ECO 499: Independent Study in Economics. Research and in-depth study of a particular economic concept or problem under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Senior classification and consent of chairperson. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
ECO 501 Survey of Statistics and Quantitative Methods. A survey of statistics and quantitative methods for graduate students. This course provides an introduction to statistics and quantitative methods for management decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics, statistical inference, probability, decision analysis, forecasting, and linear programming and sensitivity analysis. This course does not count toward the 30 hours required for the MBA degree. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
ECO 502: Managerial Economics. A comprehensive study of products developed by entrepreneurs based on economic opportunities and expected profit and the relationship between price and cost. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
EDU 202: Foundations of Teaching & Education. Introductory course that presents a framework on which to build a solid foundation that deals with the critical role of the teacher in American education. Successful completion required for admission to Educator Preparation Program. Daytime field hours required at local schools. (Merger of EDU 294 and EDU 324). Prerequisites: C or above in ENG 101 and 102. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
EDU 203: Microcomputers and Media in the Classroom. Knowledge and skill development in the use of microcomputers and media in the classroom. Focus on computer literacy, application, and equipment operation. Successful completion required for admission to Educator Preparation Program. Field work required. (Formerly EDU 325). CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
EDU 302: Child & Adolescent Development. Stage approach toward physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of individuals from birth through adolescence. Applies theories, research, cultural factors, and risk and protective factors to the study of student learning. Day-time field hours required at Rosenwald and local schools. (Replaces EDU 221). Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
EDU 303: Educational Assessment and Evaluation. This course is designed to teach procedures for authentically assessing and enhancing student learning (P-12). Students will learn to design, administer, and interpret a variety of assessment measures. Deals with concepts of validity, reliability, norms, standard scores, legal and ethical issues. Field hours required in local schools. (Replaces EDU 402). Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
EDU 304: Classroom and Learning Management. Practical, ecological approaches toward classroom organization and arrangement, rules and procedures, planning, student self-regulation, communication, assessing and solving problems. Investigates theories, research, school safety, and diversity issues pertaining to each area of management. Day time field
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