Credit Courses for Summer 2008

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The following courses will be offered by Penn State Altoona Continuing Education & Training in Summer 2008. Courses will take place at the Devorris Downtown Center (unless otherwise noted).

B A 241: Legal Environment of Business (2 cr.)
Instructor: David Pertile
MW 5:25 PM-7:30 PM
5/14/2008–6/21/2008
Schedule #: 848622
Examines the legal system's role and impact regarding business transactions, liability issues, and ownership of intellectual property. Students earning credit for B A 241 may not earn credit toward Smeal College baccalaureate degree for B Law 243 and/or B A 243.

B A 242: Social and Ethical Environment of Business (2 cr.)
Instructor: Mlen-Too Wesley
MW 7:35 PM–9:35 PM
5/14/2008–6/21/2008
Schedule #: 858625
Explores the social and ethical environment of business and ethical decision making in a business context.

CN ED 404: Group Procedures in Guidance and Counseling (3 cr.)
Instructor: Terry Koch
M T R 5:25 PM–7:30 PM
6/30/2008–8/7/2008
Schedule #: 126637
The nature and functioning of groups in educational and agency settings. Provides prospective counselors with experience in the group process.

PSYCH 484: Work Attitudes and Motivation (3 cr.)
Instructor: Larry Pennington
M T R 5:25 PM–7:30 PM
6/30/2008–8/7/2008
Schedule #: 126640
Survey of theory and research with respect to attitudes, morale, and motivation of employees and management.

SPLED 498B: Evidence-Based Practices for Inclusive Classrooms and Differentiating Instruction (1 credit)
Course 1: Foundational Skills for Working with Students with Special Education Needs in General Education Classrooms
Lead faculty member: Dr. David McNaughton
June 16 – August 1, 2008
Required on-campus seminar will be held: Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:00 – 4:00 PM
This course addresses foundational skills for working with students with special education needs in general education classrooms. Broad course objectives include student understanding of the history and current relevance of special education law; roles and responsibilities of the general education teacher in providing services to students with special education needs; providing effective instruction to students with mild and severe disabilities; and developing and maintaining effective education teams.
For more information please visit: http://www.outreach.psu.edu/cape/epic