2017-18 University Bulletin 
    
    Jun 16, 2024  
2017-18 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • EST (0836) 404 - Teaching and Learning Science- Childhood


    Credits: 4.00

    Study the content of science for grades 1-6, inquiry and process skills used by students, and the methodology of science instruction. Emphasis is on New York State Learning Standards, appropriate assessment, technology, and professional resources. 25 hours of fieldwork is required.

    Free Note: For Juniors and Seniors-Approval of Program Director or Chair required. 25 hours of Fieldwork Required. Students must post a completed fieldwork log to Moodle.

     

  
  • EST (0836) 406 - Approaches to Literacy in Childhood Education I


    Credits: 3.00

    First of a two semester sequence of courses with focus on theory and application of best practices in literacy teaching and learning from pre-school through elementary grades. Students will learn foundations of literacy instruction and methods and materials for both reading and writing instruction. Ten hours field observation required.

    Prerequisite 2:   
    Free Note: 10 hrs of Fieldwork.  Must be taken with EST 403 .  Approval of program director or chair required.

  
  • EST (0836) 407 - Approaches to Literacy in Childhood Education II


    Credits: 4.00

    Second of a two semester sequence of courses with focus on theory and application of best practices in literacy teaching and learning from pre-school through elementary grades. Students will learn about organizing and differentiating instruction, using technology, and applying literacy across the curriculum. 25 hours field observation required

    Prerequisite 1:   
    Free Note: 25 hrs of Fieldwork.  Must be taken with EST 402 .  Approval of Program Director or Chair.

  
  • EST (0836) 480 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3.00

    This seminar supports students to learn about the role of the arts in human rights in Western Sahara, in particular. Students will work online with students in that region of the world with supporting reading projects.

    Distribution Requirement Arts



  
  • EST (0836) 490 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1.00 to 3.00

  
  • EST (0836) 491 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1.00 to 3.00

  
  • EST (0836) 510 - Special Topics in Vision and Practices in Middle School Education


    Credits: 3

    Study the nature and needs of the young adolescent learner. Explore the topics of content and performance standards for middle-level schools, interdisciplinary instruction and programming, teacher teams, communicating with parents, teaching mixed ability groups, and improving student achievement.

  
  • EST (0836) 519 - Language and Literacy


    Credits: 3

  
  • EST (0836) 520 - Reading & Writing in the Middle & Secondary Schools


    Credits: 3

  
  • EST (0836) 550 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

  
  • EST (0836) 572 - Student Assessment & Educational Testing


    Credits: 3

  
  • EST (0836) 573 - Strategies for Teaching Inclusion Students & Diverse Populations


    Credits: 3

  
  • EST (0836) 574 - Teaching & Learning Aesthetics


    Credits: 3.00

    Explore aesthetic education in relation to models of intelligence, child growth and development, educational philosophy, curriculum design, and classroom instruction. Infusion of aesthetic theory and pedagogical practice are explored. Field experiences included.

  
  • EST (0836) 576 - Master’s Seminar: Philosophy of Teaching


    Credits: 3

  
  • EST (0836) 580 - Service Learning and Composition


    Credits: 3.00

    Explore the theories underlying inquiry-based learning, service learning, and critical literacy. Examine theory in light of actual practice, and analyze successful models of inquiry and service learning projects through course readings as well as through fieldwork with area educations that enact service learning as part of their curriculums.

    Free Note: 25 hours of fieldwork required.

  
  • EST (0836) 604 - Classroom Management Strategies for Childhood Educators


    Credits: 3.00

    Explore the challenges that discipline, community building and classroom management make on student teachers and first year teachers. Diminish the anxiety of creating learning communities and enhancing the emotional well-being of diverse populations of children. Taken in the same semester as student teaching.

    Free Note: Graduate STEP students only.

  
  • EST (0836) 722 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    This course will explore current models of schools (k-12) including progressive, community, traditional and/or charter schools situated in suburban and urban school districts. We will examine these models to better understand the bridging of theory and practice in teaching the child.

