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AC 20100 - Financial Accounting I (4)
This course provides the introduction to double entry bookkeeping, and preparation of income statement, balance sheet, and statement of stockholders equity, accrual concepts and methods, accounting for merchandising operations, general ledger and reconciliation of accounts including bank reconciliations, cash, and internal controls. Offered Fall. Competencies: T&P; FI
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AC 20200 - Financial Accounting II (4)
This course will cover preparation and use of cash flow statements, accounting for asset, liability and equity accounts. Specifically, accounting for receivables, payables, long term debt, stock transactions, dividends and retained earnings, analysis of financial statements using ratios, ethical financial reporting, and introduction to the accounting environment, generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and SOX. Offered Spring. Competencies: T&P; FI
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AC 20300 - Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
This course will address how data from financial information systems are used to make business decisions. Topics covered include: analysis of cost and profitability, preparation of operating budgets for management and control, efficiency measures, time value of money, discounted cash flow analysis, and capital investment decisions. Offered Summer. Competencies: WOC; T&P; FI
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AC 20400 - Payroll Accounting (4)
Introduction to the use of a computerized accounting system, payroll accounting fundamentals: preparation, reporting, and compliance of payroll and tax regulations. Offered Fall. Competencies: FI; Q
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AC 36000 - Intermediate Accounting I (3)
The first in a series of 3 courses introduces students to the concepts and practices of accounting and reporting financial transactions for public companies. A study of the history of accounting profession and the accounting standards setting process, in-depth review of the accounting process and complex problem solving, accounting for current assets: cash, receivables, inventory, and financial statement analysis. Offered Fall. Competencies: KA; PEB; WOC
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AC 36100 - Intermediate Accounting II (3)
This course will continue to build skills and knowledge necessary to understand and apply Financial Accounting Standards in preparing financial statements. Contents include: accounting for payroll, current liabilities, long-term liabilities, and stockholders equity. Emphasis will be placed on reporting issues and concepts. Topics also covered: controversial issues in accounting for complex transactions such as stock options, warrants, earnings per share, and financial statement analysis. Offered Fall. Competencies: KA; PEB; WOC
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AC 36200 - Intermediate Accounting III (3)
This course will continue to build skills and knowledge necessary to understand and apply Financial Accounting Standards in preparing financial statements. The course will specifically address financial accounting standards related to income and expense recognition, investments, leases, pensions, deferred taxes, full disclosure of significant financial transactions in financial statements, and financial statement analysis. Offered Spring. Competencies: KA; PEB; WOC; CP
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AC 46200 - Advanced Cost and Managerial Accounting (3)
Study of cost concepts and analysis for strategic planning and chain analysis, profit variance analysis, cost analysis and control, and strategic financial analysis for long-term major investments. Offered Spring. Competencies: KA; R&A; CT; WOC; CP
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AC 46300 - Accounting Information Systems (3)
This course is designed to provide students a solid understanding of the interrelationships between accounting subsystems and the larger organizational communication systems, concepts of design and implementation. The course will address accounting systems cycles and how they interact with the organizational information systems; selection and implementation of accounting systems appropriate for the business; designing and implementing business processes, internal controls, and documentation; requirements of Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) and assessment of risk. Offered Summer. Competencies: PEB; R&A; CT; CP
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AC 46500 - Auditing (3)
This course describes the role of the auditor; professional standards and ethics; organization, planning and execution of the audit; audit programs and procedures for specific account balances and general audit procedures; auditor’s report and other attestation and accounting services; and internal, operational, and compliance audit. Offered Summer. Competencies: PEB; CT; WOC; CP
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AC 47000 - Seminar in Taxation (3)
Seminar in Taxation develops a framework, which provides a method to analyze the effects of tax rules on individual and corporate decision making. The course involves the study of the development of tax laws, their impact on economic policy, and special current topics in taxation. Also, students select topics of interest to research. Offered Fall. Competencies: KA; R&A; WOC; CP
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AC 49700 - Senior Project Proposal Seminar I (4)
This is the first of the three directed study courses focused on the senior project. Students develop a plan of action with timeline for completing senior project, select a topic, and defend it. Extensive reading on the topic is required in this course. The paper must include a description of the senior project, scope, purpose, and a review of the literature. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. The student must complete work required in (AC, BA , BAM, HSA) 49700 before beginning work on (AC, BA, BAM, HSA) 49800. Prerequisites: LL 20100 , IS 24200 , and IS 44500 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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AC 49800 - Senior Project Proposal Seminar II (4)
This is the second directed study course focused on the senior project. Students must complete (AC, BA, BAM, HSA) 49700 before working on 49800. Revise action plan developed in (AC,BA, BAM, HSA) 49700 if necessary, and carry out the project. The written paper must detail method of data collection and analysis. If applicable the proposal must be approved by the Institutional Review Board before data collection. Students must complete work required in (AC, BA, B AM, HSA) 49800 before beginning work on (AC,BA, BAM, HSA) 49900. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. Prerequisites: LL 20100 , IS 24200 , IS 44500 and AC 49700 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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AC 49900 - Senior Project (4)
Third and final directed study course focused on the senior project requires completing the written paper and making an oral presentation to the Senior Project committee. Students must complete (AC & BA) 49800 before working on 49900. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. Senior Standing; Prerequisites: LL 20100 , IS 24200 , IS 44500 and AC 49800 Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. Competencies: LE; PS; WOC
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Business Administration (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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BA 10300 - Foundations of Business (4)
This course will introduce students to the principles of accounting, finance, marketing strategy, production, planning and teamwork. This class provides the initial foundation for future classes in the Business Administration course of study. Offered Fall/Spring.
