May 11, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Courses


 
  
  • ECON 306 - Applied Economic Analytics



    Topics related to business, management and economic decision making are covered. Excel and other programs are used to work through applications of supply and demand, pricing strategies, market simulations, applied welfare analysis, and other topics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or economics minor; and a minimum C grade in ECON 102  or HON 202 ; and a minimum C grade in ECON 261  or HON 125 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • ECON 307 - Environmental Economics



    Economics of environmental quality and resource development. Consideration of public policies to account for environmental pollution to air, water, and land resources.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement
     

  
  • ECON 309 - Resource Economics



    Economics analysis of renewable and non-renewable resources. Examination of resource allocation across generations. Other topics include species extinction and conservation of resources. Emphasis on public policy alternatives.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement

  
  • ECON 312 - Global Economics and Development



    Examination of diverse international economic conditions and paths of development. Analysis of policies fostering economic development, integration, and sustainable financial relations in the global economy.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor or International Business minor; and a minimum C grade in ​ECON 103 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Corequisites:
     
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement
     

  
  • ECON 313 - Economics of Public Policy



    Course addresses the role of government, economic rationales for policy interventions, and policy evaluation. Topics include: externalities; public goods; taxes; asymmetric information and others. Students will be asked to conduct analyses of a variety of public-policy issues, such as the environment, health care, energy, regulation of industry, and education.

     

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in  ECON 102 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement

  
  • ECON 320 - Health Economics



    Economic analysis of the health care sector, including physician, hospital, and insurance markets. Emphasis on roles of government, information, and externalities in health care.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement

  
  • ECON 321 - Economics of Sport and Entertainment



    Economic analysis of college and professional sports, gaming, and the performing arts, including film, music, television, and the Internet. Topics include economic effects on host communities, labor issues, government regulation, facility economics, copyright law, and industry structure and competitiveness.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​   or HON 202 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.

     
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement

  
  • ECON 334 - Economic History of the United States



    Origin and development of economic institutions including industry, agriculture, commerce, transportation, labor, and finance. Analysis of the economic progress of the United States.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement

  
  • ECON 354 - Government and Business



    General survey of government activities affecting business, emphasizing on the legal concepts of property and contract and such policies as antitrust regulation. Primary reference to the public utility industries.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement

  
  • ECON 358 - International Economics



    Introduction to the principles of international economics. Covers international trade and international finance. Emphasizes the forces of globalization and how they affect U.S. firms and workers.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor or International Business minor; and a minimum C grade in   or HON 202  and in    or HON 203 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies International and Social Science Requirements. 

  
  • ECON 359 - Economic Development



    Analysis of problems, principles, and policies of economic development. Case studies of selected countries.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​   or HON 202 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 365 - Labor Economics



    Labor union history and organization; labor market analysis of wages, hours, employment and working conditions; collective bargaining and labor legislation.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum grade C in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 402 - Topics of Microeconomics



    Extensions of microeconomic analysis. Application of traditional microeconomic concepts to study economic phenomena. Emphasis on decision making in the public policy arena.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​   and  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.

     
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 403 - Topics in Macroeconomics



    Extensions of macroeconomic analysis. Application of economic analysis to study macroeconomic phenomena. Implications for inflation, unemployment, growth, and the effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policy.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​    and  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 425 - Economic Growth



    Applied theory supplemented with empirical evidence pertaining to economic growth, including physical and human capital accumulation, population trends, technology and efficiency, as well as the fundamentals such as geography, institutions and culture. This course is crosslisted with ECO 625. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum grade of C in the following: ECON 261  or HON 125  , and ECON 303 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • ECON 440 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics



    Application of mathematics to economic analysis. This course is crosslisted with ECO 640. Credit at the graduate level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​   and,   or  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 441 - Introduction to Econometrics



    Measurement of economic relationships, with stress upon the estimation of parameters of stochastic economic models.This course is crosslisted with ECO 641. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in   or HON 125 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Corequisites: ECON 302   or ECON 303 .
  
  • ECON 442 - History of Economic Thought



    Analysis of the ideas of the principal contributors to the development of economics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in six credits of economics. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 451 - Public Finance



    Analysis of the financing and provision of public goods. Topics include: the nature of public goods, the choice regarding the level of public good provision, the incidence of taxes, and issues of tax equity. This course is crosslisted with ECO 651. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.

