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  • LAW 7220: Jurisprudence of Crime

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    In this course, students examine jurisprudential principles and issues in the design and application of criminal law.
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  • LAW 7300: International Law

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Course exposes participants to administrative law theory and the practical aspects of administrative law practice, both within and outside the administrative agency. Coverage equips the student with the necessary skills to understand, apply, and research relevant statutory and regulatory provisions at the federal and state level; to read, interpret and draft proposed rules and regulations; to become familiar with the process known as the administrative law hearing, the concept of administrative discretion and corresponding remedies. Preliminary drafts of documents, briefs, and opinions relative to the appellate stage of an administrative law proceeding will also be covered.
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  • LAW 7310: Law and Policy Natl Security

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    The goal of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the strategic, political, legal and organizational challenges associated with the defense of the U.S. homeland, the efforts that are under way to meet these challenges and possible policy options. The course starts by examining the range of potential threats to the U.S. homeland, focusing on potential terrorist acts. The course then examines strategies and means for addressing these threats, including both military and non-military options. The course goes on to analyze organizational issues and impediments to effective policy coordination. Finally, the course addresses the implications of homeland security challenges and policies for constitutional rights, legal protections and civil liberties.
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  • LAW 7320: Law Policy Intel Natl Security

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course examines threats, vulnerabilities, objectives, strategy, instruments of national power, resources, and risks associated with ensuring homeland defense. Students will have the opportunity to fully address and create policy, and discuss organizational and substantive issues regarding homeland security intelligence support. An overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the intelligence community operates will be discussed. Course emphasis will be on issues affecting policy, oversight and intelligence support to homeland security and national decision-making.
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  • LAW 7330: Law, Policy Terror & Violence

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    The course will help "bound the problem" of homeland security by examining how terrorism has spurred sharp changes in U.S. strategy, policy and governmental design, and how those changes should continue over the near and longer term. Elements of threat and vulnerability assessments will be thoroughly discussed as well as various procedures for assessments and the method of tailoring the assessment to the facility/area under study. Manners of protecting the facility/area in question will then be addressed, as well as evacuation plans and emergency plans.
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  • MAED 5110: Technology for Teaching Math

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course is designed to give secondary mathematics teachers an in-depth look at the research on the impact of technology on teaching and learning mathematics. Students will learn how to develop and critique technology experiences and will be exposed to new technologies and programs that aid in teaching mathematics. Prerequisite: Certification in teaching secondary mathematics or permission of instructor.
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  • MAED 5320: Teaching Statistical Reasoning

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Through practical activities and current technology, students in this course will explore real data focusing on classification, graphing, sampling, probability, simulation, and inference. This direct involvement and in-depth training will enable teachers to experience first-hand the value of statistics and gain confidence in their abilities to incorporate it into their classrooms. Research on methods for teaching and learning statistics will also be included.
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  • MAED 5370: Geometry & Trig for Teachers

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course will review core topics from high school geometry. It will also visit topics such as axiom systems, advanced topics in Euclidean Geometry, Non-Euclidean Geometry, area, transformations, and trigonometry. Students will present a geometry topic from the perspective of its inclusion in a middle or high school classroom. Research on methods for teaching and learning geometry and trigonometry will also be included.
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  • MAED 5500: Pre-Algebra for Teachers

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Teachers will learn how to integrate a variety of different strategies in teaching concepts found in pre algebra (grades 6-8). They will improve their understanding of the mathematical concepts from an advanced perspective and apply these instructional strategies to improving student understanding. Prerequisite: certification in teaching-mathematics teachers who are presently teachers of grades 5-9. Offered: Summer.
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  • MAED 5510: Algebra & Num Theory for Teach

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Students will examine pedagogy and use recent technology to reinforce their understanding of algebra and number theory topics covered in high school algebra and how to present them to their students. They will develop a deeper understanding of the principles underlying these topics, allowing them greater ability to adapt their teaching to meet the changing needs of their students. Additionally, they will look at the effects that technology is having on the subject matter taught and the methods of teaching it. Prerequisite: MATH 451 or equivalent.
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