ARCE200: Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture, Beginning I (6 hours studio)

Introduction to the development of works in clay, studio forming methods, clay compositions, glazing and firing, design/aesthetic/stylistic concerns, historical and contemporary ceramics. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. 3 sh.

ARCE210: Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture, Beginning II (6 hours studio)

Continuation of ARCE 200. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARCE 200.

ARCE300: Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture, Intermediate (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARCE 210. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARCE 210.

ARCE500: Graduate Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture I (2 hours lecture, 2 hours studio)

The emphasis of this course is on the development of a body of work that reflects a personal aesthetic and shows an imaginative, sophisticated application of ceramic studio technology. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Portfolio review, departmental approval.

ARCE510: Graduate Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARCE 500. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARCE553: Independent Study in Graduate Ceramics I

Under this course designation graduate students engage in a program of advanced study in Ceramics. The direction, scope and evaluation of the work are developed in consultation with the instructor. Required readings, recommendations of research into artists, exhibitions and studio techniques will also be developed through consultation with the instructor. The progress of the work will be evaluated by regular meetings and by scheduled critiques. May be repeated for a maximum total of 9.0 credits. 1 - 9 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARCE600: Graduate Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture III (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARCE 510. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARCE610: Graduate Ceramics: Pottery and Sculpture IV (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARCE 600. Taken serially. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARCE653: Independent Study in Graduate Ceramics II

Under this course designation graduate students engage in a program of advanced study in Ceramics. The direction, scope and evaluation of the work are developed in consultation with the instructor. Required readings, recommendations of research into artists, exhibitions and studio techniques will also be developed through consultation with the instructor. The progress of the work will be evaluated by regular meetings and by scheduled critiques. May be repeated for a maximum total of 9.0 credits. 1 - 9 sh.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of ARCE 553 and departmental approval.

ARDW200: Drawing, Beginning I (6 hours studio)

Basic elements of line, tone, composition, and perspective; exploration of traditional and experimental media and materials; and investigation of still life, landscape, life drawing, portraiture, and abstraction. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. 3 sh.

ARDW201: Life Drawing, Beginning I (6 hours studio)

Structure and proportions of the human figure. Study of skeletal and muscular structure, the figure at rest and in motion, isolated and in a setting. Expressive as well as analytical approach to drawing. Exploration of traditional as well as current techniques and media. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. 3 sh.

ARDW500: Graduate Drawing

In this course students will learn through perceptual and abstract studies to explore ideas of memory, symbolic form, utopian/dystopian concepts, and collaborative approaches to drawing. Contemporary and historical examples will be examined to enable students to better evaluate their own work and introduce new ways of thinking about graphic systems and their wider practice. 3 sh.

ARDW501: Graduate Life Drawing I (4 hours studio)

Advanced problems in drawing based upon a study of the human figure. 3 sh.

ARDW511: Graduate Life Drawing II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARDW 501. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARDW 501.

ARDW601: Graduate Life Drawing III (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARDW 511. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARDW 511.

ARDW611: Graduate Life Drawing IV (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARDW 601. Taken serially. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARDW 601.

ARED501: Contemporary Viewpoints in Art Education (3 hours lecture)

A study of literature that influences art educators and the communities of learners they serve. Readings will be in papers and books selected from art, philosophy, sociology, psychology and education that deal primarily with various issues within the disciplines such as diversity, critical inquiry, democratic behavior, technology, assessment, integrated learning, creativity and special needs populations. 3 sh.

ARED502: Advanced Curriculum Construction in Art Education (3 hours lecture)

Overview of contemporary concerns in curriculum construction for visual arts teaching and learning. Philosophical nature and construction of a comprehensive and democratic visual arts curriculum for elementary and secondary schools. 3 sh.

ARED511: Foundations of Methods and Curriculum in Art Education I: P-12 (3 hours lecture)

Philosophical, theoretical, research and policy basis of fine arts education, the sources of creativity, conceptions of visual literacy and the role of art in individual human experience and in democratic society; organization and presentation of aesthetic experiences, curriculum construction and application of theory, best pedagogical practices and assessment in the visual arts in school, out of school, museum, community center, adult education and teaching situations. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: PSYC 560 or EDFD 582; Art (ARTE) and Teaching (TEAR and TFNA) students only.

ARED512: Foundations of Methods and Curriculum in Art Education II: P-12 (3 hours lecture)

Organization and presentation of art experiences for a wide variety of teaching situations, including P-12, adult classes, museum settings and community centers. Exploration of media, understanding their expressive range, proficiency in their use, and adaption to various teaching goals. Integration of theory and visual arts media. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARED 511, majors only.

ARED525: Art and Special Education (3 hours lecture)

Using a variety of approaches, including seminar, art making, and fieldwork, graduate students will enhance their understanding of how students with special needs learn in the art classroom; and how the visual arts may be used to enhance the learning experiences of special needs students in elementary and secondary schools. Least restrictive learning environment and best practices for insuring the success of students with exceptional educational needs are explored. Following a non-categorical approach, the course includes consideration of the social, psychological, and aesthetic needs of students with mild to moderate intellectual, social, emotional and physical disabilities. This course is intended for teachers, museum staff and other education professionals who wish to increase their knowledge, effectiveness and management of art and special education learning and teaching experiences. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: General Psychology, Educational Psychology and Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth.

