This course is designed to assist students in developing skills and competencies needed to plan, implement, advise, and evaluate a Career and Technical Student Organization as part of the total CTE program.
Instructional methodology course focused on analyzing the principles of teaching and learning to design curriculum, instruction, and assessment for formal and non-formal educational settings. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Planned and supervised practicum in teaching, extension, governmental agencies, etc. Requires the integration of observation skills, development and use of objectives, using instructional strategies, developing effective interpersonal skills, using appropriate communication skills, developing a portfolio, selecting instructional materials, and evaluating instruction. Regularly scheduled seminars included as integral part of course. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
The principles of method applied to teaching in the field of career and technical education.
A study of the underlying philosophy and principles for organizing and advising youth organizations in career and technical education. Emphasis on activities that will enrich and and motivate the instructional programs, and develop leadership, cooperation and citizenship.
An overview of financial planning, decision making and investing activities. Emphasis is on financial assets such as stocks, bonds, options and futures and their use in meeting investment goals. Discusses IRAs, 401(k)s and other retirement programs. Also considers mutual funds, real estate, insurance and other alternatives. Includes a discussion of asset selection and allocation strategies, risk management methods, and alternative wealth maximization strategies.
An introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and analytical tools in finance. Includes an examination of the sources and uses of funds, budgeting, present value concepts and their role in the investment financing and dividend decision of the corporate enterprise.
An overview of the basic concepts and principles of real estate in the private and public sectors. The course provides an introduction to real estate issues and a foundation for further study in the various specialized areas of real estate and urban development.
Students confer individually with the instructor. Written paper usually expected and filed in chairperson's office. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
A study of the factors that drive firm decisions to invest in new plant, capital equipment or technology and/or to pursue acquisitions of other firms. Optimal strategies for financing such investments are also a focal point of this capstone course, which involves extensive application of financial concepts and tools.
