For beginners in keyboarding. Emphasis will be on developing proper techniques for keying alphabetic and number keys and applying this skill in the production of simple business correspondence. This course is designed for students with no prior instruction/experience in keyboarding.

Provides the prospective educator with an overview of the field of education in general and business education, in particular. The process of becoming a certified teacher will be discussed, as well as requirements and expectations of business education students. Note-taking skills will be addressed and OPI/NCATE and National Standards will be covered. Additionally, the teaching portfolio and teaching journal and resources will be addressed.

Tasks, activities, and conditions found in a modern business office. Students will use an integrated computer simulation to perform a variety of office tasks.

Prerequisites: BUS 142 and BUS 240

Students will learn to use effective search strategies with a variety of browsers. Students will learn to design web pages, both personal and course-related, and will begin preparing on-line supplements for the courses typically taught in the high schools (these web pages will be completed during the methods courses).

Prerequisite: CAPP 151

A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government or community service agencies related to the University program of study.

Prerequisites: Two semesters of attendance at MSU-Northern, approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Technical Sciences, and cooperative education coordinator.
Pass/Fail only

BUED 315, 316, 317, 318, & 319
Each methods course will emphasize the special methods and materials necessary to teach the associated course in the public schools. Included are techniques for planning, organizing, evaluating, and measuring learner performance. Students will practice selecting, designing, developing and utilizing objectives, and designing learning/teaching strategies suitable for the course and the audience. Students will develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans, and will present multi-media teaching demonstrations to both peers and Master teachers. Students will complete the development of Internet supplementary material for each subject area begun in BUED 280. Each course will additionally discuss the philosophy and objectives of vocational education and occupational technology as they apply to the specific subject area. Each methods course will require a period of observation of a high school class in the subject area as well as participation in on-line discussions.

Prerequisites: Completion of ACTG 201, ACTG 202, and ACTG 205, and Admission to Teacher Education.

BUED 315, 316, 317, 318, & 319
Each methods course will emphasize the special methods and materials necessary to teach the associated course in the public schools. Included are techniques for planning, organizing, evaluating, and measuring learner performance. Students will practice selecting, designing, developing and utilizing objectives, and designing learning/teaching strategies suitable for the course and the audience. Students will develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans, and will present multi-media teaching demonstrations to both peers and Master teachers. Students will complete the development of Internet supplementary material for each subject area begun in BUED 280. Each course will additionally discuss the philosophy and objectives of vocational education and occupational technology as they apply to the specific subject area. Each methods course will require a period of observation of a high school class in the subject area as well as participation in on-line discussions.

Prerequisites: Completion of BUS 142 and Admission to Teacher Education

BUED 315, 316, 317, 318, & 319
Each methods course will emphasize the special methods and materials necessary to teach the associated course in the public schools. Included are techniques for planning, organizing, evaluating, and measuring learner performance. Students will practice selecting, designing, developing and utilizing objectives, and designing learning/teaching strategies suitable for the course and the audience. Students will develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans, and will present multi-media teaching demonstrations to both peers and Master teachers. Students will complete the development of Internet supplementary material for each subject area begun in BUED 280. Each course will additionally discuss the philosophy and objectives of vocational education and occupational technology as they apply to the specific subject area. Each methods course will require a period of observation of a high school class in the subject area as well as participation in on-line discussions.

Prerequisites: Completion of BUS 240 and Admission to Teacher Education.

BUED 315, 316, 317, 318, & 319
Each methods course will emphasize the special methods and materials necessary to teach the associated course in the public schools. Included are techniques for planning, organizing, evaluating, and measuring learner performance. Students will practice selecting, designing, developing and utilizing objectives, and designing learning/teaching strategies suitable for the course and the audience. Students will develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans, and will present multi-media teaching demonstrations to both peers and Master teachers. Students will complete the development of Internet supplementary material for each subject area begun in BUED 280. Each course will additionally discuss the philosophy and objectives of vocational education and occupational technology as they apply to the specific subject area. Each methods course will require a period of observation of a high school class in the subject area as well as participation in on-line discussions.

Prerequisites: Completion of BUS 245 and Admission to Teacher Education.

