t h e c o l l e g e at r i n d g e ET102 Principles of Economics II 3 credits This introduction to microeconomics begins with an overview of the forces of supply and demand, then moves to a study of market structure and game theory. Applications to business decision-making will be used throughout the course. Addresses GLE Learning Outcome for Social Sciences (SS). Prerequisite: ET101. Fall, Spring ET223 Money and Banking 3 credits Monetary banking and financial markets and institutions, and the theories of money and credit. The course focuses on policymaking in the United States and on the international level. Prerequisite: ET101. Fall ET323 Comparative Economic Systems 3 credits Past and current planned (socialist), unplanned (market) and “mixed” economies of Europe, Asia and North America in theory and practice. International trade and finance, foreign investment, NAFTA, EU, WTO and GATT and other steps toward international economic cooperation and integration. Prerequisite: ET101. ET338 Urban Economics 3 credits American cities and their problems, particularly the economic concerns of cities of the Northeast. Prerequisite: ET102. ET357 Economic Development 3 credits The process of economic growth and development is investigated, with a particular focus on developing economies. The role of institutional change in economic development will be particularly highlighted. Prerequisite: ET101. ET374 History of Economic Thought 3 credits Political, philosophical, and social transitions in the development of economic ideas. Contributions of the Greeks, the Church, the Mercantilists, the Classical (such as Adam Smith) and Socialist writers, (such as Karl Marx) J.M. Keynes, M. Friedman, J.K. Galbraith are all considered in their historical contexts.
Education (ED) Professor: Alana J. Mosley Associate Professors: Lynn A. Murray-Chandler, Martha Ritter, John Villemaire The mission of the Education Department is to prepare students to become skillful, reflective practitioners who are prepared to take leadership roles in today’s public schools. A major in Education is offered with certification programs in three areas.
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Major Requirements
In order to fulfill graduation requirements, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in an academic major, and complete 120 credits, including the General and Liberal Education Curriculum. In 93