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3.00 Credits
A study of the economic approach to crime and crime prevention. The course will apply economic analysis to such areas of interest as deterring crime, the impact of criminal activity, the allocation of crime-fighting resources, crimes against people, property crime, and victimless crimes. Controversial issues such as the desirability of the death penalty and gun control legislation will be featured.
Prerequisite:
[[EC-102]].
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3.00 Credits
Fundamental principles of public finance, government expenditures, revenue, financial policies and administration, taxation, principles of shifting and incidence of taxation, public debts and the budget, fiscal problems of federal, state, and local government, the relation of government finance to the economy.
Prerequisite:
[[EC-101]] and 102.
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3.00 Credits
Classical and Neo-classical theories of trade; qualifications of the pure theory; new theories of trade; the transfer of international payments and the determination of foreign exchange rates; the balance of international payments; tariffs and other trade barriers; United States commercial policy and the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs; current issues.
Prerequisite:
[[EC-101]] and 102.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Professional cooperative education placement in a private or public organization related to the student's academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experience, students are required to submit weekly reaction papers and an academic project to a Faculty Coordinator in the student's discipline. (See the Cooperative Education section of this bulletin for placement procedures.)
Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing, minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, consent of academic advisor, approval of placement by department chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to present Education Psychology as a distinct discipline concerned with understanding the processes of learning and teaching and developing ways of improving these processes. In this course, students will identify and apply knowledge derived from the behavioral sciences to the solutions of educational problems. The course focuses on the psychology and the development of learners, psychosocial principles of learning and motivation, and their applications, and research based classroom management techniques. Emphasis is placed on effective classroom communication and interpersonal relationships. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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3.00 Credits
Education 190 emphasizes concepts and skills for effective teaching. These skills include instructional techniques, research, writing, and field experiences. Students will be involved in their first 40-hour field experience. [[ED-190]], Effective Teaching, provides a critical overview of historical, intellectual, social and political foundations of American education. Analysis of differing views on the relationship of public schools and American society is stressed. The course explores current controversies and issues that will impact schools and teachers in the years ahead. Departmental permission required. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to build upon a basic foundation in educational technology. Future teachers develop knowledge and skills in selection, evaluation, and utilization of various instructional technologies. The application of new technologies to teaching and learning will be emphasized, along with performance-based activities in instructional design. A major portion of the course is devoted to the integration of technology-based instructional activities in the PK-12 curriculum.
Prerequisite:
[[ED-190]]. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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3.00 Credits
This course will address the urgent need for multicultural education by covering topics such as racism, bias, and cultural information in order to help students develop strategies for creating within their classrooms knowledge of, appreciation of, and respect for diversity. Teaching strategies for English Language Learners and issues relevant to ELLs, particularly immigration and globalization, will be discussed. The course will also help students develop the knowledge base and instructional skills necessary to teach their future students basic world geography in order to understand the cultural and political effects that geography has had on the diverse cultural groups included in the American educational system.
Prerequisite:
[[ED-190]]. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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3.00 Credits
Through this course, students must learn and be able to apply major concepts and theories related to the development of young children and they must be able to develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons. Students must demonstrate understanding of the way in which classroom environments influence children's learning. Students must demonstrate proficiency with Pennsylvania's Early Childhood Learning Standards. A 30-hour field experience accompanies this course. Departmental permission is required.
Prerequisite:
[[ED-190]] and [[ED-263]]. Offered spring semesters.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of instructional methodology in foreign language acquisition at the secondary education level. A 40-hour field experience is required. Departmental permission is required.
Prerequisite:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Offered fall semesters.
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