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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the use of microeconomic concepts as a means to understand law and the American legal system. Emphasis on the economic analysis of the common law-that is, property, contract, tort, and criminal law. Prereq: ECON 202. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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3.00 Credits
Individualized, experiential learning program structured through a variety of business organizations. This course is project-oriented, merging theory learned in the classroom with the workplace environment. Includes several seminars, presentations, and counseling at Samford in conjunction with on-site learning taking place at the business organization. Exposes students to the world of economics and the career planning process. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: ECON 201, 202; permission from Office of Internship, School of Business, and economics faculty. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to finger spelling as well as American Sign Language issues pertaining to the deaf community.
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2.00 Credits
Provides an introductory field experience opportunity for undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Study of the life span between childhood and adulthood, a time when major adaptations are made in the total organism. Emphasis on these adjustments, including modifications of a physiological, physical, psychosocial, sexual, moral, and cognitive nature. Special consideration given to education of the adolescent, including gender differences, learning styles, learning theories, and motivation. Primary focus on how adolescents are impacted by these changes, how they deal with them, and how this is reflected in their behavior within the educational environment, plus implications for the educator. Clinical experiences included for secondary teacher education students, who should take course for 4 credits. Students not involved in clinical experiences should take the course for 2 credits. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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4.00 Credits
Exploration of contemporary educational issues for prospective teachers. Students examine philosophical and historical bases of education as a profession and apply an understanding of such frameworks to an analysis of current issues in education. Emphasis on assigned readings and analyses of cases drawn from real-life situations in order to challenge students to view the educational process from many perspectives and to begin their journey as reflective decision-makers. Students will develop an informed personal philosophy of education, which they will continue to challenge throughout their educational program.
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4.00 Credits
Intensive field experiences (45 hours) in urban, rural and suburban educational settings. Focus on student development of a personal philosophy of teaching/learning based on observation of sound teaching practices and strategies. Reflective decision-making skills developed through observational journal writing and actual classroom teaching experience. Methodologies include field experience, lecture, journals, case studies, and problem-solving sessions. Designed for prospective P-12 teachers.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to currently available technology for prospective teachers. Includes instruction on how students can use various media in their classrooms, in their own education, and in their own professional careers. Emphasis on how multimedia can be used to meet the needs of various learning styles.
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4.00 Credits
Study of middle school philosophy and objectives. Emphasis on curriculum plans and activities for meeting the educational needs of preteens and early teenagers. Offered: Spring.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the foundations of leadership and the importance of principled leadership in all areas of life. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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