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2012-2013 General Catalog 
    
2012-2013 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

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Dance

  
  • DANC 3270 - Advanced Ballroom Dance

    1 credits

    This course will further students’ knowledge of and ability in International Latin and Standard Ballroom Dance and teach them skills to actively participate in dance as a lifetime activity. Students will be taught Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, and Waltz at an advanced level. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: DANC 2270 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 3450 - Dance Repertory

    2 credits

    This course utilizes various disciplines and works towards professional standards in both technique and performance. Each year, the instructor will select excerpts from different forms, genres and styles of dance repertoire to develop students’ ability as performance artists. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: DANC 2150 , DANC 2170 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 3500 - Dance History

    3 credits

    A conceptual and historical examination of dance as part of the human experience from its historical roots to its present status in a variety of cultures. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 3510 - Dance Composition

    2 credits

    Elements of space, time and qualities of movement are basis for improvisational and compositional study. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: DANC 2080 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 3530 - Principles of Choreography

    2 credits

    Dance composition with introduction to motif development and sources for choreography. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: DANC 2080  and DANC 3510 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 3900 - Creative Movement for Children

    1.5 credits

    This course is designed to provide resources and strategies to introduce creative movement into an elementary education curriculum. It will provide material for movement, organization techniques, and suggestions for guiding children through creative exploration and discoveries through movement. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4120 - Tap Dance IV

    1 credits

    Intermediate/advanced level of tap dance technique. May be taken three times for credit. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4150 - Advanced Classical Ballet

    2 credits

    Continued development of classical ballet technique at the advanced level, extending the growth in technical proficiency, musicality, fluidity, style, and examining the proper structure of a ballet technique class. May be repeated three times for credit. Admission by placement. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: DANC 2150 , DANC 2170 , DANC 3150 , DANC 3170 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4160 - Advanced Modern Dance

    2 credits

    Continuing development of contemporary dance technique at an advanced level with emphasis on refining performance quality, depth of physicality, dramatic expression, and individual style. May be repeated three times for credit. Admission by placement. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: DANC 2160 , DANC 2180 , DANC 3160 , DANC 3180 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4300 - Dance Ensemble

    2 credits

    Enrollment by audition. Advanced study in ensemble performance. May be repeated eight times for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4500 - Dance History II/Criticism

    3 credits

    This course provides an in depth view of theatrical dance from the 20th-21st century with artistic trends explored and critiqued. This is an intensive writing, dance viewing, and discussion course where students develop perspectives of critical analysis of the artistic process and aesthetics. (Spring even years)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4530 - Interactive Composition: Dance & Tech

    3 credits

    This course presents the theory and practice of choreography with the focus of integrating concepts of dance and technology. Different types of computer applications with dance composition provide a broad overview as a springboard for further exploration in choreography. (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: DANC 2080 , DANC 3510 , DANC 3530 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4640 - Special Projects in Dance

    1 to 3 credits

    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4890 - Internship

    2 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4900 - Methods in Dance Education

    2 credits

    Methods and theories in teaching dance in the secondary schools. Organizational techniques, unit/lesson plan development, evaluation, and accompaniment for dance will be studied. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • DANC 4980 - Student Teaching

    2 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 3910 - Integrated Curriculum & Assessment: K-3

    3 credits

    Methods in planning and implementing an integrated curriculum using projects and thematic units, developmentally appropriate instruction for children’s learning. Assessment strategies and data collection, both formal and informal, for use in evaluating the progress of children in kindergarten and primary grades, meeting individual needs and reporting progress to parents. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECED 3920 - Foundations in Early Childhood Education

    1 credits

    History and philosophy of early childhood education, recent trends, learning environments and programs for the education of children from birth to eight years. Develops collaborative teaming skills and ability to work with community leaders, agencies, businesses, and others in promoting children’s learning. Focus on parent involvement and family/community relation. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECED 3930 - Teaching Creative Arts in Early Childhood

    3 credits

    Focuses on teaching strategies specific to the developmental needs of children from age four through eight that encourage children’s aesthetic development, physical abilities, and self-esteem through meaningful, integrated learning experiences in art, music, movement/dance, and drama. Lab fee required. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECED 4980 - Early Childhood Student Teaching

    6 credits

    An in-school experience designed to help teachers apply methods and materials found to be successful with and early childhood education pupils. This course is required for the Early Childhood Education License. Students are placed in a public school. Advance application required. Fee structure can be found in the Clinical Practice section. (P/F)

