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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
research and communicate that knowledge both orally and through
writing. Should be taken in the fall term in preparation for EC 470 in the
following spring term. Prerequisite: senior standing. Fall.
EC 470 Senior Project in Economics (1)
An independent research project that brings to bear the student’s
accumulated knowledge and skills in economics. Students should initiate
this project in the fall term of their senior year during the senior research
seminar. Prerequisites: EC 460 and senior standing.
EC 471 Special Topics in Economics (1)
An in-depth exploration of contemporary research on selected topics.
Topics vary according to the instructor’s interests. This course is limited to
advanced juniors and seniors who are majors.
EC 472 Special Topics in Economics (1)
An in-depth exploration of contemporary research on selected topics.
Topics vary according to the instructor’s interests. This course is limited to
advanced juniors and seniors who are majors.
ED - Education
ED 201 Introduction to Education (1)
This course provides an overview of American Education in both public and
private settings. Students consider multiple aspects of education, including
teaching as a profession, historical foundations of education, philosophical
foundations of education, trends and issues in schools and teaching, issues
of diversity and multicultural education, and the future of education. In
addition, numerous social (quality of life) issues of importance to teachers,
students, and society in general are addressed. Laboratory required. Fall,
Spring.
ED 210 Curriculum Design (1)
Introduces the principles of curriculum design and development, including
learning theory, instructional strategies, lesson planning, classroom
management, assessment approaches; and process, determinants, and
organization of curricula found in public and private schools. This course
includes working with children with special needs. Prerequisite: at least one
year of college coursework. A Leadership Studies designated course. Spring.