A study of the role and responsibilities of educational personnel with emphasis on development of professionalism and effective communication strategies with adults. Topics include the various codes of ethics governing the educational field, the issue of confidentiality, learners' rights and responsibilities, and challenges facing schools.

Examination of specialized educational technology. Topics include the integration of educational computer terminology, system operations, software, and multimedia in the contemporary classroom environment.

Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural, and intellectual history of the
United States from the discovery of America to the present. This course provides an integration of social, political and economic history of the United States. Course topics include discovery, the colonial period; the American Revolution; establishment of the nation; political, territorial and socio-economic growth; the sectional controversy, the Civil War, and the reconstruction in the South to 1877. Prerequisites: READ 0200 or English placement test equivalent.

Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment.

A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues.

General principles for selecting developmentally appropriate strategies in core curriculum areas, planning the classroom environment, and instructional accommodations and modifications. Topics address methods for supporting instructional planning and implementation of educational goals and objectives. Also examines cooperative learning strategies.

Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural, and intellectual history of the
United States from the discovery of America to the present. This course provides as integration of social, political and economic history of the United States. Course topics include the growth of transportation and industry; the agrarian protest and movement toward economic and political reform; the creation of an overseas empire; the United States in two world wars; and the cold War and the role of the United States as a dominant world power. Prerequisites: READ 0200 or English placement test equivalent.

Principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and persuasive texts; and critical thinking. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in READ 0200 and WRIT 0200 or English placement test equivalent.

Introduction to the theory and practice of politics and government in America at the national, state, and local levels, with special attention to Texas. Topics include political theory, the American and Texas constitutions, federalism, political participation and elections, the institutions of government, and domestic and foreign policies. Prerequisites: READ 0200 or English placement test equivalent.

A study of developmentally appropriate direct and indirect guidance techniques for use in various school environments. Topics include identification of causes of inappropriate behavior, establishing and managing routines, the environment's role in promoting positive behavior, promoting self-esteem negotiation/conflict resolution strageties, and enhancing positive self-direction. Emphasis in implementation of a behavior management plan.

A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and
development of children through adolescence.

Study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DMTH 0200 or Math placement test equivalent.

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

Continuation of the theory and practice of politics and government in America at the national, state, and local levels, with special attention to Texas. Topics include political theory, the American and Texas constitutions, federalism, political participation and elections, the institutions of government, and domestic and foreign policies. Prerequisites: READ 0200 or English placement test equivalent.