ARED550: Independent Study: Art Education

Building upon their knowledge of applied classroom art education issues and concerns, students select an area of art teaching and learning and, with advisement, study the literature in the field, conduct in-depth observations of related programs and activities in schools, museums, and other centers of culture, conduct directed inquiry and write reports on findings in preparation for the Master's Thesis or the Seminar in Art II paper. Emphasis is placed upon systematically compiling and analyzing data from intra-, inter-, cross- and mixed cultural art education norms and interdisciplinary arts practices. Regular conferences with instructor for guidance and evaluation. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARED 501, EDFD 503, ARHT 600, departmental approval.

ARFD122: Foundations II: 2D Design (2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio)

Foundations II introduces students to the principles of 2-dimensional design in a variety of media. Major principles covered include composition, line, shape, volume, movement, value, rhythm, repetition, variation, scale, size, perspective, proportion, texture, balance, unity, harmony, and contrast. The course content consists of a variety of projects focusing on critical, theory-based problem solving, together with lectures and demonstrations. 3 sh.

ARFD123: Foundations III: Visual Organization - 3D Design (2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio)

An introduction to the 3rd dimension of the world that we inhabit ("made" things, natural forms, and the occupation of space). Three-dimensional sensibility is progressively developed when basic components are manipulated by the effective use of direction, balance, axis, orientation, and relationship; in other words, organization (composition). Assignments in light, shape, shadow, depth, form, and movement are examined in a natural progression from 2D knowledge to 3D. Activities include lectures, conceptualization, observation, creation, discussion, and critical analysis for each project. The aesthetic consideration of materials and tools in this context add to the expressive output of three-dimensional study. The process may begin with concept, material or observation; it continues by way of lecture, demonstration, critical analysis and class discussion until each project is crafted to completion. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFD 121. Starting Winter 2016: None.

ARFD125: Foundations V: Color, Light and Time (2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio)

Color functions in many ways - as a visual phenomenon of light, as a perceptual occurrence, as a pigment with specific mixing properties, and as an element with powerful expressive and symbolic potential. It is important that artists and designers understand the principles and properties of color for use in their work in any medium. This course introduces students to the history, theory, and interdisciplinary use of color and color systems via lectures, demonstrations, and exercises. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFD 121. Starting Winter 2016: None.

ARFI210: Fibers and Fabrics, Beginning II (6 hours studio)

One or more areas of endeavor selected for exploration. Emphasizes research into the various techniques and mastery of the methods. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 200.

ARFI300: Fibers and Fabrics, Intermediate (4 hours studio)

Further exploration of a technique or techniques selected by the student. A research paper on the historical implications of a technique and a final project are required. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 210.

ARFI500: Graduate Form in Fiber I (6 hours studio)

Designing with simple and four harness floor looms in a variety of techniques and materials. Taken serially. 3 sh.

ARFI510: Graduate Form in Fiber II (4 hours studio)

Primary emphasis on designing with simple and four harness table and floor looms. A variety of techniques and materials. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 500.

ARFI522: Graduate Decoration of Fabrics I (6 hours studio)

Survey course in all aspects of fabric embellishment; tie-dye, batik, blockprint, tritik discharge, silkscreen printing, 3M matrix, etc. Taken serially. 3 sh.

ARFI524: Graduate Off-Loom Textiles I (4 hours studio)

Development of forms through a variety of off-loom techniques used singly or in combination. Taken serially. 3 sh.

ARFI532: Graduate Decoration of Fabrics II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARFI 522. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 522.

ARFI534: Graduate Off-Loom Textiles II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARFI 524. Taken serially. Fabric embellishment which was begun in graduate Decoration of Fabric I, II, III. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 524.

ARFI580: Graduate Problems in Textile Research (3 hours lecture)

The effect of centuries of textile traditions on the modern fiber artist. 3 sh.

ARFI600: Graduate Form in Fiber III (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARFI 510. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 510.

ARFI610: Graduate Form in Fiber IV (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARFI 600. Taken serially. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 600.

ARFI622: Graduate Decoration of Fabric III (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARFI 532. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 532.

ARFI624: Graduate Off-Loom Textiles III (4 hours studio)

Intensive consideration of all fiber construction techniques that do not depend on the loom; choice of one technique for intensive study. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 534.

ARFI632: Graduate Decoration of Fabrics IV (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARFI 622. Taken serially. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 622.

ARFI634: Graduate Off-Loom Textiles IV (4 hours studio)

Intensive work in a chosen non-loom textile technique, eg., knotting. Taken serially. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFI 624.

ARGD200: Graphic Design, Beginning I (6 hours studio)

Introduction to graphic design principles. This course is involved in taking basic design information and translating it into a graphic design context, with main emphasis on communicating original ideas in a creative manner. Projects deal with graphic design principles, i.e., visual communication of information, composition, color, type, illustration, materials and methods of graphic design. Introduction to critique and presentation, along with the principle of the designer/client relationship. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARFD 122.

ARGD210: Graphic Design, Beginning II (2 hours lecture, 3.75 hours studio)

Focuses on creative design development within various graphic design specializations: print (flat and folding); packaging; product & environmental graphics; and graphics for interactive media. Students explore typeface choice and proper use of typography, as well as professional methods of comping and presentation by hand and with industry standard software: this begins development of a student's graphic design portfolio. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARGD 200. For Graphic Design (GRDN) majors only.

