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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017
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EC 460 Senior Research Seminar in Economics (1)
A seminar devoted to enhancing students’ ability to synthesize economic 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.
ED 219 Creative Arts in Teaching (1)
Provides pre-service teachers with techniques for integrating music, art, drama, and
movement into classroom instruction in grades K-6. Laboratory required. Prerequisite: at
least one year of college coursework. Fall.