Prerequisites: Senior classification and consent of chairperson. Credit: 3 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: 3 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: 3 semester hours.
EDU 101: Introduction to Education: This course serves as an introduction to the contemporary dynamics of K-12 education system in the United States. Different pedagogies that encourage active participation in individual and group settings will be explored. Students will also investigate legal and ethical issues, the impact of multistate adoption of the common core standards, educational theories, and explore the effects of culture on teaching and learning, all of which impact the 21st century teacher. Credit: 3 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 Teacher Education 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: 3 semester hours.
EDU 203: Introduction to Technology in Education. 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 Teacher Education Program. Field work required. (Formerly EDU 325). Credit: 3 semester hours.
EDU 204: Cultural Responsiveness. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102. All Teacher Education Majors take this course instead of IGS 201. The course is designed to assist students with examining their understanding of global culture and how they respond to our diverse world. Self-reflection, discussion, and respectful sharing of viewpoints and understandings are imperative to this class. Project based learning (PBL) is the major teaching/learning strategy used in this course. Credit: 3 semester hours.
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(PBL) is the major teaching/learning strategy used in this course. Credit: 3 semester hours.
EDU 206: PRAXIS CASE: Mathematics Test Prep Seminar. This course will consist of 1 hour regular classroom contact taught by Mathematics Faculty. In class meetings will be supplemented with online test practice and preparation materials. This course is designed to assist students with examination support and preparation strategies for the mathematics portion of the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) exam. Credit: 1 hour.
EDU 207: PRAXIS CASE: Reading and Writing Test Prep Seminar. This course will consist of 1 hour regular classroom contact taught by English Faculty. In class meetings will be supplemented with online test practice and preparation materials. This course is designed to assist students with examination support and preparation strategies for the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) exam. Credit: 1 hour.
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 Teacher Education Program. Credit: 3 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 Teacher Education Program. Credit: 3 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 hours required in local schools. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Credit: 3 semester hours.
EDU 309: Special Topics in Education. This course is designed to assist students with examination support and preparation strategies. Students will prepare a study plan to guide their preparation strategies. Students will also engage in several current issues and topics related to education reform such as common core standards updates and implementation. The