on a different national context of schooling and education. This course serves as an introduction to different theoretical and empirical scholarship on the role of education in the social adaptation on (im)migrants, and how race/ethnicity, social class,and gender matter.

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

This course explores the practical implications of teaching English in a pluralistic society. Ways of negotiating and elaborating the multiple responses of students are considered, along with opportunities for including multicultural voices in the ongoing curriculum.

This course introduces the newly accepted professional-level student in the field of occupational therapy, the Steinhart School of Education and to NYU. It is intended to help the student adjust to the demands and responsibilities of graduate professional education, as well as introduce basic concepts in occupational therapy.

Analysis of research, programs, and services related to the interaction between nutrition and aging, with emphasis on role of nutrition in comprehensive geriatric care

Practical experience in writing reports, articles, pamphlets, and other information materials in the student's primary area of interest in nutrition, along with studies of classic readings in the field.

This course integrates medical nutrition therapy and education with psychodynamics theory and technique to increase the efficacy of nutrition care in short- and long-term health care settings. Through the use of advanced cases and related theory, core learning methods include classroom discussion, role play, weekly logs, process recordings, and supervision.

Principles, methods, and materials for teaching nutrition to diverse groups in a variety of settings.

This course provides an introduction to nutrition-focused physical & diagnostic assessment of health status. Expected competencies to be obtained at the entry level include: Physical assessment skills: assessment of anthropometric measurements & body composition; measurement of vital signs; assessment of fluid status; assessment of normal breath & heart sounds; assessment of gastrointestinal tract; & Intra- & extra-oral assessment & dysphagia screening. In-person workshops includes discussion & demonstration of techniques, & practice under professional supervision.

Interested in downhill skiing or running a marathon at age 65? Or maybe you want to help older adults in your family maintain mobility and strength? A long and active lifestyle requires preservation of the musculoskeletal system and the intake of certain nutrients can mean the difference between fragility and strength. Nutrient requirements for this body system remain an area of active controversy making it an exciting and dynamic field. This course provides a comprehensive review of the musculoskeletal system and clinically relevant disease states, and evaluates the most current nutrition recommendations for optimal musculoskeletal health.

An accelerated survey of basic principles of nutrition applied to food studies: nutrient functions, nutritional requirements, food composition, menu planning and assessment, food safety, dietary patterns, diet and health issues, dietary recommendations, food products for nutritional purposes. For students with no previous training in nutrition or health.

Introduction to academic & professional resources at New York University & to career opportunities in nutrition. Class meets five times during the first semester of study.

Definition, diagnosis, assessment, and determinants of eating disorders from the nutritionist's perspective, with an emphasis on team approaches to treatment.

Fundamentals of nutrition epidemiology focused on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data on dietary intake and nutritional status of diverse population groups. The course emphasizes critical evaluation of dietary assessment methods and the results of research studies associating intake of foods and nutrients or food consumption patterns with the risk of cancer, coronary heart disease, and other chronic diseases.

In this course, students explore the history of higher education through a deep dive into the archives and history of New York University in the years just before its bicentennial in 2030. Students gain expertise in using archives and produce a wide range of products from written papers to performances, to multimedia programs

Performance of the major choral literature. The society presents concerts at many University and public functions. Smaller ensembles are derived from the total membership.

Ensemble participation focusing on a variety of jazz styles.

Rehearsal & performance of orchestral literature. Audition required.

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.