2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Please note: Schedules are subject to change; check the PeopleSoft online schedule prior to each term’s registration.
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CS 709 - Cryptography
This course introduces the theory and application of cryptography - a fundamental area of Computer Science and Mathematics at the core of modern software and hardware security. Covering a range of cryptographic topics and algorithms along with the mathematical background necessary to be able to argue formally about their complexity, efficiency, and correctness, the course also offers a hands-on approach to better understand how cryptographic algorithms are designed. Students learn how to write secure software by using cryptographic APIs already implemented in most well-known programming platforms. Reading assignments and hands-on labs further teach students the weaknesses and strengths of different cyptographic algorithms and implementations. Students investigate current research in cryptography.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600 , CS 510 or equivalent
Offered in the Spring Semester
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CS 710 - Advanced Computer Organization and Architecture
The course presents a detailed study of efficient CPU design and its integration into a computer system so that performance and cost are optimized. Advanced processor implementation techniques such as pipelining, superscalar operation, and hyperthreading. The course discusses multicore CPUs along with their cost/performance tradeoffs. The structure and operation of the memory hierarchy, memory design approaches, I/O structures, and the mutual impact of processor, compiler and operating system designs are considered. Students are expected to independently research advanced topics in modern computer architecture, and write technical reports summarizing their findings.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 610
Offered When Needed
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CS 712 - Program Analysis for Security
This course introduces students to the theory of program analysis for security. It covers a variety of program analysis techniques used during software design, implementation, testing, debugging, and modification so that students understand software systems, their properties, and security problems that may arise. The course offers also hands-on experiences that show students how to implement security analysis and how to use commercial tools to detect the security problems of any program. The course includes the study of research papers related to the latest methodologies in the field of program analysis for security.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered during Special Sessions
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CS 713 - Cloud Security and Privacy
This course demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions in cloud computing to overcome new vectors of attacks that can affect a company’s infrastructure, communication networks, data, and services. This courses also covers a broad range of topics and methodologies on privacy and security issues and approaches related to cloud computing, including trust, risk, forensics and legal aspects. Students also have the opportunity to explore the latest open source cloud based technologies related to cloud security development. The course includes the study of research papers related to the latest methodologies in the field of cloud security and privacy.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered during Special Sessions
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CS 720 - Advanced Topics in Database Systems
This course covers problems and techniques involved in the design and implementation of database systems. Topics include physical storage management and indexing structures, query processing and optimization, transaction processing, concurrency control, database recovery and distributed database systems. Selected topics in emerging database technologies are discussed.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 620
Offered in the Spring Semester Alternate Years
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CS 722 - Database Security
Database security has a great impact on the design of today’s information systems. This course will provide understanding of database security concepts and techniques and experience in implement database security on modern databases. Students will study and present new directions in database security research. The topics will cover database security principles, database application security models, access control, database and data auditing, SQL injection, database inference and security of distributed databases.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CS 615 and CS 620
Offered When Needed
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CS 730 - Compiler Design
This course covers the principles and techniques of language translation: finite automata and lexical analysis, parsing of context-free languages, symbol tables, storage administration, error diagnosis, introductory optimization and code generation techniques. Students have an opportunity to write a compiler for a small language.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 630
Offered When Needed
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CS 734 - Game Development
The course is a hands-on introduction to game design and development. It provides a comprehensive look at the overall game development process - from concept creation and initial design to implementation, testing, and marketing of the finished product. Students gain hands on experience developing and integrating game components and scripts using a professional game engine, and graphics, audio, and video modeling tools. Proper software engineering techniques are emphasized throughout the course. Students are expected to independently research advanced topics in game development, virtual reality, or HCI devices used in simulations and gaming, and either apply their research in their course projects or write a detailed technical report.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered in the Fall Semester
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CS 736 - Advanced Game Development
The course explores advanced topics in game development, including advanced computer graphics, artificial intelligence, networking protocols for multiplayer gaming, hardware and software user interfaces, and software engineering principles for game design and implementation. Students work in teams on creating sophisticated multiplayer client-server game software using advanced software tools and techniques. Students are also required to independently research cutting-edge game/simulation development topics, and incorporate this research into their projects.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 734 ; Co-requisite: CS 742
Offered in the Spring Semester Alternate Years
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CS 740 - Modeling and Simulation
An introduction to the mathematical modeling and simulation of discrete and continuous phenomena. Topics include: problem formulation, modeling, solution and validation, simulation, random number generators, queuing theory, experimental design, statistical analysis and evaluation of simulation output. Emphasis will be placed on self-contained realistic examples from the biological, physical and social sciences. The class will be introduced to an interactive modeling language.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered When Needed
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CS 742 - Computer Graphics
This course introduces fundamental concepts in 2D and 3D computer graphics, including graphics primitive, geometric transformations, 2D and 3D viewing and rendering. Basics in linear algebra are covered for understanding of image representation and manipulations. In addition to regular homework assignments, students are exposed to the literature in computer graphics. For the final project assignment, students implement and improve on an existing technique published in the recent literature and make the work publishable as a conference paper. In this course, students gain sufficient breadth in recent development in Computer Graphics to prepare them for studies in related fields, such as 3D game development.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered in the Fall Semester
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CS 743 - Advanced Computer Graphics
This course focuses on mathematical foundations and algorithms for advanced computer graphics. Topics include 3D modeling, hidden surface removal, texture mapping, and computer animation. The class consists of lectures to study the theoretical foundations and algorithmic issues, and discussion on research papers in the recent literature in computer graphics. All assignments are in C++ using OpenGL. For the final project assignment, students will implement and improve on an existing technique published in the recent literature and make the work publishable as a conference paper.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 742
Offered in the Spring Semester
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CS 744 - Design and Programming of User Interfaces
Theory and practice of creating event-driven, graphical user interfaces. Students will design and implement user interfaces in an object-oriented setting.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered When Needed
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CS 748 - Digital Image Processing
This course introduces students to fundamentals in image processing. Topics include image representation, image formation, image enhancement in both spatial and frequency domains, and morphological image processing with the focus on two-dimensional grayscale images. Basic concepts in linear algebra are covered for understanding of image representation and manipulation. In addition to regular homework assignments, students are exposed to the literature in image processing, and improve an existing technique published in the recent literature for the final project assignment. This course lays the basis for study in image understanding and computer vision.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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CS 750 - Advanced Operating Systems