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BA 20000 - Sophomore Seminar: Research Methods and Problem Solving (4)
Research methodology used in business and marketing research beginning with problem formulation, determination of sources of information, research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and preparation and presentation of research findings. Satisfies the Sophomore Seminar GUR.
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BA 20500 - Leadership (4)
An experiential course applying leadership and group development theory to personal and group awareness. Students will have the opportunity to examine and explore their own leadership styles, traits, and behaviors. Students will work in groups in an experiential learning laboratory format. Block course.
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BA 20600 - Entrepreneurship (4)
This course will provide an overview of the basic concepts of entrepreneurship focusing on the nature, environment, and risks of new venture formation. Topics include: the entrepreneurial mindset, opportunity recognition, market assessment, feasibility plan, how to structure a new venture, pricing strategies, financing the product or service idea, legal structures, and harvesting of the new venture. Offered Fall/Spring.
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BA 20700 - Marketing (4)
This course covers consumer behavior, market research, strategy, distribution, promotion, planning, pricing, and support. Students will learn how to develop and evaluate market plans and assess interventions aimed at managing customer value. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: MOC; PS; WOC
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BA 21500 - Statistical Data Analysis (4)
An introduction to the theory and practice of Statistics with an emphasis on data mining and analysis. Topics will include a discussion of descriptive statistics, the major discrete and continuous distributions as they relate to business and financial data sets, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, and basic forecasting methods. Satisfies the Quantitative Skills GUR. Prerequisite: MT 10100 - Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
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BA 22000 - Hotel & Lodge Management & Operations (2)
This course is an introduction to the key principles of hotel management. Students will learn the fundamentals of managing a multi departmental facility. There will be an overview of the industry, strategic planning, understanding key financial indicators, understanding hotel structure and staff and learning the day-to-day activities of a hotel manager. Offered Fall.
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BA 22100 - Hotel & Lodge Human Resource Management (2)
This course is an introduction to human resource management in the hospitality industry. Subjects covered will be: staffing for a hotel, the challenges of turnover, current issues in hospitality law, the importance of customer service and safety and security issues. Offered Spring.
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BA 22200 - Hotel & Lodge Marketing (2)
This course is an introduction to the hospitality marketing. Subjects covered will be: marketing in the internet age, revenue management techniques and programs, customer relations management software and public relations and publicity issues. Offered Fall.
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BA 22300 - Food & Beverage Outlet Management (2)
This course is an introduction to the key principles of food and beverage operations. Students will learn the fundamentals of managing a food and beverage operation. There will be an overview of the industry, menu engineering and planning, understanding key financial indicators, and learning what contributes to a successful food and beverage outlet. Offered Spring.
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BA 28500 - Practicum (1-4)
Practical work experience or other experiential opportunity to apply learning in real world activity or work place. Guidance is provided by the collaborative efforts of the student, faculty, and on site supervisor.