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No

Economics

  
  • ECON 1010 - Economics as a Social Science

    3 credits

    General Education course. Provides overview of principles of economics. The economy is analyzed in terms of historical origins and development and current performance and problems, including poverty, pollution, health care, international trade policy, unemployment and recession, inflation, Social Security System, taxation policy, and national debt. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • ECON 1740 - US Economic History

    3 credits

    Satisfies American government requirement of general education. History from colonial times to present. Coverage of U.S. Constitution; national economy; pluralism; ethnicity, race, gender; distribution of wealth and power; social conflict and reform; entrepreneurs, workers, workplace; cultural encounters; popular culture; U.S. and global affairs. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: American Institutions Requirement; Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics

    3 credits

    Introduction to basic microeconomic principles: price theory, theory of the firm, trade and comparative advantage, public goods, taxation, welfare economics, and industrial organization. Public policy with regard to the environment, consumer protection, and other problems is also examined. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    3 credits

    Introduces measurements of national economic performances: GDP, and interest, inflation and unemployment rates. Develops a model to describe the economic situation, and to present the options available to policy makers. Discusses the institutions and constraints that frame policy. International economic issues and the relation of the U.S. economy to the global economy are then examined. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • ECON 2500 - Quantitative methods for Business & Economics

    3 credits

    An introduction to applied quantitative methods for business and economics. Spreadsheets are used extensively as a modeling tool. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: MATH 1050 , MATH 2040  (or equivalent)
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 3010 - Managerial Economics

    3 credits

    Managerial economics applies microeconomic analysis to the management of the firm. Using economic theory, statistical analysis and optimization methods, students solve management problems relating to pricing, production and distribution, innovation and technological change, and cost.

    Prerequisite: MATH 2040 , MATH 1100  or ECON 2500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 3020 - Macroeconomics for Business Decisions

    3 credits

    Explores the macroeconomics environment within which business decisions are made. Source data is used to obtain measures of the economy. Macroeconomic theory underlying the conduct of monetary and fiscal policy is analyzed. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 , and MATH 2040 ; MATH 1100  or ECON 2500  or approved Minor in department.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 3170 - Decision Modeling

    3 credits

    An introduction to the fundamental methods of operations research/management science. Emphasis is on applied business decision modeling. Topics include linear, integer, and nonlinear programming; decision analysis; and simulation. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 , MATH 2040 , MATH 1100  or ECON 2500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 3840 - Public Finance

    3 credits

    Public sector economics examines the microeconomic functions of government and the way government affects the allocation of resources and the distribution of income. Topics include welfare theory, public goods, market failure and cost-benefit analysis. (Fall even years)

    Prerequisite: ECON 2010 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 4200 - Human Resource Economics

    3 credits

    This course applies economic theory to the behavior of employers and employees. Topics include labor supply and demand, wage determination, schooling, human capital, unionization and migration. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: MATH 1100  or ECON 2500 , MATH 2040  (or equivalent courses), ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 4260 - Principles of Econometrics

    3 credits

    An introduction to the basic statistical methods used to estimate and analyze quantifiable economic relationships with an applied emphasis. The primary focus is on the classical linear regression model and violations of its assumptions. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 , and MATH 1100 , MATH 2040  and ECON 2500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 4500 - Economics of Strategy

    3 credits

    Principles of industrial organization economics and the economics of the firm applied to business management and strategy. Includes an overview of standard industrial organization topics such as market structure, entry, and pricing rivalry along with issues in organizational economics such as the principal-agent problem and vertical integration. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 , ECON 3010 , MATH 2040 , MATH 1100  or ECON 2500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 4890 - Internship

    1 to 12 credits

    (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 4900 - Special Topics

    2 to 4 credits

    Topics in specialized fields of economics and advanced quantitative methods, varying by semester. Repeatable for 12 credit hours, provided course content is different. Prerequisites: . (As needed)

    Prerequisite: MATH 1100 , MATH 2040 (or equivalent), ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 4910 - Economics for Teachers

    1 credits

    This course is designed for K-12 teachers wishing to enhance their economics teaching. Students review Utah State Office of Education and National Council for Economic Education standards. Activities and lessons appropriate for these standards are examined. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 4950 - Senior Seminar

    3 credits

    A capstone course requiring the completion of a major project. The course covers research tools and methodology, and guides students through the process of economic research and problem analysis. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: ECON 3010 , ECON 3020 , ECON 4260 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 6000 - Foundations of Economics