ARGD300: Graphic Design, Intermediate (4 hours studio)

Builds upon the skills and processes learned in previous graphic design courses with emphasis on concept development and typographic systems. Proper production using industry standard software is stressed. Students prepare a portfolio of their work for evaluation at the end of the semester. This portfolio must include evidence of research, conceptual development, preliminary comps, and final designs for each class project. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARGD 210, ARGD 211 and ARGD 221. For Graphic Design (GRDN) majors only.

ARGD500: Graduate Graphic Design I (4 hours studio)

Techniques and principles of design of printed matter and displays, elements of layout, illustration, typography, printing process, and preparation of copy for the printer. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARGD510: Graduate Graphic Design II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARGD 500. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARGD 500 or instructor's permission.

ARGD521: Graduate Typography I (4 hours studio)

Styles and techniques of lettering applied in such forms as manuscripts, signs, posters, display and advertising layout. Brief introduction to typography. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARGD531: Graduate Typography II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARGD 521. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARGD 521.

ARGS553: Independent Study, Graduate I

Under this course designation advanced students may either expand or extend their experience in a chosen field or medium. Direction, conduct and evaluation of the work are developed in consultation with the instructor. As a basis for admission and planning, each student will present a representative selection of his/her prior work in the chosen medium. Credits to be arranged. May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 credits. 1 - 8 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARGS560: Graduate Visual Arts Workshop

Selected studio topics which represent current concerns within the contemporary world of the visual arts. May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 credits as long as the topic is different. 1 - 12 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARGS653: Independent Study, Graduate II

Under this course designation advanced students may either expand or extend their experience in a chosen field or medium. Direction, conduct and evaluation of the work are developed in consultation with the instructor. As a basis for admission and planning, each student will present a representative selection of his/her prior work in the chosen medium. Credits to be arranged. May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 credits. 1 - 8 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARGS680: Field Trip in Studio

Travel courses to art sources in the United States and foreign countries not to exceed six graduate credits. First hand contact with the historic art forms of the places visited and with artists and craftsmen. Each student selects an area of study in which the places visited have rich art sources. As preparation for the course, the student outlines a chosen study problem, reads background material, and lists sources they expect to utilize. Subject(s) to be defined by the professor. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve credits. 2 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARHT105: Art in Western Civilization: Ancient Through Medieval (3 hours lecture)

The history of Western art, architecture, and material culture from Prehistory through the Middle Ages: Paleolithic and Neolithic art; ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art; Early Christian, Byzantine, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic art. Museum visits and extensive reading. Required for Fine Arts majors. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the University Writing Requirement for majors in Animation and Illustration, Fine Arts, and Graphic Design. Previous course ARHS 105 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

ARHT106: Art in Western Civilization: Renaissance through Modern (3 hours lecture)

The history of Western art and architecture from the fifteenth century to the present: the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Romantic, Impressionist, and Modern Periods. Museum visits and extensive reading. Required for Fine Arts majors. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the University Writing Requirement for majors in Animation and Illustration, Fine Arts, and Graphic Design. Previous course ARHS 106 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

ARHT501: Artists on Art (3 hours lecture)

A selection of writings by artists on art are presented, including theoretical writings, excerpts from diaries and letters, manifestoes, interviews, etc. The class is designed as a seminar focusing on analysis, interpretation, and discussion of these primary sources. Previous course ARHS 581 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

ARHT502: Field Trips in Art History

Travel courses to art sources in the United States and foreign countries not to exceed twelve graduate credits. Travel courses to art sources in the United States and foreign countries not to exceed twelve undergraduate credits. First-hand contact with the art forms and visual culture of the places visited; study of monuments in the field and works in museums and galleries. Subject(s) to be defined by the professor. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve credits. Previous course ARHS 680 effective through Spring 2012. 2 - 6 sh.

ARHT536: Northern Renaissance Art (3 hours lecture)

15th and 16th century paintings in northern Europe - especially Italy, Flanders and Holland; the development of Realism and style in relation to social change and the general ideas of the period, including contemporary music. Jan Van Eyck, Van der Weyden, Bosch, Peter Breughel and Matthias Gruenewald. Previous course ARHS 594 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

ARHT540: European Art of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries (3 hours lecture)

Principal developments in painting, sculpture, architecture and related arts during the Baroque and Rococo periods as affected by contemporary political, religious and economic factors. Artists include Caravaggio, Bernini, Poussin, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Rubens, Watteau and Hogarth. Previous course ARHS 540 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

ARHT590: Modern Philosophies of Art I (3 hours lecture)

Major writers in art in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The nature of the creative experience; art in the life of the individual and of society; the creative process; new materials; institutions and sentiments affecting current thinking in the field. Discussions based on readings of philosophers, poets, social scientists and psychologists. Previous course ARHS 590 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

ARHT600: Graduate Methods of Research in Art History (3 hours seminar)

Introduction to the approaches, methods and goals of art-historical research, including descriptive, bibliographic, stylistic, and iconographic analysis. Previous course ARHS 503 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

ARHT601: Selected Problems in Art History (3 hours seminar)

Art problems, iconographic topics and themes of a historic, social and philosophical nature. Topic selection will depend upon the special areas of the professor or guest professor invited for the semester. May be repeated seven times for a maximum of 24.0 credits. Previous course ARHS 592 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

ARHT603: The American Collector and New York Museums (3 hours seminar)

The history of American art collecting is studied using the private collections that are now incorporated into museums in New York City. The contents of these collections, the ways they are housed, and the role of museum as educational institution will be examined in light of social and cultural ideals. Discussions based on readings and field trips. Previous course ARHS 580 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

ARMJ200: Metalwork and Jewelry, Beginning I (6 hours studio)

Introduction to metal working and jewelry techniques traditionally used in the shaping of useful articles. 3 sh.

