Summer 2025 Courses

Online synchronous courses take place on Zoom at specific times. These times are stated in the course description and attendance is required. Any synchronous course that does not have stated meeting dates will work to establish meeting dates that accommodate enrolled students. Online asynchronous courses take place on Canvas, which is our learning management system. Learning and work completion takes place at any time, however, students must attend to coursework deadlines stated in course syllabi.

Registration for Summer 2025 is OPEN. June 10, 2025 is the last day of priority registration. The Add/Drop period is from June 11 to one day before the start of the course. During the Add/Drop period registration is contingent on availability in the course.

Below is the schedule of Graduate Education courses offered from June 23–August 31, 2025. Students are encouraged to contact [email protected] and schedule an appointment for academic advising. For courses without detailed schedules please email the Graduate Education Office for more information. Unless otherwise noted all courses are located online.

Please register at least one week before the start date of a course. Thank you for your cooperation.

The schedule is subject to change. Gordon reserves the right to cancel classes on the basis of low enrollment. Additional courses may be added as the need arises. If you do not see a course you need, or if you have any questions, please contact the Graduate Education Office.

A nonrefundable administrative fee of $75 is charged once each term.

Need PDPs? Gordon's 3-credit graduate courses provide 67.5 Professional Development Points. Below are our featured professional development courses for Summer 2024.

ART620 Photography (3)
Introduces fundamentals of cameras, lighting, composition, basics of processing and printing black and white film, and use of photography as medium of communication and artistic expression.
The schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

BIO642 Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (3)
This course provides an introduction to historic milestones, concepts, methodologies and applications of biotechnology. Lectures will include topics such as genetic recombinant techniques, environmental technologies applications, biological warfare,  viral infections, and we will also discuss the ethical implications of specific applications.
Thursdays, 5:15 p.m.-8 p.m.: June 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, 28.

CHE642 Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (3)
This course provides an introduction to historic milestones, concepts, methodologies and applications of biotechnology. Lectures will include topics such as genetic recombinant techniques, environmental technologies applications, biological warfare,  viral infections, and we will also discuss the ethical implications of specific applications.
Thursdays, 5:15 p.m.-8 p.m.: June 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, 28.

EDU520 Teaching Strategies (3)
Dates To be announced.

EDU522 Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom (2)
Dates to be announced.

EDU523 Integrating History in the Classroom (2)
Online Synchronous. August 5–9, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

EDU524  Integrating Science in the Classroom (2)
Online Synchronous. August 5–9; August 17; Weekdays: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

EDU527 Exploring Mathematical Concepts (3)
Online Synchronous. Mondays, June 23–August 18, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

EDU533 Science of Reading (3)
Online Asynchronous. June 30–August 23.

EDU562 Human Development and Learning (3)
The course will be fully online and have asynchronous weekly modules. This means that students will use a variety of digital tools to interact with course content (human development and learning), other class participants, and the course instructor on their own schedule. This is a rigorous course that has deadlines for assignments at least weekly, we hope that not being required to “log in” for class meetings at a specific time will provide the flexibility our students need to continue their coursework amidst the busy schedule of working adults.
Asynchronous course starting June 23 and ending August 31.

EDU564 Introduction to Exceptionality (3)
Asynchronous course starting June 23 and ending August 31.

EDU575 Classroom Management (3)
Asynchronous course starting June 23 and ending August 31.

EDU580 Methods and Practice: Early Childhood Education (3)
The schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

EDU581 Methods and Practice Elementary Education (3)
Dates to be announced.

EDU582 Methods and Practice: Moderate Disabilites (3)
Online Asynchronous, June 23–August 10

EDU584 Methods and Practice: Biology (3)
The schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

EDU586 Methods and Practice: Art (3)
The schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

EDU583 Methods and Practice: Middle School Mathematics (3)
Asynchronous.

EDU584 Methods and Practice: Secondary School Mathematics (3)
Asynchronous.

EDU604 Philosophy, Ethics, and Teaching in Schools (3)
Online Synchronous. Meetings on June 25 and August 20, 6–9 p.m. Remaining active learning time asynchronous.

