This 2004-2006 Bridgewater State College Catalog Web Addenda contains the most up-to-date information. Information in this Catalog Web Addenda supersedes the published version of this catalog.

Only changes made to program requirements, courses or academic policies are outlined here. This Web Addenda should be used in conjunction with the 2004-2006 print or Online Catalog.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (ELED)

ELED 511 Theory and Practice of Teaching Reading

• Change in prerequisite to: ELED 510 or ECED 510 and admission to the Professional Education Program

ELED 513 Mathematical Applications for the Classroom

• Change in prerequisite to: ELED 510 or ECED 510 and admission to the Professional Education Program

ELED 514 Exemplary Practice in Science and Social Studies Classrooms

• Change in prerequisite to: ELED 510 or ECED 510 and admission to the Professional Education Program

ELED 551 Discovering Science: Current Elementary School Science Programs

• Change in prerequisite to: ELED 460 or consent of instructor

ELED 571 International Study Program in Elementary Education (3 credits) (New)

Prerequisite: Consent of the International Programs Department
This course will offer BSC students a chance to examine educational structures, policies, and institutions of diverse societies, and the influence of education on different aspects of those societies. The travel study abroad program will begin with pre-travel planning at BSC where students have the opportunity to study the destination's system and related issues. Course content will vary depending on faculty and topic selected, as will the specific content requirements as long as BSC requisites are followed. Each course will use a variety of instructional strategies, once again depending on their professor's intentions, goals for the students and resources available in-country. This course is repeatable for credit.