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Holocaust: Never to be Forgotten
EDUC 717D
The facts regarding this difficult subject are presented in a very sensitive and skillful manner so that one can not only learn more about its vital facts, issues, and emotions, but can benefit from insight as to how to present it to students so that all will be enriched from this experience. It is such a vital subject to share with students so they will further understand the importance of always being humane in our post-Holocaust world, especially with its similarity to other hateful world events.
A Practical Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
EDUC 717C
NOTE: THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE ONLINE FORMAT!
REGARDLESS OF THE FORMAT YOU SELECT ON YOUR REGISTRATION, YOU WILL BE SENT THE ONLINE FORMAT. STUDENTS MUST OWN PHOTOSHOP CS6. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS COURSE!
This course is designed to be used with Adobe Photoshop CS6 (software not included). Please call our office prior to registering if you have an earlier version of Photoshop. We cannot guarantee that another version of Photoshop will be compatible with this course!
This course will provide students with the tools and training needed to work with the powerful Adobe Photoshop program, the most comprehensive and widely used image-editing program in the world.
Donner Party: Tragic Pursuit of the American Dream
EDUC 717B
The Donner Party, a group that has remained synonymous with cannibalism and extreme survival, is finally being revealed as a harrowing story of human survival, the refusal to give up even in the most extreme conditions, and what it means to pursue a better life against all odds. Through new archeological evidence, the research of the conditions during their ordeal in 1846, and letters and diaries written by the survivors, the text and DVD provide a firm grasp on what these emigrants endured in order to make their journey from Missouri to the promise land in California.
Suicide, Self Injury and School Violence Prevention
EDUC 716M
Childhood and adolescence are times of innocence and light, but for some it is one of darkness. Although no one is ever fully prepared to address the subject of suicide, it is through this course that educational professionals will be better equipped to deal with this dark side. Unfortunately, suicide is an action that affects hundreds of thousands of U.S. students every year, and it is the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults. In the past two decades alone, this rate has doubled. It is a public health problem that mostly affects youth from the ages of ten to twenty-four, however, because it is such a growing epidemic, it is one that needs to be addressed at a far younger age. Because self-injury and school violence are often related, these topics are addressed as well. With all of this information, educational professionals can put in place preventative and response policies and procedures for the safety and protection of students and faculty.
Microsoft Publisher 2010
EDUC 716N
Microsoft Publisher 2010 is easy to use and practical for teachers, offering new features and a variety of publication types and built-in templates. Hands-on projects include professional-looking newsletters, greeting cards, brochures, flyers, calendars, programs, certificates, business cards, mail merged documents, and personalized, creative e-mails.
Religions of the World: Celebrating Diversity
EDUC 716O
In and out of the classroom, persons of different religious backgrounds coexist in the U.S. It is one of the most passionate topics that joins and divides society; yet little is known of the various beliefs. Because of this rapidly changing role, status and place of the diverse religions and traditions in our global society, the subject could not be more vital or topical; it affects society on so many levels, including your school. As a result, there is a need for educational professionals to gain more insight and information of the beliefs, traditions, festivals, and practices of the major and minor faiths that exist today. All of this information will help celebrate diversity with students, as well as improve communication regarding any potential religious issues stemming from them with students, their families, and colleagues; thereby enriching everyone’s lives.
Military Leaders: Strategies and Philosophies
EDUC 716P
“War is Hell!” These infamous words from General William T. Sherman say it all. Even though man wishes otherwise, conflict is a fact of life; and too often it escalates into war. It is also true that within these controversies certain leaders emerge into the forefront. Their cultural and educational backgrounds may differ, but each understands the importance of strategic thinking that encompasses the political, economic, military and social issues at stake. This course focuses on the dynamic military leaders and their philosophies about strategic thinking and the art of war.
The Vietnam War: History and Conflict
EDUC 716W
This course provides an extensive background about the Vietnam War, the relevant history of Southeast Asia, and the consequences of the conflict on the region. The text also covers the social, economic, ideological, diplomatic, and military aspects of the Vietnam War. The final chapter deals with the postwar period and the economic reforms that brought Vietnam into the World Trade Organization. The DVD focuses on the military aspects of the war revealing details about covert operations, military strategy, and the emotional toll of the war. From bloody clashes in the la Drang Valley, Dak To, and the Iron Triangle, to the battles at the U.S. Embassy; personal perspectives reveal how the U.S.’s hard won victories and brutal defeats created a bitter fight for personal survival and divided the nation over the use of military power as a tool for global politics.
Dying, Death & Bereavement: End of Life Issues
EDUC 717A
As Americans, we know more about the causes and conditions surrounding death than ever before, but we are rarely equipped emotionally to cope with dying, death and bereavement. This course addresses the paradoxical relationship with our own death and the deaths of others by providing an understanding of issues related to the end of life.
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