    3 credits

    This course provides an accelerated overview of both the micro and macro theories and methods of economics in support of the common body of knowledge core required for all MBA students not having previous business course work. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 6100 - Spreadsheet Modeling Craft

    3 credits

    Application of quantitative methods to business analysis and decision-making. Fundamental topics of management science are covered including optimization modeling, decision and risk analysis, simulation modeling, linear regression analysis, and forecasting methods. Prerequisite: Acceptance into graduate business program and completion of relevant foundation course or sufficient undergraduate coursework. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 6200 - Managerial Economics

    3 credits

    Application of microeconomic principles to business management and strategy. Includes fundamental topics in microeconomic theory, industrial organization, and organizational economics. Uses business case analysis. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into MBA program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ECON 6210 - International Economics & Finance

    3 credits

    This course develops applied knowledge of the theories and practices of international economic and financial analysis. The course evaluates the use of trade policies by national governments, and explores the multinational corporate responses to those policies. Additionally, the course evaluates the impact of exchange rate risk on the firm, and develops strategies for sound financial management in a multinational context. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Completion of core competency courses.
    General Education Course: No

Education

  
  • ECED 3900 - Early Childhood Curriculum: PreK-3

    3 credits

    This course presents an integrated approach to teaching in the Kindergarten classroom, taking into consideration the Utah State Office of Education Requirements and the Common Core.  The course work focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum, methods of instruction, planning, and assessment in the Kindergarten classroom. For Elementary Education Majors (Fall, Spring, As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 1999 - E-Portfolio/WebCT Access

    0 credits

    E-Portfolio/WebCT Access is managed through this course.

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 2000 - Exploring Education in Society

    3 credits

    This course explores the historical, philosophical, political and economic foundations of education in the United States. Topics include multiple perspectives, current events, and trends and issues. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • EDUC 2120 - Service Learning

    1 credits

    This course is designed to take the student volunteer through the process of volunteerism and its application to themselves and their academic training through practical experience and critical reflection. May be taken two times for credit. This is a designated Service Learning course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 2840 - Cooperative Education

    2 to 8 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 3000 - Principles of Teaching & Learning

    3 credits

    This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the Professional Teacher Education Program including standards, requirements, and models of effective teaching. School practicum. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 3180 - Educational Decision Making

    3 credits

    This course examines prescriptive teaching, data-driven decision making, evaluation and assessment, instructional and classroom design, and emerging technologies that enhance student learning. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 4831 - Readings and Conferences

    1 to 3 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 4832 - Readings and Conferences

    1 to 3 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 4833 - Readings and Conferences

    1 to 3 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 4840 - Cooperative Education

    2 to 8 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5031 - Foundations of Instructional Design for Educators

    3 credits

    The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to instructional design theories, principles and models and an overview of their historical development. Instructional design models are considered with respect to their implications for technology applications in education. (Online, Summer/1st Session - Odd years, or Arranged)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5032 - Classroom Integration of Educational Technology

    3 credits

    Class participants will research technology utilization in K-12 classrooms; investigate theoretical foundations to evaluate select, and utilize various technology applications; develop, implement and evaluate class technology integration projects; and gain an understanding of multiple models for assessing student learning in technology enhanced environments. (Online, Fall - Odd years, or arranged)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5033 - Enhanced Hardware & Software Skills for Educators

    3 credits

    Individuals completing the Educational Technology Endorsement should be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understandings of concepts related to technology, as well as demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. (Online, Spring - Even years, or arranged.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5034 - Educational Technological Pedagogy I

    3 credits

    The Technology Pedagogy series will provide skills for planning and designing effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Participants will implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Individuals will also learn ways to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. (Online, Fall - Even years, or arranged)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5035 - Educational Technological Pedagogy II

    3 credits

    The Technology Pedagogy series will provide skills for planning and designing effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Participants will implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Individuals will also learn ways to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. (Online, Spring - Odd years, or arranged)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5320 - Advanced Content Literacy

    2 credits

    This course prepares educators to teach students literacy strategies that help them acquire knowledge from content area materials. Methods taught include integrating curriculum across content areas, using literature to compliment learning, and teaching students to navigate reference, internet, and multimedia materials. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5420 - Education of the Gifted & Talented

    3 credits

    Provides multiple cultural and historical perspectives on giftedness and talent, explores characteristics of gifted individuals with emphasis on identifying needs and a general overview of possible services for gifted learners. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 5460 - Identification/Evaluation in Gifted Education

