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CMM 281 - TV Studio Production
Basic and advanced techniques of live studio production through hands-on production experience. Topics include producing and directing in a multi-camera environment, pre-production for a variety of formats, camera operation, graphics, live video switching, and editing roll-ins from tape shot in the field. Students will produce, direct, and crew in group workshop productions.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 300 - Contemporary Issues in Journalism
Students will gain a perspective on challenges facing contemporary journalism and its practitioners. Social and ethical issues in the age of “wired” journalism will be highlighted. The role of the journalist and how journalism defines “events of the day” will be analyzed from a variety of perspectives. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 301 - Contemporary Issues in Advertising
Students will be exposed to “hot issues” facing advertising professionals. They will have the opportunity to study, in-depth, one or more of the techniques or issues driving the advertising industry. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 306 - Social Impact of the Media
Influence and role of media in modern culture. Covers the effects of media on socialization, education, political choice and process, formation and development of beliefs, attitudes and values, diffusion of information and the transmission and reflection of popular culture. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 101 or SOC 101 and sophomore class status, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 310 - Children’s Television
A survey of children’s broadcast, cablecast and direct-to-DVD programming in the United States. The course examines the content of children’s programming, advertising, related websites, and related videogames. Students will consider how young audiences interact with and are potentially affected by content created for a young audience. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore class standing.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 315 - Global Mass Communication
This class will introduce students to the history and current state of globalization in the mass media. Issues to be addressed include: the promises and problems of a highly interconnected world, debates around “Cultural Imperialism” and “Cultural Resistance,” and the ways in which mass media can be used in governmental/nongovernmental programs that seek to foster social change. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 335 - Social Media and Marketing
Students will explore the rapidly changing world of social and digital media and how it is applied to the practice of marketing communication. After studying the concepts and theories behind communicating through digital media, students will create social media marketing plans to support specific campaign initiatives through the use of these digital media.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 338 - Feature Writing
Examines feature writing through reading texts containing feature stories and current newspapers and magazines. Develops skills in feature writing employing both literary and traditional news gathering techniques to create original stories. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 345 - Media and Cultural Studies
This class will provide students with an introduction to media and cultural studies. Content will address the emergence of critical and cultural theories of mass communication as well as theories that address media, culture and society. Key concepts and theorists in media and cultural studies will be addressed. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 350 - Digital Storytelling: Blogging and Podcasting
This class will explore the practice of digital storytelling, specifically through the use of blogging (text) and podcasting (audio) over the Internet. The class will examine and critique a variety of digital storytelling narratives and techniques across disciplines. Each student will create a digital storytelling project.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 360 - Podcast Journalism
Introduction to the techniques of journalistic podcast production. Topics include planning, recording, editing, uploading, and promoting a journalistic podcast. The methods of podcast journalism production are demonstrated through the creation of journalistic themed podcast segments. Theories and issues relating to new technologies, independent journalism, and citizen journalism will also be covered.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 361 - Digital Journalism
This course provides a comprehensive overview of digital journalism, its history, its structure, its economics, its tools, its relationship with society and culture. Key concepts and theorist in information society, technology, and journalism will be addressed.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 368 - Endicott College Television: Advanced Video Production
This course will introduce students to the operations of a student run television channel. The course will center on the skills to effectively plan, manage, schedule and produce programming. Students will produce programming of various genres (feature, magazine, documentary, etc.) to be aired on Endicott College Television. While production skills will be part of the class, the focus will be on developing leadership skills and the day-to-day operations of a student run television channel.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 281 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 372 - Documentary Modes
An exploration through screenings, readings, and discussion of the history and various modes of documentary film and television, from the Lumiere Brothers to the present day, including expository, verite-based, interactive and self-reflexive styles. Subgenres considered will also include ethnographic approaches, “mockumentary,” and reality TV. By looking closely at a wide range of documentary motion pictures, students will gain new tools for media analysis, historical reference, and production methodology. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 374 - Digital Film Making: Documentary
An intensive hands-on experience in documentary production. Students plan, shoot, and edit two short exercises and a final documentary of their design. Readings and screenings augment individual work.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 255 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 375 - Digital Film Making: Narrative
