Colorado Council on Economic Educations
Certificate in
Economic Education
In cooperation with
the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Colorado K-12 teachers can earn a Certificate in Secondary or Elementary
Economic Education by taking credit classes from CCEE. This 12-credit hour
program includes the 3-credit course, Economics for Educators, a
survey of macroeconomic and microeconomic topics, 3 credits in elementary
or secondary methods, and 6 credits of elective economics classes that
will enhance teachers understanding of economic theory and classroom
applications.
Teachers receive a transcript entry from CU at Colorado Springs that shows
attainment of the certificate and designate educators as expert teachers
of economics. Teachers will also receive a signed certificate of
completion.
Certificate in
Elementary Economic Education
Hours
Course Requirements
3 Economics 501: Economics for Educators
3 Elementary Methods
Classes
6 Economics 631: Elective graduate courses
Certificate in
Secondary Economic Education
Hours
Course Requirements
3 Economics 501: Economics for Educators
3 Economics 604: Methods for Teaching Secondary Economics
6 Economics 631: Elective graduate courses
Dual Certificate
in Elementary and Secondary Economic Education
Teachers can earn a Dual Certificate by taking both Economics 603-1 and
603-2 plus Economics 604, in addition to Economics 501 and 6-credit
hours of electives (Economics 631). The Dual Certificate requires a total
of fifteen (15) credit hours.
Course
Descriptions
Economics 501: Economics for Educators
Explorations into the functioning of a market economy and the role of
government. Includes microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts,
particularly those of relevance for K-12 economics educators.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree.
Economics 604: Methods for Teaching Secondary Economics
Focused on activity-based economics materials and methods for the
secondary-level teachers. Teachers experience and discuss both
microeconomic and macroeconomic lessons that are designed to address the
Colorado Model Content Standards in Economics. Credit will be granted for
teachers who have successfully completed Economics 631 classes
Economics for Beginners in June 2003; Its Not Your Fathers
Economics in June 2002; or The Top 10 List in June 2001 or Fall
2000. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree.
Economics 631: Various Economic Topics
The seminar will explore a variety of topics applicable to the
understanding and teaching of economics. The emphasis will be on themes,
topics and strategies most appropriate to motivate students interest in
economics. Classes frequently integrate economics with other disciplines,
e.g. history. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree.
Grading Options
Economics 501, 603 and 604 will be taken for letter grades. Economics 631
will be taken as Pass/Fail courses.
Transfer Credit
for Economic 631
Elective credit will be granted for Economics 631 credits previously
completed through CCEE/UCCS Extended Studies since 1996. No class will be
allowed to earn dual credits. Economics 631 credits that have the same
subject title will earn credit only once. Only two (2) graduate credits
in economic education granted through other universities (in conjunction
with other Councils or Centers of Economic Education or the Foundation for
Teaching Economics) may transfer.
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