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3.00 Credits
Course examines the evolution of economic thought and theory from the early origins to the present, focusing on the major contributions to economics, especially from Adam Smith onward, and assesses the current condition of economic analysis. This course is distinguished from its 400 level counterpart by the requirement of additional readings and research. (F).
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the role of government in the economy. Course examines theories of the need for the nature of government intervention in economic activities. Includes analysis of public goods, externalities, taxation, state and local finance, and modes of public decision making. This course is distinguished from its 400 level counterpart by the requirement of additional readings and research. (YR).
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3.00 Credits
An advanced study in selected areas of economics. Topics vary; see the current Schedule of Classes for topics and prerequisites. This course is distinguished from its 400 level counterpart by the requirement of additional readings and research. (OC).
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent study under the direction of a faculty supervision in advanced topic areas. Normally must be elected on the "pass/fail" option, in which case it does not count toward credit hour requirement or concentration. Special consideration for the A through E grading option must be approved by members of the Economics discipline. In all cases students must have faculty supervision's permission to register. This course is distinguished from its 400 level counterpart by the requirement of additional readings and research. (F, W, S).
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of education. In this course students will gain a working knowledge of teacher certification and professionalism, state standards, and high-stakes testing. Additionally, students will be introduced to basic forms of lesson planning, classroom assessment, and instructional techniques. As a part of the course, all students will begin to use the School of Education E-Portfolio system.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
A general survey of education's theoretical and structural foundations. This course introduces students to the history and philosophy of education as well as to the organization and financing of schools in America. Particular attention will be given to the role of education in a democratic society and to the notion of teaching as a profession.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
The course provides an extensive background on bilingual education (programs where two languages are used as media of instruction) in the United States, and the events that led to the inception of such programs on the Federal as well as the State levels. The course provides a background on the concept itself, its rationale and implementation.
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3.00 Credits
This is an advanced seminar course in educational theory. It involves a systematic examination of numerous theories that have played a major role in shaping American education. Among these are: 1) ideologies, 2) ethical theories, 3) learning theories, 4) instructional theories, and 5) theories of study. These have provided education with different moral outlooks, different social objectives, different curricula, and different teaching methods.
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3.00 Credits
This advanced seminar will investigate various aspects of formal education taking into account historical, philosophical, political, social, cultural, religious and economic contexts. Within these contexts, the course will identify and examine school reform and change issues and trends as they relate to complex and rapidly changing local, national and global society.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
At the seminar, teachers participate in interactive learning activities with local government staff members. Officials serve as resource people, not lecturers. Teachers experience each lesson through the eyes of their students. All participants provide complete lesson plans for each activity, making it easy to share favorites from the course/academy with colleagues. Teachers work on developing coordinated learning experiences in local government including field trips, case studies and class visitations drawn from both school district and local government resource-bases.
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