Students will explore the technical and artistic possibilities of narrative fiction film by writing, directing and editing two short exercise projects and a final short film. Students will further explore and refine techniques in shooting video, lighting, sound recording and editing.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 255 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 380 - Media Ethics and Law
An overview of modern communications law, policy and regulation and the ethical conflicts faced in contemporary society by professional communicators. The course will consider the traditional and contemporary problems of expression and dissemination including issues inherent in the special considerations presented by the new media and information technologies. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore class status.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 400 - Contemporary Issues in Media Studies
This course will explore in depth an area of media studies. Topics and course descriptions will change from semester to semester. Examples of topics may include post-colonial film theory, political communication, or gender studies and media. Students may take more than one section of this course providing the topic is different from one section to the next.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior class status. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 406 - Contemporary Approaches: Internet Studies
This course will explore, in depth, an area of Internet Studies. Topics and course descriptions will change from semester to semester. Examples of topics may include the internet and video games, net-neutrality and government control, SMS, or commercialism.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 410 - Contemporary Techniques in Digital Film Making
Students taking this course will explore, in depth, an area of contemporary media production. Topics and course descriptions will change from semester to semester. Examples of topics may include advertising production, digital cinematography, sound design, lighting for digital video and directing for TV and film. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 255.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 430 - Living Life Online: Building Community Through Computer-Mediated Communication
Students will explore the assumptions and theories underlying how computer-mediated communication is used to create and sustain online community.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students must have completed a junior level research methods course in their major.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 480 - Semester Internship
A full-semester field experience, this course requires that students apply academic theories to the professional work environment. The course is planned with and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A weekly, on-campus supervision group provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students will be responsible for outside reading and writing assignments designed to integrate theory and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
All course requirements of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years must be completed, or the school dean must grant permission. Note: students completing a Distance Internship must have reliable internet access; they will be communicating with their instructors via Gullnet. Students must arrange to take Senior Thesis I either the semester before or after the internship.
(Cr: 12)
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CMM 489 - Senior Thesis I
Senior Thesis I is the first phase of a two semester thesis sequence, which provides students with an opportunity to study a specific area within their major more deeply. Students choose a topic in their respective field, and through library research they write a comprehensive literature review that is then developed into an original thesis project in Senior Thesis II.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 370 and senior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 489D - Senior Thesis I - Production
Senior Thesis I is the first phase in a two semester optional thesis sequence, which provides students with an opportunity to develop a professional short film. In Thesis I students will produce a professional proposal that could be submitted for grant funding to a non-profit or commercial organization. This proposal will serve as the template, and a portion of the pre-production, for the film to be made in Thesis II. Students will begin with a general topic they want to explore and through original research develop a specific story, a visual approach, and a well articulated understanding of how their film will contribute to the public discourse on a topic.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 370 and senior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 490 - Senior Thesis II
Developing the concept explored in Senior Thesis I, students apply accumulated skills in a culminating project that requires them to integrate knowledge acquired over the course of the program, both in the classroom and in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 489.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 490D - Senior Thesis II - Production
In Senior Thesis II, production begun in Thesis I will be completed, shooting will take place according to budget and schedule, and a substantial period of editing with weekly reviews will focus the material into a finished professional final product. This will be a culminating project of major importance requiring students to integrate skills and knowledge acquired over the course of the program both in the classroom and in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 489D.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 101 - Introduction to Computer Science
Examines the relationship of computer hardware, operating systems and applications software. Provides an introduction to principles of web design, networking, and the Internet. Considers the impact of information technology on Society. Satisfies only the Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 155 - Programming for Games and Interactive Technologies
Students explore the use of the computer as an interactive tool for entertainment and education. Students learn fundamental software design and programming techniques in order to develop interactive applications and games. We explore the use of novel input mechanisms including motion-based controllers (e.g. Wii-motes) and computer vision techniques. An introduction to gaming physics and strategic Artificial Intelligence is presented, as well as a survey of state-of-the-art gaming and interactive storytelling technologies.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 101 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 160 - Introduction to Programming
