WF ED 001
Education for Work: Trends and Issues (3) Overview of the history and philosophies of education for employment, current issues, and school to work transition system.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 100
Orientation to Teaching Vocational Industrial Education/Health Occupations Education Subjects (2) Basic elements of preparing to teach vocational trade and industrial/health occupations education subjects in the schools of Pennsylvania.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 101
Early Field Experience in Teaching Vocational Industrial Education/Health Occupations Education Subjects (1) Discussion and observation of in-school practices to aid the student in making vocational industrial education/health occupations education career decisions.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 105
Integrated Curriculum Implementation (3) Occupational analysis for instructional planning; emphasis on instructional methods to deliver a competency based program in an integrated learning environment.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
EDPSY 014
WF ED 106
Program and Facilities Management (3) Organization and management of learning laboratory to facilitate the delivery of a competency based program in a safe environment.
Effective: Fall 2001
WF ED 197
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 198
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 207W
Assessment Techniques (3) Assessment, recording, and reporting of learning in an integrated competency based vocational education system.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
WF ED 105
WF ED 270
Introduction to Industrial Training (3) Overview of training profession. Introduction to economic and psychological foundations. Examination of relationship of industrial training to education.
Effective: Spring 2003
WF ED 296
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 297
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 298
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 310
Leadership Competencies for Supervisors (3) Designed to teach contemporary supervisory leadership competencies for mid- career learners with front-line supervisory responsibilities in the workplace.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
two years of work experience or fourth-semester standing or prior approval by instructor
WF ED 323
Vocational Student Organizations (3) Methods in originating, managing, and advising vocational student organizations.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 395A
Trade and Industrial Occupational Experience (1-8 per semester/maximum of 24) Individual work experience in manufacturing environment or skilled craft area to develop professional competence in specific occupation.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
completion of an occupational learning period in the field of certification or field of specialization
WF ED 395B
Occupational Home Economics Work Experience (1-8 per semester, maximum of 24) Individual work experience in service occupations such as food service, textile production, or child care.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
completion of a two-year formal learning period in the field of specialization
WF ED 395C
Health Occupations Work Experience (1-8 per semester, maximum of 24) Individual work experience in an allied or professional healthcare setting.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
completion of a two-year formal learning period in the field of specialization
WF ED 395D
Occupational Work Experience (1-8 per semester, maximum of 24) Individual work experience in the manufacturing, health, service, or financial arena.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 397
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 398
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 402
Supervision of Vocational Education (3) For administrators, supervisors, and teachers responsible for improvement of instruction through supervision or for students preparing for supervisory work.
Effective: Fall 2001
WF ED 405
Project Management for Professionals (3) Covers the essential concepts and skills needed to make effective contributions on projects, on time and within budget.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
two years of work experience or fourth-semester standing or prior approval by instructor
WF ED 410
Leadership Competencies for Professionals (3) Designed to teach contemporary professional leadership competencies for workforce professionals who do not currently have supervisory responsibilities.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
two years of work experience or fourth-semester standing or prior approval by instructor
WF ED 413
Vocational Education for Special-Needs Learners (3) Introduction to program modifications, supplementary services, and resources required for special-needs learners in vocational and practical arts education programs.
Effective: Fall 2001
WF ED 424
(CN ED 424)
Facilitating Career Development (3) This course provides individuals with relevant skills and knowledge to assist others in planning careers and obtaining meaningful work.
Effective: Summer 2012
Prerequisite:
courses in Psychology Human Development and/or Education preferred
WF ED 441
Conceptual and Legal Bases for Cooperative Vocational Education (2) History, conceptual and legal bases for a cooperative vocational education program.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
WF ED 445
WF ED 442
Operating Cooperative Vocational Education Programs (2) Student and training station selection, training plan and related subject development, records and reporting systems, school-industry coordination.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
WF ED 441
WF ED 445
Vocational Guidance (3) Problems and possibilities of vocational guidance; the field of guidance and guidance literature; methods of field work; school guidance techniques.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
WF ED 105 ; fourth-semester standing
WF ED 450
(US;IL)
Cultural Diversity in the Workplace (3) Provides opportunities for students to explore different cultures and mores that are changing the dynamics of the workplace.
Effective: Fall 2006
WF ED 451
Lean-Sigma for Professionals (3) The course focuses on essential lean and six sigma concepts to improve processes in any industry.
Effective: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
two years of relevant work experience or fourth semester standing or prior approval by program
WF ED 471
Training in Industry and Business (3) Appraisal of training functions and development of competencies in work analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation of training.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
seventh-semester standing or higher
WF ED 495
Internship (1-6) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
WF ED 495A
Cooperative Education Practicum (2) Validation of competencies learned in prerequisite courses during interaction with professional staff while functioning under the supervision of a certified cooperative coordinator.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
WF ED 445
WF ED 495C
Student Teaching (10) Supervised observation and practice teaching in approved vocational industrial schools/health occupations education settings.
Effective: Spring 1997
Prerequisite:
successfull completion of occupational competency evaluation. PA Act 34 clearance required. In addition non-Pennsylvania residents must provide evidence of an FBI background information check. (Forms: 228 Chambers)
WF ED 495D
Instructional Internship in Industrial Training (5) Supervised internship in industrial training. Interns will be expected to perform instructional duties in industrial environments.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
WF ED 105, WF ED 106, WF ED 207W, WF ED 270, WF ED 471 ; successful completion of occupational competency examination
WF ED 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
WF ED 498A
Occupational Safety and Health for Workplace Professionals (3) This five-day, 3-credit course can help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to support a workplace free of occupational safety and health hazards. The curriculum meets requirements for OSHA-30 General Industry Safety and CPR and AED Training, as well as the safety elements of the approved program evaluation (PA 339 review) facilitated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Topics to be covered include: OSHA standards and inspections; worker rights and employer responsibilities; management of safety and health; hazard communication; inudstrial hygiene and blood-borne pathogens; ergonomics.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
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