    3 credits

    Designed to provide educators with theory and models for identifying students as gifted, creative, and talented. Presents models for evaluation of programs for gifted learners. Explores instruments for use in identification and evaluation. (Online, Summer/1st Session, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 5480 - Materials/Methods in Gifted Education

    3 credits

    Explores programming and curriculum models in gifted education with special attention to the development of instructional materials for use with students. (Online, Summer/1st Session even years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 6000 - Issues in Psychology & Measurement

    3 credits

    The study of current psychological principles of teaching and learning, and principles and techniques for developing, validating and interpreting educational measures. The use of educational measures for evaluation and planning processes. (Spring, Fall, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6010 - 21st Century Learning Spaces

    3 credits

    Theory and application for creating a 21st Century learning environment are the focus for this course. Maintaining student cooperation in diverse classroom and network settings will be a focus. (Fall, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6020 - Information & Technology in Education

    3 credits

    Introduction to information technology for teachers, administrators, and media specialists. Examines the role of technology in curriculum and instruction. (Fall, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6030 - 21st Century Research & Data

    3 credits

    This course provides 21st Century teachers with the knowledge and skills to read, understand, implement, and conduct research in their classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on data driven instruction. (Spring, Summer, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6031 - Foundations of Instructional Design for Educators

    3 credits

    The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to instructional design theories, principles and models and an overview of their historical development. Instructional design models are considered with respect to their implications for technology applications in education. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6032 - Classroom Integration of Educational Technology

    3 credits

    Class participants will research technology utilization in K-12 classrooms; investigate theoretical foundations to evaluate select, and utilize various technology applications; develop, implement and evaluate class technology integration projects; and gain an understanding of multiple models for assessing student learning in technology enhanced environments. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6033 - Enhanced Hardware & Software Skills for Educators

    3 credits

    Individuals completing the Educational Technology Endorsement should be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understandings of concepts related to technology, as well as demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6034 - Educational Technological Pedagogy I

    3 credits

    The Technology Pedagogy series will provide skills for planning and designing effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Participants will implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Individuals will also learn ways to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. (Online, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6035 - Educational Technological Pedagogy II

    3 credits

    The Technology Pedagogy series will provide skills for planning and designing effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Participants will implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Individuals will also learn ways to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6036 - Leadership with Technology

    3 credits

    Students that complete this course will effectively lead and oversee a technology integration team at the school level. Upon completion the student will demonstrate knowledge of process management functions, resource management functions in the classroom, and define and set appropriate goals for technology-mediated instructional project. Students will also make recommendations for activities, techniques, identify variables, establish communication systems, adapt current systems and compare various technology instructional models. The Supervisory/ Administrative Electronic Portfolio is also established during this course. Required for Supervisory/Administrative Endorsement. (Fall, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6050 - Online Teaching for Educators

    3 credits

    This course introduces online and hybrid/blended schools.  Topics include: Definitions, historical development, trends, curriculum, instruction, technology and assessments in teaching online and in hybrid schools. Nevada CTE students only. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6051 - Instructional Design for E-Learning

    3 credits

    This course addresses national guidelines and standards for preparing teacher to teach in online and hybrid settings.  Student will be required to have hand-on experience and proficiency in computer and Internet tech skills.  This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6052 - Creating Collaborative Communities in E-Learning

    3 credits

    This course addresses diversity issues related to online and hybrid schools.  The focus of this course is on providing teachers with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn and be successful in online and hybrid schools. This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6054 - Two Semester Internship in Online and Hybrid Schools

    3 credits

    The internship provides the student with a paid two-semester online supervised teaching experience.  Students are required to implement Best Online Teaching Practices at an online or hybrid/blended school internship site.  The students will engage in observation, internalization, and further study to join the theory and promising practices in online teaching and hybrid/blended learning.  This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6055 - Practicum and Assessment Development in E-Learning

    3 credits

    The practicum provides the student with an online supervised teaching experience.  Students are required to implement Best Online Teaching Practices at an online or hybrid/blended school internship site.  The students will engage in observation, internalization, and further study to join the theory and promising practices in online teaching and hybrid/blended learning.  This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6080 - Leadership & School Principal

    3 credits

    Theories in instructional leadership including school vision and management as they apply to the principal’s role will be explored in the context of leadership in the 21st century. (Spring, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6100 - Practices of Instructional Supervision

    3 credits

    A study of the application of instructional supervisory theories and practices of supervisory behaviors as they relate to improvement of instruction. Directed field experience will be required. (Must be taken prior to Public School Administrative Internship) (Fall, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6190 - Methods & Practices of Teaching