This course examines the internal structure and implementation of one or more real operating systems. Algorithms and data structures involved in scheduling, memory management, input/output and secondary storage management are discussed, and their interdependence and interaction are emphasized. The implementation of system calls for use in system programming and administration is also considered. Students are expected to independently research new developments in operating systems design and implementation, and write technical reports summarizing their findings.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 650
Offered in the Spring Semester Alternate Years
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CS 760 - Artificial Intelligence
This course covers the principal ideas and developments in artificial intelligence. Topics include knowledge representation, problem solving and search strategies, game playing, solving constraint satisfaction problems, uncertainty and probabilistic reasoning, and machine learning. Selected emerging artificial intelligence topics are discussed.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered in the Spring Semester Alternate Years
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CS 761 - Data Mining
This course will introduce popular data mining methods for extracting knowledge from data. It will cover the principles of data mining methods, but also provide to students hands-on experience in developing data mining solutions to scientific and business problems. Topics include: knowledge representation, data preprocessing, machine learning and statistical methods (association mining, classification and prediction using Bayesian learning, decision trees, instance-based learning, support vector machines, neural networks, genetic algorithms, cluster analysis), evaluation of the performance and meta-learning algorithms. Ethical implications of data mining applications are considered. Applications are drawn from a variety of real life examples from different areas.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered When Needed
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CS 768 - Web Applications Development
This course provides an in-dept introduction to the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of web applications. The course covers both client-side and server-side software development using a variety of markup, scripting, and programming languages and techniques. Interfacing to a database, deployment on a server, and multi-browser support are also discussed. Special emphasis is placed on user-interface design and software efficiency. A number of projects will be assigned throughout the semester to reinforce the material covered during lectures. Students are also expected to independently research a cutting-edge topic in modern web development, write a technical report, and present their findings to the class.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered in the Fall Semester Alternate Years
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CS 771 - Web Application Security
The course provides enough background and theory for students to understand and address the vulnerabilities of Web applications. To understand Web application security, it is first necessary to understand how to exploit Web application vulnerabilities. The main focus of the course is, therefore, to learn the tasks and techniques needed to break into Web applications by exploiting those vulnerabilities. This course will teach students, in a very practical way, how to discover, exploit and prevent security flaws in today’s Web applications. The main challenge is that Web applications are written using a variety of languages: HTML, CSS and JavaScript on the client, and Java or PHP on the server. This course will explain language-specific vulnerabilities on both the client and the server side. The course will also show students how hackers steal sensitive data and perform unauthorized actions. Students will be shown numerous real-world examples, demonstrating how different kinds of security flaws manifest themselves in today’s Web applications. The course will also describe in detail the countermeasures that application developers can take to defeat attackers.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600 or equivalent
Offered When Needed
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CS 772 - Parallel and Scientific Computing
The course is an introduction to Parallel and Scientific Computing. Topics include advantages, limitations, theory, and applications of parallel and distributed computing, modern trends in parallel hardware and software design, and parallel programming with scientific application. Several parallel programming projects are assigned. Students are assigned independent reading and research beyond the scope of the lecture material, and expected to apply their findings for solving challenging problems requiring the need for parallel computing.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600 & CS 610 , Knowledge of C Programming
Offered When Needed
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CS 773 - Mobile Applications Development
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the design, implementation, testing and deployment of mobile applications on a variety of modern mobile platforms. The course enhances the students’ object-oriented design and programming skills and introduces them to modern mobile development programming and scripting languages. Students become proficient in the use of the various tools for designing, testing, and optimizing the developed mobile software. Students are expected to research advanced topics in mobile computing and/or mobile software development, and write a detailed technical report about their findings.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered in the Fall Semester Alternate Years
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CS 775 - Mobile Application Security
This course shows students the security problems that developers and IT managers need to look for when developing and deploying mobile applications and the solutions to those problems on some of the most popular mobile platforms. This course prepares students for real-life problems and situations through an in-dept analysis of security issues and possible attacks related to mobile devices. The course shows students how to develop mobile applications more securely and how to keep mobile devices secure. The course includes the study of recent research papers that expose students to the latest methodologies in the field of mobile application security.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered in the Spring Semester Alternate Years
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CS 777 - Computer Networks and Network Programming
This course presents computer networking in both theory and practice. Students learn about computer networks with a focus on networking protocols and network programming. Also covered is an overview of current wireless networks and network security (including an overview of current research in that area). This course contains a large hands-on portion allowing students the opportunity to investigate, design, and implement networking protocols. Students investigate current research in networking and network programming and write a paper on their findings.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CS 600 , CS 610 , Knowledge of C Programming
Offered in the Spring Semester
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CS 779 - Network Security
This course introduces various attacks and threats that can take place in a computer network. The course discusses secure networking protocols, various wireless security protocols, and an introduction to operational security concepts. This is a hands-on course with multiple lab projects allowing students to investigate state-of-the-art network security principles. This course gives students an opportunity to learn about the various tools commonly adopted by ethical hackers. Students investigate current research in network security and write a paper on their findings.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CS 615 and CS 777
Offered in the Fall Semester
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CS 780 - Software Project Development: Design
This course is the first part of the 2-course series on software project development. The focus of the course is on the design of the system. It involves a study of software development cycles and techniques necessary in the creation of large software systems. The following techniques are emphasized: user requirements elicitation, object-oriented class analysis and design, testing strategies and structured system evaluation, and project management. As an essential part of this course, students work in teams in the organization, management and development of a large software project. At the end of the course, students submit a research paper reporting on the management of open-source projects involving multiple organizations. Department Consent Required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 600
Offered in Fall Semester
Department Consent Required
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CS 784 - Software Project Development: Implementation
This course is the second part of the 2-course series on software project development. The focus of the course is on the implementation of the system designed in CS 780. Students are encouraged to explore efficient algorithms and robust programming techniques in order to meet the user requirements of the system in the allotted time frame. Completion of the 2-course series provides students with a solid understanding of large-scale software design and development in a team environment. At the end of the course, students submit an in-dept analysis on requirements and modeling of the next version of the current implementation.
