This course is an in-depth look at how the international market for goods and services works. Students may investigate the workings of tariffs and non-tariff restrictions on trade, trade regulations, and industrial policies, first in the developed economies and then in the developing countries. Regional and multilateral trade agreements are examined. The course may examine an investigation of international monetary relationships, including balance of payments, foreign exchange and exchange rate of determinants, and how balance of payments adjustments are made.

Principal mathematical techniques and their application in economics. Topics covered: matrix algebra, derivatives, unconstrained and constrained optimization, linear and nonlinear programming, game theory, elements of integral calculus.

This course provides an overview of the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of the early childhood profession and how these roots influence current practice. Students examine and write about the issues facing children, families, early childhood programs, and professionals. A variety of educational theories and models are reviewed with regard to how effectively they address the needs of children, parents, and communities. Students establish their own sense of professionalism with connections to the literature, organizations, and resources in the field and by writing their personal philosophies of early childhood education.

This course provides in-depth study of the development of children's language and communication skills from birth through age eight. Students identify the various developmental levels exhibited by children, and choose and create diverse materials to enhance language and literacy development. The course focuses on analyzing and creating language-rich programs designed to foster listening, oral and written language, and pre-reading and reading skills at the appropriate developmental level. Students formulate developmentally appropriate questions and responses to enrich the child's experience. The course addresses how everyday experiences can present opportunities for creating meaningful communication between children, their peers, and adults.