Provides an introduction to computer programming (software) concepts and functions. Introduces problem-solving methods and algorithm development using software programming. Includes procedural and data abstractions, program design, debugging, testing, and documentation. Covers data types, control structures, functions, parameter passing, library functions, and arrays. Laboratory exercises in C++.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 101 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 161 - Data Structures and Algorithms
This course focuses on expanding the fundamental programming concepts learned in CSC 160. Students will learn about elementary abstract data types including classes, linked lists, stacks, queues, heaps, trees and pointers. We will also analyze fundamental computing algorithms, including searching and sorting, as well as recursion. Laboratory exercises in C++.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 160 and corresponding proficiency in C++.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 170 - Computer Architecture
This course provides an introduction to computer architecture through the study of microprocessor chips. Students will develop a basic understanding of computer system architecture (hardware), learn to program embedded computer systems, and learn how I/O devices are controlled by microprocessors. Lectures and hands on applications will be used to develop understanding of systems concepts.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 101.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 200 - Website Development and Programming
An examination of the key technologies and applications used for Internet productions. The course reviews the development of the internet as a communication medium and some of the areas in which it has an impact on society. Topics covered include basic Internet applications, digital imaging techniques, as well as an introduction to audio and video production for the web. This course is offered in a Windows OS environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 101 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 260 - Visual Programming I
An introduction to programming principles using visual programming. Practical issues such as program design, documentation, style, and user-interface design are central to the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 160 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 261 - Visual Programming II and Object-Oriented Design
An advanced class in visual programming, the course addresses principles and topics central to effective application development, including project management, debugging, testing, coding styles and the project life cycle in visual programming technology. A focus on object-oriented techniques and architecture in visual programming technology that make it possible for programmers to rapidly develop applications using pre-built objects.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 260 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 270 - Software/Systems Quality Assurance
Provides students with a working knowledge of the state of research and practice on software product and process evaluation and improvement. Stresses use of quantitative and experimental methods and change control as they are applied to evaluating software engineering. Pre-release software packages from commercial software vendors will be used as examples.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 301 - Information Systems Analysis and Design
Surveys the basic theories and principles of systems which comprise the information technology infrastructure of an organization; examines the technical foundation for understanding information systems; examines systems analysis and design in contemporary organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 101.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 320 - Project Management
Preparation to meet the variety of communication demands made on the information technology professional. The course draws from the areas of project management, technical communication, and rhetoric to develop oral and written communication competencies for a range of contemporary information technology contexts.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 335 - Mobile Application Programming and Design
In this course students learn to develop software for smart phones and other mobile devices (Google Android, Apple’s iPhone, iPod Touch, et. al.). Analysis of algorithms is presented, as students consider the efficiency of programs for constrained target devices (i.e., processing, memory and storage). We explore the interface design challenges that accompany small, high-resolution touch screens that lack traditional input mechanisms, and use signal triangulation techniques to enable location-aware applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 160 and CSC 260 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 340 - Database Management
Survey of the basic concepts and theories in data modeling and relational database management. The course covers the development of database applications and solutions to satisfy user needs. In addition, students examine the use of the database in contemporary organizations and explore issues surrounding database access, use, and confidentiality.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 200.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 350 - Network Operations Management
An analysis of the tools and techniques used in the administration and design of computing systems. The topics covered include: IP network math, network architectures and protocols; system installation; operations; file systems and structures; device configuration and management; account administration; and network security. Principles of contemporary network systems are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 101 and three credits of math.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 380 - Operating Systems
An examination of the current state of and the future trends in the development, management and security of Linux and Windows operating systems. The course examines the theories and principles of operating systems management and emerging network technologies, as well as current practices in the management, maintenance, and augmentation of existing operating systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 340, CSC 160.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 390 - Cyber Threats and Security