ARMJ210: Metalwork and Jewelry, Beginning II (2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio)

Advanced design concepts and metalworking techniques. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARMJ 200 or ARID 111 or departmental approval.

ARMJ300: Metalwork and Jewelry, Intermediate (1 hour lecture, 3 hours studio)

Traditional techniques, advanced design concepts and techniques. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARMJ 200 or ARMJ 210.

ARMJ500: Graduate Metalwork and Jewelry I (1 hour lecture, 3 hours studio)

Designing jewelry and small sculpture in varied metals; the techniques of flat sheet metal and casting. 3 sh.

ARMJ510: Graduate Metalwork and Jewelry II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARMJ 500. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARMJ 500.

ARMJ600: Graduate Metalwork and Jewelry III (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARMJ 510. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARMJ 510.

ARMJ610: Graduate Metalwork and Jewelry IV (4 hours studio)

Designing jewelry and small sculpture in varied metals. The techniques of flat sheet metal and casting. Continuation of ARMJ 600. Taken serially. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARMJ 600.

ARPA200: Painting, Beginning I (6 hours studio)

Exploration of painting media and modes of expression. Reading, gallery and museum visits. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. 3 sh.

ARPA210: Painting, Beginning II (6 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPA 200. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPA 200.

ARPA300: Painting, Intermediate (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPA 210. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPA 210.

ARPA500: Graduate Painting I (4 hours studio)

Studio in painting to further the creative expression and technical knowledge of the student in various painting media. Personal and professional development through studio work, trips and the study of the contemporary artists. 3 sh.

ARPA510: Graduate Painting II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPA 500. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPA 500.

ARPA600: Graduate Painting III (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPA 510. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPA 510.

ARPA610: Graduate Painting IV (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPA 600. Taken serially. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPA 600.

ARPH200: Photography Beginning I: Contemporary Art Form (6 hours studio)

The essentials of the photographic process including developing, enlarging, and exhibiting. Trips, films, discussions, lectures, criticism and demonstration. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. 3 sh.

ARPH210: Photography Beginning II: Contemporary Art Form (3 hours lecture, 3 hours studio)

The essentials of the photographic process including developing, enlarging, portfolio creation, exhibiting, trips, videos, discussion, lecture, critiques, and demonstrations. A continuation of ARPH 200, Photography Beginning Level I: A Contemporary Art Form. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPH 200.

ARPH300: Photography Intermediate: Contemporary Art Form (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPH 210. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPH 210.

ARPH500: Graduate Photography Beginning I: A Contemporary Art Form (6 hours studio)

Provides for the in-depth study and practice of photography as a visual language. Encourages exploration beyond the camera through studio work, discussions, criticism, films, trips and demonstrations. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARPH510: Graduate Photography Beginning II: A Contemporary Art Form (3 hours lecture, 3 hours studio)

The essentials of the photographic process including developing, enlarging, portfolio creation, exhibition, trips, videos, discussion, lecture, critiques, and demonstrations. A continuation of ARPH 500, Graduate Photography Beginning I: A Contemporary Art Form. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPH 500.

ARPH600: Graduate Photography Intermediate: A Contemporary Art Form (4 hours studio)

Workshop, discussion, lectures, criticism, demonstrations: photography for self expression and greater visual awareness. Creative controls, craftsmanship, perception, presentation and the fine points will be investigated. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPH 510.

ARPH610: Graduate Photography Advanced: A Contemporary Art Form (5 hours studio)

Workshop, discussion, lecture, demonstrations, criticism: photography as an intensive learning experience. Light sensitive materials, controls, photographic approach, selection, zinc system and view camera will be investigated. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPH 600.

ARPH660: Graduate Special Processes in Photography (5 hours studio)

Investigation of nontraditional light sensitive materials for use in the photographic image making process. Extending traditional boundaries of photography through new tools that permit greater image manipulation: gum bichromate, cyanotype, platinum, photo etching, and others will be investigated. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPH 610.

ARPM200: Printmaking, Beginning I (6 hours studio)

Woodcut, screen printing and monoprints; etching, drypoint and lithography. Exploration of new and advanced techniques. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. 3 sh.

ARPM210: Printmaking, Beginning II (6 hours studio)

Consideration of printmaking media; particular attention to the growth and development of art-making concepts as they relate to the printmaking processes. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPM 200.

ARPM300: Printmaking, Intermediate (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPM 210. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPM 210.

ARPM500: Graduate Printmaking I (4 hours studio)

Advanced work in various print processes; emphasis on the development of images and concepts as they relate to the printmaking media. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ARPM510: Graduate Printmaking II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPM 500. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPM 500.