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Business Administration Management (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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BA 49700 - Senior Project I (4)
This is the first of the three directed study courses focused on the senior project. Students develop a plan of action with timeline for completing senior project, select a topic, and defend it. Extensive reading on the topic is required in this course. The paper must include a description of the senior project, scope, purpose, and a review of the literature. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. The student must complete work required in BA 49700 before beginning work on BA 49800. Prerequisites: LL 20100 , IS 24200 , and IS 44500 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. Competencies: LE; PS; WOC
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BA 49800 - Senior Project II (4)
This is the second directed study course focused on the senior project. Students must complete BA 49700 before working on 49800. Revise action plan developed in BA 49700 if necessary, and carry out the project. The written paper must detail method of data collection and analysis. If applicable the proposal must be approved by the Institutional Review Board before data collection. Students must complete work required in BA 49800 before beginning work on BAM/HSA 49900. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. Prerequisites: LL 20100 , IS 24200 , and IS 44500 , and BA 49700 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. Competenices: LE; PS; WOC
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BAM 10500 - Business Math (4)
This course provides students with basic algebra and mathematics skills to solve business problems and also lay a foundation for the advanced mathematical requirements found in college-level quantitative business courses. Students will be exposed to the arithmetic and algebraic principles underlying pricing, depreciation, investments and insurance problems as relevant business topics utilizing such tools. Word problems will be included in each of these topics so that students can experientially relate to their real-world applications. Offered Fall/Spring.
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BAM 19200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when special topic is offered. Offered as needed.
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BAM 20000 - Accounting for the Information Age I (3)
Introduction to financial accounting including principles and concepts underlying financial accounting, uses and preparation of accounting information, and examination of alternative accounting methods. (Elective module that can be added to the regular BAM Program curriculum for students wishing more experience in accounting.)
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BAM 20100 - Accounting for the Information Age II (3)
Introduction to financial accounting including principles and concepts underlying financial accounting, uses and preparation of accounting information, and examination of alternative accounting methods. (Elective module that can be added to the regular BAM Program curriculum for students wishing more experience in accounting.)
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BAM 20200 - Accounting for the Information Age III (3)
Assist current and soon-to-be managers, auditors, and accountants in becoming familiar with accounting analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. (Elective module that can be added to the regular BAM Program curriculum for students wishing more experience in accounting.) Prerequisite: BAM 20000 or equivalent.
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BAM 20400 - Personal Finance (2)
This course will provide an overview of basic personal financial planning including budgeting, managing credit, savings and investment, insurance, and retirement planning. Students will develop a personal finanacial plan with short- and long-term goals.
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BAM 21000 - Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector (3)
This course will provide an overview of the not-for-profit sector, its origins, tax and legal basis, and key trends impacting the sector and will also examine the ethical standards observed in today’s not-for-profit organizations. This course will also demonstrate the critical roles not-for profits play in society, describe the national tax and legal treatment of the sector, and place Alaska not-for-profit sector in a national context. Offered Fall.
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BAM 21600 - Survey of Economics (4)
The study of individual decision making (households, firms, and other organizations) and how markets mediate and aggregate such decisions. Issues addressed will include the determination of prices, incomes, and methods of production. Particular attention will be focused on “market failures” where individual self-interested decisions can lead to perverse results (e.g., pollution, congestion, under-provision of socially desirable goods). The consequences of government policies will be explored. Satisfies the Social/Behavioral Science GUR. Prerequisite: BAM 10500 or MT 10100 . Offered Fall/Spring. Competenies: MOC; PS;
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BAM 25900 - Financial Tools for Management (3)
Students will learn to analyze financial statements using ratios. Review of financial tools used to plan, measure, and manage internal performances related to cost, efficiency, and profit. Prerequisite: BAM 10500 or MT 10100 . Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: MOC; FM; PS; WOC
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BAM 29200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when special topic is offered. Offered as needed.
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BAM 30200 - Business Finance (3)
An introduction to corporate finance including: discussion of the commonly accepted tools used in financial planning and analysis, the time value of money, discounted cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting before and after taxes will be considered, as well as proper financial decision making under risk and uncertainty. Prerequisite: BAM 25900 . Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: FM; LE; PS
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BAM 31000 - Venture Management (3)
This course immerses the student in the practical matters of venture management. Students study the various stages of venture growth, from the idea stage, to the problematic start-up phase, through the crises stage of fast growth to maturity. Students study the impact of ebusiness on venture management and explore the full range of debt and equity funding options available to the businessperson.
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BAM 32000 - Fundamentals of Telecommunications (3)
This course provides an overview of the basic technology of telecommunications.
