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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the basic theory, objectives and techniques of accounting, as the tool for understanding business financial performance. Emphasis is on the use and interpretation of common financial statements for business decision-making: income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of owner’s equity. Topics include the identification, measurement and classification of financial effects of business transactions, and the appropriate treatment of those effects using Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with the creation and use internal accounting information to make business decisions. Topics include: interpretation of publicly available information by stakeholders, cost concepts and behavior, costing systems as applicable to various business environments (job and process costing, activity based costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, standard costing), techniques for developing and allocating overhead costs, and the use of budgets for planning and controlling costs.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces prospective students to theories of organizational behavior and practices of managing and leading people within the context of the school organization. Students also examine high-impact principles and practices as they may relate to the forces reshaping our society and our schools. The course will address topics such as values-based behavior [courage, trust, ethics], professional code, power and authority, individual motivation, cohesion, team and group effectiveness, crisis leadership organizational models, characteristics of leadership, change systems, vision development and school design. This course fulfills part of the Nevada State Administrative Leadership endorsement requirements and is aligned with the ISLLC.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides background and understanding of public school finance. Students investigate both principles and practices utilized in collecting, distributing, and managing district and school revenues, with emphasis on specific state regulation. Collective bargaining practices and capital facilities development also emphasized. Introduction to the concepts, methods, and problems of financial and managerial accounting addressed. This course fulfills part of the Nevada State Administrative Leadership endorsement requirement and is aligned with the ISLLC Standards.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students become acquainted with legal issues relating to public education. Students begin to consider rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and educational practitioners. In addition, students are asked to relate these rights to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal laws and court decisions. Federal and state cases are affecting the administration of our educational system are examined. Topics include student residency, attendance and discipline; freedom of speech; search and seizure; FERPA; IDEA; LRE; employee rights. This course fulfills part of the Nevada State Administrative Leadership endorsement requirement and is aligned with the ISLLC Standards.
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3.00 Credits
This is an Art History survey course covering the periods from the High Renaissance through Modern art. The history of visual arts is discussed using formal aesthetic language, historical and social context. Issues of cultural appropriation and museum studies may also be addressed. Research and writing are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
This course is specifically geared to studying art on site. The class views major art monuments that may include ancient ruins, cathedrals, palaces, castles, artist’s homes and places of architectural importance. Visits to art museums will also be included.
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3.00 Credits
Varying topics on important individuals, genres, historical developments, and critical and theoretical issues in art history will be taught.
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course is designed to help educators better understand the characteristics of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the complex challenges they face, both educationally and socially. The characteristics of diverse students with ASD, historical perspectives and etiology of ASD are explored. Assessment procedures, as well as current and emerging practices that have proven to be successful are a major focus of the course. It fulfills part of the Nevada endorsement for teaching pupils who have autism.
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3.00 Credits
Design and application of behavioral and instructional support for diverse learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Strategies for conducting functional analysis of problem behaviors and developing teaching plans are reviewed. General understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, and how they can be used to teach various skills to support student behavior. Application of concepts and principles through role playing and other hands-on activities. It fulfills part of the Nevada endorsement for teaching pupils who have autism.
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