t h e c o l l e g e at r i n d g e ET102 Principles of Microeconomics 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). 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
Education (ED) Professor: Alana J. Mosley Associate Professors: Martha Ritter, John Villemaire Through a professional education sequence that emphasizes instructional strategies, including technology, that are effective and relevant to teaching and learning in today’s schools, Franklin Pierce seeks to prepare educators who: 1. Work collaboratively within professional communities to build inclusive learning environments where all learners thrive; 2. Continually deepen their own understanding of specific disciplines and high impact pedagogical practices, including the integration of technology, to support learners’ understanding of central concepts and engage learners in inquiry on authentic issues; 3. Support student learning by using multiple methods of assessment to guide instruction and facilitate meaningful learning based on a continual cycle of evidence-based assessment; and 4. Demonstrate ethical responsibility to children, parents, local, national, and global communities in their professional lives as leaders of conscience. A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in Elementary Education Kindergarten through Grade 6 or Grade 8 (K-6 or K-8) and Educational Studies. Completing the major in Elementary Education K-6 or K-8 meets New Hampshire requirements for teaching certification (K-6 or K-8). Secondary Teacher Certification Programs are offered in: Life Sciences Education (grades 7-12), English Education (grades 5-12), and Social Studies Education (grades 5-12). Secondary certification programs must be completed as a double major.
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 requirements. In addition, students in the Elementary Major or Secondary Certification Program must have a cumulative 2.50 grade point average to student teach and to be recommended for teacher certification. An Honors candidate in Education is required to have a 3.00 cumulative grade point average and a 3.33 grade point average in Education. A High Honors designation is awarded to students who have a 3.00 cumulative grade point average and a 3.67 grade point average in Education. 83