  
  • EST (0836) 723 - Classroom Management


    Credits: 3

  
  • EST (0836) 790 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1.00 to 3.00

  
  • EST (0836) 791 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1.00 to 3.00

  
  • ETF (0812) 600 - Theoretical & Applied Issues in the Field of Childhood Education: The Context


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 601 - Theoretical & Applied Issues in Childhood Education: School & Student with Special Needs


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 602 - Theoretical & Applied Issues in the Field of Childhood Education:The Standards


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 610 - Family,Community & School: Impact on Childhood Development


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 612 - Theoretical & Applied Issues in Middle School Mathematics Education


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 615 - Child Development


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 620 - Literacy Process and Practice I


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 622 - Family,Community,Culture, School,and Mathematics


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 625 - Literacy and English Language Arts K-6


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Onlky Open To Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 630 - Classroom Management For The Special Needs Learners


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 632 - Formal and Informal Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 635 - Orientation Seminar I


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Open Only to Teaching Fellows Includes Weekly Seminar

  
  • ETF (0812) 640 - Mathematics and Technology For Childhood Education


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 650 - Literacy Process and Practice II


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 655 - Orientation Seminar 11


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Open Only to Teaching Fellows Includes Weekly Seminar

  
  • ETF (0812) 660 - Paradigms of Knowing


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 670 - The Arts in Childhood Education


    Credits: 1

  
  • ETF (0812) 680 - Science & Technology for Childhood Education


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 700 - Inquiry I


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 705 - The Arts in Childhood Education


    Credits: 1

    Free Note: Only Open To Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 712 - Adolescence and the Development of Mathematical Thinking


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 715 - Science and Technology


    Credits: 1

    Free Note: Only Open To Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 720 - Assessment Considerations in Childhood Education


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 722 - Algebraic Thinking,Data Analysis and Probability


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 723 - Special Topics


    Credits: 6

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 725 - Field Based Inquiry


    Credits: 1

    Free Note: Only Opened to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 730 - Developing Literacy & Language Arts Skills for Second Language Learners


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 732 - Geometry and Reasoning


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 735 - Performance Standards & Curriculum in Math K-6


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only Open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 740 - Social Studies and Critical Literacy for Childhood Education


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 745 - Developing Literacy & Langauge Arts Skills for The Second Language Learner


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only Open To Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 800 - Inquiry II: Final Project


    Credits: 2

  
  • ETF (0812) 805 - Assessment and The Spcial Needs Learner


    Credits: 4

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 812 - Literacy and Special Needs in the Middle School Classroom


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 815 - Performance Standards Curriculum in Social Studies K-6


    Credits: 2

    Free Note: Only Open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 822 - Historical Topics for Middle School Mathematics


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 832 - Literacy and Mathematics


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • ETF (0812) 842 - Integrating Mathematics and Technology


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Only open to Teaching Fellows

  
  • EYC (0814) 550 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1.00

    Explore key features of the Reggio Approach to early education including: the image of the child; the role of the environment; developing children’s capacity for self- expression through multiple “languagesâ€; the role of documentation; the teacher as co-researcher; the pedagogy of listening; and relationship between the school, family, and community.

  
  • EYC (0814) 551 - Speech and Language Development


    Credits: 1.00

    Learn about the nature of early speech and language development, birth to 5 years of age. Study the acquisition and interrelationships among phonology, semantics, morphology and syntax. Examine the identification of children with speech/language delays and teacher/parent strategies to facilitate language development in a variety of contexts.

  
  • EYC (0814) 552 - The English Language Learner Student


    Credits: 1.00

    Many children speak languages other than English and behave differently reflective of cultural customs and values. This intensive explores issues related to planning learning opportunities and outcomes for these children.

    Free Note: Open for Majors and Non-Majors

  
  • EYC (0814) 553 - The Gifted Child


    Credits: 1.00

    Students with high academic potential and exceptional abilities are part of a rich and inevitable diversity in our classrooms. The curriculum must be tailored to meet their needs. This intensive will provide access to theory and practice on issues related to the education of young children with high potential.

    Free Note: Open for Majors and Non-Majors

  
  • EYC (0814) 554 - Working with Paraprofessionals in the Classroom


    Credits: 1

    Paraprofessionals are key elements in an early childhood setting. Explore how to work collaboratively with them to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment; to support the children’s social, emotional, and intellectual development; and to respond to the needs of all children.

    Free Note: Open for Majors and Non-Majors

  
  • EYC (0814) 555 - Block Building


    Credits: 1.00

    Explore the values and uses of blocks as a material and block-play for extending children’s growth and development as well as a teaching/learning method in early childhood settings.