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BAM 32100 - Telecommunications Policy and Regulation (3)
This course provides an overview of federal and state regulatory policy and practice, with emphasis on the implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the resulting migration from regulated to emerging competitive markets. Appropriate regulatory strategies will be introduced and analyzed.
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BAM 33000 - Labor and Employee Relations (3)
An examination of employee relations within organizations concentrating on labor-management relations in a union environment. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will be examined.
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BAM 33100 - Compensation and Benefits in the Workplace (3)
The materials contained in the course examine strategic choices in managing compensations and benefits. Compensation theories and models are discussed in relationship to current organizational realities and practices.
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BAM 36100 - Law and Citizenship (3)
This course covers a survey of the major areas of law that are fundamental to our economic system and which influence business decision making. The evolution and application of specific legal principles and substantive rules that govern disputes and transactions are explored, as well as court structures and procedures. Basic legal research skill and knowledge are developed as part of the course. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: LE; PS
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BAM 38000 - Directed Study (1-3)
Develop knowledge and skills in a specific area of interest under the guidance of the faculty. This is in addition to the regular BAM curriculum.
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BAM 39200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when special topic is offered. Offered as needed.
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BAM 42000 - Board and Volunteer Management (3)
This course will address key issues in recruiting, selecting and managing volunteer human resources in nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: BAM 21000 . Offered Fall odd years.
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BAM 42100 - Budget and Finance for Non-Profit (3)
The course is structured to illustrate the nonprofit fiscal management cycle: planning, execution, recording, reporting, and monitoring. It provides students with an understanding of the objectives of nonprofit fiscal management and experience utilizing common tools to measure progress toward achieving those objectives. Prerequisite: BAM 21000 . Offered Spring even years.
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BAM 42200 - Fundraising and Resource Development (3)
A comprehensive fundraising course designed to provide a basic foundation of fundraising knowledge and skills. This course covers all the components of a successful fundraising program for non-profits and addresses specific fund development issues in Alaska. Prerequisite: BAM 21000 . Offered Fall even years.
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BAM 42300 - Planning and Evaluation of Non-Profit Organizations (3)
This course provides an overview of how successful non-profit organizations plan and evaluate their progress. Students will explore the process of organizational change from an individual perspective and develop an integrated model focused on each student’s sponsoring organization. Prerequisite: BAM 21000 . Offered Spring odd years.
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BAM 43200 - The Business of Entertainment (3)
This course would examine the business economics, financing, production, and marketing of entertainment in the United States and overseas including: movies, music, television programming, broadcasting, cable, casino gambling and wagering, publishing, performing arts, sports, theme parks, and toys and games. This course would also explore the economics of networks and advertising including policy implications and box-office behavior. Offered Fall.
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BAM 43500 - Introduction to Telecommunications (3)
Basic technology of telecommunications and how the twin forces of technology and competition are correlated. (An elective BAM course for those students interested in telecommunications management.)
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BAM 45200 - Operations and Quality Management (3)
This course explores the major concepts and techniques used to manage the operations function. The course considers both managerial and analytical issued, since and effective manager must be equally at ease in both areas. Topics include production planning, total quality management, the management of materials, and project scheduling. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: MOC; WOC
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BAM 45400 - Organizational Development (3)
Comprehensive study of organizational change theory and application. Aspects of organizational design and structure explored. Participation in exercises and methods for creative group problem solving. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: MOC; LE; PS; WOC
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BAM 45600 - Strategic Human Resource Management (3)
Management role in strategic planning, development, and implementation of human resource capital and investment. Strategic HR policies and issues are examined. Labor relations, Federal and State interventions are examined. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: HR; MOC; LE;
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BAM 45800 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership (3)
Examine leadership and organizational behavior theories and practices as related to effective management in diverse organizations. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: L; HR; MOC; LE; WOC
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BAM 46200 - Global Marketing Management (3)
Exposure to marketing management in an international marketplace with a focus on competitive strategies, economic indicators, and marketing activities.
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BAM 48000 - Directed Study (1-3)
Develop knowledge and skills in a specific area of interest under the guidance of the faculty. This is in addition to the regular BAM curriculum.
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BAM 49900 - Senior Project (4)
Third and final directed study course focused on the senior project requires completing the written paper and making an oral presentation to the Senior Project committee. Students must complete (AC or BA) 49800 before working on 49900. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. Senior standing: Prerequisites: LL 20100 , IS 24200 , and IS 44500 , and AC or BA 49800 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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Career and Technical Education (Offered through the Liberal Studies Department) |
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CTE 10100 - Foundations of Career and Technical Education (3)
This course is an introduction to the historical, philosophical, sociological, and political foundations of career and vocational education in the United States as it relates to secondary and post-secondary education. Offered Summer.
