Description: This course provides a conceptual understanding of the federal tax system, and its impact on individuals, corporations, and partnerships. The primary emphasis is on fundamental income tax concepts and principles, with an overview of other taxes. Detailed technical coverage and return preparation are minimized. The economic, political, social, and judicial reasoning underlying tax provisions are explored. Tax issues and changes under current consideration at the national, state, local and international levels are discussed. Basic research skills and methodology are introduced. Prerequisites: ACC 110 (C- or higher) and junior standing. Fall only. Cr 3.

Description: Selected topics in the various areas of accounting, auditing, and income taxes may be studied and researched on an independent basis. Enrollment is normally limited to accounting and finance degree candidates. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and program chair and senior standing. Cr 1-3.

Description: Prerequisites vary by topic. Cr 1-3.

Description: An introduction to art education theories and processes through readings, writings, discussion, and observation. The examination of the relationship between art-making and learning is relevant to prospective art and classroom teachers. All AED students (k-12 certification and community arts) are required to successfully complete a minimum of 2 semesters of Art Lab prior to their capstone. AED 222 should be taken concurrently with AED 221. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or above and art foundation. Cr 3.

Description: This on-campus teaching practicum examines the relationship between art education theory and practice. All AED students (both the k-12 certification and community arts program) are required to successfully complete a minimum of two semesters of Art Lab prior to their capstone. This course is available each semester and summers. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: EYE, HRD 200, Cr 1-3.

Description: For students matriculated in a USM undergraduate teacher education program in music education, technology education, or art education, a supervised student teaching experience of one full semester, carried out in an off-campus field setting, is required. Students must have met their program's requirements to register for student teaching. Prerequisites: vary according to major. This course requires health insurance. Cr 12.

Description: Students work in areas that pertain to community-based arts education and that are related to their individual career aspirations. Internship sites include: galleries, public and private art organizations, museums, nonprofit organizations, and cultural institutions. Prerequisites: Junior status or above, EYE, HRD 200, AED 221, or permission of the Art Department Chair and Art Education faculty. May be repeated for credit up to 12 credits. Cr 1-12.

Description: This seminar examines art curriculum design and evaluation. Critical issues in art education for the emerging art education professional today are explored through discussion, writings, and readings. This course is to be taken while student teaching. 3 cr Prerequisite: Two semesters of AED 222, and AED 321.

Description: An opportunity for the student who has demonstrated competence in a specific area of study to work independently, with scheduled tutoring from a faculty member of the student's choice. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and Art Department Chair. Cr 1 to 6.