Dandini Campus

This course surveys children's literature genres and explores the historical background, including censorship, of literature programs.

This course examines various types of exceptionalities and presents characteristics of effective instruction for students with disabilities.

Introduction to historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological foundations of elementary education, overview of curriculum, instruction and issues of diversity. Includes a field experience.

The study of statistical methods, induction and the design of experiments which allow the estimation and testing of claims based on sample information. Topics include estimation and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, times series analysis, nonparametric and statistical process control.

The study of the collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data in order to make good decisions. Topics include: descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, probability and sampling distributions, indices and decision theory.

The course is an introduction to the history of economic thought. While historical events have influenced the development of economic theory, so has economic theory had significant impacts on historical outcomes. Therefore, there will be an emphasis on the interdependence of economic theories with ideas arising from socio-political events and philosophies. The course will also prepare students for further study of economic theory by revealing the roots of concepts taught in economics. In addition, it will provide students with an understanding of both the current use and misuse of concepts of economics and political economy, as well as the important current economic debates.

The study of the determination of output, employment and investment levels and strategies to promote growth, efficiency, equity and stability in the economy. Topics include: demand and supply, measurement of GDP, price fluctuations and the banking system. Satisfies UNR Social Science core curriculum.

The study of the allocation of resources to alternative uses in producing the nation's output and the role of relative prices in distributing these goods and services. Topics include: demand and supply, consumer behavior, business decision-making and market structures. Satisfies UNR Social Science core curriculum.

The study of the allocation of resources to alternative uses in producing the nation's output and the role of relative prices in distributing these goods and services. Topics include: demand and supply, consumer behavior, business decision-making and market structures. Satisfies UNR Social Science core curriculum.

This course focuses on methods of planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool age children (3-5 years old). Topics include theories of preschool curriculum development, children's play, curriculum objectives, lesson planning, daily schedules, assessing child development through the curriculum, evaluation of curriculum effectiveness, and the role of the teacher in facilitating curriculum for preschool children. Curriculum development in all content areas is explored including art, science, literature, music and movement, sensory, language arts/literacy, blocks, dramatic play, woodworking, cooking, math, social studies, multiculturalism, and outdoor play. This course requires 35 hours of field experience in an early childhood classroom. Field experiences are focused learning opportunities that require the student to practice specific skills working with young children. * Students are required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in courses with field experience. If a student fails to meet these requirements, or if the background check is not approved, the student will not be permitted to participate in courses with field experience. * Students must work with the instructor to arrange a field experience schedule and placement site.