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CTE 10200 - Methods of Instruction (3)
The purpose of this course is to introduce contextual teaching and learning concepts and application of basic methods of instruction to individuals with industry work experience, but little or no teaching experience. Offered Fall/Summer.
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CTE 20100 - Curriculum Development (3)
This course is designed to help an instructor acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and update curriculum for career and technical education. Offered Fall.
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CTE 20200 - Project Planning and Management (3)
The course is an introduction to project management, with application to career and technical education. Offered Spring.
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CTE 20300 - Work Place Safety (3)
This course introduces workplace safety utilizing approaches developed by industry apprenticeship programs. The course focuses on governmental regulations and influences, hazard control, and accident awareness and control. Offered Fall.
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CTE 20400 - Internet and Computing Core (4)
The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC) program is a global, validated, standards-based training and certification program for critical computing and Internet knowledge and skills. IC3 ensures you have the knowledge and skills required for effective use of computer hardware, software, networks, and the Internet. Offered Spring.
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CTE 20500 - Instructional Technology (2)
This course focuses on the utilization of media and computers in the teaching-learning process. Media technology is studied as a means of enhancing and improving learning in the distance education environment.
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CTE 20600 - Internship I (6)
The internship is an opportunity to put into practice theories and approaches explored during prior classes. Prerequisite: CTE 10100 -CTE 10200 , CTE 20100 -CTE 20200 , (CTE 20300 -CTE 20500 can be taken concurrently with Internship). Offered Fall/Summer.
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CTE 20700 - Internship II (6)
The internship is an opportunity to put into practice theories and approaches explored during prior classes. Prerequisite: CTE 10100 -CTE 10200 , CTE 20100 -CTE 20200 , (CTE 20300 -CTE 20500 can be taken concurrently with Internship). Offered as needed.
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CTE 21500 - Introduction to Video Production for CTE Educators (3)
This course is designed to provide the career and technology educator with the tools to develop multi media material to supplement both classroom and laboratory training. The student will learn how to manage a video project, utilize camera and lighting techniques, edit and publish the final project into multiple formats. Offered Spring.
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Communication (Offered through the Liberal Studies Department) |
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CO 10000 - Fundamentals of Communication (4)
Introductory courses in communication that provide students with an understanding and appreciation of basic cognitive, linguistic, and sociocultural foundations of human communication processes in various contexts: interpersonal, small groups, public speaking. This class emphasizes the practice and improvement of students’ communication skills. Satisfies the Speech Communication GUR. Offered Fall/Spring.
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Public Speaking |
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CO 20400 - Print Journalism (4)
Introduction to the craft and practice of print journalism. Opportunities for publication will include the APU Journal. Prerequisite: LL 10100 . Offered Fall/Spring.
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CO 30400 - Advanced Print Journalism (4)
This course will offer students the opportunity to gain advanced real-life journalism experience by working on Alaska Pacific University’s student newspaper, “The APU Journal”. This course is responsible for publishing the Journal and all students in this course will work on the school newspaper throughout the term. Through hands-on experience the students, who will be referred to as “reporters”, will learn advanced facets of newspaper reporting and writing, including interviewing, feature and hard news writing, editing and the editing process, revision, editorial decision-making, newspaper layout and design, headline writing, and finally, the economics of publishing a small press newspaper. This class may also incorporate opportunities for students to spend time at professional news organizations (such as the Associated Press offices in Anchorage). Guest lectures, readings, handouts and other materials will also be used in this course. Prerequisites: LL 10100 or CO 20400 . Offered Fall/Spring.