Laboratory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 780
Requires Completion of Core or Dept Approval
Offered in the Spring Semester
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CS 980 - Thesis Preparation Seminar
This course provides the opportunity for the student to work with an advisor in developing a thesis on an approved topics. This course is the first part of the research thesis. Through this course, the students gains an understanding of the significance of his/her research problem, obtains in-depth knowledge of the scholarly work pertinent to his/her research problem, and develops a research proposal outlining all aspects of the planned thesis work. Department and Thesis Advisor Approval Required.
Seminar
Credits: 3
Offered in the Fall Semester
Department Consent Required
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CS 981 - Thesis
This course is the second part of the research thesis. In this course, the student implements the method proposed in the Thesis Proposal presented in CS 980 , evaluates the implemented method and documents the study in the thesis report. The thesis must be a substantive piece of scholarship contributing to the field of study.
Thesis Research
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CS 980 and permission of the program director
Offered in the Spring Semester.
Department Consent Required
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CS 990 - Special Topics in Computer Science
This course will study topics of current interest in computer science, which are not covered in a course offered by the department. It will be offered periodically as the needs and interests of students and faculty dictate. Prerequisite: completion of core and permission of the program director.
Lecture
Credits: 1, 2, 3
Requires Completion of Core or Dept Approval Department Approval Required. Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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CSD 500 - Language Disorders in Adults
This course is designed to provide graduate students of speech-language pathology with an understanding of the etiology, neural substrates, characteristics, assessment and treatment of speech and language disorders in adults due to brain damage, including aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere disorders. Students will learn through assigned reading, lectures and class projects. Clinical case presentations, including case history, neurological exam results, behavioral symptoms, and lesion information will be used to explore clinically relevant issues and to develop basic differential diagnosis skills.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CSD 515 and CSD 505 (CSD 505 may be taken concurrently)
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CSD 501 - Voice Disorders
This course will address the physiologic, acoustic, and perceptual characteristics of voice disorders in children and adults. Current theories of the etiology and natural course of voice disorders will be discussed, with emphasis upon the biomechanics of abnormal voice production. Evidence-based assessment and treatment will be studied, including some of the medical and surgical interventions that may accompany voice therapy.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 505 - Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Advanced course in anatomy and physiology, addressing the neurological development, functioning, and lifespan changes of typical communication, with emphasis upon clinical correlates of neurological impairments of speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 515 - Language Disorders in Children
Advanced study of child language disorders, focusing on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with developmental disability, autism and other pervasive developmental disorder, such as specific language impairment, brain injury, cerebral palsy, and hearing loss. Course will also examine multicultural issues surrounding assessment and treatment of child language disorders, and literacy and language impairment.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 517 - Research Methods in Speech and Hearing
Introduction to basic research design and methodology used to study basic and applied communication sciences and disorders, with emphasis on critical assessment of published research to support evidence-based clinical practice. The course will include development of technical writing skills, conducting effective library and internet searches, selection and interpretation of graphical data, and recognition of common statistical models
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 519 - Language Development and Disorders in School-Age Children
This course will present the role of the speech language pathologist (SLP) working with school-age children. Language and literacy development and disorders associated with the school-age population will be discussed. Assessment techniques, intervention strategies, service delivery models, and collaboration with other professionals will be emphasized. School-age speech and language therapy’s connection to literacy and other areas of academic curriculum will be addressed.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 515
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CSD 521 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
In this course, students will be introduced to augmentative and alternative communication technologies. The students will gain familiarities with technologies and strategies. The course will discuss severity and impairment and types of disabilities who may benefit from AAC. Assessment and intervention will be discussed. Students will address research and clinical practice associated with AAC.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 524 - Dysphagia in Adults and Children
In this course, students will be introduced to dysphagia within the adult and pediatric populations. This course will address anatomy and physiology related to swallowing as well as tracheotomy and ventilation purposes.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 505
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CSD 525 - Special Topics in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
In this course, students will be introduced to various settings including but not limited to medical, school, and early intervention services. ASHA standards and state requirements will be discussed. Service delivery, caseloads, special need populations. This course will address research and clinical practice associated with special topics in the discipline.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 527 - Social Communication Development and Disorders
This course is designed to provide the requisite knowledge about social communication development and disorders. The course will focus on social communication theoretical frameworks, social-emotional development associated with social communication, and the assessment and treatment of social communication disorders. Throughout this course, evidence-based practices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes will be provided.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in the Spring Semester
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CSD 570 - Aural Rehabilitation
In this course students will learn techniques to evaluate and habilitate infants and children with hearing loss. Anatomy and physiology, and development of the auditory system will be discussed. Identification and minimization of communication disorders will also be studied along with literacy and education of the hearing impaired child.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 575 - Fluency Disorders
This course will address the physiologic, acoustic, perceptual, and social-emotional characteristics of fluency disorders in children and adults. Historical and current theories of the etiology and natural course of the disorder will be covered. Assessment and treatment will be discussed, with particular attention to evidence-based data to support clinical intervention.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 580 - Clinical Communication
