The program prepares individuals for positions in education and industry related to teaching with technology. Options include design and production of technology-based instructional systems, coordination of technology programs, and development and management of instructional systems. This sequence of courses prepares teachers to work with gifted and talented children and youth. Courses cover the nature, needs, and social and psychological aspects of the students, as well as gifted and talented planning programs, methods and curriculum. Teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and others may take the courses, but a teaching certificate is needed to earn the endorsement.
Students attend a nine-day institute, and the remainder of the curriculum is available via the web.
This program offers certification as a school librarian. Students can obtain the necessary course work on the web. Three days of on-campus study are required. This integrated program of study applies merchandising concepts to strategies for developing, distributing and selling products in a consumer-driven global market. The program prepares leaders for hospitality industry positions in lodging, restaurants, food distribution, clubs, resorts, convention centers and tourism.