This multi-disciplinary course will cover principles of computer security and vulnerability in order to investigate the societal impact and public perception of specific instances of cyber attack, crimes and intrusion. Targets of such attacks range from individuals (hate crimes and cyber-bullying) to systems that are critical to our national infrastructure (e.g., commerce, communication, transportation, defense and power generation). We will examine motives and incentives to exploit software systems, how software systems are secured, and the growing cyber security industry-economy. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 101 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 401 - Web Programming II - Interactive Web Applications
An advanced examination and application of server-side web programming and client communication technologies that facilitate interactive web applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 200, CSC 340.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 450 - Telecommunications and Wide-Area Networking
A continuation of CSC 350, this course covers the architecture, interfaces, protocols and technologies of high-speed broadband networks and their access points (DSL, Cable Modems). Topics include Wide Area Networking protocols such as MPLS, ATM, Frame-Relay, and Gigabit Ethernet. This course will also introduce computational complexity as used in routing algorithms, queuing theory as well as congestion control and QoS algorithms, as well as security for broadband networks.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 350.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 480 - Semester Internship
A full-semester field experience, this course requires that students apply academic theories to the professional work environment. The course is planned with and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A weekly, on-campus supervision group provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students will be responsible for outside reading and writing assignments designed to integrate theory and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
All course requirements of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years must be completed, or the school dean must grant permission. Note: students completing a Distance Internship must have reliable internet access; they will be communicating with their instructors via Gullnet. Students must arrange to take Senior Thesis I either the semester before or after the internship.
(Cr: 12)
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CSC 489 - Senior Thesis I
Senior Thesis I is the first phase of a two semester thesis sequence, which provides students with an opportunity to study a specific area within their major more deeply. Students choose a topic in their respective field, and through library research, they write a comprehensive literature review that is then developed into an original thesis project in Senior Thesis II.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 490 - Senior Thesis II
Developing the concept explored in Senior Thesis I, students will investigate a topic Related to Information and Computer Technology in which they have a particular interest. The outcomes of the project are a scholarly paper and a presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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DAN 104 - Dance Techniques and Production
This course is designed to facilitate the student’s understanding of dance techniques and the basic technical aspects of general stagecraft involved in facilitating a performance. Students will study basic concepts of anatomy and physiology necessary to healthy dance. They will develop proper alignment, strength, and flexibility using Ballet and Yoga in a structured warm-up. Students will also study basic techniques in Contemporary/Modern movement, as well as stagecraft principals. Crew assignments/performance and quizzes will be included during the semester. May be repeated for up to eight semesters for credit. Only three credits of this course can be applied toward the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 1)
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DAN 105 - Repertory Dance Ensemble
This course provides an opportunity for participation in a dance ensemble. Students will develop technique, versatility, and adaptation to style within the field of jazz dance and contemporary/modern movement. Students will be required to participate in public performances as designated by the faculty. May be repeated for up to eight semesters for credit. Only three credits of this course can be applied toward the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 1)
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DAN 106 - Private Dance Instruction
Weekly instruction in dance techniques or composition is provided by special arrangement, and at an additional fee. One private or small group lesson per week. Hours arranged with instructor or by group lesson time. May be repeated for up to eight semesters for credit. Only three credits of this course can be applied toward the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 1)
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DAN 120 - Ballet Techniques I
The course prepares beginner to advanced beginner students with the foundation necessary for progression to the intermediate and advanced levels. Every student’s ability is assessed and training follows a curriculum designed for each student to progress to his or her maximum potential. Course includes classical ballet vocabulary, technique, self –discipline, motivation, creativity, critical thinking, and confidence building. Students will be required to participate in public performances as designated by the faculty. Instruction is provided by faculty from The Boston Ballet School in special arrangement with Endicott College. May be repeated for up to eight semesters for credit. Only three credits of this course can be applied toward the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 1)
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DAN 200 - Dance Composition (Choreography)
This course develops the student’s artistic ability to choreograph dance works in relation to self, others, time, space, reason, and other aspects. The class enhances students’ communication, organizational, and reasoning skills through kinesthetic and intellectual exploration of the relationship of dance to other forms of art and communication. This course incorporates group improvisations, creating and performing, discussion, critical analysis, and journal writing. Students additionally study the works of well-known choreographers throughout the semester. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 104 or DAN 105.