This course will provide an overview of the key elements of effective clinical communication for Speech Language Pathologists and other healthcare professionals. Topics covered will include rapport building, communication competence, nonverbal communication, relational communication, and empathy.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 581 - Cognitive Communication and Aging
This course will cover the communication changes often associated with aging. It will also help students develop effective and appropriate techniques for working with the aging population especially in relation to healthcare and clinical communication. This course is designed to provide the requisite knowledge about neurogenic cognitive communication disorders in adults. The course will focus on dementia, right hemisphere disorders, and traumatic brain injury. The neurological pathology and clinical performance will be discussed.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 580
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CSD 583 - Multiculturalism and Communication
This course will provide an overview of the key elements of our multicultural world and will enable students to understand the complexities of culture within the healthcare system. Students will learn intercultural communication theories that will foster practical diversity techniques to be utilized within the clinical setting.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 580
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CSD 585 - Nonverbal Communication and Listening in the Clinical Setting
This course will examine the theories of nonverbal communication and listening in regards to the clinical setting. Once theories are learned the course will provide practical strategies for encoding and decoding nonverbal communication. Empathic listening and other listening strategies will also be taught.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 580
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CSD 587 - Communicating with Families in the Clinical Setting
This course will provide an overview of the important theories about family communication in regards to the clinical setting. Students will be taught specific communication techniques to utilize with family members of their patients. Systems theory will also be introduced.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 580
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CSD 588 - Case Studies in Communication
This course will examine case studies in health and clinical communication. Students will have the opportunity to analyze recent research in the field and decide how to utilize them within their own clinical experiences.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 580
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CSD 589 - Healthcare Interviewing
This course will provide practical techniques for conducting interviews in the healthcare setting. Question formation and organization will be taught. This course will focus on how to use interviewing skills and techniques in order to assess a patient. Intake, history taking, motivational, and follow-up interviews will also be included.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 580
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CSD 599 - Special Topics in Clinical Communication
This course will provide special topics in clinical communication based on the most recent data and research. Topics might include barriers to clinical communication, clinical communication research, and patient-centered communication.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 580
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CSD 603 - Advanced Speech Sound Disorders
Advanced study of typical and atypical phonological development. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify typical and atypical phonological development, and speech sound processes related to phonological disorders. The student will be able to develop evidence-based approaches to treat phonological and articulation disorders.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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CSD 610 - Clinical Practicum 1
This course is designed as the initial clinical practicum for student clinicians. According to the ASHA 2005 standards in Speech-Language Pathology for certification purposes, (Standard IV-C) a minimum of 25 hours of observation must be obtained. Observation hours must be within the scope of practice of speech language pathology. Students will be introduced to the process of integrating academics into the clinic setting including clinical hypothesis, intervention planning and procedures, assessment, written documentation, ethics, policy and procedure guidelines and professional clinical development.
Practicum
Credits: 3
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CSD 611 - Clinical Practicum 2
Students that have achieved all requirements from CSD 610 and clinical registration will participate in the first series of clinical practicum. This practicum is on site at the Iona College Speech and Language Clinic. Students will provide clinical practice including etiology characteristics, formal and informal assessment, and intervention under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Students will develop diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge and skills with individuals presenting with various communicative disorders and delays. The clinic seminar supports students in professional conduct, scope of practice, HIPAA regulations, Code of Ethics, and professional issues. Clinic student caseload will include client with mild to moderate communication disorders and delays.
Practicum
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 610
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CSD 612 - Clinical Practicum 3
Students that have achieved all requirements from CSD 611 and clinical registration will participate in the second series of clinical practicum. This practicum is on site at the Iona College Speech and Language Clinic. Students will provide clinical practice including etiology characteristics, formal and informal assessment, and intervention under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Students will develop diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge and skills with individuals presenting with various communicative disorders and delays. The clinic seminar supports students in professional conduct, scope of practice, HIPAA regulations, Code of Ethics, and professional issues. Clinic student caseload will include clients with mild to severe communication disorders and delays.
Practicum
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CSD 610 and CSD 611
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CSD 613 - Clinical Practicum 4
Students that have achieved all requirements from CSD 610 , CSD 611 , CSD 612 and clinical registration will participate in the first series of an off site field placement. Students may participate in a variety of clinical settings that include medical, schools, or a specialty placement (i.e. private practice). The student clinician will intern in a professional setting under the supervision of an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.
Practicum
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CSD 610 , CSD 611 and CSD 612
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CSD 614 - Clinical Practicum 5
Students that have achieved all requirements from CSD 610 , CSD 611 , CSD 612 , CSD 613 , CSD 614 and clinical registration will participate in the final off site practicum. Students may participate in a variety of clinical settings that include medical, schools, or a specialty placement (i.e. private practice). The student clinician will intern in a professional setting under the supervision of an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.
