Winter 2025 Courses

Below is the schedule of Graduate Education courses from January through March 2025. Students are encouraged to contact [email protected] to schedule an academic advising appointment.

Registration for Winter 2025 is OPEN. December 15, 2024 is the last day of priority registration. The Add/Drop period is from December 16 to one day before the start of the course. During the Add/Drop period registration is contingent on availability in the course.

There will be no weekday classes on Martin Luther King Day (January 20) and during Massachusetts public school vacation (February 17–21) unless otherwise noted.

The schedule is subject to change. Gordon College reserves the right to cancel classes on the basis of low enrollment. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and courses may fill up. Additional courses may be added as the need arises. If you do not see a course you need, please contact the Graduate Education Office.

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

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Need PDPs? Gordon's 3-credit graduate courses provide 67.5 Professional Development Points. Below are our featured professional development and content courses for Winter 2025.

Additional courses may be added as the need arises. If you do not see a course you need, please contact the Graduate Education Office.

ART601 Experimental Drawing (3)
Synchronous.
Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

BIO601 The Science of Forensics (3)
Focuses on biological and chemical principles and processes that aid in solving crimes. Identifies chemical clues and signatures, DNA fingerprinting, decomposition and decomposer life cycles related to timing and location of crimes. Explores the use of science in the service of justice for all.
$25 Lab fee.
Synchronous.
Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

BIO624 Astrobiology (3)
Important topics in modern astronomy related to biology, physics and chemistry for both science and nonscience majors including properties of light, planets, stars, pulsars, black holes, galaxies, quasars and the origin of universe and life.
Synchronous.
Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

CHE601 The Science of Forensics (3)
Focuses on biological and chemical principles and processes that aid in solving crimes. Identifies chemical clues and signatures, DNA fingerprinting, decomposition and decomposer life cycles related to timing and location of crimes. Explores the use of science in the service of justice for all.
$25 Lab fee.
Synchronous.
Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

CHE624 Astrobiology (3)
Important topics in modern astronomy related to biology, physics and chemistry for both science and nonscience majors including properties of light, planets, stars, pulsars, black holes, galaxies, quasars and the origin of universe and life.
Synchronous.
Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

CPS501 Introduction to Programming (3)
Online Asynchronous from January 15 to May 7.
Introduces fundamental programming concepts using Python. Topics include the nature of algorithms, essential control structures and data representation. Weekly programming laboratories.
Synchronous labs on Saturdays. Specific dates to be announced. Lab fee: $125.

CPS520 Object-Oriented Software Development (3)
Online Asynchronous from January 15 to May 7.
Introduces object-oriented analysis and design using a statically typed programming language, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, use cases, UML modeling, design patterns and testing methods. Continued development of design and programming skills using UML and Java through weekly laboratories and a semester team project.
Synchronous labs on Saturdays. Specific dates to be announced. Lab fee: $125.

CPS522 Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
Online Asynchronous from January 15 to May 7.
Introduces analysis of algorithms, implementation of data structures, advanced methods for organizing data in primary and secondary storage, problem-solving strategies, recursion, parallel algorithms and continued development of algorithm analysis skills. Weekly laboratories introduce C++ including the use of templates and Standard Template Library.
Synchronous labs on Saturdays. Specific dates to be announced. Lab fee: $125.

EDU520 Teaching Strategies (3)
Online Synchronous. January 2–March 6. Zoom meetings on Thursdays, January 2, 16, February 6, and 27 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. EST with the remaining active learning time completed on Canvas.
The class will follow the schedule of four modules that will be equivalent to 36 hours of instruction: January 2–9, January 16–23, February 6–13 and February 27–March 6.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during course.
Course fee: $25

EDU523 Integrating History in the Classroom (2)
Synchronous.
Dates: weekends: January 24–25, February 28–March 1, Fridays: 5 p.m.–9 p.m.; Saturdays: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

EDU524 Integrating Science in the Classroom (2)
Synchronous.
Dates: Thursdays, January 16–March 20, 6–9 p.m.
No class February 20.

EDU527 Exploring Mathematical Concepts (3)
Synchronous.
Dates: Thursdays, January 16–March 20, 6–9 p.m.
No class February 20.

EDU528 Disciplinary Literacy (3)
Synchronous.
Dates: January 7–11, Zoom meetings on some Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. Remaining active learning time asynchronous.
No class February 20.

