2013 - 2014 Catalog - Ozarks Technical Community College

Course DescriptionsECD–ECO–EDUCredit Hours-Lecture-LabX=VariableECD-290 Internship/Field Experiences in Early Childhood Variable 1-3This elective course provides supervised work experience in the major field and the opportunity to make practical application of the knowledge and skillsattained. An individualized instructional management plan determines goals to be accomplished. One hundred, eighty (180) hours of work in an earlychildhood program is required as well as the ability to work independently to exhibit competencies learned in previous early childhood courses. The laboratorycomponent of this course requires students to obtain (at their own expense) a tuberculin (TB) skin test and a background screening from the FamilyCare Safety Registry (FCSR) within the first two weeks of class. See Department Chair for course application. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hoursin ECD courses and 2.0 GPA or program permission.ECD-299 Capstone for Early Childhood Development 4-1-3This advanced capstone course provides students the opportunity to be reflective, use critical and creative thinking skills and examine their pedagogicalknowledge and skills from a multicultural perspective. One hundred, eighty (180) hours of work in an early childhood program is required. Studentswill compile a professional portfolio aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards and participatein a teacher research project. The laboratory component of this course requires students to obtain (at their own expense) a tuberculin (TB) skintest and a background screening from the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) within the first two weeks of class. Prerequisites: ECD 101, ECD 110,ECD 120, ECD 165, ECD 170, ECD 210, ECD 225, ECD 230 and ECD 260 or program permission.(ECO) EconomicsECO-270 Principles of Macroeconomics 3-3-0This course provides an introduction to the origin and derivation of economic systems. This course includes a look at the structure, organization,operation, and the goals of the United States economic system. A study in basic economic principles, including the role of the government inconducting economic policies (spending and taxes), the role of the Federal Reserve in managing the supply of money, and the role of others(including households and businesses) in determining economic outcomes is included. This course prepares students for further study in economics.Prerequisite: Grade of “NC” or better in MTH 050 or higher or equivalent score on the placement assessment.ECO-275 Principles of Microeconomics 3-3-0This course is an introduction to microeconomic analysis. It is an in-depth look at the behavior of the individual and businesses as it relates tothe determination of the price structure, distribution of income, and trade. This course is an examination of the participants and structures of themarketplace. Prerequisite: ECO 270.(EDU) EducationEDU-220 Foundations of Education 3-3-0This course is designed to examine the historical, philosophical, sociological, political, economic and legal foundations of the American publiceducation system. Students explore the nature of school environments, design and organization of school curricula and characteristics of effectiveschools and instruction in grades P-12. Educational structures, practices and projections for the future are also studied. Prerequisite: Grade of “C”or better in ENG 101 and a 2.75 minimum GPA.EDU-225 Technology for Teachers 3-3-0In this course, students learn how to integrate instructional technology into P-12 classrooms. Students study a variety of software programs,presentation technology, and telecommunication tools. The focus is also on the social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use oftechnology. Prerequisites: CIS 101, Grade of “C” or better in ENG 101 and a 2.75 minimum GPA.Ozarks Technical Community College • Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2013–2014 121