Practicum
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: CSD 610 , CSD 611 , CSD 612 and CSD 613
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CSD 615 - Evaluation Procedures for Diagnostic Purposes in Speech Language Pathology
The purpose of this course is to provide students the knowledge and skills set forth by ASHA Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence. Students will participate in a practical experience including the administration and reporting of formal and informal assessment instruments for communication disorders. All clinical students will be supervised by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CSD 610
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ECO 601 - Inter Eco Sys & Trade Com
An examination of selected evolving economic systems throughout the world with regard to their importance for the globally oriented manager. This will include Third World countries, Eastern European systems, Pacific Rim nations as well as Western Europe, Japanese and North American examples. In addition, the course will explore dimensions of trading blocs such as the European Community and the North American Trade Agreement. This course will include case studies and class presentations.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 603 - Business, Government and Society
An integrative survey of the connections between the business sector and society and between business and the public sector, particularly at the federal level. Emphasis on stakeholder analysis, corporate social responsibility, public affairs management and business ethics. Government regulation of business and antitrust legislation and cases are analyzed. Globalization and technology are strongly emphasized in both historical and twenty-first century perspectives.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 605 - Econometrics
This course provides the student with an understanding of the principles of econometric modeling and its use in financial decision making. Single and multiple regression analysis, their assumptions, violations and consequences, along with ways of remedying the problems are thoroughly examined. This course will also provide insight into estimation using time series and panel data, and the use of instrumental and limited dependent variables. Students will have the opportunity to carry out an empirical project by completing literature review, collecting data, applying econometric analysis, and writing an empirical paper.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MBA 550
Offered When Needed
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ECO 606 - Macroeconomics
The course introduces the models and techniques used in macroeconomic theory and analysis for understanding how the economy works. It examines the key measures of economic performance like inflation, unemployment, growth, and external balance, the key measures of the performance of an economy. The focus of the discussion will be mainly on the macroeconomic issues faced by the U.S. economy and the policies to influence its performance. The course will explore the diversity of opinion on how the economy works and the effects of policy measures.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MBA 530
Offered When Needed
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ECO 610 - International Economics
Comparative costs, the terms of trade, and the gains from trade are analyzed. Additional topics include, the effects of trade on resource allocation, prices, production, consumption, and the distribution of income; trade growth and development; efficiency and competition; productivity and standards of living; economic integration, the cost of protection, and problems and issues of commercial policy; the foreign exchange market, the balance of payments, international capital movements, and the international monetary system. Policy measures for internal and external balance are also discussed.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MBA 530
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ECO 641 - International Business in the European Union
The objective of this course is to provide a general understanding of the internationalization processes relevant to businesses based on the European Union market. This International Business course offers a platform to further develop interpersonal and analytical skills.
Signatory countries of Maastricht Treaty set the common policies of 28 European Countries. Globalization, international business, multicultural and building common political structures will be better understood by learning about this Union. The importance of this market as a whole and its particularities will bring the student the opportunity to learn how to reach and interact with a diverse 508 million people common mark.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 646 - International Business in Central and Eastern Europe
The aim of this course is to provide general understanding of internationalization processes relevant to businesses with the special emphasis on the Central and Eastern Europe. This International Business course offers a platform to further develop interpersonal and analytical skills. This course can be adjusted to both executive and non-executive learning programs.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 647 - International Business in Southeast Asia
This course will give the student the opportunity to analyze the relevance of country specific economic and cultural data in evaluating countries in Southeast Asia as locations in which to establish a business venture. After a general survey of the Southeast Asian economies and cultures, the data for select countries will be analyzed in detail with respect to their suitability for certain types of businesses. On completion of the course, the student will have more familiarity with data sources, types of data available, suggested ways of relating the data, and possible conjectures, which can be developed from the data, relevant to locating business opportunities.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 648 - International Business in Africa
The aim of this course is to provide a general understanding of International Business with a special emphasis on Africa. Topics for discussion include a concise analysis of Africa’s vast natural resource base and geography; international trade involving Africa’s minerals and raw materials; the investment climate; multilateral trade negotiations of the WTO system and Africa’s participation in them; globalization and its effects in Africa; International Business Strategies of multilateral enterprises; the cultural, political, socio-economic, and legal structure and conditions prevailing in Africa, as well as national and international policies that regulate and guide Africa’s intra - and extra- African business processes and relations in the global market place. The course will also give a practical and interdisciplinary survey of other relevant major issues, events and activities that constitute Africa as a real and potential market for International Business. Special emphasis will be paid to the activities of American corporations and other multinationals doing , or wishing to do business in, or with Africa, and how the opportunities of competition, investment and promotion of an enabling environment for business and sustainable development in Africa could be enhanced for the mutual benefit of the parties engaged in International Business in Africa. The course offers a platform to further develop interpersonal and analytical skills.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 649 - International Business in South and Central America
Companies worldwide are discovering the enormous potential of the Latin markets. However, success in the region is challenging, due to dramatic changes affecting many of the countries and a number of misconceptions about the region and its people. In this course, the student will be introduced to the considerable variations across countries and how they factor into best practices for conducting international business. The course will include readings from textbooks, periodicals and research papers, as well as case study analysis, group discussions and presentations, and guest speakers - all designed to illuminate relevant political, historical, economic, geographic, and demographic factors critical to doing business in Latin America. The student will finish the course with the foundation of knowledge required to analyze market conditions, assess competitive opportunities, and negotiate successful deals in the region. The course offers a platform to further develop interpersonal and analytical skills.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in the Winter Trimester Offered in the Summer
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ECO 650 - International Business in the Middle East