EDU533 Science of Reading (3)
Asynchronous.
Dates: January 7–March 25
10 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during course.

EDU562 Human Development and Learning (3) 
In this course students will use a variety of digital tools to interact with course content, other class participants and the course instructor on their own schedule. This is a rigorous course that has weekly deadlines for assignments, and 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. Opportunities for informal virtual chat (through Zoom) with the instructor and other course participants will be available at various times throughout the course.
Asynchronous.
Dates: January 2-March 26.

EDU564 Introduction to Exceptionality (3) 
In this course students will use a variety of digital tools to interact with course content, other class participants and the course instructor on their own schedule. This is a rigorous course that has weekly deadlines for assignments, and 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. Opportunities for informal virtual chat (through Zoom) with the instructor and other course participants will be available to students at various times throughout the course.
Asynchronous.
Dates: Ten weeks beginning January 2.
20 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during course.

EDU575 Classroom Management and Organization (3)
Asynchronous.
Dates: Ten weeks beginning January 15

EDU580 Methods and Practice in Early Childhood (3)
Synchronous.
Dates: Wednesdays: January 8–March 26, 6–9 p.m.
No class on February 19.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU581 Methods and Practice in Elementary Education (3)
Asynchronous.
Dates: January 8–March 11.
Zoom meetings for class discussion on Thursdays from 6–7 p.m. to be scheduled.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU582 Methods and Practice in Moderate Disabilities (3)
Asynchronous.
Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU583 Methods and Practice in English (3)
Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU583 Methods and Practice in General Science (3)
Synchronous. Dates to be determined.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU583 Methods and Practice in Humanities (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU583 Methods and Practice in Middle School Math (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU583 Methods and Practice in Moderate Disabilities (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU584 Methods and Practice in Biology (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU584 Methods and Practice in Chemistry (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU584 Methods and Practice in Physics (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU584 Methods and Practice in Secondary Math (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU584 Methods and Practice in Earth and Space (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU586 Methods and Practice in Art (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU586 Methods and Practice in French (3)
Synchronous. Dates: January 2-March 6. Meeting dates to be determined between instructor and enrolled students.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU586 Methods and Practice in History (3)
Synchronous. Dates: to be announced.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU587 Practicum and Seminar: Early Childhood (3)
Contact your advisor to determine if you are reading for practicum and to receive the practicum application. The application deadline is December 19. 
The class will begin with a Zoom meeting on January 9, 6 p.m.

EDU588 Practicum and Seminar: Elementary (3)
Contact your advisor to determine if you are reading for practicum and to receive the practicum application. The application deadline is December 19. 
The class will begin with a Zoom meeting on January 9, 6 p.m.

EDU589 Practicum and Seminar: Content (3)
Contact your advisor to determine if you are reading for practicum and to receive the practicum application. The application deadline is December 19. 
The class will begin with a Zoom meeting on January 9, 6 p.m.

EDU599 Practicum and Seminar: Moderate Disabilities (3)
Contact your advisor to determine if you are reading for practicum and to receive the practicum application. The application deadline is December 19. 
The class will begin with a Zoom meeting on January 9, 6 p.m.

EDU613 Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Forms of Communication (1)
This course reviews common assistive technology and augmentative communication.
Asynchronous. Self-paced.

EDU614 Technology for All Students (3)
Synchronous. 
Dates: Tuesdays, January 14–March 25.6–9:30 p.m.

EDU623 Integrating History in the Classroom (2)
Synchronous.
Dates: weekends: January 24–25, February 28–March 1, Fridays: 5 p.m.–9 p.m.; Saturdays: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

EDU624 Integrating Science in the Classroom (2)
Synchronous.
Dates: Thursdays, January 16–March 20, 6–9 p.m.

EDU629 Integrating Reading, Writing and Technology (3)
Asynchronous.
January 2–February 17.

EDU630 Integrating Math, Writing and Technology (3)
Synchronous. 
Dates: Tuesdays, January 14–March 25.6–9:30 p.m.