ARPM600: Graduate Printmaking III (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPM 510. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPM 510.

ARPM610: Graduate Printmaking IV (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARPM 600. Taken serially. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARPM 600.

ARSC200: Sculpture, Beginning I (6 hours studio)

Sculptural concepts using materials like plaster, metal, plastics, stone and wood. Gallery and museum visits. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. 3 sh.

ARSC210: Sculpture, Beginning II (6 hours studio)

The course will focus on the figure (working from life) with auxiliary experiences in mold-making and casting. The materials will be clay (plasticine), plaster and armatures. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. 3 sh.

ARSC300: Sculpture, Intermediate (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARSC 200 and ARSC 210. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARSC 200 and ARSC 210.

ARSC500: Graduate Sculpture I (4 hours studio)

The student explores independently one or two materials and techniques, and begins to find direction as a sculptor. 3 sh.

ARSC510: Graduate Sculpture II (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARSC 500. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARSC 500.

ARSC600: Graduate Sculpture III (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARSC 510. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARSC 510.

ARSC610: Graduate Sculpture IV (4 hours studio)

Continuation of ARSC 600. Taken serially. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARSC 600.

ARST501: MFA Seminar in Studio Art I (3 hours seminar)

Weekly seminars given by visiting artists, fine arts faculty and the visiting critic. Discussions on major issues in contemporary art and critiques of the students' ongoing projects. MFA seminars are coordinated by the visiting critic and the MFA Director. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 15 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST502: Independent Study: Independent Studio Work I

Taken in the first year of the program, the student works independently under the guidance of a visiting or full-time faculty member selected by the student (different from the faculty member engaged in the MFA Research Project). The faculty member should be selected based on his/her particular interest in the student's Research Project. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 12.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST503: Independent Study: Independent Studio Work II

Continuation of ARST 502. Taken serially. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 12.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 502; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST506: Special Topics in Studio Art I (1 hour lecture, 3 hours studio)

Each course is a seminar/workshop experience which addresses a specific topic in the visual arts. Topics may be interdisciplinary in nature or speak to a particular studio discipline and may include an investigation of new media and processes. The topic for each course will be announced at registration time. The course may be repeated three times for a maximum of 12.0 credits as long as the topic is different. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST507: Special Topics in Studio Art II (1 hour lecture, 3 hours studio)

Taken serially. Each course addresses a new topic in the visual arts. The topics should not be repeated. With different topics, the course may be repeated three times for a maximum of 12.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 506; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST508: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Painting

The student will be guided toward the development of a consistent body of work. Exploration of a variety of approaches and techniques will be encouraged in order that the student can most fully realize his/her personal artistic aims. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST509: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Painting

Continuation of ARST 508. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST512: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Drawing

This course allows the student to begin focusing on drawing as a fine art. It will explore the major applications of a variety of graphic media while stressing the drawing as a mode or art form unto itself. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST513: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Drawing

Continuation of ARST 512. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST514: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Printmaking

The student begins to research and develop a creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor selected by the student. The student may work with traditional and nontraditional printmaking processes resulting in multiples or unique images such as monoprints. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST515: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Printmaking

Continuation of ARST 514. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST516: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Papermaking

Individualized creative studies for the MFA candidate whose progress is reviewed weekly by a faculty mentor. Areas of inquiry include, but are not limited to: coloration, casting, sheet formation, etc. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST517: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Papermaking

Continuation of ARST 516. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST518: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Photography

Individualized creative studies in photography under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Areas of inquiry include black & white, color, non-silver and multi-media applications in photography. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST519: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Photography

Continuation of ARST 518. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST520: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Film Making

This course is intended to assist the advanced student in developing unique and individualized approaches in motion picture making. Emphasis will be placed on exploration and experimentation in the production of short works. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST521: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Film Making

Continuation of ARST 520. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST522: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Video

Students produce video projects in 3/4 inch format, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities at the DuMont Television Center, including full three-camera studio set up, special effects, telecine, sound mixes and editing. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST523: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Video

Continuation of ARST 522. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST524: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Sculpture

The course is intended to allow the MFA candidate to explore a select variety of issues and media in the arena of sculpture. The specific concerns considered will be derived from close consultation between the student and his faculty mentor. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST525: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Sculpture

Continuation of ARST 524. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST526: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Ceramics

Research and development of a creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; M.F.A. majors only.

ARST527: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Ceramics

Continuation of ARST 526. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST528: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Fiber

Individualized creative studies for the MFA candidate whose progress is reviewed weekly by a faculty mentor. Areas of inquiry include on-loom, off-loom, surface design, textile design, felt, leather, wood, plastics, etc. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; M.F.A. majors only.

ARST529: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Fiber

Continuation of ARST 528. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST530: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Jewelry/Metalsmithing

Research and development of a creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST531: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Jewelry/Metalsmithing

Continuation of ARST 530. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST532: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Multi-Media

The student begins to research and develop a multi-media creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor selected by the student. The project may include the investigation of a combination of traditional visual arts media, interdisciplinary media or new media. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST533: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Multi-Media

Continuation of ARST 532. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 532; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST600: Seminar in Art I: Contemporary Art and Aesthetics (3 hours seminar)

This course involves the graduate student in a consideration of major issues in contemporary art and aesthetics. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: M.A. majors only.

