• ME 4900: Special Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  A special topic in mechanical engineering is selected by the faculty to be taught on a one-time basis. With departmental approval, may substitute for a technical elective.
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• ME 4920: Workshops

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Academic credit for attendance at short courses, workshops, seminars, special training, etc.
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• ME 4990: Seminar in Mechanical Engin

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Seminar is designed to prepare the student for professional engineering employment. Topics include resumes, interviewing techniques, engineering ethics, professionalism, patent law, social issues, lifelong learning, diversity, communication, timeliness, and continuous improvement. Lectures and presentations by faculty, staff, and guests from local engineering industry. Prerequisite:    ME 4100
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• MECE 6000: Critical Pers/Res w/ Child/Fam

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This seminar explores contemporary and critical perspectives in research seeking to understand the lived experience of diverse children, families and ECE professionals in inclusive classrooms and communities, and how research can and should inform practice, leadership and policy.
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• MECE 6200: Foundations in Inclusive ECEC

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course examines the historical, philosophical, ethical and cultural roots of contemporary perspectives on childhood and the meaning of human difference to pursue questions such as 'What knowledge base informs and ought to inform our work with young children and families? How do we create learning communities where all young children and families experience a sense of belonging?' and 'How can we live out inclusive commitments and aspirations in our daily lives and relationships with children and families?'through a comprehensive inquiry literature review. Students will apply their understanding to create more inclusive experiences for diverse young children and families.
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• MECE 6220: Understanding Children

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course provides a foundation for understanding and engaging with children's behavior and needs in school, home, and community settings, toward new and relational understandings of children, child development, and difference. While studying theories and research from fields of neuroscience, psychoanalysis, Disability Studies in Education, and critical perspectives in early childhood education, students will practice therapeutic techniques for observation and engagement with children and families.
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• MECE 6230: Obs/Assess Children in Context

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course provides students with knowledge and skills to use appropriate observation, documentation, and assessment tools to inform instruction, planning, and intervention programs for young children birth through eight years. Special attention is given to contextualized assessment practices that are responsive to children's strengths, needs, cultures, races, languages, and family experiences.
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• MECE 6240: Culturally Sustaining Advocacy

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course explores Culturally Sustaining ethical practice for navigating the challenges, hopes, and possibilities that early childhood professionals may experience as they collaborate and advocate with diverse children and families. Topics include the social and cultural construction of the meaning of difference, race, disability, and intrinsic difference at the intersection of identity. Historical and contemporary rights, movements, and priorities of disability and other communities (e.g. low income, immigrant, etc.) with a specific emphasis on issues of access and opportunity. Program, community and social systemic change, and self-advocacy. Students will collaborate with families, analyze the application of laws to their practice, program and social policies, and advocate to address challenges within specific sites, communities and systems.
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• MECE 6250: Inclusive ECE Special Ed

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Students will explore and apply current theory and practice in critical special education, Disability Studies in Education, and infant and child mental health for supporting young children (birth-age 8) with disabilities in early childhood community and classroom environments. Students will gain an understanding of applicable history, laws and policies around inclusive education and special education service provision to effectively and equitably collaborate with children, families, and service providers in public and private settings in ways that sustain the rights and cultures of individual children and of disability communities.
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• MECE 6620: Inclusive EC Curriculum

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Critical issues, theories, research, and practice in curriculum for inclusive early childhood education. The goal of this course is to assist students in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum that is accessible and culturally sustaining for diverse children and families. Students will be challenged to develop and articulate their own philosophies on what should be taught to young children and why.
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