2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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ECON 300 Topics in Economics
This course is designed to investigate and evaluate current topics or specialized areas of
economics. Course topics are announced the term preceding the offering. May be repeated
with different topics. Prerequisite: Designated for each topic offered. 3 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ECON 351 Money and Banking
This is a study of the fundamental principles and practices of the money and credit systems of
the United States; financial institutions, commercial banking, the Federal Reserve System,
monetary theories and policy. Prerequisites: ECON 203 and 204, BUSN 207 and 208. 3 Hrs.
ECON 355 American Capitalism
This course in business and history investigates the origins, dynamics, structures, and trajectories
of American capitalism from its birth during the Industrial Revolution of the 1700s until
today. While this course focuses on American capitalism as an economic and social system,
it also studies the ways in which American capitalism shapes, and is shaped by, the wider
American experience. 3 Hrs.
ECON 454 International Trade
This is a study of international payments, international economic theory, contemporary economic
nationalism, international investment and currency problems and the commercial policies
of foreign countries. May be taken as BUSN 454. Prerequisites: ECON 203 and 204. 3 Hrs.
EDUCATION
EDUC 201 Diversity in Education
In this course we will investigate both the similarities and differences within cultures, race,
gender, ethnicity, sexual preference, classism, religion and exceptionalities. This will be accomplished
through self-exploration and various activities. These topics will be discussed in terms
of our educational system. Our focus will be to examine various methods for teaching diversity
within a K-6 curriculum. Prerequisite: sophomore status or above. Spring Term, every year.
3 Hrs.
EDUC 221 Foundation of American Education
Sociological, historical and philosophical background, purposes and concepts basic to the
development of public education in the United States. Primarily for sophomore level students;
required of all students in teacher education. A field experience is required. Fall Term, every
year. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 225 Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School
Curricular planning and development skills with emphasis on designing and implementing integrated
activities, developing individualized materials and classroom organization and management.
A field experience is required. Prerequisite for other methods and materials courses.
Fall Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 260 Teaching Children with Special Needs in Elementary School
This course is designed to prepare preservice teachers to effectively work with and teach
sutdents with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on specific methodologies that relate to
the theory and practice of teaching students with special needs. Emphasis will also be placed
on helping preservice teachers learn to consider learning environments, cultural, and socioeconomic
factors in addition to student abilities when selecting effective teaching strategies for
learners with special needs. Prerequisite: sophomore status or above. Fall Term, every year.
3 Hrs.