This course focuses on general understanding of International Business with special emphasis on the Middle East Region. Discussion topics include Globalization and its effects in the region, the Middle East’s economic, social and cultural structure in global market place, International Business Strategies of multinational enterprises in the Middle East, as well as possible future developments in the region. This International Business course offers a platform to further develop interpersonal and analytical skills.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 651 - International Business in the Caribbean
International business in the Caribbean is a truly worthwhile undertaking. The aim of this course is therefore to provide students with a general understanding of International Business , with a special emphasis on the Caribbean as a regional study area. Topics for discussion include a concise analysis of the many determinants of the business climate in the Caribbean, which include the region’s land, environment, location and geography ; its historical perspective briefly touching on the region’s population, intra- and extra- economic and business relations; its natural resource base and vast cultural diversity ; its business codes and business administration , as well as international trade in cash crops and other natural endowments of the Caribbean. The course further addresses various other business practices of the Region, including its participation in multilateral trade negotiations ( MTNs ) of the Lome Convention and WTO systems, and other multidimensional structures that constitute the engines of international business for profit of entrepreneurs in the region, and for development of the Caribbean. These in turn include the region’s natural beauty, the potential for tourism, investment, and business & job opportunities for Americans and other interested parties ; the relatively stable political conditions of the region; its extravagant hospitality , and constructive participation of the people in multilateralism, which create business incentives and opportunities for targeted investment in the Caribbean, including Foreign Direct Investment policy frameworks and other business machinery and platforms for various activities attracting and promoting tourism and investment. The realization of these opportunities creates economic growth and sustained development in the region. The course will also address the major obstacles to doing business in the Caribbean , such as poverty, ignorance and disease, besides the region’s dependency and debt burden, and vulnerability to natural disasters and environmental hazards, such as climate change and global warming. It will suggest ways and means of overcoming such impediments ; and will also examine the potential for trilateral approaches involving USA, the Caribbean and Africa as measures for constructive and productive international business, touching on these three regions of the world that experience many divergencies and similarities in their business interactions and relationships.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 652 - Business in China
As the global marketplace becomes ever more consolidated into a flat playing field and consumer tastes change as wealth and lifestyles improve, companies must find ways to do business and work within a variety of new cultures. To do this effectively, individuals and company managers must understand the local cultural of the people involved, as well as the established business practices and customer needs and expectations in their new working environment.
China, a dynamic marketplace now penetrated by multinational companies and smaller business entities offers a prime example of a marketplace where many of today’s U.S. business paradigms are different. Successful companies doing business in China are those that fully understand the cultural nuances, the benefits achieved through family and business associates and the role relationships play in driving success. Successful players must understand and have the ability to promote their goods and services in a way that Chinese consumers understand from a value perspective. In this course, real life examples will be highlighted and discussed that you will face when starting up a business in China. Working groups will be required to set up a small business, defend their new venture and present their business footprint to the class. At the end of the day the topics of this class will be taken from real-life examples through work experience and various Case Studies. You will be required to think about how you would address issues as they present themselves. It will be an exciting venture into a new market. This course will be conducted in class and via online.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 653 - International Business in Russia
The purpose of this course is to facilitate the understanding of business conduct and opportunities in the former Soviet Union through the examination of the Russian economy and market entry, Russian culture and the study of the various economic regions and the respective competencies.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 654 - International Business in Scandinavia
The course will facilitate the student’s understanding of business conduct and opportunities in Scandinavia through the examination of the Scandinavian economy, market entry, culture and the nature and value of international trade, key regional partnerships and the activities of foreign multinationals in the region. Each of the region’s members will be examined: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 655 - International Business in Southern Europe
This course focuses on a general understanding of the International business in Southern Europe concentrating on the Mediterranean countries and a study of the Italian economy. Discussion Topics include the effects of globalization in the region, the “industrial cluster” models and the role of Italy in the European industrial community, the concept of “Made in Italy” and its global presence, the small and medium sized enterprises, and the “Start-Up” in science and technology
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 661 - Commodity Markets
This is an introductory course on commodity markets and the contracts that trade in these markets. The course covers markets for energy products, currencies, and other physical commodities. It examines the nature of these markets and how they differ from financial markets. The trading and valuation of various derivative instruments and their use as speculative and hedging tools are examined.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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ECO 991 - Special Topics in International Business and Economics
A survey of international business and economic perspectives integrating the historical, political, and financial ramifications experienced by countries, governments and cultures around the globe. The high light will be a series of eight lectures, featuring area experts will discuss the historical, political and economic issues affecting business in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, China, the Far East, South America and North America. Enrolled students are invited to participate in the third annual International Symposium, which will be held at Iona College on June 28. Students will have the opportunity to submit a paper for possible presentation at the Symposium and publication in the proceedings.
Lecture
Credits: 3
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EDU 501 - Introduction to Educational Technology
This course presents an overview of the field of educational computing. Topics include: computer hardware and software, the impact of computers on the educational process, curriculum applications of computers, evaluation of software, selection of hardware, and an introduction to programming.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in the Fall Trimester Offered in the Spring Trimester
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EDU 502 - The Foundation for the Education of All Young Children in Inclusive Settings, Birth through Grade 2
This course provides the basis for the teacher candidate to learn and shape developmentally appropriate practices with young children in early childhood settings. The framework for optimum practice includes knowledge of the following areas: benchmarks in child development, including the physical, cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional; individual differences and variations; the NYS Learning Standards for primary classrooms; appropriate assessment and instruction for young children; how early intervention programs serve young children with special needs; the social and cultural contexts that influence learning; how to establish reciprocal relationships with families; and how to create a caring community of learners. Field experience and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 580 - Teacher Work Sample
Course participants will be engaged in a supervised practicum with students in partnership schools. Course participants will use their content and pedagogical knowledge and skills to create a Teacher Work Sample Project. The Teacher Work Sample project will consist of three parts; planning, instruction, and assessment. Application for the practicum must be submitted prior to placement and course registration; approval by the Education Department is required.