EDU613 Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1)
Online Asynchronous: Self-paced.
June 23–August 31.

EDU614 Integrating Technology for All Students (3)
Online Synchronous July 7–10, July 14–17; 5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

EDU622 Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom (3)
June 24–28, Zoom from 6–7 p.m. daily

EDU624  Integrating Science in the Classroom (3)
Online Synchronous August 5–9; August 17; Weekdays: 5:30 PM–9:30 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

EDU625 Curriculum Models and Design (3)
Online Synchronous. June 23–27, 5:30–9:30 p.m.

EDU629 Integrating Reading, Writing and Technology (3)
Online Asynchronous.

EDU630 Integrating Math, Writing and Technology (3)
Online Synchronous July 7–10, July 14–17; 5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

EDU631 Integrating Literature Throughout the Curriculum (3) 
Online Synchronous. Dates to be announced.

EDU633 Principles of Structured Literacy (3)
10 weeks, 8 Asynchronous Modules from June 26–August 30. Course Kickoff Meeting June 25, 8:00 p.m.

EDU634 Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities, and ESL (3)
Online Asynchronous: June 26–August 15

EDU635 Sheltering Content Instruction for English as a Second Language (3)
Online Asynchronous: June 24–August 17

EDU661 Advanced Human Development (3)
Online Synchronous. Dates to be announced.

EDU665 Meeting the Needs of the Exceptional Child (3) 
Online Asynchronous. June 23–August 28.

EDU670 Educating the Human Brain (3)
Online Synchronous 9:30 AM–11:30 AM July 28–August 1.

EDU673 Selected Topics: The Evolution of Education Policy: How Did We Get Here? (3)
Online Synchronous, June 24–August 2, Mondays, 6–9 p.m.

EDU682 Methods and Practice: Moderate Disabilites (3)
Online Asynchronous, June 23–August 9

EDU683 Advanced Methods and Practice: Reading Specialist (3)
Online Asynchronous, June 27–August 18

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Gordon College is offering Wilson Reading Systems® Level 1 and Level 2 Certification:

EDU695A: Online Asynchronous July 1-31
EDU695B: Online Synchronous August 22-24, 8am-3pm
EDU795: Online Synchronous July 8-10, 8am-3pm
EDU795: Online Synchronous August 26-28, 8am-3pm

Find more information on Wilson Reading Systems®  Level 1 and 2 certification ➔

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EDU701 Educational Leadership I - Theoretical Seminar (3)
Online Synchronous. Dates to be announced.

EDU725 School Finance, Administration and Technology (3)
Online Synchronous. Dates to be announced.

EDU730 School Law (3)
Online Asynchronous. July 7–August 25

EDU764 Raising Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Teaching Practices that Impact Student Learning (1)
Online Asynchronous July 7 - August 25

EDU765 Building Relationships Through Cultural Proficiency (1)
Online Asynchronous July 7 - August 25

EDU766 Sustaining SEL Through Trauma (1)
Online Asynchronous July 7 - August 25

ENG638 General Linguistics (3)
Online Synchronous: Mondays and Wednesdays 8-9 p.m. – zoom meetings plus additional asynchronous work/discussion groups.
Week of June 24, week of July 1, week of July 9 (asynchronous work), week of July 15, and week of July 22.

ENG643 The Ancient Greek World (3)
Online Synchronous: the schedule is to be determined between the professor and enrolled students.

HIS667 Immigration in the USA through Historical Inquiry: The Ellis Island Experience  (3)
Online Asynchronous July 8 - August 26

MAT627 Investigating Mathematical Concepts (3)
Explores ways to expand teacher’s knowledge of strategies used to teach mathematics. Topics include: number and operation, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, problem solving, justifying and reasoning.
Online Synchronous. Mondays, June 23–August 18, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

MAT636 Mathematical Inquiry (3)
Furthers knowledge of mathematics. Problem-centered approach. In-depth knowledge of algebra, geometry and measurement. Appropriate for any current or future teacher of mathematics or for math specialist.
Online Synchronous: August 4–8, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

SPN695 21 Century Latin American Cinema (3)
Online synchronous: schedule to be determined between professor and enrolled students.