ECON/AGSC 200. Basic Economics: Private Enterprise. Basic economic concepts and principles of the private enterprise system from a non-technical view; includes current economic occurrences and problems as the examples for learning and applying the concepts. (3) Fall and Spring
ECON 201. Principles of Macroeconomics. The theory of national income accounting and aggregate income determination in the American economy; monetary theory; functioning of financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy; and international trade and payments. (3) Fall only
ECON 202. Principles of Microeconomics. Theory of markets: supply and demand, consumption and production, competition and monopoly, resources, equity and efficiency. (3) Spring only
ECON 350. Labor Economics. The American labor movement, wage, theory, labor market demand, and labor supply. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3)
ECON 370. Applied Business Economics. This course reinforces critical thinking skills by developing and applying micro and macroeconomic theory and empirical methods to real problems faced by private and public sector organizations. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3) Spring only
ECON 400. Women and the World of Work. A study of the increased economic, political, and social involvement of women in the work world; investigates the place and acceptance of women in our social system today and the evolutionary processes of the past, present, and future. (3) Spring only
ECON 403. Public Finance. A study of government expenditures, principles of taxation, government borrowing and indebtedness, and federal, state and local interrelationships. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3)
ECON 407. History of Economic Thought. An analysis of economic thought from the mercantilists to the present; the materials selected are evaluated both as reflections of their times and as contributions to contemporary thought. (3)
ECON 410. Government and Business. A study of the growing importance of governmental activities in our economic life; special attention will be given to trends in legislation and court decisions. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3) Spring only, odd numbered years
ECON 420. International Economics. Theory of international trade and policy, tariffs and quotas, balance of payments, exchange rates, foreign investments, trade related monetary and fiscal policies and ethical issues. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3) Fall only, odd numbered years
ECON 425. Money and Banking. Study of financial markets and institutions, theories of interest and asset demand, money supply and the Federal Reserve System, monetary theory and policy. Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 201. (3) Spring only even numbered years.
ECON/HIST 430. Mid East: Past, Present & Future. To introduce the student to the historical review of the major countries of the Mid East as a background for understanding of the major political and cultural problems of these countries in the present. At the end of the course the student will be literate in the political, cultural, military, social and economic problems of the major Mid East countries and will have a good understanding of their historical roots. Prerequisites: six hours of course work in economics or history. (3) Summer
ECON 485. Directed Study in Economics.(1-6)
Bridge Courses
MATH 121. Mathematics for Business Applications I (Required of all Business Majors)
MATH 221. Mathematics for Business Applications II (Required of all Business Majors)
MATH 321. Statistics (Required of all Business Majors)
CMPS 160. Computer Literacy - PC
CMPS 360. MIS for Managers
CMPS 362. Functional Systems Analysis
EDUC 305. Exploratory Field Experience - Elementary. Multi-level, multi-discipline field experience; includes a weekly seminar. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 311. (3) Fall, Spring
EDUC 307. Exploratory Field Experience - Secondary. Multi-level, multi-discipline field experience; includes a weekly seminar. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 311. (3) Fall, Spring
EDUC 311. School, Self and Society Historical, sociological, philosophical and legal aspects of the elementary and secondary schools in American culture. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 305, 307.(3) Fall and Spring
EDUC 402. Computers in the Classroom. This course covers the use of microcomputers in the school curriculum as an instructional tool; prepares elementary and secondary teachers for making decisions about purchasing microcomputer software and hardware systems; incorporates an integrated program and some simple programming; requires no previous programming experience. Prerequisite: CMPS 110, 115 or 150. EDUC 305, 307 and 311 may be taken concurrently. (3) Fall, Spring and alternate Summers
EDUC 404. Kindergarten/Primary Methods. This course deals with the curriculum of early childhood, using methods and materials based on current theories of early childhood learning; emphasizes the learning needs of the child of the Southwest. Prerequisite: EDUC 305, EDUC 311, and Admission to Teacher Education Program. (3)
EDUC 423. Early Childhood Education.Theory and research on the development of children, early learning, current practices of early childhood education, and innovative programs and trends will be addressed. Requires laboratory work (see EDUC 423L). Prerequisites: EDUC 311 and EDUC 305. (3)
EDUC 425. Early Childhood Education Laboratory Experience.This required lab experience is to be taken concurrently with EDUC 423 and is a structural observation of young children in a variety of educational environments relating educational and child development theories studied in reading/discussions in EDUC 423; lab consists of 30 hours of field experience, averaging 2 hours per week and is individually arranged. Corequisite: EDUC 423. (1)
EDUC 436. Classroom Interactions and Strategies.Instructor facilitation and group processes used to cover classroom management, assessment and inclusion. Identification and implementation of various instructional strategies; focuses on validation of the teaching/learning process; requires research and application of various instructional strategies. To be taken the semester prior to EDUC 492, 493, or 494. Prerequisites: EDUC 470, 471 or SPED 428, RDG 410 and 411, or RDG 460. (3) Fall, Spring
EDUC 470. Elementary Curriculum and Instruction.Examination of the elementary school curriculum and instructional management components. Provides practical experience in designing curricula to meet state mandates as well as community needs. Includes field experience. Prerequisites: EDUC 305, 311 and admission to Teacher Education Program. (6) Fall, Spring
EDUC 471. Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. Examination of historical backgrounds of curricular trends and the significance of curricular design. Provides practical experience in designing curricula that meet community needs and state mandates; includes 30 hours field experience in teaching field. Prerequisites: EDUC 307, 311 and Admission to Teacher Education Program. (3) Fall, Spring
EDUC 480. Workshop in Education. Programs in current educational theory and practice for school personnel in elementary or secondary education. Permission required. (1-3)
EDUC 485. Directed Study. To be used when the student wishes to study a subject not regularly offered. Permission Required. Please see ``Independent Study’’ heading in this catalog. (3)
EDUC 490. Directed Research. To be used when the student is performing research under the direction of a faculty member. Permission Required. Please see “Independent Study’’ heading in this catalog.
EDUC 492. Practice Teaching - Elementary. One semester (17 weeks) of supervised classroom experience as an intern teacher in a public elementary school; involves a full time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision. Attendance of a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring/coaching. Micro-teaching exercises will be used to enhance teaching skills. Permission required. All core/professional courses must be taken prior to Practice Teaching. (3-9) Fall, Spring
EDUC 493. Practice Teaching - (K-12). One semester (17 weeks) of supervised classroom experience as an intern teacher in a public elementary school; involves a full time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision. Attendance of a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring/coaching. Micro-teaching exercises will be used to enhance teaching skills. Permission required. All core/professional courses must be taken prior to Practice Teaching. (3-9) Fall, Spring
EDUC 494. Practice Teaching - Secondary. One semester (17 weeks) of supervised classroom experience as practice teacher in a public secondary school; involves a full time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision. Attendance of a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring/coaching. Micro-teaching exercises will be used to enhance teaching skills. Permission required. All core/professional courses must be taken prior to Practice Teaching. (3-9) Fall, Spring
EDUC 495. Tutorial Reading. Permission required. (1-3)