(Cr: 3)
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DAN 225 - Dance History
This course examines the history of dance, with an emphasis on Western theatrical dance including ballet, modern, and jazz/musical theater. From examples of ritualistic dance to concert dance this course studies artists and the cultural phenomena important to the development of contemporary dance in the United States. Students will also look at dance as an expression of human culture and analyze the key developments in dance as they relate to social, political and historical change. Considerations of race, gender, age, and physical ability are included. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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DRA 100 - Introduction to Theater
This course surveys all aspects of the art of theater from the Greeks to contemporary Theater. The class introduces students to significant plays, playwrights, theater genres and the evolution of production practices up to and including contemporary for-profit and not-for-profit professional theater. Lectures will include visiting guest artists and professional staff of Boston Children’s Theatre. The class will include visits to Boston Children’s Theatre for backstage observations and to view at least three productions. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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DRA 106 - Private Theater Instruction
Weekly instruction in acting is provided by special arrangement, and at an additional fee. One private lesson per week. Hours arranged with instructor. May be repeated up to eight semesters for credit. Only three credits of this course can be applied toward the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 1)
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DRA 200 - Acting Techniques I
Grounded in the Stanislavski and Meisner acting methods, students train through response, concentration, and imagination exercises. These techniques are applied in groups, individually, and in basic scene work. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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DRA 205 - Acting Techniques II
Improvisational techniques, characterization, and interpretation employed in Acting Techniques I are applied to musical theater scenes. Scenes from classic and modern musicals are rehearsed and studied in terms of styles and historical perspective. The course also includes the effective use of the singing voice on stage, and movement for actors.
(Cr: 3)
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DRA 220 - Introduction to Technical Theater
This course familiarizes students with the basic components of stage production and back stage work as it relates to theatre, music, and music theatre. Theory and knowledge of the fundamentals of lighting, sound and set design are covered. Students participate in productions directed by guest professionals. In addition to course meetings, students are required to partake in evening and weekend preparations and rehearsals.
(Cr: 3)
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DRA 310 - Directing
This course is designed for students who have already received an introduction to theater arts and performance. Students will explore the function of a director from its establishment as an artistic voice in theater production to practical application of directorial concepts. Students will begin with preparing a theoretical approach to staging a play to directing a cutting from a published play.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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EC 100 - CIS Transitions (Offered in Spain)
This course addresses all first year students and offers support and efficient strategies to meet a variety of challenges which an academic setting poses. Students learn how to act efficiently and meaningfully in order to adjust and succeed in this new context. A large part of the course is dedicated to the teaching of study skills promoting students’ persistence and achievement. Furthermore, students will develop the necessary social skills to set and realize their academic goals. In order to act appropriately and effectively in multicultural environments students will also practice intercultural skills.
(Cr: 1)
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EC 101 - Endicott Transitions
This course addresses the challenges of incoming students and provides strategies for success in an academic community. The course assists students in the development of knowledge pertaining to social skills, academic resources, the Endicott mission and traditions, Endicott policies and procedures and the meaning of a college education. Students are encouraged to reflect on both their own development and methods for contributing to the community. Pass/Fail grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students with 24 or more transfer credits may have the EC 101 requirement waived, but must substitute an additional one credit of coursework.
(Cr: 1)
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EC 400 - Senior Transition
This course will address three main areas related to seniors graduating from college and making a successful transition into the professional world. Topics covered will be preparation for first full-time employment (such as benefits, workplace culture, and performance reviews); personal finances (including budgeting, credit, loans, taxes, etc.); and transitional concerns (such as renting apartments, leases and contracts, and graduate school options). Pass/Fail grading.