ARST601: MFA Seminar in Studio Art II (3 hours seminar)

Continuation of ARST 501. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 501; 45 SH in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST604: Independent Study: Project Criticism I

Individualized guidance and critique of the student's Final Project by a second full-time faculty member on the student's Project Committee (not to be taken with the student's Project Advisor). 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 SH in MFA Degree program (ARCR, ARST, ARHS: 500 level); taken with MFA Final Project I or II; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST605: Independent Study: Project Criticism II

Continuation of ARST 604. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 604; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST606: Special Topics in Studio Art III (1 hour lecture, 3 hours studio)

Taken serially. Each course addresses a new topic in the visual arts. The topics should not be repeated. With different topics, the course may be repeated twice for a maximum of 9.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 507; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST607: Special Topics in Studio Art IV (1 hour lecture, 3 hours studio)

Taken serially. Each course addresses a new topic in the visual arts. The topics should not be repeated. With different topics, the course may be repeated twice for a maximum of 9.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 606; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST608: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Painting

Intended as an opportunity for the MFA candidate to produce a body of original and cohesive work under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 609. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 SH in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST609: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Painting

The MFA candidate continues to develop a body of work under the guidance of his he MFA Thesis Exhibition which will demonstrate the candidate's abilities and level of artistic achievement. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 608; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST610: Seminar in Art II: Graduate Project (3 hours seminar)

A continuation of ARST 600. Should be taken in the student's last semester along with the completion of the Graduate Project. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 600; M.A. majors only.

ARST612: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Drawing

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 613. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST613: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Drawing

The student continues to develop a body of work under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, concluding with the MFA Exhibition. This course will bring to fruition the students research and exploration of the various approaches to drawing. They will reach certain conclusions evidenced in their work about the possibilities of the art form and their personal use of graphic modes of expression. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 612; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST614: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Printmaking

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 615. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST615: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Printmaking

The student continues to develop a body of work under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, concluding with the MFA Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 614; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST616: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Papermaking

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 617. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST617: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Papermaking

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, concluding with the MFA Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 616; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST618: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Photography

Individualized creative study for the MFA candidate under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Areas of inquiry include black & white, color, non-silver and multi-media applications in photography. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 619. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST619: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Photography

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 618; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST620: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Film Making

This course is intended to assist the advanced MFA candidate develop a unique and individualized approach to his/her Final Project. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 621. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST621: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Film Making

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 620; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST622: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Video

Individualized creative study for the MFA candidate under the guidance of a Project Advisor. Students produce video projects utilizing state-of-the-art facilities at the Dumont Television Center. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 623. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST623: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Video

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 622; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST624: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Sculpture

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 625. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST625: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Sculpture

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 624; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST626: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Ceramics

Development of a creative project based on each student's personal artistic interest/imagery under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 627. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree Program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST627: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Ceramics

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 626; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST628: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Fiber Forms

Individualized creative study for the MFA candidate whose progress is guided by a Project Advisor selected by the student. Areas of inquiry include on-loom, off-loom, surface design, textile design, felt, leather, wood, plastics, etc. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 629. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree Program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST629: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Fiber Forms

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 628; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST630: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Jewelry/Metalsmithing

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 631. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST631: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Jewelry/Metalsmithing

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 630; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST632: Independent Study: Final Project I: Multi-Media

The student develops a multi-media creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. The project may include the investigation of the combination of traditional visual media, interdisciplinary media or new media. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 633. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST633: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Multi-Media

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 632; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST650: Independent Study: MFA Exhibition, Paper and Final Review

I.S. with the Project Advisor. In the final semester of the program the student is required to exhibit his/her Final Project and present a paper which describes his/her aesthetic position. The exhibition and paper will be reviewed by the student's Project Committee. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 45 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST651: Independent Study: MFA Project Extension

Continuation of ARST 650. Must be taken if an incomplete grade is received in ARST 650. I.S. with the Project Advisor. The fee for 2 SH will be charged to the student but no credit will be given and no grade will appear on the transcript. This course may be repeated two times to complete the MFA project. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval, MFA majors only.

CMST101: Fundamentals of Speech: Communication Requirement (3 hours lecture)

This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical requirements of different types of public presentations and helps students develop an understanding and appreciation of the dynamic nature of the communication process. The course focuses on the basic elements of the communication process, listening, communicator and audience characteristics, basic research skills, and message composition and delivery. Students learn about the demands of public presentations in culturally and professionally diverse environments and develop presentation competence and flexibility. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Communication, Communication. Previous course SPCM 101 effective through Spring 2012. 3 sh.