BUED 315, 316, 317, 318, & 319
Each methods course will emphasize the special methods and materials necessary to teach the associated course in the public schools. Included are techniques for planning, organizing, evaluating, and measuring learner performance. Students will practice selecting, designing, developing and utilizing objectives, and designing learning/teaching strategies suitable for the course and the audience. Students will develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans, and will present multi-media teaching demonstrations to both peers and Master teachers. Students will complete the development of Internet supplementary material for each subject area begun in BUED 280. Each course will additionally discuss the philosophy and objectives of vocational education and occupational technology as they apply to the specific subject area. Each methods course will require a period of observation of a high school class in the subject area as well as participation in on-line discussions.

Prerequisites: Completion of BUS 271 and Admission to Teacher Education.

BUED 421, 422, 423, & 424
Each methods course will emphasize the special methods and materials necessary to teach the associated course in the public schools. Included are techniques for planning, organizing, evaluating, and measuring learner performance. Students will practice selecting, designing, developing and utilizing objectives, and designing learning/teaching strategies suitable for the course and the audience. Students will develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans, and will present multi-media teaching demonstrations to both peers and Master teachers. Students will complete the development of Internet supplementary material for each subject area begun in BUED 280. Each course will additionally discuss the philosophy and objectives of vocational education and occupational technology as they apply to the specific subject area. Each methods course will require a period of observation of a high school class in the subject area as well as participation in on-line discussions.

Prerequisites: Completion of BUS 308, BUS 335, and Admission to Teacher Education

BUED 421, 422, 423, & 424
Each methods course will emphasize the special methods and materials necessary to teach the associated course in the public schools. Included are techniques for planning, organizing, evaluating, and measuring learner performance. Students will practice selecting, designing, developing and utilizing objectives, and designing learning/teaching strategies suitable for the course and the audience. Students will develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans, and will present multi-media teaching demonstrations to both peers and Master teachers. Students will complete the development of Internet supplementary material for each subject area begun in BUED 280. Each course will additionally discuss the philosophy and objectives of vocational education and occupational technology as they apply to the specific subject area. Each methods course will require a period of observation of a high school class in the subject area as well as participation in on-line discussions.

Prerequisites: Completion of BUS 300, BUS 303, SBM 416, and Admission to Teacher Education

BUED 421, 422, 423, & 424
Each methods course will emphasize the special methods and materials necessary to teach the associated course in the public schools. Included are techniques for planning, organizing, evaluating, and measuring learner performance. Students will practice selecting, designing, developing and utilizing objectives, and designing learning/teaching strategies suitable for the course and the audience. Students will develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans, and will present multi-media teaching demonstrations to both peers and Master teachers. Students will complete the development of Internet supplementary material for each subject area begun in BUED 280. Each course will additionally discuss the philosophy and objectives of vocational education and occupational technology as they apply to the specific subject area. Each methods course will require a period of observation of a high school class in the subject area as well as participation in on-line discussions.

Prerequisites: Completion of CAPP 151, BUED 280, BUS 348, CIS 320, and Admission to Teacher Education

BUED 421, 422, 423, & 424
Each methods course will emphasize the special methods and materials necessary to teach the associated course in the public schools. Included are techniques for planning, organizing, evaluating, and measuring learner performance. Students will practice selecting, designing, developing and utilizing objectives, and designing learning/teaching strategies suitable for the course and the audience. Students will develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans, and will present multi-media teaching demonstrations to both peers and Master teachers. Students will complete the development of Internet supplementary material for each subject area begun in BUED 280. Each course will additionally discuss the philosophy and objectives of vocational education and occupational technology as they apply to the specific subject area. Each methods course will require a period of observation of a high school class in the subject area as well as participation in on-line discussions.

Students will learn how to adapt the classroom and their teaching methods for the special/exceptional learner. Classroom management skills will also be emphasized.

This course may be taken concurrently with 400 level methods courses.
Prerequisites: All 300 level methods courses and Admission to Teacher Education.

This course will emphasize the details, student teaching etiquette, the things that students never seem to be told before they embark on their student teaching adventure - areas such as who do you talk to, when do you talk to them, and what do you say. Grading, time management, extra-curricular activities, dress, demeanor, and test writing will be covered. Expect information on student vocational organizations, school-to-work, tech prep, and credit-to-work programs as well. The class is to be taken the semester immediately prior to the student teaching experience. A portion of the class will be held prior to student teaching and the remainder of the class will be taken during and immediately after the student teaching experience.

A planned and supervised work-learning experience extending the student’s learning experience in industry, business, government or community service agencies related to the University program of study.

Prerequisites: Cooperative Education 298 or Junior standing and approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Technical Sciences, and cooperative education coordinator.
Pass/Fail only