(Cr: 1)
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ECN 201 - Macroeconomics
The measurement of the U.S. economy and the factors that contribute to economic growth and recession are the focus of macroeconomics. The role of government in the economy is closely examined. Particular attention is paid to tax and spending policy as well as the policy of the Federal Reserve. Government policy has a significant impact on the performance of the private economy. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ECN 202 - Microeconomics
Examines the basic concepts of microeconomics, including theories and models that describe how consumers and producers of goods and services make rational economic choices, and the implications of those choices for market prices, quality, and product variety. Looks at demand and supply elasticity, the nature of competitive rivalry, factors of production, income distribution, and the impact of government regulation. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ECN 304 - Economics of the European Union (Offered in Spain)
An overview of the events that took place from 2002, the year that the Euro was introduced as the official European currency until 2004 when another ten European nations became member states of the Union. Students will analyse how this new currency is affecting the economic realities of Europe as well as the rest of the world.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECN 201 and ECN 202.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 010 - Communication/Literacy Lab
A test preparation program for the Communication and Literacy Skills test of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), this lab focuses on and provides hands-on practice with the critical reading, writing, and test-taking skills necessary to pass this portion of the MTEL. Required of all students in Elementary, Early Childhood, and Physical Education programs.
(Cr: 0)
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ED 020 - Foundations of Reading Lab
A test preparation program for the Foundations of Reading test of the MTEL, this lab focuses on the reading instruction content and test-taking strategies necessary to pass this portion of the MTEL. Required of all Elementary and Early Childhood students.
(Cr: 0)
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ED 030 - Subject Matter Lab
This test preparation program provides Specific content and test-taking strategies for three of the MTEL subject matter tests: Early Childhood, General Curriculum, and Physical Education. Required of all students in Elementary, Early Childhood, and Physical Education students.
(Cr: 0)
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ED 101 - Introduction to Education
Designed to orient students to the education profession. Emphasis will be on writing and will focus on philosophical concepts applied to education, curriculum, teacher competency, learning principles, schools as organizations, and the education of special populations. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 102 - Curriculum Theory and Instruction
A study of curriculum dimensions, concepts, and designs for varied student populations and school settings. Through examination of the Massachusetts Department of Education’s Common Core of Learning and Curriculum Frameworks documents students will come to understand how the state standards can be used as guidelines in structuring curriculum, researching curriculum development, and how the issues, trends, and innovations of curriculum design can be applied in an effective integrated classroom.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 201 - Foundations of Reading
This course gives an in-depth understanding of the reading process and of the teaching of reading. Theoretical and research information on reading and emergent literacy will be included. Topics also covered in the course
include: phonics, word recognition, vocabulary development, comprehension, fluency and study skills. Students will learn the major approaches and materials for teaching skills in phonemic awareness, decoding, encoding, reading for meaning, comprehension strategies, content reading, and study skills as recommended in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks/ English Language Arts (June 2001), the Standards of the International Reading Association and National Standards for Literacy. To develop a deeper understanding of the coursework, students will participate in a required Service Learning Placement for 2hr/week throughout the semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101, ED 102 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 203 - Introduction to Children with Special Needs
This course introduces the historical, legal, and social aspect of special needs education in the United State. Identification of special needs—including physical, social, emotional, and sensory—as well as giftedness will be discussed. Integration of special needs children into the regular classroom is a major component. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 207 - Strategies of Teaching Early Childhood Curriculum
Focus on the teaching of specific subject areas in unison with the developmental needs of children in preK–2. Students will research current curriculum materials and curriculum development trends. Lesson plans, units, and learning centers will be designed by students.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101 and ED 106 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 208 - Early Childhood Numeracy
Expanding on concepts explored in ED 207, this course will develop students’ knowledge in planning learning experiences that will foster the development of mathematical thinking in young children. Pre-service teachers will explore instructional strategies and materials designed to foster conceptual mathematical development in three to five-year-olds. Following recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, this course will examine how to incorporate mathematical experiences throughout the day. Students will explore strategies to integrate mathematical instruction with other content areas as well as how to create environments that extends mathematical thinking.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101, ED 102, and ED 207, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 210 - Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Exploration of major concepts related to instructional technology in the early childhood and elementary school classroom. Current technology curriculum frameworks will be addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101 and ED 106 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 215 - Creative Arts in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms
This course integrates the use of art, music and drama in the curriculum of today’s Early Childhood and Elementary classroom. The course incorporates the component of a weekly lab, affording students the opportunity to design and present lessons in the creative arts in accordance with current curriculum frameworks.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 220 - Strategies of Teaching in the Elementary Classroom
