Courses

Using Josef Albers' landmark text "Interaction of Color", this course aims to describe a process of working with color that is applicable to students working in any medium, using drawing as a bridge. Color as a phenomenon is one of the most powerful tools in the artist’s repertoire. It’s relation to perception lies at the heart of our notions of the objective and the subjective. Color will be explored in depth through a series of open-ended projects and a series of short experiment/assignments.

Violent conflicts erode the fabric of communities by diminishing social bonds and trust. What is the impact of violence on societies, and how can groups live and work together in peace following violence? This course explores social psychological
underpinnings of conflict and violence; the impact of conflict and violence on
individuals, communities, and institutions; the psychology of building peace; and various strategies for peace building, including intergroup contact, peace education, transitional justice, mass media campaigns, etc

This course introduces students to regression techniques from a simulation-based perspective, with emphasis on applications rather than mathematical theory. Topics include linear regression with a single predictor and multiple predictors; linear regression assumptions, diagnostics, and interpretation; prediction and inference; transformations and interactions; analysis of variance (ANOVA); and logistic regression. The programming language R is used throughout the course. Appropriate for grad students interested in learning techniques for analyzing quantitative data.

Focuses on developing familiarity, engagement, and critical reflection with some of the most pressing questions in international development today, including definitions and theories of development; international development aid and actors; local and international priorities; and the future of international development. Education - a key of intervention to improve living conditions for many of the world’s poor and politically and socially excluded - is a common thread across the course.

Focuses on the connection between international development and education scholarship and on-the-ground practice. Topics include the role of education in international development- translation from theory to practice- challenges and opportunities for education in developing contexts- best practices- and lived experiences. Course emphasizes Ghanian education- as approached by local- national- and international development actors- and site visits and interactions with schools- state agencies- and non-governmental organizations.

How do educators & activists spread messages about human rights? What might make them more likely to succeed? What are the ethical & political implications of using education as a tool for moral persuasion? Students will engage with these questions, as well as be introduced to the role of the United Nations, NGOs, & state governments in facilitating human rights education. Students will also engage critically with debates over whether the human rights system is an appropriate way to achieve justice in diverse contexts. Throughout the course, students will apply theory on human rights education & activism to real-life examples, as well as create their own advocacy campaign & lesson plan.

Examination of international human rights standards and principals, using case studies to analyze violations of basic human rights programs. Emphasis is on the role of international and local NGOs (non-governmental organizations) in the human rights movement, and the role of education in promoting human rights. Considers different approaches to teaching human rights in both formal and non-formal educational settings.

Students will examine the main factors affecting food, nutrition, and health
practices in Cuba. Students will learn about traditional nutrition and health practices, nutrition programs and the Cuban nutrition and health care systems through a combination of lectures, seminars, field trips, fieldwork, and research.

An in-depth study of education reform in an international context. The goal is to understand education policy reform, with attention to the contexts and variables contributing to reform initiatives, With emphasis on original research and the exchange of ideas, students will explore educational reform's contextual variables and the push and pull factors such as globalization and key international institutions involved in reform. Different theoretical frameworks used to understand educational reform will be examined.

This course uses Italy and the Mediterranean diet as a case study to examine and write about food and nutrition from historical, journalistic, political, health, agricultural, cultural, and culinary perspectives. Participate in interactive cooking classes, take virtual tours, and learn from expert guest speakers in Italy and the US, including archeologists, food writers and historians, restaurant reviewers, olive oil experts, sommeliers, and others.

This course focuses on the history, design, variety, impact & challenges of contemporary study abroad programs. The links between internationalization & globalization in the development of study abroad programs in the United States will be analyzed. Discussion will include the origins of study abroad; the many varieties of academic formats, sponsorships & venues; the demographics of student participants; the academic, cultural & personal learning of students; & the academic & administrative challenges faced by sponsoring colleges & universities.

The Internet is at the heart of major digital transformations in industry, society and culture. This course introduces key skills in analysis and critique of the technologies involved in networked change, exploring internet imaginaries, histories and emerging phenomena.

The internship program promotes the integration of academic theory with practical experience. Internships expand student understanding of the dynamics of the ever-changing field of communication.

In the internship, students will gain experience working with “real world” data, working with an approved faculty member, local firm or organization. Students will receive practical training focused on the kinds of issues that researchers face in collecting & analyzing data. This course will not only enhance the tools & techniques students develop, but will also possibly lead to employment opportunities after graduation.

This course prepares students to engage in the process of clinical internship. In this lecture course students will receive an overview of issues relevant to clinical internship practice including but not limited to: OSHA, HIPAA, and NY State Child Abuse and Mandated Reporting materials; Ethics; Professional Identity; Interventions and Procedures for Suicidal and Homicidal behaviors, Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse and Dependency; Overview of theoretical and drama therapeutic interventions relating to child and adolescent development, mental illness, dementia and aging. Strategies for Termination.

Fieldwork consists of a minimum of 12 points (or 1,000 hours) including 110 hours of supervision by an experienced art therapist. Fieldwork experience provides the student with practical involvement in acquiring the basic skills of an art therapist in a variety of medical and non medical settings, including mental hospitals, psychiatric wards, outpatient clinics, and mental health centers.

A full-time, one-year internship required of all students. The internship experience consists of professionally supervised training integrating psychological knowledge and skills into the application of professional delivery of psychological services.A full-time, one-year internship required of all students. The internship experience consists of professionally supervised training integrating psychological knowledge and skills into the application of professional delivery of psychological services.

For those considering college teaching or desiring to improve their competencies as instructors. Students intern with master teachers, teach classes under critical supervision, develop, administer, & grade examinations, & analyze results. Several meetings are held with an instructor in the department to discuss problems in college teaching.

Internships can take place in a variety of settings including museums, galleries, publishers, foundations, fashion houses, libraries, archives and other institutions. Students work closely with the internship coordinator to assess their progress and define goals. Internships should be arranged during the term before interning.