    3 credits

    Methods and models of teaching are demonstrated, analyzed and evaluated. Students will acquire practical skills in different models of teaching in varied K-12 curriculum areas. Required for all Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education GELP candidates. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6205 - Introduction to Emergency Management in Public Schools

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6210 - Mitigation & Prevention

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6215 - Preparedness

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6220 - Response

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6225 - Functional & Assessment Needs

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6230 - Recovery

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6260 - Foundations of Distance & eLearning

    3 credits

    Examines the definition, scope & context of distance education as it relates to K-12 & higher education.  Explores the philosophical & theoretical foundation, historical development & issues in distance education.   (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to COE Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6261 - Learning and Teaching at a Distance

    3 credits

    Focus is on issues of learning and teaching at a distance. Participants study learning needs of distant learning and the effective practices for support and facilitating learning at a distance. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to COE Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6262 - Technologies/Tools for Distance learning

    3 credits

    Explores the range of delivery systems & models.  Covers the characteristics of asynchronous & synchronous technologies & tools used in the teaching, learning, & administration of distance education. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admittance to COE Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6263 - Leadership for Distance & Learning

    3 credits

    Introduction into the leadership concepts and strategic planning processes in the organization, management and ministration of distance education systems.  Emphasis is given to effective implementation in the learning organization.

    Prerequisite: Admission to COE Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6380 - Ethics for Educational Leaders

    3 credits

    Critical thinking and methods of ethical decision making will be examined and applied to current educational issues. (Summer, As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6410 - History of Education Philosophy

    3 credits

    History & philosophical foundations of curriculum/ teaching in American schools emphasizing cultural influences & concepts shaping education in society. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6420 - Education of the Gifted & Talented

    2 credits

    Provides multiple cultural and historical perspectives on giftedness and talent, explores characteristics of gifted individuals with emphasis on identifying needs and a general overview of possible services for gifted learners. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6430 - Practicum: Individual Case Study

    1 credits

    A practicum experience in association with EDUC 6420 - Education of the Gifted & Talented . Requires an intensive, supervised study of other gifted and talented of an individual child of student’s choice. (Online, Summer/1st Session - Odd years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    Co-Requisite: EDUC 6420 .
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6440 - Creativity in Education

    3 credits

    Exploration of theories, research, and strategies concerning creativity and their application to personal creativity and to improvement of classroom practice. (Online, Fall, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6460 - Identification/Evaluation in Gifted Education

    2 credits

    Designed to provide educators with theory and models for identifying students as gifted, creative, and talented. Presents models for evaluation of programs for gifted learners. Explores instruments for use in identification and evaluation. (Online, Summer/1st Session, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6420  and EDUC 6430 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6470 - Practicum: Team Consultation

    1 credits

    A practicum experience in association with EDUC 6460 . Requires participation, as part of a consultative team, to improve practice in an approved setting for a specific child, classroom, school, school district, or other educational entity. (Online, Summer/1st Session even years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6420  and EDUC 6430 
    Co-Requisite: EDUC 6460 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6480 - Materials/Methods in Gifted Education

    2 credits

    Explores programming and curriculum models in gifted education with special attention to the development of instructional materials for use with students. (Online, Summer/1st Session even years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6420 , EDUC 6430 , EDUC 6460 , and EDUC 6470 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6490 - Practicum: Classroom Applications

    1 credits

    A practicum experience in association with EDUC 6480 . Requires application of at least 3 curriculum cognitive, or affective models in the student’s current teaching assignment. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 6480 . (Online, Summer/1st Session even years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6420 , EDUC 6430 , EDUC 6460  and EDUC 6470 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6500 - School Finance

    3 credits

    Offers an exploration of resources used in public school funding. Students learn the basic functions of school finance such as accounting; purchasing; bonding; budgeting and ethical practice. (Online, Fall, Summer, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6540 - Organization of American Schools

    3 credits

    This course provides an in depth analysis of the function and organization of public schools in America, historical, philosophical, and reform issues are reviewed and how they impact the management, design and accreditation of K-12 education. (Online, Fall, Summer/1st Session, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6560 - Leadership of Student Services & Programs

    3 credits

    This course focuses on collaborating with community agencies to meet student health and safety needs and providing advisement, guidance, and counseling services to students and families to facilitate growth and development in a learning environment. In addition the course is aimed at preparing administrators to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and communities to plan and manage a full range of activity programs that meet the social, developmental, cultural, athletic, leadership, and academic needs of all students. (Online, Spring, Summer/2nd Session, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
 

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