Catalog: 2011–2012 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Educational Professional Development (EPD)

Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division

EPD 103: Driver Education - Train The Trainer

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Provides instruction for individuals to teach driver education classes. Covers regulatory driving law, traffic safety, offensive and defensive driving techniques that include active participation in activities that can be done safely. In addition to the use of simulators, participants will engage in activities that will be conducted outside of the classroom to include traffic observations and a courtroom visitation. Various instructional techniques will be employed that include guest speakers, interactive video activities and media review, writing lessons and practice teaching situations. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 220: Educational Techniques Methods K-12: Word

Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none

Instructs teachers and future teachers in the classroom applications for Microsoft Word. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 221: Educational Techniques Methods K-12: PowerPoint

Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none

Instructs teachers and future teachers in the classroom applications for Microsoft PowerPoint. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 222: Educational Techniques Methods K-12: Excel

Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none

Instructs teachers and future teachers in the classroom applications for Microsoft Excel. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 223: Educational Techniques Methods K-12: Access

Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none

Instructs teachers and future teachers in the classroom applications for Microsoft Access. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 235: Challenging Gifted and Talented Students K-12

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Offers instructors techniques and methods on how to keep the gifted and talented student challenged in the classroom. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 236: Diversity Strategies In The Classroom

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Assists teachers with developing strategies to instruct students who are at different levels in development, skill areas, and language abilities across the learning spectrum. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 237: Art Methods For Teachers K-6

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Offers instruction to teachers on how to teach and use art projects in the K-6 classroom. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 242: Reading and Writing Connection K-12

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Addresses the issues of reading for meaning and comprehension as well as writing and responding to literature to help construct meaning. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 244: Foundations of Reading Methods

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Offers an overview of reading as the four stages of spelling and the functions of reading. The synchrony among reading, writing, and spelling will be discussed. Instruction for young readers will be based on the students' development. The basic assessment practices will be addressed, noting that assessment is an ongoing process of observation, documentation, interpretation, evaluation, and planning. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 246: Advanced Tutor Training

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: consent of instructor

Provides advanced application of contemporary learning theory relating to one-to-one tutorials and small group learning situations. Emphasizes philosophy, procedures, and practices of supplemental instruction which are known to be effective at improving learning for conflict management, learning styles, co-dependency in tutoring, and tutoring in a multicultural environment. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 250: Personality Types and Learning Styles

Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces an overview of personality type and the implications on learning and teaching styles. Methods to modify teaching techniques will be stressed. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 255: Math Methods For Gifted and Talented K-8

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Offers methods of teaching math to the gifted and talented K-8 student. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 256: Math Methods For Teachers K-8

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Offers methods of teaching math for elementary school students K-8, including algebra, geometry, and hands on techniques. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 261: Social Studies Methods K-12

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Offers methods course on how to enrich, prepare, and develop any social studies unit in order to be able to teach with confidence. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 271: ESL Teaching Methods

Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none

Assists recertifying teachers, and students in the field of education, who work with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 276: Management Methods for Substitutes

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Offers practical methods and ready-to-use ideas for K-12 substitutes, including models of discipline, attentions signals, active participation, instant ideas, transition activities, methods for dealing with problem behavior, and inclusion strategies. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 277: Methods of Classroom Management

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Provides practical instructional and organizational methods for the inclusive classroom, including organization and record keeping, daily routines, models of discipline, methods for dealing with behavior problems, motivation, active participation, planning and assessment. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 295: Special Topics in Educational Professional Development

Units (Credits): 1–6; Prerequisites: none

Covers selected topics in education and critical and current issues in education. Repeatable as topics vary. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

EPD 297: Reading For Teachers

Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: none

Meets the Nevada Department of Education requirements for teacher certification and recertification. Instructs teachers in various aspects of reading, sequential skills, identification methods, and improvement methods for vocabulary and study reading. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.



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