Lecture
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: EDU 974 , EDU 975 , EDU 976 or EDU 977
Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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EDU 632 - Teaching Strategies for the Middle School Student
This course will focus upon the strategies which are most commonly used in the middle school setting. Particular emphasis will be placed upon cooperative learning, team teaching, whole language, technology and interdisciplinary study.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in the Summer
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EDU 633 - Dynamics of Teaching English in the Secondary School
This is a seminar course designed for experienced teachers of English. Emphasized topics may include criteria for selection of literature for adolescents, special methods for teaching literature, composition evaluation, grouping practices, individualizing instruction, motivational techniques, audiovisual media for the classroom, and special approaches to teaching the slow learner.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 635 - Seminar in Secondary School Teaching of Social Studies
Current curriculum programs in social studies will be examined. A conceptualization for teaching social studies will be developed. A variety of teaching materials for students with differentiated needs will be reviewed and demonstrated. Field experience is required.
Seminar
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 640 - Literacy and Learning in the Content Area for Adolescent Learners
The focus of the course is to provide teacher candidates with the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary to prepare adolescent learners to use multiple literacies within content area classrooms. Fundamental to this course is an understanding of language and literacy development in all learners. Teacher candidates will learn how to use a wide array of instructional strategies that integrate all language modes, as well as other tools of learning, into the subject areas they teach. For more effective instruction and learning within inclusive classrooms, course participants will begin to use differential teaching with students who have special needs and with those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Field experience and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 650 - Strategies for Elementary and Secondary School Teachers
This course is designed to enable teachers to respond positively to the current problems of helping children perform well academically. Such topics as organization, planning, evaluation, and classroom control will be explored. Field experience and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 651 - Contemporary Approaches to Teaching
This course is designed to explain how the classical and modern theories of learning are applied to current legal, educational and social issues in education.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 652 - Curriculum, Learning and Assessment for All Young Children in Inclusive Settings, Birth to Grade 2
This course provides early childhood teacher candidates with the basic framework for designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum for young children in inclusive settings. Teacher candidates will learn how to create a supportive learning environment for developing the physical, social, emotional, moral, linguistic, and intellectual competencies in all children; developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment strategies to support learning are major foci of this course. The integration of the NYS Learning Standards, technology, and play as a vital role in child development are also addressed in this course. Field experience and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 653 - Instruction and Assessment Strategies in the Secondary School
This course is designed to assist aspiring and current teachers in exploring a variety of instructional strategies and techniques, learning theories, and assessment and evaluation approaches appropriate for meeting the needs of learners in diverse middle and secondary classrooms. Opportunities are provided to experience various instructional strategies from the perspectives of student and teacher and to implement them into actual lesson planning and presentations. The integration of technology (including software), the New York State learning standards, and content area standards into unit and lesson planning is investigated. Field observation experience in the student’s content area and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in the Spring Semester
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EDU 655 - Language and Literacy Development in Young Readers and Writers
This course presents the developing processes of language and literacy in young children. Teacher candidates will employ “best practices” used by successful teachers who have implemented a well-balanced literacy program in early childhood settings and elementary classrooms with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, as well as with those children who have a broad range of special needs. Assessment strategies linked to instruction, uses to technology to support language and literacy development, and the application of NYS Learning Standards are included in this course. A field experience that includes reflective practice and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall & Spring Offered in the Summer
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EDU 656 - Instruction and Assessment Strategies for Learning Mathematics for All Children
This course will emphasize the active hands-on, problem solving approach to teaching, learning, and assessing mathematics as stated in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the New York State Learning Standards. Strategies that enable students to make sense of mathematics and to develop their own meaning of mathematical concepts and processes will be investigated. Field experience and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 657 - Instruction and Assessment Strategies for Teaching Social Studies to All Children
This course is designed to enable current and prospective teachers to acquire instructional strategies and assessment skills to teach social studies to elementary school children. It will develop knowledge, concepts, values, and critical thinking skills through the creation of lesson plans and unit themes drawing on disciplines within the social sciences and the humanities. It adapts instructional strategies to meet the needs of the diverse range of student abilities. Specifically, it includes provision for addressing the learning requirements of children with special needs and with varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Students are taught how to use technology to enhance learning and research. A basic foundation of this course is to create an awareness and appreciation of the multicultural dimensions of social studies instruction. It stresses the development of social skills involved in collaborative instruction and cooperative instruction and cooperative learning. Successful completion of course objectives will be measured through varied and authentic means of assessment. Field observation experiences and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 658 - Assessment of Language and Literacy Development in Young Children
This course focuses on authentic assessment of language and literacy development in young children. A broad range of assessment strategies to monitor and document language and literacy growth in early childhood settings and elementary classrooms with populations who are culturally and linguistically diverse and with children with special needs are included in this course. A special focus of this course is on the use of differentiated instruction with struggling readers and writers in inclusive classrooms as they work toward meeting the NYS Learning Standards. A field experience where the teacher candidate works with young children and creates a literacy portfolio and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 655
Offered in Fall & Spring Offered in the Summer
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EDU 659 - Practicum in Reading and Literacy, B-6 and the Professional Portfolio
Course participants will be engaged in two supervised practica with students who have literacy disabilities, one student at the early childhood level and one at the childhood level. Course participants will use their content and pedagogical knowledge and skills to diagnose and remediate reading, writing, and language skills; they will learn to work with school personnel to optimize students’ learning, as they communicate with caregivers and families about students’ literacy and language growth, making suggestions for family and home support. Application for the practicum must be submitted three months prior to placement and course registration. Approval by the Education Department and Task Stream electronic portfolio are required.