     
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 455 - Industrial Organization



    Causes and implications of economic concentration and monopoly power. Comparison of alternative approaches to monopoly power in terms of social and economic goals.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 457 - Law and Economics



    Introduction to the use of economic reasoning to analyze legal issues. Topics include economic reasoning, trespass, breach of contract, torts, crime and punishment, the economics of trial and settlement, and careers in law and economics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​   or HON 125  and  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 462 - International Trade



    Analysis of the theory of international trade, balance of payments, commercial policies, international institutions, and international economic integration.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor or International Business minor and a minimum C grade in​  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies International and Social Science Requirement. 

  
  • ECON 463 - International Monetary Relations



    Examination of the theory and policies relating to past and present international monetary relations. Comprehensive view of contemporary monetary institutions and problems.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor or International Business minor; and a minimum C grade in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies International and Social Science Requirement. 

  
  • ECON 470 - Urban and Regional Economics



    Analysis of the structure and functioning of economic activities in urban and non-urban areas, including location and growth of cities and regions, inter- and intrametropolitan distribution of firms and residences, operation of land markets, planning local public services, and urban fiscal problems.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor or Real Estate minor; and a minimum C grade in ​ . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 480 - Managerial Economics



    Integrates the microeconomic theory of the firm and the tools of mathematical and statistical analysis to provide an analytical framework for the formulation of business policy.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in​   and   or  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.

     
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 489 - Economics Internship



    Internship with business firms, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies. Joint supervision of activity supervisor and instructor. S/F grading.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Only three credits count as an upper-division economics major elective. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Admissions to the major, 3.00 GPA, completion of nine credit hours of courses within the major and permission of instructor.
    Notes: Project report and internship conferences required. Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 490 - Independent Study



    Individual study in selected topics.

    Credits: 1-3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.

    Prerequisites: Admissions to the major, 3.00 GPA, completion of nine credit hours within the major, and permission of instructor.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • ECON 493 - Special Topics



    Study of selected topics of current interest in economics and of significance to the discipline.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum C grade in    and  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement

  
  • ECON 495 - Seminar in Economic Research



    Capstone course for economics majors. Reviews the major theories and tools used by professional economists. Students attend Friday economics research seminars with faculty and graduate students. Culminates in a student research project presented to the department in oral and written form.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Economics minor; and a minimum of C grade in​   or  , and in  , and in  , and senior standing. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
    Notes: Satisfies Social Science Requirement.

  
  • EDCT 230 - Introduction to Career and Technical Education



    Introduction to foundation and history of workforce education and development and its evolution. Discussion of history of work and career and technical education which includes class organization and management, advisory committees, funding and legislation, alternative learning environments and work experience.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Contemporary issues also discussed.
  
  • EDCT 471 - Career and Technical Student Organizations



    Introduces career and technical teachers to all aspects of career and technical education youth organizations, thus providing them with a broad background for integrating these concepts and principles into their classroom instruction. This course is crosslisted with EDW 571. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Department Consent Required.
  
  • EDEL 301 - Elem Curriculum and Foundations for Global Teaching



    Introduction to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum and Professional Learning Foundations for the Elementary Programs.  

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Enrolled in UNLV and junior standing 
  
  • EDEL 311 - Elementary Methods Practicum I



    Elementary school practicum I where students apply content acquired in methods courses to initial field-based experiences.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Elementary Education BS Program (ELEBS).
    Corequisites: EDEL 323  
    Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

  
  • EDEL 313 - Elementary Methods Practicum II



    Elementary school practicum II where students apply content acquired in methods courses to advanced field-based experiences.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of B in  .
  
  • EDEL 323 - Teaching and Learning Elementary Education



    Current research-based practices in classroom communication skills, delivery of instruction, questioning techniques, lesson design, and behavior management.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:   .
  
  • EDEL 324 - Elementary Methods and Assessment for Global Teaching



    Introduction to the International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching methods and assessments for Elementary Programs.  

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Enrolled in UNLV and junior standing 
  
  • EDEL 331 - Teaching Elementary School Art



    Techniques of handling art media, finger paint, clay, easel paint, chalk, and water colors. Scheduled observations in the public schools.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   
  
  • EDEL 405 - Curriculum and Assessment Elementary Education



    Introduces standards and resources of elementary school curriculum and assessment and supports students to develop, implement, and assess instructional units developed in school contexts using curriculum standards, student learning, and school resources.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDEL 408 - Classroom Management Elementary Education



    Introduction to management of the elementary classroom by surveying literature in supervising psychosocial environment, physical environment, curriculum implementation, fundamentals of classroom control, discipline, and monitoring of student learning.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of B in EDEL 311 .
    Corequisites: EDEL 313 .

