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  • 3.00 Credits

    Includes instruction in the general methods of teaching and evaluating business courses. A major emphasis is on the planning for instruction. Creative techniques and procedures for effectively teaching and managing the classroom are evaluated. Opportunities are provided to incorporate appropriate content and materials to allow for students with special learning needs. Current issues in vocational education such as advisory committees, adult education, and federal legislation are included.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Includes instruction in the methods of teaching and evaluating both the technology-oriented and cognitive-related courses in business education. An emphasis is placed on planning instruction, developing methods and strategies for making effective classroom presentations, delivering instruction, and managing the classroom. Opportunities are provided to undertake the responsibilities assigned to the business classroom teacher incorporating appropriate content and materials to allow for students with special learning needs. Further, the prospective teacher is given opportunities to assume the teaching role competencies and research current trends in the field.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides a seminar level introduction to the interdependent functional and support areas of business, such as accounting, finance, information systems, management, and marketing; which are critically important for building a solid foundation for academic and career success in business fields. Focuses on the development of decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills through experiential learning. Emphasizes strategies for academic success including time-management, utilization of university resources, and career and professional development opportunities in business.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Special Topic courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on early intervention policies and laws that relate to services for children who are birth to school-age, including Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. Special Emphasis will be placed on ways to assist families in their roles as team members in the early intervention process taking social, linguistic, economic, and cultural diversity into consideration. Provides practical information needed when working in early intervention settings.Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CDFR 218, 224, 310
  • 3.00 Credits

    Emphasizes play as a developmental process, the primary vehicle for early learning, and as the major aspect of the preschool curriculum. Utilizes the child development philosophy as the basis for early learning environments. Provides students with knowledge to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and methods for preschool education programming.Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CDFR 218
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of community agencies and their service to families. Coverage includes: advocating for children and families; identifying community agencies that aid families in need; examining the professional code of ethics and ethical decision making; and recognizing signs of trouble within families and referring them appropriately. Community service and agency speakers will be integrated into coursework. Participation in a community service project is a mandatory part of the course. Completion of this course with a C grade or better is required for graduation. (Offered as CDFR 463 before 2011-12)Prerequisite Notes: Grade of C or better in CDFR 218, 224, 310, 315, 323; compliance with current agency regulation and enrolled in major/minor or permission of instructor
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an introduction and overview of Infant Mental Health. Focuses on strengths in infants and families, a relational framework for assessment and intervention, and a prevention orientation. Emphasizes an understanding of how principles of infant mental health provide a foundation for working with children and families across settings and disciplines.Prerequisite: CDFR 410
  • 3.00 Credits

    Facilitates the acquisition of special knowledge and competencies needed by successfuladministrators of human service programs, including proposal writing, budgeting andmanagement, staff selection and training, and program evaluation.Prerequisite: CDFR Major or CDFR Minor or permission from instructor
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides experience in developmentally appropriate guidance and programming for children through participation as a teacher assistant in a community early care or school age center. Focuses on the application of principles and concepts of child development. Emphasizes techniques of planning developmentally appropriate activities and utilizing positive guidance with groups of diverse children.Prerequisite: CDFR 321, 410; compliance with current agency regulations;major/minor or or by permission of instructor; 90+ credits.