EDFD505: Teaching, Democracy, and Schooling (3 hours lecture)

This course brings together differing viewpoints regarding the purposes of teaching in the United States and the teacher's role in fostering democracy. It provides future teachers with the habits of mind, skills, tools and resources to analyze and evaluate the relationship between the history of public education, the evolution of teacher identity, and the roles teachers and teaching have played in shaping the United States as a society and vice versa. Using Montclair State's Portrait of a Teacher as an organizing framework, this course places particular emphasis on the idea that all students can learn regardless of their gender, ability, race, ethnicity, or economic background. Students in the course study the history, philosophy, and politics that shape differing views about the roles and responsibilities of teachers, especially as these views relate to integration and inclusion in the classroom. Cross-listed with SASE 505. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

EDFD509: Sociocultural Perspectives of Teaching (3 hours lecture)

This course examines how teachers, teaching, & schooling can foster the learning of pupils from diverse socio-economic, linguistic & cultural backgrounds. Students explore the ways socialization shapes perceptions of oneself & others; reflect on their own beliefs & assumptions about their sociocultural identities & how those have been shaped through experience; examine the nature & impact of the increasing social, cultural, & linguistic diversity in K-12 schools; & reflect on their capacity to bring about educational change that promotes equity & affirms diversity. They investigate ways of teaching all children successfully, particularly through a culturally responsive curriculum, & of developing positive relationships among teachers, parents, & children across diversity. Through a community study of an urban area with a predominantly poor & diverse population, students develop a framework for understanding the relationship between schools, communities, & society; cultivate skills needed to familiarize themselves with diverse communities & their residents; & envision ways they can help future students see connections between their in-school & out-of-school experiences. They also develop their ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits. Cross listed with SASE 509. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; SASE 518. Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

EDFD516: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners (1 hour lecture)

This course examines the best practices in educating English language learners. Students gain a greater understanding of the linguistic difficulties and resources of English language learners as well as the importance of a multicultural curriculum. Students learn how to make content comprehensible and differentiate instruction based on the language levels of individual English language learners. Students develop an understanding of the academic and affective needs of English language learners, and of strategies for meeting these needs. May be repeated once for a maximum of 2.0 credits. Cross-listed with SASE 516. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; and SASE 518. Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

EDFD519: Assessment for Authentic Learning (3 hours lecture)

This course examines the best practices in educating English language learners. Students gain a greater understanding of the linguistic difficulties and resources of English language learners as well as the importance of a multicultural curriculum. Students learn how to make content comprehensible and differentiate instruction based on the language levels of individual English language learners. Students develop an understanding of the academic and affective needs of English language learners, and of strategies for meeting these needs. May be repeated once for a maximum of 2.0 credits. Cross listed with SASE 519. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; and SASE 518. Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

EDFD582: Learning Theories (3 hours lecture)

Study of the learning process and its measurement as it applies in the classroom and non-school settings. Previous course ELRS 580 effective through Spring 2013. 3 sh.

GRADCMP: Comprehensive Examination

This course is a placeholder for matriculated master's students planning to take the departmental Comprehensive Examination. Successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination will result in a grade of P, unsuccessful students will receive a grade of NC. Students who do not successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination will be required to register for this placeholder course in each term for which they plan to take the examination (limited to three). 0 sh.

Prerequisites: Matriculation in Master's degree program required.

PSYC560: Advanced Educational Psychology (3 hours lecture)

A comprehensive treatment of the cognitive and affective characteristics of the learner and the processes of learning and teaching provide the framework for this course. Behavioral, cognitive and information-processing theory are presented and their applicability to instructional strategies and classroom dynamics is discussed. Other areas included are the origins of individual differences including heredity and environment, early childhood education, cultural differences, student motivation, classroom management, measurement and evaluation, exceptional children and other topics. 3 sh.

READ501: Techniques of Reading Improvement in the Secondary School (3 hours lecture)

Techniques of Reading Improvement in the Secondary School introduces pre-service and in-service teachers to an array of cross-content literacy strategies for the improvement of nonclinical reading difficulties. Students learn how to ground literacy strategies in purposeful and meaningful curricular and pedagogical projects. 3 sh.

SASE505: Teaching, Democracy, and Schooling (3 hours lecture)

This course brings together differing viewpoints regarding the purposes of teaching in the United States and the teacher's role in fostering democracy. It provides future teachers with the habits of mind, skills, tools and resources to analyze and evaluate the relationship between the history of public education, the evolution of teacher identity, and the roles teachers and teaching have played in shaping the United States as a society and vice versa. Using Montclair State's Portrait of a Teacher as an organizing framework, this course places particular emphasis on the idea that all students can learn regardless of their gender, ability, race, ethnicity, or economic background. Students in the course study the history, philosophy, and politics that shape differing views about the roles and responsibilities of teachers, especially as these views relate to integration and inclusion in the classroom. Cross listed with EDFD 505. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits. Previous course CURR 505 effective through Spring 2014. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

SASE509: Sociocultural Perspectives on Teaching and Learning (3 hours lecture)

Examines how teachers, teaching, & schooling can foster the learning of pupils from diverse socio-economic, linguistic & cultural backgrounds. Students explore the ways socialization shapes perceptions of oneself & others; reflect on their own beliefs & assumptions about their sociocultural identities & how those have been shaped through experience; examine the nature & impact of the increasing social, cultural, & linguistic diversity in K-12 schools; & reflect on their capacity to bring about educational change that promotes equity & affirms diversity. They investigate ways of teaching all children successfully, particularly through a culturally responsive curriculum, & of developing positive relationships among teachers, parents, & children across diversity. Through a community study of an urban area with a predominantly poor & diverse population, students develop a framework for understanding the relationship between schools, communities, & society; cultivate skills needed to familiarize themselves with diverse communities & their residents; & envision ways they can help future students see connections between their in-school & out-of-school experiences. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits. Cross listed with EDFD 509. Previous course CURR 509 effective through Spring 2014. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; SASE 518. Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