     

  
  • EDEL 431 - Standards-Based Curriculum Elementary Mathematics



    Elementary mathematics curriculum standards as outlined by national organizations and state agencies. Emphasis on determining expectations locally, regionally, and nationally and on teachers’ knowledge of theoretical bases of elementary school mathematics pedagogy.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and consent of instructor.
  
  • EDEL 433 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics



    Current methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics including review of content, objectives, curriculum, and assessment for developmentally appropriate instructional practices.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: EDEL 311  or EDEL 313  
  
  • EDEL 443 - Teaching Elementary School Science



    Current methods and materials for teaching life, physical, and earth sciences using process skills, guided discovery activities, and curriculum integration techniques.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: EDEL 311  or  EDEL 313  
  
  • EDEL 453 - Teaching Elementary School Social Studies



    Current methods and materials for teaching social studies

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: EDEL 311  or EDEL 313  
  
  • EDEL 481 - Elementary Supervised Student Teaching



    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in an elementary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Elementary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of an elementary school for a total of 10-16 credits.

    Credits: 1-16
    Prerequisites: EDEL 313  with a B or better.
  
  • EDEL 482 - Elementary Supervised Student Teaching Seminar



     Elementary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel. 

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDEL 483 - Elementary Supervised Teaching Internship



    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in an elementary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Elementary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of an elementary school for a total of 10-16 credits. 

    Credits: 1-16
  
  • EDEL 484 - Elementary Supervised Internship Seminar



    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDEL 485 - Elementary Supervised Teaching Residency Student



    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in an elementary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Elementary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of an elementary school for a total of 10-16 credits.  

    Credits: 1-16
  
  • EDEL 486 - Elementary Supervised Residency Seminar



     Elementary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDEL 493 - Elementary Education Independent Study



    Specialized instruction in elementary education designed to develop in-depth understanding of a current educational trends and issues.

    Credits: 1-6
    Repeatable: May be repeated.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Notes: Maximum of six credits from independent study courses accepted toward a degree.

  
  • EDEL 495 - Elementary Education Topics:



    Specialized instruction in elementary education designed to develop in-depth understanding of current educational topics.

    Credits: 1-6
    Repeatable: May be repeated. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Notes: Maximum of six credits from education topics courses accepted toward a degree.

  
  • EDH 220 - Introduction to Sport Management



    Exploration of historical developments, contemporary issues, industry trends, and best practices pertinent to the leadership and management of sport. Examination of how sports enterprises are led and managed, and the impacts that such enterprises have on the economic and social fabric of communities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 320 - Sport Event Management and Promotion



    A study of the approaches sport leaders can utilize for conducting relationships with consumers and participants in sport environments.  Topics include strategic sport marketing, sport consumer behavior, marketing plan development for sport events, corporate sponsorships, endorsements, marketing ethics, as well as application of market research in sport contexts.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: B- minimum grade in EDH 220 .
  
  • EDH 420 - Internship in Sport Management



    The internship serves as a cornerstone to the certificate program experience by applying academic foundations to practical training in the sport industry and extending professional network development through direct engagement working in a Las Vegas based sport organization.

    Credits: 3-6
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Minimum B- grade in EDH 320 .
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • EDMS 453 - Teaching Middle School Mathematics



    Planning and teaching mathematics lessons for students in grades 5-8 consistent with NCTM’s “Standards” and the Nevada Mathematics Standard.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Completion of twenty-four credit hours of mathematics.
    Corequisites:   or  .
  
  • EDRL 301 - Literacy Survey



    Processes involved in literacy learning and associated terminology from historical, psychological, and sociological perspectives.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDRL 401 - Children’s Literature Elementary School Curriculum



    Exposes teacher candidates to a wide range of children’s literature and develops knowledge for selecting and sharing quality children’s literature in the elementary classroom. Focuses on the role that children’s literature plays in the elementary curriculum.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDU 201  
  
  • EDRL 402 - Literature for Young Adults



    Acquaintance with and critical analysis of literature and other instructional materials in all subject areas.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or  .
  
  • EDRL 405 - Teaching Literature Secondary Schools



    Emphasizes current theories of teaching and learning of literature, explores integration of minority literature, examines teaching of literary genres, and promotes student-centered literature curriculum.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of 24 credits hours in English content.
    Corequisites: Enrollment in a practicum.
  
  • EDRL 411 - Teaching Language Arts Elementary Schools



    Current methods and materials for teaching language arts including oral language development, speaking and listening, written expression, spelling, and handwriting.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to Elementary Education Program.
    Corequisites:   or  .
  
