Ecotourism integrates environmental protection, education, empowerment, local livelihoods, and responsible travel. The study of ecotourism allows students to document and analyze complex interactions between society and nature.

Introduction to the American educational system. Explores the philosophical, sociological, historical, and political roots of schools today. Attention also given to the legal status of teachers and students, including federal and state laws and regulations, school as an organization/culture, and contemporary issues in education. Explores professionalism, ethics, performance standards, and integrity for teachers.

Introduction to testing, measurement, and evaluation related to instruction, the construction and use of teacher-made tests, a survey of standardized tests, test interpretation, and basic statistical procedures.

Introduction to the American educational system. Explores the philosophical, sociological, historical, and political roots of schools today. Attention also given to the legal status of teachers and students, including federal and state laws and regulations, school as an organization/culture, and contemporary issues in education. Explores professionalism, ethics, performance standards, and integrity for teachers.

Introduction to testing, measurement, and evaluation related to instruction, the construction and use of teacher-made tests, a survey of standardized tests, test interpretation, and basic statistical procedures.

This course examines the social, emotional, and psychological aspects of gifted children, adolescents, and adults. The course reviews current literature on affective growth and potential adjustment issues such as self-concept, self-acceptance and understanding, peer relations, and perfectionism. Family relations and potential sources of problems such as underachievement and career and college planning are also included. Classroom adjustments to facilitate development will also be reviewed.

This course provides information on the history of exceptional students in relation to education, current law, and accepted methods for referral, assessment, and identification. It covers major program models and methods of differentiating instruction to meet the rate and level of learning of those students identified. The course gives the learner an understanding of ways to meet the affective needs of the gifted and talented student in the regular classroom and lists resources for teachers and parents who would like more information about the talented and gifted.

This course provides students with critical information and hands-on practice regarding the developmentvand implementation of the Individual Education Program (IEP), the federally required document that describes all the components of special education services and safeguards for students with disabilities. Participants will learn regulatory background, essential components, procedural requirements, implementation practices, and monitoring strategies that support effective IEP implementation and lead to positive student outcomes. Participants will analyze and evaluate IEPs, gaining expertise in IEP development and implementation.

Course participants will reflect on the best practices and research related to teaching writing effectively. The course includes an in-depth look at writing workshop and considers teaching strategies focusing on the steps of the writing process and different forms of writing (narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, and informational). Class sessions focus on discovering inspiring teaching strategies for classroom practice. Participants will also explore the connection between reading and writing instruction and learn how to include writing across the content areas.

Course participants will reflect on the best practices and research related to teaching writing effectively. The course includes an in-depth look at writing workshop and considers teaching strategies focusing on the steps of the writing process and different forms of writing (narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, and informational). Class sessions focus on discovering inspiring teaching strategies for classroom practice. Participants will also explore the connection between reading and writing instruction and learn how to include writing across the content areas.

Introduction to differentiated instruction and examination of why it is appropriate for all learners, how to plan for it, and how to become comfortable enough with student differences to make school comfortable for every learner in the classroom.

Covers the short story in a global context, examining the ways authors from a variety of eras and cultures have approached short fiction. From the dark romanticism of Hawthorne to the magical realism of Marquez - and many stops in between - the course features works with a broad range of themes, styles, and techniques, all to demonstrate the ways that short fiction has been a unique laboratory for literary experimentation and innovation. The course places an emphasis on class discussion.

ADED 301U

The rapidly evolving culture of twentieth century America left behind a trove of cultural artifacts that continue to influence the twenty-first century. In this course, we will explore fiction and non-fiction texts, films, artwork, and events that celebrate "low" culture. These popular culture texts often reflect the social and political zeitgeist of the time through humor, fantasy, or reality and help to define the past while illuminating our future.

Covers the short story in a global context, examining the ways authors from a variety of eras and cultures have approached short fiction. From the dark romanticism of Hawthorne to the magical realism of Marquez - and many stops in between - the course features works with a broad range of themes, styles, and techniques, all to demonstrate the ways that short fiction has been a unique laboratory for literary experimentation and innovation. The course places an emphasis on class discussion.

The rapidly evolving culture of twentieth century America left behind a trove of cultural artifacts that continue to influence the twenty-first century. In this course, we will explore fiction and non-fiction texts, films, artwork, and events that celebrate "low" culture. These popular culture texts often reflect the social and political zeitgeist of the time through humor, fantasy, or reality and help to define the past while illuminating our future.

Introduces the analytic skills, logical thought processes, and the information literacy necessary for making personal financial decisions. Introduces topics that include: the time value of money, loan assessment, investment vehicles, insurance, taxation, and basic financial and retirement planning.

Examination of the Commonwealth of Virginia's past, present, and future through historical and social science lenses. Explores key events, people, patterns, institutions to understand social, cultural and political behavior and movements in the state.

This course allows the student to place the role of HRM within a global perspective and demonstrates the borderless and fluid workforce which is emerging today. Aspects of the course will include issues such as outsourcing, worker visas, multi-national companies, cultural differences, immigration patterns and other global issues effecting HRM efforts today.

Complete a minimum of 18 hours in the HRM curriculum to include HRM 343U before enrolling.

Journalists occupy an unusual position in popular culture, particularly in movies and television. They are at times vilified, lamented or celebrated. Their characters are often exaggerated or embellished. In this course, we will explore the ways that journalists and journalism are portrayed in general circulation movies and television. We will discuss in detail the impact of those portrayals to shape the popular perception of the impact of journalism and the journalist in society.

Examination of the Commonwealth of Virginia's past, present, and future through historical and social science lenses. Explores key events, people, patterns, institutions to understand social, cultural and political behavior and movements in the state.