    Free Note: Open for Majors and Non-Majors

  
  • EYC (0814) 556 - Sensory Learning


    Credits: 1.00

    Examine the nature of normal sensory learning and integration. Study the topics of multi-sensory learning, identification of children with sensory integration problems, and learn strategies to support learning with hyper or hypo sensitivities, attention problems, and organization and transition issues.

  
  • EYC (0814) 557 - Introduction to the Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Settings


    Credits: 1

    Learn about the field of educational administration and supervision of early childhood settings.

    Free Note: Open for Majors and Non-Majors

  
  • EYC (0814) 650 - Facing History: Roots of Early Childhood Education & Foundations for Practice


    Credits: 3.00

    Examine the philosophical, historical, psychological, cultural, social, and ethical foundations of early childhood education. Study the historical overview of attitudes toward children, the emergence of developmental theories, contexts of development, and contemporary issues and future concerns in the field of early childhood education.

  
  • EYC (0814) 655 - Children’s Play: A Source of Development and Learning


    Credits: 3.00

    Develop an understanding of the historical evolution of play. Learn about the contributions that play makes to children’s development, gain familiarity with the play behaviors of young children with special needs, and examine the roles of teach and parents in play.

  
  • EYC (0814) 660 - Assessment,Observation and Documentation in Early Childhood Settings


    Credits: 2.00

    Understand assessment as a decision-making, collaborative process involving children, teachers, parents, and other professionals; explore different methods of assessing young children; understand the value of documentation as an on-going practice to gain insight into children’s development and to guide curricular decisions based on children’s needs, interests, and abilities.

  
  • EYC (0814) 665 - Artistic and Creative Expression in Young Children


    Credits: 2.00

    Examine artistic and creative expression from infancy through childhood with emphasis on how art education can support, enrich, and nurture cognitive, emotional, and social development and enhance general education as well as art education.

  
  • EYC (0814) 670 - Classroom Management for Early Childhood Educators


    Credits: 2

    This course will examine the linkage among educational goals, instruction and management in early childhood settings. It will enable students to understand the meaning of managing the physical and psychosocial environment of the classroom; managing instruction; managing students at work; managing student behavior; managing communication with students, parents and other teachers; and managing the work of paraprofessionals in the early childhood classroom.

    Free Note: Needs to be taken together with 0814-800  and/or 0814-801 

  
  • EYC (0814) 710 - Development of Mathematical Thinking in Young Children


    Credits: 3.00

    Understand the development of mathematical thinking and problem-solving competencies in young children. Emphasis is on planning instruction that promotes achievement in all children; leads toward an understanding of what students know and need to learn; incorporates different assessment methods; and incorporates technology to enhance students’ learning.

    Prerequisite 1: ECH 600  
    Free Note: No fieldwork hours required.

  
  • EYC (0814) 720 - Sci and Tech in Early Childhood


    Credits: 2.00

    Acquaint early childhood educators with curriculum, methods and materials for teaching science and technology concepts and skills. Emphasis is on how early childhood teachers can support infant through second-graders in developing strong experiential and conceptual foundations in early explorations of science and technology.

    Prerequisite 1: ECH 600  
    Free Note: 15 hours of fieldwork required.

  
  • EYC (0814) 723 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will learn the historical, philosophical, sociological issues that surround teaching content for young children. The focus will be on teaching children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. It builds on prior coursework in math and literacy, and integrates content in science, the arts, and the social sciences.

  
  • EYC (0814) 730 - Integrated Content for Early Childhood Education


    Credits: 3.00

    This course builds on prior coursework in math and literacy, and introduces content in science, the arts, and the social sciences, to provide the foundation for integration of these different content areas into authentic educational experiences for young children.

    Prerequisite 1: EYC 710  
    Free Note: 25 hours of Field Work Required. 

  
  • EYC (0814) 789 - Field Experience and Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings


    Credits: 5

    Field work experience for the Pre-service program focusing on the linkage among education goals, instruction and management in early childhood settings. Spend a total of 100 clock hours with students in early childhood, including pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 or 2. Participation in 15 2-hour seminars is required.

    Free Note: Apply in advance by Dec. 1 for Fall, by March 1 for Spring.

  
  • EYC (0814) 790 - Field Experience and Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings for Certified Teachers


    Credits: 4.00

    Field work experiences for the In-Service and Advanced certificate programs focusing on the linkage among educational goals, instruction and management in an early childhood settings. Spend a minimum of 50 clock hours with students in early childhood settings. Participate in 10 2-hour seminars.