  • EDRL 425 - Teaching Writing Secondary Schools



    Emphasizes current theories of writing, explores writing processes, examines teaching of writing, and promotes process of writing themes about literature.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Junior standing,   and  .
    Corequisites: Enrollment in a practicum.
  
  • EDRL 437 - Teaching Reading



    Current methods and materials for teaching from kindergarten through high school. Intended for special education majors.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDRL 442 - Literacy Instruction I



    Methods of instruction and assessment for primary grade readers and writers. Designed to help teacher candidates acquire knowledge and strategies related to literacy development and engagement through classroom application, reflection, analysis, and implementation of lessons with diverse learners.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to Elementary Education Program.
    Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in a practicum.   or  .
  
  • EDRL 443 - Literacy Instruction II: Clinic-based



    Methods of instruction and assessment for intermediate grade readers and writers. Designed to help teacher candidates acquire knowledge and strategies related to literacy development and engagement through classroom application, reflection, analysis, and implementation of lessons with diverse learners through tutoring.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and   or  .
    Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in a practicum.
  
  • EDRL 451 - Content Area Literacy Instruction



    Strategies for developing comprehension and critical reading/writing in content areas for intermediate through high school grades.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Secondary Education Program (ESEBSED).
    Corequisites: EDSC 323  
  
  • EDRL 461 - Diagnosis Assessment and Instruction Literacy



    Survey of diagnostic-prescriptive techniques and materials for use with disabled readers.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDRL 469 - Literacy Practicum



    Supervised experience in teaching reading in either a one-on-one or small group setting. Experiences include assessment and implementation of appropriate instruction.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDRL 470 - Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for Pre-K and Elementary ELs



    Teacher candidates will study policy and research related to teaching English Learners. Students will engage in activities and discussions on how to support best practices for pre-K and elementary English Learners.

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: EDRL 474 EDRL 475  
    Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment with EDRL 480  
  
  • EDRL 471 - Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development



    Contemporary philosophies of second language acquisition, with selected topics related to language use and ideology.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDU 201  or EDU 203  
  
  • EDRL 474 - Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language



    Design, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of methods, materials, and curriculum for teaching English Learners.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in EDRL 471 .
  
  • EDRL 475 - Assessment and Evaluation of English Language Learners



    Explores the theory and practice of second language assessment and testing among pre-K-12 students.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in EDRL 471  .
  
  • EDRL 476 - Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for Secondary ELs



    Teacher candidates will study policy and research related to teaching English Learners. Students will engage in activities and discussions on how to support best practices for secondary English Learners.

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: EDRL 474 EDRL 475  
    Corequisites: Minimum grade C, EDRL 480  
  
  • EDRL 480 - English Language Acquisition and Development (ELAD) Practicum



    Twenty-five (25) hours of supervised field experience in a classroom setting with English Learners. Students will apply best practices aligned with content in the concurrently enrolled EDRL course.

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in EDRL 474  and EDRL 475  
    Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment with EDRL 470  or EDRL 476  
  
  • EDSC 301 - Secondary Curriculum and Foundations for Global Teaching



    Introduction to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum and Professional Learning Foundations for Secondary Programs.   

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Enrolled in UNLV and junior standing 
  
  • EDSC 311 - Secondary Methods Practicum I



    Supervised field experience in a secondary classroom. Students work in middle-level or high school classrooms to develop skills working with students and implementing instructional plans.

    Credits: 1-3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Secondary Education Program (ESEBSED).
    Corequisites:   (Minimum Grade B or Better).
  
  • EDSC 313 - Secondary Methods Practicum II



    Students work in a secondary classroom with a teacher to implement lessons planned in subject matter methods. Students have the opportunity, with supervision, to manage classrooms and to implement instructional plans. Course taken the semester prior to student teaching.

    Credits: 1-3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:   with a B or better.
    Corequisites: Current enrollment with subject matter methods.
  
  • EDSC 323 - Teaching and Learning Secondary Education



    Develops prospective teachers’ understanding of and abilities in effective instructional planning and techniques. Decision making, learning principles, course strategies, planning schemes, instructional tactics, class pacing, and student evaluation investigated. Participation in micro-peer teaching required.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDSC 324 - Secondary Methods and Assessment for Global Teaching



    Introduction to the International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching methods and assessments for the Secondary  Programs.  