EDU631 Integrating Literature Throughout the Curriculum (3)
Synchronous. January 8-March 12. Zoom meeting on Wednesday, January 8, from 6-7PM,
asynchronous instruction for the remainder of the course
 

EDU633 Principles of Structured Literacy (3)
January 8–March 26.
8 asynchronous modules.
Office Hours: Wednesdays 8-9 p.m.
No class on February 19.
30 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU634  Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL (3)
Provides fundamentals and methodologies of assessing and instructing English Language Learners toward improved literacy. Explores preconditions and methodology needed for ELL students to succeed, as well as linguistic theory and equity issues related to second language acquisition. Current issues in ELL literacy education analyzed and critiqued.
Asynchronous. January 6-March 21.
15 Field Experience Hours to be completed during course.

EDU635 Sheltering Content Instruction for English as a Second Language (3) 
Asynchronous.
Dates: January 6–March 3.

EDU 639 Assessment & Diagnosis of Reading/Language Difficulties (3) Prerequisite: EDU633
Asynchronous.
Begins January 3.
15 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU640 Differentiation and Remediation of Reading/Language Difficulties (3)
Asynchronous.
Begins January 2. Office hours at 7 p.m. on Thursdays.
Prerequisites: EDU633, EDU639.
15 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU641 Sheltering English Immersion (3)
The purpose of this course is to prepare teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively shelter their content instruction so that English language learners (ELLs) can access the curriculum, achieve academic success and contribute their multilingual and multicultural resources in the classroom and beyond. Teachers will have opportunities to practice strategies, analyze their practice, provide and receive feedback and reflect on their experiences.
Asynchronous.
Dates: January 2–February 25.

EDU650 Differentiation and Remediation of Math Difficulties (3)
Synchronous.
Dates: Mondays: January 6–March 24, 6–9 p.m.
No classes on January 20 or February 17. 
Prerequisites: MAT636, EDU649.
15 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU661 Advanced Human Development (3)
The study of human development gets at the core of an important question: Why do we turn out the way we do? By taking a deep dive into the emergence and subsequent changes in human cognition, biology, and psychosocial development, you will learn about the factors that influence human behavior.  You will explore changes that take place from childhood through adulthood, including how the brain develops and matures. In addition, several ethical questions will be examined. Studying human development affords you the opportunity to gain insight into personhood—whether the person is an infant, child, adolescent, or an adult. This course can help you become a more effective practitioner.
Asynchronous.
Dates: Eight weeks starting January 2.

EDU665 Meeting the Needs of the Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom (3)
In this course students will use a variety of digital tools to interact with course content, other class participants and the course instructor on their own schedule. This is a rigorous course that has weekly deadlines for assignments, and 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. Opportunities for informal virtual chat (through Zoom) with the instructor and other course participants will be available to students at various times throughout the course. 
Asynchronous.
Dates: Eight weeks starting January 2.

EDU670 Educating the Human Brain (3)
Explores “best practices” of teaching in light of recent research from disciplines of memory, learning theory, cognitive psychology, and brain science. Central goal is to bring together contemporary theories of how we learn with specific teaching strategies. Emphasis placed on brain development; how the brain can change (plasticity), and limitation the brain can place on mastering material presented in classroom.
Synchronous.
Dates: Weekends: January 10–11, February 7–8, March 7–8. Fridays: 6–8 p.m., Saturdays: 9:30–11:30 a.m.

EDU680 Advanced Methods and Practice in Early Childhood Education (3)
Synchronous.
Dates: Wednesdays: January 17–March 27, 6–9 p.m.
No class on February 19.

EDU682 Advanced Methods and Practice in Moderate Disabilities (3)
Asynchronous.
Dates: January 6–March 14.

EDU684 Advanced Theory and Practice for  ESL (3)
Asynchronous.
Dates: January 6–March 14.
Office hours as posted in Canvas.

EDU687 Practicum and Seminar: ESL (3)
Contact your advisor to determine if you are reading for practicum and to receive the practicum application. The application deadline is December 19. 
The class will begin with a Zoom meeting on January 8, 6 p.m.

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

EDU695: March 1–30 Asynchronous self-paced
EDU 696/697: These concurrent courses begin with a live webinar on Jan. 4, 6:30–9 p.m. (plus seven follow-up webinars on Thursdays)
EDU796: Starting January 8
EDU796: Starting January 8
EDU798: Rolling admission upon completion of Step 6

Find a full list of  Wilson Reading Systems®  Level 1 and 2 certification course offerings➔

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EDU702 Educational Leadership II-Applied Concepts and Case Studies (3)
Synchronous.
Dates: January 3–4, January 31–February 1,  February 28–March 1, March 21–22; Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
15 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU710 Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction (3)
Synchronous.
Dates: Mondays, January 6–March 24
No class on January 20 and February 17.
15 Required Field-Based Experience Hours to be completed during the course.