    Free Note: Apply in advance by Dec. 1 for Fall, by March 1 for Spring.

  
  • EYC (0814) 791 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1.00 to 3.00

    Free Note: Independent Study Form required.

  
  • EYC (0814) 792 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood Settings


    Credits: 6.00

    Required sixteen weeks (two periods of eight weeks each) with two of the following age groups: pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 or 2. The placement is fulltime, five days a week for one semester. Work with an early childhood teacher and a university supervisor. Participation in 15 2-hour seminars required.

    Free Note: Written permission of advisor.  Seminar scheduled for one afternoon per week.  Spply in advance by Dec. 1 for Fall, by March 1 for Spring.

  
  • EYC (0814) 793 - Practicum in Early Childhood Settings for Teachers Certified in Other Areas


    Credits: 3

    Spend eight weeks under the supervision of a certified early childhood educator. Experiences will cover one of the following age groups: pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 through 2, and will include practice teaching as well as individual and small group instruction. Participation in 10 2-hour seminars required.

    Free Note: Written permission of advisor.  Seminar scheduled for one afternoon per week.  Apply in advance by Dec. 1 for Fall, by March 1 for Spring.

  
  • EYC (0144) 794 - Summer Practicum in Early Childhood settings for Teacher Certified in Other Areas


    Credits: 3

    During the summer practicum, spend six weeks under the supervision of a certified early childhood educator. Experiences will cover one of the following age groups: pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades1 through 2, and will include practice teachings as well as individual and small group instruction. Participation in 10 2-hour seminars required.

    Free Note: Written permission of advisor.  Seminar scheduled for one afternoon per week.

  
  • EYC (0814) 795 - Student Teaching I & II in EC Settings for Uncertified Early Childhood Teachers


    Credits: 6.00

    A minimum of eight weeks in fall or spring during which time they will be observed within their own early childhood classroom by a university supervisor. Undertake a student teaching placement under the supervision of a certified early childhood teacher in a different age group. Participation in weekly seminars required.

    Free Note: Written permission of advisor.  Seminar scheduled for one afternoon per week.  Apply in advance by dec. 1 for Fall, by March 1 for Spring.

  
  • EYC (0814) 796 - Student Teaching I & II in EC Settings for Uncertified Early Childhood Teachers


    Credits: 6.00

    A minimum of eight weeks in summer during which time they will be observed within their own early childhood classroom by a university supervisor. Undertake a student teaching placement under the supervision of a cooperating certified early childhood teacher in a different age group. Participation in weekly seminars required.

    Free Note: Written permission of advisor.  Seminar scheduled for one afternoon per week.  Apply in advance by Dec. 1 for Fall, by March 1 for Spring.

  
  • EYC (0814) 797 - Applied Practicum in Early Childhood Settings


    Credits: 3.00

    Spend a minimum of 20 days under the supervision of a certified early childhood educator. Experiences will cover one of the following age groups: pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 or 2, and will include practice teaching as well as individual and small group instruction. Participation in 10 2-hour seminars required.

    Free Note: Written permission of advisor.  Seminar scheduled for one afternoon per week.

  
  • FIN (0209) 200 - FINANCE ELECTIVE


  
  • FIN (0209) 311 - Derivative, Capital and Money Markets


    Credits: 3.00

    Risk and return characteristics of financial securities and the role of market participants in the primary and secondary markets are discussed. Interest rates and yield curves, including the impact of the Federal Reserve, are covered. Derivatives, including futures, options, interest rate, FX, and credit default swaps, are analyzed.,,

    Prerequisite 1: FIN (0209) 330 - Managerial Finance  
  
  
  • FIN (0209) 412 - Seminar in Finance


    Credits: 3.00

    Examine significant domestic and global issues in both micro finance and macro finance. Prepare a research projects related to significant current issues and make an oral presentation on chosen topics, and submit an analytical research paper to the instructor at the end of the semester.

    Prerequisite 1: FIN (0209) 330 - Managerial Finance   Prerequisite 2: FIN (0209) 311 - Derivative, Capital and Money Markets  
  
  • FIN (0209) 434 - Managerial Finance I I


    Credits: 3.00

    Examine long-term financial management topics. Study extentions of capital budgeting models such as cash flow estimation and scenario analysis, weighted average cost of capital, capital structure decisions and dividend policy.