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDSC 408 - Classroom Management Secondary Education



    Develops prospective teachers’ understanding of effective classroom management techniques and management programs. Students develop, examine and evaluate a teaching rationale, philosophy, management style and learning style. Topics include school and classroom climates and motivation. Students construct their management scheme and explore problem solving, effective communication and conflict resolution.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and admission to Secondary Education Program.
  
  • EDSC 413A - Teaching Secondary Arts: Art



    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   
    Corequisites:   
  
  • EDSC 413T - Teaching Secondary Arts: Theatre



    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,  ,  ,  .
  
  • EDSC 433 - Teaching Secondary English



    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies, and approached to assessment unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; and use of technology.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   
    Corequisites:   
  
  • EDSC 443 - Teaching Secondary Foreign/Second Language



    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,  ,  ,  
    Corequisites:  
  
  • EDSC 453 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics



    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 126  or higher.
    Corequisites:   or   
  
  • EDSC 459 - Technology Applications Secondary Mathematics



    Overview of computer- and calculator-based applications in secondary mathematics and science education. Topics include evaluation and selection of educational software, spreadsheets, teacher tools, graphics, telecommunications, computer-based multimedia, calculators, and calculator-based laboratories and probes.

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites:  
  
  • EDSC 463 - Teaching Secondary Science



    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of technology.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EPY 303  
    Corequisites:   
  
  • EDSC 469 - Technology Applications Secondary Science



    Overview of computer- and calculator-based applications in secondary science education. Topics include evaluation and selection of educational software, spreadsheets, teacher tools, graphics, telecommunications, computer-based multimedia, calculators, and calculator-based laboratories and probes.

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDSC 473 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies



    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   
    Corequisites:   
  
  • EDSC 481 - Secondary Supervised Student Teaching



    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in a secondary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Secondary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of a secondary school for a total of 12-16 credits.

    Credits: 1-16
    Repeatable: May be repeated. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 313   with a B or better.
    Corequisites:  .
    Notes: Letter grade only.

  
  • EDSC 482 - Secondary Supervised Student Teaching Seminar



    Secondary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel.

    Credits: 1-3
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDSC 483 - Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship



    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in a secondary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Secondary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of a secondary school for a total of 12-16 credits.

    Credits: 1-16
    Repeatable: May be repeated. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: See Student Teaching in the College of Education section and Student Teaching in the Secondary Education section of this catalog for specific prerequisites.
    Corequisites:  .
    Notes: Letter grade only.

  
  • EDSC 484 - Secondary Supervised Internship Seminar



    Secondary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel.

    Credits: 1-3
    Corequisites:  , EDSC 483A , or EDSC 483B .
  
  • EDSC 485 - Secondary Supervised Teaching Residency



    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in a secondary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Secondary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of a secondary school for a total of 12-16 credits.

    Credits: 1-16
    Repeatable: May be repeated. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: See Student Teaching in the College of Education section and Student Teaching in the Secondary Education section of this catalog for specific prerequisites.
    Notes: Letter grade only.

  
  • EDSC 486 - Secondary Supervised Residency Seminar



    Secondary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites: See Student Teaching in the College of Education section and Student Teaching in the Secondary Education section of this catalog for specific prerequisites.
    Corequisites:  , EDSC 485A  or EDSC 485B .
  
  • EDSC 493 - Secondary Education Independent Study



    Independent study instruction in secondary education designed to develop in-depth understanding of current educational trends and issues. Maximum of six credits from independent study courses accepted toward a degree.

    Credits: 1-6
    Repeatable: May be repeated. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

  
  • EDSC 495 - Secondary Education Topics:



    Specialized instruction in secondary education designed to develop in-depth understanding of current educational topics. Maximum of six credits from education topics courses accepted toward a degree.

    Credits: 1-6
    Repeatable: May be repeated.

  
  • EDSP 401 - Problems in Special Education



    Specialized instruction in special education designed to develop in-depth understanding of a current educational problem.

    Credits: 1-6
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
  
  • EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings



    Exploration of techniques/principles commonly employed in special education and their usefulness to regular class teachers, recreation personnel, parents, and others who work with handicapped children in regular settings.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   or EDU 203  or ECE 250  or MUS 271  
  
  • EDSP 412 - Foundations of Motor Skills



    Psychological, kinesiological, and mechanical principles for understanding and applying motor activities and remedial techniques.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDSP 413 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education



    Same as PED 465  
    Adapted physical education and recreational programming for the physically challenged child. Emphasis on gross and fine motor coordinative activities, fitness, and recreational activities in special education.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Ten credits in special education and consent of instructor.
 

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