Lecture
Credits: 6
Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required
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EDU 660 - Special Education Foundations of Special Education
This course provides the foundations for teachers of special education and exceptional students. Included within the course are characteristics of exceptional learners; models of educating students with special needs such as full inclusion, differentiated instruction, and collaboration within general education classrooms; teaching special education and diverse student populations; working with parents and families of special needs students; instructional strategies, learning environments, and assistive technology for students with a wide range of disabilities; assessment strategies and tools including progress monitoring and testing accommodations; early intervention; and transition to adulthood. Course requirements include a ten-hour field experience in a special education classroom, grades 1-6 and the submission of the major assessment to TaskStream®.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 661 - Special Education Teaching Diverse Learners with Exceptionalities
This course will explore an in-depth study of the foundations, methods, procedures and the organization and planning of an interactive classroom environment dedicated to engage early childhood students who have been diagnosed with a range of learning disabilities. In this context, response to intervention and its tenets will be explored. Opportunities will be provided for skill development in identifying students’ strengths, collaborating with teachers and parents, and ultimately designing and adapting materials and instruction to allow students to attain their highest levels of academic and personal achievement. Furthermore, the use of assistive and instructional technology will be introduced and utilized to enhance the instruction of this special student population. Course requirements include a twenty-hour field experience in a special education classroom, grades 1-6 and the submission of the major assessment to TaskStream®.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 662 - Responsive Teaching and Multiple Interventions within Inclusive Classrooms
This course provides research specific to curriculum and methods for individuals with disabilities and autism spectrum disorders in grades 1 through 6. Strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating effective instructional programs and the related research will be addressed. Its major focus will be the foundations and theoretical fundamentals of inclusion and the challenges related to its implementation, ultimately creating an inclusive classroom where all students are valued. Differentiating instruction, equal access, reflective and responsive practice instructional technology and assistive devices and collaboration will be emphasized to effectively promote the learning for all students. Course requirements include a ten-hour filed experience in a special education classroom, grades 1-6 and the submission of the major assessment to TaskStream.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 664 - Special Education Practicum in Teaching Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
Course participants will be engaged in two supervised practica with students who have special needs, one student at the primary grade level and one at the intermediate grade level. Course participants will use their content and pedagogical knowledge and skills to assess and design curriculum for students with special needs; they will learn to work with school personnel to optimize students’ learning, as they communicate with caregivers and families about students’ academic achievement and development, making suggestions for family and home support. Application for the practicum must be submitted three months prior to placement and course registration; The submission of the major assessment to TaskStream® is required.
Lecture
Credits: 6
Offered When Needed
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EDU 665 - Child Development from Infancy to Middle Years
A review of theories of early motor, cognitive and social development with emphasis on biological and environmental influences. Children’s cognition, perception, language, affect, personality and sexuality will be considered, as these influence development.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 666 - Special Education Collaboration and Co-Teaching in Secondary Classrooms
This course will focus on collaborative education at the adolescent level and is based on the belief that inclusive educational settings are dependent on effective communication, co-planning, and co-teaching. Each week’s class session is co-taught so that students will experience collaborative team teaching models first-hand. Students will learn and apply content area (mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies) methods within a co-taught setting. The benefits, potential challenges, and strategies for successful collaboration will be explored through class experiences, reading of relevant literature, and through a field experience in a co-taught setting. Students will study approaches to co-teaching as well as ways to create a collaborative classroom environment for all participants – the students, subject area teachers, service providers, ESL teachers, and special educators.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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EDU 667 - Special Education Responsive Teaching and Multiple Interventions within Inclusive Classrooms
This course provides research specific to curriculum and methods for individuals with disabilities and autism spectrum disorders in grades 1 through 6. Strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating effective instructional programs and the related research will be addressed. Its major focus will be the foundations and theoretical fundamentals of inclusion and the challenges related to its implementation ultimately, creating an inclusive classroom where all students are valued. Differentiating instruction, equal access, reflective and responsive practice, instructional technology and assistive devices and collaboration will be emphasized to effectively promote the learning for all students. Course requirements include a twenty-hour field experience in a special education classroom, grades 1-6 and the submission of the major assessment to TaskStream®.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 668 - Special Education Practicum in Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities
Course participants will be engaged in two supervised practica with adolescent students who have special needs, one student at the middle grade and one at the high school level. Course participants will use their content and pedagogical knowledge and skills to assess and design curriculum for adolescent students with special needs and employ methodologies and adapted curricula within each of the major content areas: English, Math, Social Studies and Science; they will learn to work with school personnel to optimize students’ learning, as they communicate with caregivers and families about students’ academic achievement and development, making informed suggestions for family and home support. Application for the practicum must be submitted three months prior to placement and course registration; approval by the Education Department is required. The submission of the major assessment to TaskStream® is required.
Practicum
Credits: 6
Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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EDU 669 - Special Education Teaching Learners with Multiple, Low-Incidence, and Severe Disabilities
This course is designed for teachers who work with students with multiple, low-incidence, and severe disabilities. The course focuses on inclusive, holistic ways of meeting the diverse needs of students by focusing on sensory-motor development, physical management in the classroom, and augmentative communication. Topics of study include working with families, assessment of issues and development of strategies, integrating health care needs, and self-care and mealtime skills. Students will participate in a 20 hour field experience within a special education setting.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered When Needed
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EDU 670 - Multiple Literacies of the Adolescent Learner
This course will focus on language, culture, and identity. Course participants will discuss how adolescent discourse is shaped by community, culture, and identity. The role of technology will be explored as adolescent learners explore new literacies and discourse online. Course participants will explore how to engage adolescent learners in multiple literacies with focus on striving readers. The required field experience includes tutoring secondary student wtih special needs in reading and writing over the course of the semester leading to the creation of a digial portfolio for the tutee. Submission to TASKSTREAM is required.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Department Consent Required
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