2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Distributive Education
Credit designation at right of title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.
DEDU: Distributive Education
Department of Technology Support and Training
Eberly College of Business and Information Technology
Note: All courses at the 300 and 400 level are open only to students with junior or senior standing. All students, regardless of major or program affiliation, must meet course prerequisite requirements in order to enroll for a given course. Business majors (except those majoring in Business Education) who have not achieved Junior Standing are normally not permitted to enroll in 300- or 400-level courses.
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
3c-0l-3sh
Techniques for planning and controlling inventory, analyzing sales, working with modern systems for handling cash, and using color, line, and design. Practice in preparing merchandise display units.
DEDU 413 Methods and Evaluation in Distributive Education II
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: BTED 111, DEDU 333, EDSP 102, and MKTG 320
Includes two sections of special methods and evaluation in this field. Objectives are to acquaint students with the basic principles of group and individual instruction in various subject matter areas, as well as methods of presentation. Unit plans, lesson plans, demonstrations, and evaluations will be prepared. Students select sections needed for certification.
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
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