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ECN-320
Managerial Economics
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of economics and how they affect the consumer, business and industry, the government and the entire economy. Domestic as well as global issues are emphasized. Topics include supply and demand, monopoly, fiscal policy, unemployment and international trade.
EDU-100
Education in America
This is a foundation course in American education. A major thrust of the course involves the study of the multiple factors that impact learning and teaching in the United States. Throughout the course a wide array of areas will be addressed including: history of American education; philosophical, psychological, ethical, economic, and sociological underpinnings of American education; current issues; learners and the learning context; teacher professionalism; teaching in a multicultural society.
EDU-104
EDU-106
EDU-112
Health and Motor Development PreK-4
Family, School and Community Connections
Philosophical Found Middle Grades Edu
Health and safety issues are examined with regard to nutrition reducing health risks and health influences. Emphasis will be on the development of motor skills and safety as students plan and present lessons supporting the national and PA Academic Health Education Standards. The class will also include the value of play, games and sports in child development. This course is approached from a Pre K- 4th grade classroom teacher ' s viewpoint as students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education for Pre-K to grade 4. Students are presented with the scope of diverse family structures and accompanying family member roles. Community resources will be thoroughly examined. Students develop and practice effective communication structures for individual, small and large group formal and informal interactions. Professional practices with the goal of creating meaningful relationships with families and within the community at large are emphasized. This is a foundation course in American middle grades education. A major thrust of the course involves the study of the philosophical foundations for middle level education as described by the NMSA( National Middle School Association). The unique characteristics and development of adolescents will be examined.
EDU-116
Education in America
This is a foundation course in American education. A major thrust of the course involves the study of the multiple factors that impact learning and teaching in the United States. Throughout the course a wide array of areas will be addressed including: history of American education; philosophical, psychological, ethical, economic, and sociological underpinnings of American education; current issues; learners and the learning context; teacher professionalism; teaching in a multicultural society.
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