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ECE 234

Students select, plan, organize, and evaluate activities that facilitate learning of mathematical and scientific concepts and social awareness in young children. Students learn to plan and conduct lessons consistent with Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines and K-12 Content Standards. Course requirements include a 10 hour field experience. Concurrent courses: ECE 232 and ECE 236

ECE 236

Students select, plan, organize, and evaluate activities that facilitate physical development of young children through physical activity, creative movement, and dance. Students learn to plan and conduct lessons consistent with Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines and K-12 Content Standards. Appropriate use of instructional technology is integrated into instruction of content and pedagogy. Includes discussion of both fine and gross motor development. Course requirements include a 10 hour field experience Concurrent courses: ECE 232 and ECE 234

ECE 232

Students select, plan, organize, and evaluate activities that facilitate language skills development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students learn to plan and conduct lessons consistent with Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines and K-12 Content Standards. Theories in language acquisition are presented. Course requirements include a 10 hour field experience. Concurrent courses: ECE 234 and ECE 236

EDU 553

Study combines content such as: history, geography, political science/civic literacy, economics, physical science, earth/space science and life science methodology and appropriate materials for effectively presenting social studies and science in elementary and middle school settings. Implementation of content and methodologies presented in "hands on" activities is achieved through a required field experience of 32 hours and in planning and teaching units of study.

EDU 353

Study combines content such as: history, geography, political science/civic literacy, economics, physical science, earth/space science and life science methodology and appropriate materials for effectively presenting social studies and science in elementary and middle school settings. Implementation of content and methodologies presented in "hands on" activities is achieved through a required field experience of 32 hours and in planning and teaching units of study.

KES 622

This course investigates the science of food relative to human performance, nutrition, and health education. Areas of emphasis include nutrient chemistry, function, and interactions; energy consumption and metabolism; and resources for nutrition education.

MLS 421

This course builds on the study of the basic concepts and principles of the management process introduced in MLS 420 Clinical Laboratory Management I. Laboratory compliance and regulatory issues, financial resource management, human resource management, method validation, professionalism and educational methodologies, and quality management are topics included in this course.

MLS 420

This course introduces the study of the basic concepts and principles of the management process with particular emphasis on laboratory operations. Laboratory safety, quality control, professionalism, scope of practice, research applications, and educational methodologies are topics included in this course.

HPS 265

This course focuses on the history and politics of immigration today, with a special focus on Mexican immigration. Students will explore the economic and political factors that shape the modern immigration system. Students will also examine the incorporation (political, cultural, educational, etc.) of new immigrants into host communities, particularly the Omaha Community. The course includes an immersion experience to Washington, D.C.

HPS 251

This course examines the history of American women from pre-European settlement to present. Special attention is paid to the changing nature of the institutions of family, work, education and politics and the role women have played (and continue to play) in facilitating change in these arenas.