    Prerequisite 1: FIN 330  
  
  • FIN (0209) 438 - Investment Analysis


    Credits: 3.00

    Analyze investing in securities, basic investment concepts, and alternatives; focusing on debt and equities securities. Evaluate the organization of securities markets, mutual fund investing, efficient market hypothesis, and fundamental analysis and valuation.

    Prerequisite 1: FIN 330  
  
  • FIN (0209) 441 - Financial Asset Valuation


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will explore the various valuation approaches to asset investment decision, including 
    discounted dividend valuation, free cash flow valuation, and market-based valuation

     

    Prerequisite 1: FIN 330  
    Upon completion of this course, the successful student should be able to:
    • Know the equity valuation process
    • Calculate returns essential for valuing an investment
    • Evaluate firm performance based on financial statements
    • Understand various approaches of valuation models, including Discounted dividend valuation, Free cash flow valuation, and Market-based valuation
    • Apply their understanding of the various valuation models

     

  
  • FIN (0209) 441 - Financial Asset Valuation


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will explore the various valuation approaches to asset investment decision, including 
    discounted dividend valuation, free cash flow valuation, and market-based valuation.

     

    Prerequisite 1: FIN 330  
    Upon completion of this course, the successful student should be able to:
    • Know the equity valuation process
    • Calculate returns essential for valuing an investment
    • Evaluate firm performance based on financial statements
    • Understand various approaches of valuation models, including Discounted dividend valuation, Free cash flow valuation, and Market-based valuation
    • Apply their understanding of the various valuation models

     

  
  • FIN (0209) 443 - International Finance


    Credits: 3.00

    Study major topics in macro and micro international finance, evolution of the international monetary system that is integrated with the nature of the balance of payments, the function of foreign exchange markets, the determination of foreign exchange rates, problems facing the transnational business firm and transnational bank.

    Prerequisite 1: ECA 111   Prerequisite 2: ECA 112   Prerequisite 3: ACC 101   Prerequisite 4: FIN 330  
  
  • FIN (0209) 491 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1 to 6

    Independent research in finance. Supervised readings, frequent consultations with the faculty advisor, and a substantial written project embodying the semester’s work.

  
  • FIN (0209) 510 - Securities Markets


    Credits: 3.00

    Examine the institutions and operations of securities markets in the United States. Analyze the mechanisms of securities markets, establish prices, execute transactions, the relationship between speculative activities and securities price movements, the behavior of stock market prices, and the markets for corporate equities.

    Prerequisite 1: FIN 630  
  
  • FIN (0209) 630 - Corporate Finance I


    Credits: 3.00

    An introductory graduate core course in corporate finance covering the following topics: an overview of financial decision making, time value of money, risk and return, bond valuation, stock valuation, cost of capital, and capital budgeting.

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 670   Prerequisite 2: ECA 520   Prerequisite 3: ECA 521  
  
  • FIN (0209) 634 - Corporate Finance II


    Credits: 3.00

    Examine long-term aspects of corporate financial decision making. Study advanced techniques in capital budgeting and strategic investment decisions using discounted cash flow analysis, cost of capital, strategic financing decision models that determine optimal capital structure and distributions to shareholders.

    Prerequisite 1: FIN 630  
  
  • FIN (0209) 690 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    This course is structured to provide hands-on management of a real investment fund. Students will make investment decisions based on thorough research and actively manage the fund portfolio. Students will work individually and in groups to perform the research necessary to meet the fund objectives.,,

    Prerequisite 1: FIN 630 
  
  • FIN (0209) 713 - Seminar in Finance


    Credits: 3.00

    Examine domestic and global issues in finance and complete research project(s) that relate to current issues. The nature and extent of the project(s) will be determined by the instructor and the students.

    Prerequisite 1: FIN 630  
  
  • FIN (0209) 730 - Entrepreneurial Finance


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will study the elements of entrepreneurial finance through a combination of case discussions and lectures. They will examine the following key areas: creating and recognizing value in ventures, structuring financing for the growing venture, and exit and turnaround strategies.

    •    Understand the entrepreneurial process and principles of entrepreneurial finance
    •    Apply different approaches to value early stage business opportunity;
    •    Understand the main ways that entrepreneurs are financed
    •    Understand the structure of venture capital funds and their fund raising process
    •    Understand how should founders exit

     

 

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