Courses

A performance class devoted to precise understanding of orchestral excerpts from standard repertoire found on auditions. Students study includes tempo, dynamics, articulation & precision.

A performance class devoted to precise understanding of orchestral excerpts from standard repertoire found on auditions. Students study includes tempo, dynamics, articulation & precision.

An examination of scale fingerings, arpeggios, bowings, articulations & rhythmic patterns through single scales & double stops.

An integrated seminar for masters students working on independent study projects under the supervision of a faculty member. The seminar focuses on the process of psychological research and its application. Includes discussion of issues, problems, and questions related to field and research experiences. Student's research projects culminate in an individually-produced comprehensive paper or capstone project.

Overview of the health care delivery system and ethical, organizational, economic, and political issues influencing delivery of care which affect occupational therapy practice; includes ethics, advocacy, quality assurance, personnel relations, program development, and management of all aspects of occupational therapy services.

Special problems of management of patients who are deaf & hard-of-hearing with special attention to the cochlear implant population. The principles of auditory development & implications for aural rehabilitation. Challenges faced when selecting appropriate evaluation & therapy strategies for individuals with various forms of hearing loss & communication strategies.

The consortium exists to facilitate graduate students taking needed coursework at Hebrew Union College. It is for course-taking only. It does not arrange or sanction dissertation research and/or faculty consultation at member institutions. The consortium provides for cross-registration between institutions.

This course exposes the students to the various issues, trends, research, & practice related to the high school to college transition. There is a social justice framework guiding much of the materials assigned & discussed to expose students to the various realities impacting specific student populations. The materials in this course focus on American educational institutions & trends.

Analysis of the changing role of higher education in a diverse and contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on the mission and role of public and private two-year and four-year colleges in urban settings. Federal and state higher education policies along with recent court decisions are reviewed in relation to their impact on educational access, equity, and pluralism. Recent social and educational systemic initiatives developed to respond to the needs of a growing diverse society are examined.

This one-semester workshop enables students in the M.A. Higher Education & Student Affairs to launch & complete their capstone project, which consists of a professional philosophy statement & portfolio. The capstone requires students to apply their academic & experiential learning to challenges found in the professional field.

Examines legal problems & issues as they affect the students, faculty, & administrators of colleges & universities. Major topics include liability, contract law, due process, confidentiality of records, search & seizure, and discrimination.

Individually designed internship program to meet special needs of masters candidates. Experiences may combine supervised work assignments at metropolitan and overseas universities, colleges, or community colleges with research studies to be completed in connection with such work responsibilities.

This course is an introduction to finance and public policy within higher education. The course explores policy bases for financing higher education and examines how public policies affect various constituents in higher education. The primary content includes financial benefits of postsecondary and higher education, federal and state funding for higher education, tuition policies, need- and merit-based financial aid programs, and student access and affordability issues.

Examines ways that hip hop culture, texts, and language exists as valuable resources worthy of serious study in secondary English classrooms. Students will learn to teach English by learning hip hop, learning about hip hop, and learning through hip hop. Group projects focus on grounded investigations in the area of critical literacy, sociolinguistics, and English language arts teaching/learning. Readings will cover divergent voices in contemporary society as students consider ways to integrate such voices into existing language and literacy curriculums, K through college.

Examines ways that hip hop culture, texts, and language exists as valuable resources worthy of serious study in secondary English classrooms. Students will learn to teach English by learning hip hop, learning about hip hop, and learning through hip hop. Group projects focus on grounded investigations in the area of critical literacy, sociolinguistics, and English language arts teaching/learning. Readings will cover divergent voices in contemporary society as students consider ways to integrate such voices into existing language and literacy curriculums, K through college.

Exploration of the vernacular & theatrically influenced forms of Hip Hop dance including but not limited to Breaking, Popping, Locking & Krumping & identifying commonalities & differences within the Hip Hop practices. Focusing on the historical & cultural context & its importance to education in the various schools of dance sectors, students will experience pedagogical approaches, along with approaches to technique, improvisation & cognitive content. Classes will be conducted to Hip Hop, house & dance music from the past three decades. Classes will be begin with a set warm-up & follow with stretching & conditioning exercises. Depending on the week’s focus, there will be across-the-floor progression series & practice techniques of that week’s particular hip-hop dance form. Class will always conclude with a combination that incorporates that week’s dance form & other hip-hop dance forms.

Exploration of the vernacular & theatrically influenced forms of Hip Hop dance including but not limited to Breaking, Popping, Locking & Krumping & identifying commonalities & differences within the Hip Hop practices. Focusing on the historical & cultural context & its importance to education in the various schools of dance sectors, students will experience pedagogical approaches, along with approaches to technique, improvisation & cognitive content. Classes will be conducted to Hip Hop, house & dance music from the past three decades. Classes will be begin with a set warm-up & follow with stretching & conditioning exercises. Depending on the week’s focus, there will be across-the-floor progression series & practice techniques of that week’s particular hip-hop dance form. Class will always conclude with a combination that incorporates that week’s dance form & other hip-hop dance forms.

Overview of microanatomical structure from the perspective of cells, tissues, and systems. The four tissue types are studied including epithelial, connective, nervous, and muscular tissues. Basic concepts of cell and tissue injury and disease are presented, including examination of acute and chronic inflammation and immune and autoimmune responses.

Covers foundation knowledge of special education and eligibility for educational services across disabilities. Examines historical, social, and cultural practices and beliefs about disability, legal foundations of U.S. education policy for students with disabilities, and patterns of inclusion in home, community, and schools. Focus on issues and trends affecting the diverse U.S. population, equity, and access to education and related services for students with disabilities. Teacher development through observations of individualized and collaborative service models.