EDU715 Collegial Supervision and Mentoring (3)
Schedule to be arranged with the professor and enrolled students.

EDU741 Sheltering English Immersion for Administrators (3)
Synchronous. 
Dates: To Be Announced.

EDU764 Raising Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Teaching Practices That Impact Student Learning (1)
Asynchronous.
Self-paced.

EDU765 Building Relationships Through Cultural Proficiency (1)
Asynchronous.
Self-paced. 

EDU 766 Sustaining SEL Through Trauma-Informed Care (1)
Asynchronous.
Self-paced. 

ENG632 Literature for Adolescents (3)
In-depth examination of literature for young adults used thematically throughout middle school and secondary curricula. Examines crosscultural implications of literature.
Online synchronous. Dates: to be scheduled between instructor and enrolled students.

ENG643 History and Literature of the Ancient Greeks (3)
Explore the literature of ancient Greece from the Trojan War to the time of St. Paul. Historical periods covered will include the Trojan War, the Dark Ages, Greek colonization, the Persian War, the Classical Period, the Peloponnesian War, the conquests of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic era. Texts will include, in whole or in part, The Iliad and The Odyssey of Homer, The Oresteia of Aeschylus, Oedipus the King of Sophocles, the Histories of Herodotus, The Peloponnesian War of Thucydides and The Symposium of Plato.
Synchronous.
Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

FRE643 Survey of 19th Century French Literature  (3)
A survey of 19th Century French Literature: namely, Romantic, Parnassians and Symbolist poetry; the novels and novellas of Châteaubriand, Flaubert, and Dumas (fils); and the play Hernani by Victor Hugo.
Synchronous. 
Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

FRE644 Survey of 20th Century French Literature  (3)
Synchronous.
 Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

HIS643 History and Literature of the Ancient Greeks (3)
Explore the literature of ancient Greece from the Trojan War to the time of St. Paul. Historical periods covered will include the Trojan War, the Dark Ages, Greek colonization, the Persian War, the Classical Period, the Peloponnesian War, the conquests of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic era. Texts will include in whole or in part The Iliad and The Odyssey of Homer, The Oresteia of Aeschylus, Oedipus the King of Sophocles, the Histories of Herodotus, The Peloponnesian War of Thucydides and The Symposium of Plato.
Synchronous.
Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

HIS667 Immigration in the USA through Historical Inquiry: The Ellis Island Experience (3)
The course provides an opportunity to use specific methods of historical inquiry to build content knowledge through studying the collection of oral history excerpts from the Ellis Island Oral History Collection, (which includes approximately 2,000 full interviews to choose from). Audio clips (with accompanying transcripts) have been specifically selected to be useful in middle and high school learning environments in lesson planning or integrated into a literacy/history curriculum. The required workload includes a virtual trip to Ellis Island (online) as part of the research and inquiry project. Expertise in historical inquiry is critical for strong pedagogical practice in learning environments and life. You are the student, conducting historical inquiries in order to be able to share these skills with future students.
Synchronous. Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

MAT627 Investigating Mathematical Concepts (3)
Synchronous.
Dates: Thursdays, January 16–March 20, 6–9 p.m.
No class February 20.

PHY601 The Science of Forensics (3)
Focuses on biological and chemical principles and processes that aid in solving crimes. Identifies chemical clues and signatures, DNA fingerprinting, decomposition and decomposer life cycles related to timing and location of crimes. Explores the use of science in the service of justice for all.
$25 Lab fee.
Synchronous.
Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

PHY624 Astrobiology (3)
Important topics in modern astronomy related to biology, physics and chemistry for both science and nonscience majors including properties of light, planets, stars, pulsars, black holes, galaxies, quasars and the origin of universe and life.
Synchronous. Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.

SPN637 Latin American Poetry (3)
This course will discuss Latin American poetry and songs, particularly focusing on Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, and Violeta Parra. All texts, lectures and discussions are in Spanish.
Synchronous. Dates: schedule to be determined by professor and enrolled students.