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Cultural Studies (Offered through the Liberal Studies Department) |
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CS 20100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies (4)
Examination of culture as a field of mediation between people’s everyday lives and the broad structures of the whole society, drawing from the disciplines of communication studies, literary criticism, anthropology, sociology, cultural history, women’s studies, political economy, and others. Satisfies the Humanities GUR. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| Middle East Literature & Film |
Narratives of Social Responsibility |
| Women’s Studies |
Alaska Last or Lost Frontier |
| America’s Native Heritage |
Cinema Sex |
| Cold War Studies |
Cultural Anthropology |
| Intercultural Communication |
Movie Hombres |
| Multiculturalism |
Mythology and Folklore |
| Northern Pacific Rim Culture |
Paranoid in Hollywood |
| Russian Culture |
Shamanism |
| Viewing Deadly |
Women & Film |
| The Lost Generation |
Human Landscapes-Cultural Ecology |
| Globalization and Its Discontents |
U.S. History at the Movies |
| Art, Creativity, and Genius |
Myths, Mysteries, Muses |
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CS 22700 - History and Culture of Alaska Natives (3)
A survey of Aleut, Yup’ik and Inupiat Eskimo, Athabascan, and southeastern peoples and cultures. Entrance into Alaska, prehistory, and traditional adaptations including economic, social, and ideological components. Historic contact, culture change, contemporary position, and ongoing concerns are also examined. Offered Fall/Spring.
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CS 30100 - Advanced Cultural Studies (4)
Focus on particular topics in cultural studies drawing on work from the areas of communication, literary criticism, anthropology, sociology, historical and women’s studies, and political economy. Satisfies the Humanities GUR. Offered Fall/Spring.
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Narratives of Social Responsibility |
| Women’s Studies |
Eco-Feminism |
| Poetry Review |
Gender and Transgressions |
| Women and the Body |
Women’s Violence |
| Globalization and Its Discontents |
Art, Creativity, and Genius |
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Education (Offered through the Education Department) |
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ED 21400 - Exploring the Learning Community (2)
Designed for transfer students in education who have successfully completed courses in classroom management, school history, and classroom observation. Allows students to incorporate prior knowledge into new experiences while sharing with peers. Supervised classroom experiences in K-8 classrooms and seminar classes on campus with three (3) hours of classroom field experience weekly, are required. Approval of the course instructor is needed. Satisfies the Sophomore Seminar GUR. Offered On-campus Fall/Online Spring. Competencies: PA; PRC
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ED 21500 - Classroom Leadership and Management (2)
This course provides students interested in education continued development of an education portfolio and the relationship educators have to national and state standards. Effective processes and styles, as well as current best practices, relating to classroom management and the leadership exhibited by successful teachers receive focus. Practicum, including some virtual experiences and a field placement will require students to assist and teach lessons. Prerequisite: Taking or have taken ED 21400 . Offered On-campus Fall/Online Spring. Competencies: PA; PLE
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ED 24100 - Teaching Methods: Creative Expression (4)
Exploration of the means of stimulating creative expression in an educational setting. Art, music, dance, photography, and video as expressive media are included as appropriate. Includes practicum experience. Prerequisite: Two fine arts courses or permission of instructor. Offered Odd year May Block, Even year Spring online. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC
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ED 28500 - Practicum (1-12)
Designed for students desiring additional field experience in K-8 classrooms. Approval by advisor required. Cooperative guidance provided by an Education Department faculty member and an on-the job supervisor. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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ED 29000 - Seminar (1-3)
Designed to provide participants with in-depth studies of topics of interest. Facilitated by Education Department faculty members. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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ED 29200 - Special Topics (1-3)
Special topics in various fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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ED 31400 - Differentiated Instruction in the K-8 Classroom (4)
This course addresses the study of learners, learning theory, and teaching practices within the regular classroom setting. Teacher candidates will study learning theory and factors that have the greatest influences on the acquisition, storage, retention, transfer, and retrieval of knowledge, focusing on teaching strategies and learning. Understanding of and dealing with learning differences, the learning environment, social interactions, assessment, communication, and collaboration as well as reflection and self-assessment of their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching diverse and special needs students in the regular classroom are stressed. This course includes a practicum. Prerequisite: ED 21400 or Permission of Instructor. Offered Fall Block, Fall online as needed. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG
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ED 32000 - Teaching Methods: Literacy and Communication I (6)
Development of knowledge, skills, and a positive attitude relating to teaching reading, language arts, and children’s literature in grades K-4. Extensive practicum/field placement requiring students to observe, assist, and teach lessons in individual, small, and large group settings. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Offered Fall. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG
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ED 32100 - Teaching Methods: Literacy and Communication II (6)
Development of knowledge, skills, and a positive attitude relating to teaching reading, language arts, and adolescent literature in grades 5-8. Extensive practicum/field placement requiring students to observe, assist, and teach lessons in individual, small, and large group settings. Includes Junior practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program and ED 32000 . Offered Spring. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG
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ED 33000 - Teaching Methods: Science, Mathematics, and Society I (6)