Introduces students to the wide range of diversity that exists in schools today. Explores diverse learning styles and students' needs, and connections to cultures, communities, and family values as well as student support through trauma informed care. Provides theoretical underpinnings and contemporary perspective on critical issues, professional practices, and state and federal laws influencing the teaching of students with diverse learning needs, including specific learning disabilities (SLD) such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing disorders.

In-depth examination of the teaching methods, literacy concepts and development, and materials which are utilized to support and scaffold children's literacy acquisition from birth to the primary grades. Addresses a foundational understanding of the components of reading including phonemic awareness, concepts of print, phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. Examines early literacy assessment tools and how to implement interventions for diverse learners. Investigates language development, children's literature, and classroom strategies for early literacy instruction.

Introduces students to the wide range of diversity that exists in schools today. Explores diverse learning styles and students' needs, and connections to cultures, communities, and family values as well as student support through trauma informed care. Provides theoretical underpinnings and contemporary perspective on critical issues, professional practices, and state and federal laws influencing the teaching of students with diverse learning needs, including specific learning disabilities (SLD) such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing disorders.

In-depth examination of the teaching methods, literacy concepts and development, and materials that are used to support and scaffold children's literacy acquisition from birth to the primary grades. A foundational understanding of the components of reading including phonemic awareness, concepts of print, phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing will be addressed. Participants will examine early literacy assessment tools and will determine how to implement interventions for diverse learners. Language development, children's literature, and classroom strategies for early literacy instruction will also be investigated.

Examination of reading, writing and critical thinking in secondary content areas. Specific techniques for teaching and assessing comprehensions, vocabulary knowledge, and study skills will be addressed. The effects of text organization and relationship between reading and writing are investigated. The course integrates theory with practice and is designed to help content area instructors learn how to integrate literacy principles into subject matter instruction. A strong emphasis will be placed on the elements of effective comprehension instruction. Literacy techniques designed to support the needs of diverse learners will be studied. Participants will learn strategies to foster motivation and appreciation of a variety of types of literature utilized for independent and collaborative reading.

This course focuses on curriculum adjustments, methods and techniques, as well as classroom organization necessary for teaching gifted and talented students. Emphasis is on curriculum in gifted programs within the context of school reform and restructuring. Topics include development of learner outcomes, selection of resources, and classroom management.

This course, held in both Richmond, Virginia, and Ludwigsburg, Germany, studies leadership across educational and nonprofit contexts with a heightened focus on how organizations respond to migration at the individual and community levels. In this time of unprecedented movement across borders, those charged with managing systems and coordinating efforts in public-serving entities must contend with the effects and ongoing challenges associated with human migration. Students will integrate the theory and practice of leadership, while making comparisons across American and German school systems, nonprofit sectors, and social welfare institutions. The purpose of the course is for students to develop the capacity to work effectively to enact a social justice and equity-minded agenda in organizations and communities that serve immigrant and refugee populations.

A broad review of communication as a critical skill in effective school leadership. This includes understanding how students communicate with each other and their instructors, helping students develop basic communication techniques and strategies, communicating effectively with teachers and administrators, and understanding the impact of the new communications age as well as how to effectively use it to improve communication within schools.

This course will focus on identifying new trends in schools and education policy as well as preparing for and successfully embracing change. This includes demographic shifts, the impact of globalization and the computer age, the evolving relationship between schools and their greater communities, implementing new policy, and ensuring successful transitions to changes involving policy, personnel, and student body.

A survey of contemporary issues and legislation affecting education policy. Includes review of current and emerging issues, strategies for influencing policy, and techniques for adopting new policy into current school culture and process.

Review of basic knowledge and skills required for reading, interpreting, and evaluating, followed by the examination of step-by-step procedures for planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom research.

Design and implement an educational research project focusing on improving student learning, school culture, educational leadership, or other topics relevant in educational settings as well as recommendations for improvement based on research findings. Students will provide formal dissemination of research results.

EDUC 680U

Capstone course for Weekend College.

Provides competencies to handle and use data sets too large for relational databases. Uses the enterprise environment to capture data from new sources, relate the data to existing datasets and provide answers to business questions with improved accuracy and efficiency. Develops skills to define and frame a question, select a data source, conduct an analysis, and interpret, visualize and communicate the results. Develops the ability to understand the business intelligence landscape by discussing big data, as well as current and emerging shifts in the marketplace and technology.

ISYS 311U

Social engineering is an attack against the weakest link in information security - the human element. This course uses a problem solving, scenario and case approach to teach students to think critically about techniques to convince people to provide files, passwords and sensitive information, wire money, open doors, and happily commit other acts not in their best interests. The course discusses tactics such as pretexting, elicitation, surveillance, dumpster diving, tail-gating, phishing, shoulder surfing phishing and other ways to use and manipulate people to give it up. And, of course, how to identify and protect against these attacks.

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Selected topics in Information Systems

Structure and meaning of courts and their jurisdiction, procedure, and appeal; history and introduction to judicial process.

This course, held in both Richmond, Virginia, and Ludwigsburg, Germany, studies leadership across educational and nonprofit contexts with a heightened focus on how organizations respond to migration at the individual and community levels. In this time of unprecedented movement across borders, those charged with managing systems and coordinating efforts in public-serving entities must contend with the effects and ongoing challenges associated with human migration. Students will integrate the theory and practice of leadership, while making comparisons across American and German school systems, nonprofit sectors, and social welfare institutions. The purpose of the course is for students to develop the capacity to work effectively to enact a social justice and equity-minded agenda in organizations and communities that serve immigrant and refugee populations.

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Selected topics in nonprofit studies.

Course examines the roots and relationships of the academic historical profession in historical societies, museums, archives and governmental institutions. Special emphasis placed on how institutions can collaborate to make the story of the past accessible to the public through media, presentations, exhibits, museums, and other interpretive vehicles and strategies.