SASE514: Inservice Supervised Graduate Student Teaching

Open only to post-baccalaureate and graduate students; this course replaces supervised student teaching for those already employed in teaching situations without standard certification. Joint supervision by the school district and University personnel. Student must obtain permission of department chairperson and the school district. Certain qualifications required. Previous course CURR 514 effective through Spring 2014. 4 - 8 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

SASE516: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners (1 hour lecture)

This course examines the best practices in educating English language learners. Students gain a greater understanding of the linguistic difficulties and resources of English language learners as well as the importance of a multicultural curriculum. Students learn how to make content comprehensible and differentiate instruction based on the language levels of individual English language learners. Students develop an understanding of the academic and affective needs of English language learners, and of strategies for meeting these needs. May be repeated once for a maximum of 2.0 credits. Cross listed with EDFD 516. Previous course CURR 516 effective through Spring 2014. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; SASE 518. Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

SASE517: Inclusive Classrooms in Middle and Secondary Schools (1 hour lecture)

This course presents the central issues in the inclusion of students with disabilities in United States middle and secondary schools. It focuses on best practices for providing access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities in inclusive settings. In addition, students explore the legal, professional, and contextual influences on the implementation of inclusion. May be repeated once for a maximum of 2.0 credits. Previous course CURR 517 effective through Spring 2014. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; and SASE 518. Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

SASE518: Technology Integration in the Classroom (1 hour lecture)

This one-credit course introduces pre-service teachers to the dimensions of educational technology for teaching and learning. Students also explore the history of educational technology with a focus on the pedagogical and practical implementation of educational technologies, youth technology culture, and merging technologies. It enables the students to drawn upon field-based experiences in READ 501 to plan instructional technology environments that are student-centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based; that emphasize critical thinking; and that support specific curricular goals - as stated in institutional, state and national standards for technology in education. May be repeated once for a maximum of 2.0 credits. Previous course CURR 518 effective through Spring 2014. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

SASE519: Assessment for Authentic Learning (3 hours lecture)

This course provides prospective teachers with knowledge and skills for evaluating and understanding student growth and learning across diverse educational settings. Students consider assessment practices from the point of view of learners and how they experience learning opportunities. Teacher candidates also analyze assessment policies and practices, both local and national, in order to maximize both student and teacher performance. They draw on aspects of assessment policy and practice to evaluate their own understandings of assessment and its development. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits. Cross listed with EDFD 519. Previous course CURR 519 effective through Spring 2014. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505, SASE 518. Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

SASE526: Teaching for Learning I (3 hours lecture)

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence (SASE 526, SASE 543). This course focuses on developing classroom practices necessary for student teaching and the beginning of a professional career in teaching, building from the knowledge and skills developed in previous courses in the professional sequence. In conjunction with SASE 527-Fieldwork, students have the opportunity to observe in classrooms and to do individual, small group, and whole class teaching. Students investigate democratic classroom practice by focusing on curriculum development; creating a positive, well-structured climate for learning in their classrooms; learning and practicing techniques for effective classroom management; and choosing appropriate teaching strategies and assessments to create successful learning experiences for their students. Previous course CURR 526 effective through Spring 2014. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; SASE 509 or EDFD 509; SASE 516 or EDFD 516; SASE 517; SASE 518; READ 501. Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

SASE527: Fieldwork (3 hours lecture)

Students spend 60 hours, or approximately one day per week, in a selected public school. Activities include, but are not limited to, observing classroom teachers, facilitating small group and individual instruction, participating in after-school activities, tutoring, attending department meetings, shadowing and interviewing students and teachers, lesson planning and teaching, and assessing student work. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits. Previous course CURR 527 effective through Spring 2014. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; and SASE 509 or EDFD 509; and SASE 516 or EDFD 516; and SASE 517; and SASE 518; and EDFD 519 or SASE 519; and READ 501. Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

SASE529: Student Teaching (6 hours lab)

Full time student teaching in the public schools of New Jersey for the duration of a semester is required of all students who complete the regular program of certification requirements. 6 hour lab requirements. May be repeated once for a maximum of 12.0 credits. Previous course CURR 529 effective through Spring 2014. 6 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; and SASE 509 or EDFD 509; and SASE 516 or EDFD 516; and SASE 517; and SASE 518; and SASE 519 or EDFD 519; and SASE 526; and SASE 527; and READ 501; and content area methods course(s). Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).

SASE543: Teaching for Learning II (3 hours lecture)

This is the second course in a two-semester sequence (SASE 526, SASE 543). This course focuses on putting into practice all the knowledge and skills students have developed throughout their professional sequence in their full-time, supervised student teaching experience. A primary focus is on planning and implementing curriculum. In addition to curriculum planning and using appropriate instructional and assessment strategies, students learn about the impact of the school and classroom culture and climate on student learning and on relationships between and among students, teachers, and other professionals in school. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits. Previous course CURR 543 effective through Spring 2014. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: SASE 505 or EDFD 505; and SASE 509 or EDFD 509; and SASE 516 or EDFD 516; and SASE 517; and SASE 518; and SASE 526; and SASE 527; and READ 501; and content area methods course(s). Students must be enrolled in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Instructional Teaching Certificate (CRI), Educational Services Certificate (CRE) or Master of Education (MED).