This course provides an introduction to elementary education (grades 1–6) through class content, planning and participation in an elementary school. Competencies in classroom communications skills are stressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101 and ED 106 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 221 - Emergent Literacy Instruction
Students will examine language acquisition and emerging communication abilities in young children with a particular focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening. The characteristics of a print and language rich environment will be explored, including the use of developmentally appropriate written language activities in the early childhood classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 201 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 229 - Literacy Methods
Students are encouraged to investigate the Language Arts - listening, speaking, writing and reading - as elements of Total Literacy in the Early Childhood and Elementary classroom. Students will explore common and specialized programs such as Writer’s Workshop, John Collins, 6 Traits, Guided Reading (Fountas and Pinnel and DRA) and Links. Students will practice techniques in planning for children’s skills development in all the Language Arts using both 10 Steps to Lesson Planning and Understanding by Design with Differentiated Instruction. Emphasis will be placed on Literacy and Study Skills in both narrative and expository text.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 201 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 230 - The Early Childhood Pedagogy of Reggio Emilia, Italy
Examining the philosophy of the early childhood schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, students explore the “culture of childhood” and the images and potentials of the young child within that culture. This course focuses on translating the pedagogy of Reggio Emilia into American culture and implementing Reggio-inspired practices into early childhood and elementary programs. Students learn how to facilitate learning experiences that encourage young children to explore, to wonder, to investigate, and to construct knowledge.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 290 - Topics In Education
Focuses on a range of issues significant to the field of education, including school reform, service learning in schools, school diversity, pedagogy and classroom assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 301 - Math Methods
Examines the purpose and content of the K-6 mathematics curiculum, highlighting a wide variety of teaching procedures and instructional materials. Evaluation techniques for use in the classroom and pedagogical methodology will be addressed. Current research, issues and frameworks will be examined. A field component of 20-25 hours is included in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 203, ED 207 or ED 220, junior class status, and a passing score on at least two MTEL exams. Open to Liberal Studies/Education Teacher Licensure majors only.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 302 - Science Methods
This course supports the pre-service teacher in planning for the teaching of science in the K-6 classroom. Major concepts, curriculum theory and instructional strategies appropriate to science education are explored. Major principles of science, development of science lesson plans, experiments, demonstrations, enrichment activities, and science projects using a hands-on approach are included. Current research, issues and frameworks in science will be examined. Focus will be on assessment, cooperative learning, and hands-on science. A field component of 20-25 hours is included in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 203, ED 207 or ED 220, junior class status, and a passing score on at least two MTEL exams. Open to Liberal Studies/Education Teacher Licensure majors only.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 306 - Social Studies Methods
An inquiry approach is incorporated for developing concept knowledge and skills in social studies for students in Pre-K through Grade 6. Curriculum content, materials, planning, implementing, and assessing learning will be included across all of the social sciences. Instruction in history, geography, economics, political science, and other social sciences will be considered in light of current recommendations of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and national standards such as those of the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS). Students will explore integrating social studies content across all learning experiences to develop thinking skills and awareness of self and community. A field component of 20-25 hours is included in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 203, ED 207 or ED 220, junior class status, and a passing score on at least two MTEL exams. Open to Liberal Studies/Education Teacher Licensure majors only.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 308 - Early Childhood Methods
Expanding on concepts explored in ED 207, this course will develop students’ knowledge in planning interdisciplinary learning experiences that support the needs of the whole child. Pre-service teachers will explore early childhood instructional strategies and materials designed to develop intellectual dispositions, to foster an appreciation of individual and cultural differences, and to meet state and federal standards. Examination of the crucial link between observation and effective teaching will be addressed. A field component of 20-25 hours is included in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101, ED 106, ED 207 or permission of instructor. Open to Liberal Studies/Teacher Licensure majors only.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 310 - The Power of Play in the Classroom
This course explores the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative benefits of play in the early childhood and elementary classroom. Through interactive learning experiences, readings, and discussions, students examine the nature of play, its disappearance in our schools, and its importance in the development of the whole child. Students develop a rationale for play as a fundamental component of the curriculum, design developmentally appropriate learning environments, and create play-based learning experiences. Students explore the teacher’s role in observing, facilitating, and assessing play. Inclusive play-based intervention strategies for children with developmental delays will be addressed.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 321 - Portfolio
A semester-long focus on the transition to the senior year through preparation for student teaching. Students read about current issues in education, develop a resume, and write a philosophy of teaching statement. The class meets once a week, with additional out-of-class time spent on creating an electronic portfolio.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior class status. Pass/Fail grading.
