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tion that addresses pupil learning in their classrooms. Students identify a problem and design and conduct an inquiry project to explore the issue. Students will experience the role of reflective practitioner, and, as a result, learn how better to address student needs. Class discusses ways to help diverse students at different developmental levels learn and explores how better to achieve social justice in the classroom, school, and community. This is required for all teacher education majors. The Department PY 241 Interpersonal Relations (Fall/Spring: 3) Prerequisite: PY 242 Provides an opportunity to learn a developmental and systems perspective on the nature of family and interpersonal relations. Examines both the nature of interpersonal relations and some of the conditions in contemporary life that are shaping the quality of these relationships. Gives particular emphasis to understanding the self, family life, emotions, and conflicts in field research. Views the concept of interpersonal relations from historical, multicultural, gender, and developmental perspectives. The Department PY 242 Personality Theories: Behavior in Context (Fall/Spring: 3) Prerequisites: PY 030, PY 031 Introduces major theories of personality as developed by Western psychologists. Examines selected critiques of these theories with particular attention to culture, gender, and social context as key variables in understanding character and personality. Robert Romano PY 243 Counseling Theories (Fall/Spring: 3) Prerequisites: PY 241, PY 242 Open to majors in Human Development only The purpose of this course is to learn about the major counseling theories including basic concepts, advantages and limitations, techniques, and the counseling process. There is also a focus on personal exploration aimed at helping students adopt their own personal theory of counseling. Issues of multiculturalism and client diversity will be integrated into all course content. Bernard OBrien PY 244 Adult Psychology (Fall/Spring: 3) Prerequisites: PY 030, PY 031, PY 041, or permission of the instructor Explores theories and research on development across early, middle, and late adulthood and offers numerous opportunities for reflection on ones own development as an adult. Also provides insights into application of adult psychology to real life situations and is especially helpful to those who wish to work with adult populations. The Department PY 245 Advanced Practicum: Human Development (Fall/Spring: 3) Cross Listed with PY 470 Open only to seniors majoring in Human Development Students meet once a week to discuss their required field work (8-10 hours per week) and to relate their field work to theories, research, and applications studied throughout their Human Development program. Participants will explore strategies for translating this knowledge and experience into resources that enable them to identify future career options. In addition, students will be required to research the current literature on one aspect of their field work. The Department PY 248 Gender Roles (Spring: 3) This course examines social, educational, and familial influences that differentially affect the personality, cognitive, and affective development of males and females. Special attention will be given to how gender, race, and social class interact, and how education and social service systems may be structured to maximize achievement of the potential of both males and females. The Department ED 250 Practicum for Lynch School Students (Fall/Spring: 12) Prerequisites: A 2.5 grade point average and successful completion of all required pre-practicum field assignments and courses Corequisites: ED 231, ED 232, ED 233, ED 234, or ED 235 For Lynch School undergraduate students only Semester-long practicum experience (300+ clock hours), five full days per week, for Lynch School seniors majoring in education. Placements are made in selected local, out-of-state, international schools, or non-school sites. Apply to the Office of Professional Practicum Experiences during the semester preceding the placement by March 15 for fall placements and by October 15 for spring placements. Carol Pelletier ED 255 Seminar: International/Out-of-State Program (Fall/Spring: 3) Prerequisite: Department permission For students who have completed a semester of student teaching abroad or in certain U.S. locations. Students lead seminars on the culture of overseas, Native American reservation, and other sites with students selected to participate in the International/Out-of-State program for the following year. Carol Pelletier ED 269 Extended Practicum (Fall/Spring: 3) For students who have advance approval to continue practica. Apply to the Office of Practicum Experiences and Teacher Induction. This is an extended practicum for students who have already completed their full time student teaching. This placement provides additional field experience and opportunities for them to further hone their abilities to mediate theory and practice. The course is by arrangement only with Dr. Carol Pelletier. Carol Pelletier ED 274 Alcohol and Other Drugs (Fall/Spring: 3) Deals with facts and myths about alcohol and other related drugs, sociocultural aspects of American drinking patterns, concept of alcoholism as an illness, and impact of alcoholism as a family illness on children and adolescents. Also provides an opportunity for participants to become aware of their own attitudes toward alcohol and alcoholism and to help develop responsible decision making. Michele Montavon ED 275 Human Sexuality (Fall: 3) Explores individual and societal attitudes, beliefs, and values related to human sexuality. Class participants will examine the role of parents, teachers, and other adults in promoting healthy sexual development in children and adolescents. Current individual and societal issues relevant to human sexuality are explored. Michele Montavon The Boston College Catalog 2006-2007 299 EDUCATION

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