Below you will find the current coures offerings listed by semeseter and then alphabetically by department. If you have any questions about these courses, please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@simmons.edu or 617-521-2111.
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Reading: Lang.& Lit. Program
RDG 406 - The Structure of Language for Teachers
4 sem. hrs. Provides an overview of the structure of the language and methods to teach reading and spelling through multisensory and associative teaching techniques. Progresses in a sequential, systematic, hierarchical order to cover phonemes, graphemes, and patterns of English. Includes morphological (rules for the addition of prefixes and suffixes) and syntactical structure. Chumley.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/15/2013 - 06/17/2013 | ,Wed ,Mon ,Mon | 04:00PM-08:00PM 04:00PM-08:00PM 04:00PM-08:00PM | MCB W206 MCB W206 MCB W206 | Janet L. Chumley | Wcls | 0 | No | 4.00 |
| 09 | 07/09/2013 - 07/31/2013 | ,Tue,Thu ,Wed | 04:00PM-08:00PM 04:00PM-08:00PM | N/A N/A | Janet L. Chumley | Open | 12 | No | 4.00 |
RDG 410 - Multisensory Structured Language Strategies for Reading
4 sem. hrs. Focuses on identifying and developing appropriate multisensory structured language strategies in phonological/phonics awareness, reading comprehension, and textbook and study skills for learners with language and reading challenges. Emphasizes use of these techniques and strategies within inclusive and general education settings. Collins, Machamer, Rigo.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 04/22/2013 - 07/25/2013 | ,Mon | 05:00PM-08:00PM | N/A | Janet E. Goodrich | Open | 10 | No | 4.00 |
RDG 429 - Language Development and Disorders
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: RDG 406 and 410. Explores the components of typical and atypical language development across the linguistic domains: phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics. Examines the behavioral manifestations associated with language disorders and their impact on academic functioning, particul written language skills. Includes formal and informal evaluative procedures. Bashir, Ca m e r o
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06/26/2013 - 07/08/2013 | ,Wed,Thu ,Mon,Tue,Wed | 04:00PM-08:00PM 08:30AM-04:30PM | MCB E305 MCB E305 | Anthony S. Bashir | Open | 5 | No | 4.00 |
| 17 | 08/12/2013 - 08/16/2013 | ,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri | 08:30AM-04:30PM | N/A | Anthony S. Bashir | Open | 9 | No | 4.00 |
RDG 432 - Reading Assessment
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: RDG 406 and 410. Provides experience in administering and interpret data obtained from formal and informal reading assessments and integrating this informati with data from other sources to develop specific recommendations for appropriate reading/written language curricula to enhance reading/spelling/writing. Incorporates appropriate software for diagnosis and remediation. Fe l t o n Kaufman.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06/14/2013 - 08/03/2013 | ,Fri ,Sat ,Fri ,Sat ,Fri ,Sat | 05:00PM-10:00PM 08:30AM-04:30PM 05:00PM-10:00PM 08:30AM-04:30PM 05:00PM-10:00PM 08:30AM-04:30PM | MCB W205 MCB W205 MCB W205 MCB W205 MCB W205 MCB W205 | Melissa Farrall | Open | 8 | No | 4.00 |
RDG 457 - Literacy Support for Learners with SN Using Technology
Prepares professionals in trying to meet the l i t e r a c y, learning and assistive technology students who struggle with reading and writing across the curriculum. Focuses on technologybased instructional strategies that help to differentiate learning. Topics include: making adjustments to the computer for learner success, light to high-tech tools for access to English Language Arts curriculum, software to support basic skills, making electronic books. Pugliese.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 08/02/2013 - 08/21/2013 | ,Fri,Sat,Sun ,Wed | 08:30AM-04:30PM 08:30AM-04:30PM | N/A N/A | Ms. Madalaine K. Pugliese | Open | 7 | No | 4.00 |
| 17B | 08/05/2013 - 08/22/2013 | ,Mon,Tue,Wed ,Thu | 08:30AM-04:30PM 08:30AM-04:30PM | N/A N/A | Jennifer Edge-Savage | Open | 18 | Yes | 4.00 |
RDG 469 - Topics in Clinical Practice
Involves working with learners with moderate disabilities or severe disabilities under the ment of a faculty advisor. Explores classroom techniques and procedures using concept papers or a critical review of the literature on a specif topic. Raskind.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 07/09/2013 - 08/07/2013 | ,Tue,Wed ,Tue,Wed ,Tue,Wed | 08:30AM-03:15PM 08:30AM-03:15PM 08:30AM-03:15PM | MCB W203 MCB W203 MCB W203 | Nancy M. Raskind | Open | 9 | No | 4.00 |
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Other Information
College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Programs
- 2012-2014 Undergraduate Front (355k PDF)
- 2012-2014 Undergraduate Programs A-E (818k PDF)
- 2012-2014 Undergraduate Programs F-Z (872k PDF)
- 2012-2014 Undergraduate Back (244k PDF)
College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies
- 2012-2014 Graduate Course Catalog (622k PDF)
Graduate Schools Course Catalogs
Here are the course catalog pages for Simmons graduate programs:
- Graduate School of Library and Information Science
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Social Work
Please note: Simmons College and its Graduate Schools make every effort to ensure that the information contained in their catalogs is accurate and complete. Occasionally, however, changes are made and mistakes are discovered after the catalog has been placed online. Degree requirements may also change because of changes in curriculum, accreditation standards or legal requirements.
If you have questions about a program, especially with regard to the course or training requirements for a particular degree, we encourage you to be in contact with the Dean of the School, the director of the program, or the chairman of the relevant department for definitive information.
