Graduate Courses

This course is designed to synthesize the benefits and drawbacks of a variety of statistical choices and concepts and teach how to make complex tradeoffs between the vast array of available techniques. Students leverage their statistical skills to solve real world problems and applications by discussing and applying a variety of statistical methods that are most appropriate for each case study.

Introduces students to an array of inferential techniques (t-tests, one, and two-way anova, simple and multiple regression, nonparametric methods) using statistical software as a platform to achieve hands-on experience with real data. The course is not appropriate for students seeking to learn the mathematical underpinnings of these techniques.

A content mathematics course in probability and statistics for teachers.

Introduction to the basic tools of applied statistics, using statistical software as a platform to achieve hands-on experience with real data. Topics include both descriptive (measures of location, variability, correlation, and simple regression) and inferential (probability, central limit theorem, sampling distributions, hypothesis tests, and confidence intervals) statistics. The course is not appropriate for students seeking to learn the mathematical underpinnings of these techniques.

This course will examine the ancient art of storytelling as a performance form (developing expressive tools, creativity, physical and vocal skills); as it has appeared throughout history (in mythology, folk tales, legends, fairy tales, fables); and as it can enhance curricular subject areas (math, science, social studies, literature, and history), relate to the New York State Learning Standards for Arts Education and the Standards for English and Language Arts. Oral history projects will also be explored through the telling of personal stories and students will attend and analyze a performance at the Program in Educational Theatre's Storytelling at the Provincetown Theatre.

Students harness the power of storytelling by using data visualizations to bring their
stories to life. Storytelling is both an art and a skill, especially when it comes to data
visualization. This course provides students with the expertise needed to create an engaging, informative, compelling story. Students create a story that is grounded in food studies; learn basic data handling skills, including how to assess data quality, and interpreting basic metrics. Students learn the techniques of visualization design. In a final project, students use their knowledge to produce a data visualization that tells a story of their choice.

An in-depth analysis of how the music industry is developing & implementing market opportunities in the larger context of the entertainment & mass media industries. The industry is examined from a standpoint of what strategies will enable it to maximize current & future opportunities. Topics include corporate strategy, international aspects of the market for music, market research, managing entertainment organizations, synergy & partnerships, & new media strategies.

Instrumental Performance juries assess each student’s growth in instrumental techniques including intonation, rhythm, tone production, articulation, dynamics, and musicality. Juries take place at a designated time at the end of the semester and are evaluated by each student’s program director and any additional invited faculty. Jury repertoire is selected in conversation with each student’s private teacher, and
each student studies their jury repertoire in their private lessons.

Open to departmental graduate students majoring in music. Private lessons covering string repertoire in all styles and forms, supplemented by outside assignments. Jury examination at end of semester required.

An ensemble approach to teaching, learning and performing on string instruments in diverse music and school settings. Each student will develop competencies on at least three different string instruments (i.e. violin, viola, cello). This course is designed for students in Music Education and prepares them for meeting the requirements for K-12 music teacher certification.

American English grammar for the classroom teacher. A practical study of form, function, meaning, and usage.

A thorough pedagogically focused overview of American English for teachers and language professionals, studying language forms and functions as they are used in authentic, diverse cultural and pragmatic contexts.

Supervised student teaching in middle/high school classroom settings (grades 7 - 12); includes scheduled conferences with field supervisor. Student teachers observe, plan, teach, and evaluate drama lessons. Student teachers develop and create appropriate goals, negotiate and enact appropriate learning experiences for all learners, and assess student learning. Student teachers develop their skills as a reflective practitioner.

Supervised student teaching of dance on the elementary school level (grades K-6). Weekly seminar involves developing appropriate goals, negotiating and enacting appropriate learning experiences, and assessing student learning in dance activities. Student teachers will observe, plan, teach and evaluate dance activities.

Supervised student teaching of dance on the secondary school level (grades 7-12). Weekly seminar involves developing appropriate goals, negotiating and enacting appropriate learning experiences, and assessing student learning in dance activities. The critical analysis of student teaching in the secondary classroom is designed to promote the student's development as a reflective practitioner.

This course includes supervised student teaching in a bilingual education classroom in elementary or secondary settings, for a minimum of 180 hours (minimum of 20 days), plus a weekly seminar. Student teaching experiences support theoretical and practical applications of planning and implementation of various curricula. Other seminar topics include working with families, legislation, identification of student needs, differentiating instruction, and assessment.

This course includes supervised student teaching in a bilingual education classroom in elementary or secondary settings, for a minimum of 180 hours (minimum of 20 days), plus a weekly seminar. Student teaching experiences support theoretical and practical applications of planning and implementation of various curricula. Other seminar topics include working with families and communities, social-emotional learning, and multicultural education materials and resources.

One semester supervised student teaching in a childhood classroom a minimum of 180 hours within 20 days. Student teaching experiences will be used to support theoretical and practical applications of the planning and implementation of the curriculum.

One semester supervised student teaching in a childhood education classroom a minimum of 180 hours within 20 days. Student teaching experiences will be used to support theoretical and practical applications of the planning and implementation of the curriculum.

This seminar accompanies mentored student teaching field placements in a PreK-6 classroom with computer science (CS) content. The course addresses aspects of classroom practice as related to CS instruction at various levels, including teaching and management, the delivery of CS content and planning strategies that address the needs of all students, especially students with disabilities and emergent bilinguals. In addition, the course helps pre-service teachers develop productive habits of planning and reflecting on the teaching and learning of CS.