Experiences in teaching and learning science, mathematics, and social studies in grades K-4. Methods and materials of instruction survey focusing on integration of subject areas. Emphasis on implementing National Science Education Standards, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), and Alaska Department of Education (ADOE) standards. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Offered Fall. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG
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ED 33100 - Teaching Methods: Science, Mathematics, and Society II (6)
Experiences in teaching and learning science, mathematics, and social studies in grades 5-8. Methods and materials of instruction survey focusing on integration of subject areas. Emphasis on implementing National Science Education Standards, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), and Alaska Department of Education (ADOE) standards. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program and ED 33000 . Offered Spring. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG
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ED 34400 - Teaching Methods: Health and Physical Movement Education (4)
Examination of the knowledge, behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary to teach Physical Movement Education in grades K-8. Emphasis on content areas, teacher roles, methods of instruction, growth and development issues, and the importance of comprehensive school health education. A public school practicum/field placement provides an opportunity to observe and participate in health and physical education/movement. Prerequisite: ED 21400 . Offered Even years Spring on Campus/Odd years Spring Online. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC
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ED 34700 - Evaluation of Student Learning (3)
Study of the theory and practice of educational evaluation with an emphasis on knowledge and skills to construct and interpret teacher made and standardized tests. Use of informal techniques to assess the cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and social growth of students in grades K-8. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Offered Fall odd years online/even years on-Campus. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC
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ED 36300 - Computers and Technology for Teachers (4)
Introduction to the use of computers and other technology to enhance teaching and learning. Topics include operating information, current research, and applications of technology in a learning community environment. Practical field experiences are required. Completion of 15 hours of observation of the use of technology in classroom/school setting, in addition to scheduled class time, is required. Prerequisites: Demonstrated basic competency and ED 21400 . Offered Spring online. Competencies: PA; AGI; PLE; PRC
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ED 38000 - Directed Study (1-12)
Designed for students who wish to pursue topics not available in regularly scheduled classes. A plan of study is developed with the assistance of a professor in the Education Department. Approval of advisor, department chair, and Academic Dean required. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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ED 38500 - Practicum (3-12)
Designed for students desiring additional field experience in K-8 classrooms. Approval by advisor required. Cooperative guidance provided by an Education Department faculty member and an on-the job supervisor. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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ED 39000 - Seminar (1-3)
Designed to provide participants with in-depth studies of topics of interest. Facilitated by Education Department faculty members. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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ED 39200 - Special Topics (1-3)
Special topics in various fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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ED 45300 - Multicultural Education (3)
Examination of the meaning of culture and the influences of culture in education. Specific study of teaching, administration, and effectiveness of schooling as they relate to multicultural student populations. Practical field experiences are required. Prerequisite: ED 21400 . Offered Odd year,on-Campus January Block/Even year,online Spring. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC
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ED 48000 - Directed Study (1-12)
Designed for students who wish to pursue topics not available in regularly scheduled classes. A plan of study is developed with the assistance of a professor in the Education Department. Approval of advisor, department chair, and Academic Dean required. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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ED 48400 - Student Teaching (12)
15-week practicum designed to progress through the full range of teaching responsibilities in a school environment. Daily evaluation by the supervising teacher, and periodic observations by a university supervisor, assess student teaching progress. A weekly seminar conducted by university faculty addresses meeting the challenges of the teaching profession. Meets Senior Project and University Portfolio requirements. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all undergraduate course work, approval of the Teacher Education Committee, and, for those beginning the program after 7/1/08, meeting Alaska scores on Elementary PRAXIS II (either #10011 Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment OR #10014 Elementary Education: Content Knowledge) or on at least one Middle School content area of PRAXIS II. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG
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ED 48500 - Practicum (1-12)
Designed for students desiring additional field experience in K-8 classrooms. Approval by advisor required. Cooperative guidance provided by an Education Department faculty member and an on-the job supervisor. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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ED 48600 - Advanced Practicum in Elementary Teaching (6)
Designed for individuals who have had extensive teaching experience. This practicum stresses comprehensive classroom management skills to assist the prospective teacher in developing all the competencies which are normally a part of the student teaching experience. Documented teaching experience along with advisor and director approval required. Approval of Teacher Education Committee required. Offered as needed. Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG
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ED 49000 - Seminar (1-3)
Designed to provide participants with in-depth studies of topics of interest. Facilitated by Education Department faculty members. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI
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