(Cr: 1)
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ED 339 - Classroom Assessment
Methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment in education are the focus of this course. Emphasis will be given to the development of educational standards, design of performance-based assessments, and fair scoring of those assessments.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101, ED 220 or permission of instructor and junior class status.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 340 - My Shoes, Your Path: Developing Global Perspective in the Elementary Classroom
Students develop skills in teaching using a literature based approach to teaching in the content areas. Students read 50-75 pieces of historical and/or multicultural children’s literature and develop highly motivating units based on the Wiggins and McTigue model of Understanding by Design. This course incorporates the standards of both the English and Social Studies Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in the interactive/transactive units.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 400 - Practicum and Seminar in Elementary Education
A 14-week, full-time student teaching experience that allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom. A 300-hour practicum in a grade 1–6 classroom is jointly supervised by a cooperating practitioner and a college supervisor. A weekly college seminar is also required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Passing scores on all required MTEL exams and completion of all prior coursework.
(Cr: 12)
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ED 401 - Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Education
A 14-week, full-time student teaching experience that allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom. Students complete a minimum of 300 practicum hours, including 100 hours in a PreK–K classroom and 200 hours in a grade 1–2 classroom. At least one setting must include children with disabilities. Students are jointly supervised by a cooperating practitioner and a college supervisor. A weekly college seminar is also required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Passing scores on all required MTEL exams and completion of all prior coursework.
(Cr: 12)
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ED 403 - Internship and Seminar in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
Students will complete a minimum of 150 internship hours in the role of the moderate special needs teacher in a prek-8 classroom. Students are jointly supervised by a cooperating practitioner and a college supervisor. A weekly college seminar is also required. Completion of this course, in addition to ED203 and PSY230, will allow the student to apply to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education for an initial license in moderate disabilities (prek-8) upon graduation from Endicott, receipt of their initial license in elementary or early childhood education, and passing score on the General Curriculum MTEL.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 400 or ED401.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 100 - Introduction to Composition (Offered in Spain)
Prepares students for ENG 101 by introducing them to the fundamentals of academic writing. This course does not meet the core curriculum requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 101 - College Writing Seminar
Focusing on a general theme, this course introduces first-year students to prewriting, composing, revising, and editing strategies. It emphasizes logical development of ideas in papers appropriate to purpose and audience. Students will hone their skills by practicing expository, analytical, argument-based, and persuasive writing. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 102 - Introduction to Literature
This course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of literary study. The course focuses on interpretation and criticism of fiction, poetry and drama. Critical methodologies for literary analysis, literary terminology, and appropriate research methods are also examined. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 103 - Speech
Development of effective speaking and speechwriting skills. To accomplish this, students will write and deliver speeches with the guidance and encouragement of the instructor and peers. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 106 - English Communication (Offered in Spain)
This course is intended for students whose skills are between upper intermediate and advanced level. It reflects the fast changing world of business with materials from authentic sources. Students study business topics and acquire proficiency in written and oral communication. Students learn about the causes of communication breakdowns and how to avoid them through effective listening and note taking. They analyze case studies, role play authentic business situations and begin to understand the effects different styles of management have on business outcomes.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 108 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Students will be introduced to the art of creative writing through reading the creative works of a variety of authors. We will also study essential aspects of writing fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and memoirs. Students will explore the creative writing process that is the discovery of ideas for writing. We will find inspiration in the things we read and in everyday life. We will also examine genres suited to the themes and images our ideas engender. Open to all students, but required of English majors concentrating in Creative Writing and Creative Writing minors. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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