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EDUCATION (DESCRIPTIONS AND PREREQUISITES) |
| EDUC 200 |
Foundations of Education |
3 CR |
| This course introduces students to the historical, sociological, philosophical, and legal foundations of American education with a focus on educational issues and cross-cultural comparison. Special emphasis is placed on the professional responsibilities of teachers. |
| EDUC 201 |
Cooperative Education I |
3 CR |
| Prerequisites: EDUC 200 and any one of the following courses: ART 141, LITE 213, MATH 111, MUSI 141, PEP 290, or PSYC 220. This is a coordinated work experience for education students, and it is recommended that students be enrolled in an education class. The course is designed to provide each candidate with the opportunity for limited professional experience in preschool or K-12 classrooms. Students will meet as a class one hour per week. |
| EDUC 202 |
Cooperative Education II |
3 CR |
| Prerequisites: EDUC 201 and instructor approval. A continuation of EDUC 201. Students will meet as a class one hour per week. |
| EDUC 203 |
Cooperative Education III |
3 CR |
| Prerequisites: EDUC 202 and instructor approval. A continuation of EDUC 202. Students will meet as a class one hour per week. |
| EDUC 204 |
Education of the Exceptional Learner |
2 CR |
| This course covers the historical perspective, legislation and litigation (as well as psychological, academic, social, and cognitive characteristics) associated with specific handicapping conditions. Also covered is assessment and intervention procedures, special education services and programming, the role of family and community, and current issues related to special education. |
| EDUC 250 |
College Teaching Internship I |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: EDUC 200. This unpaid internship is intended to introduce students to the workings of a college and development of knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective educator in higher ed. Activities include attendance at a college board meeting, design of a course and syllabi selection of instructional materials, interviewing strategies, resume writing, and rotations with college faculty including teaching demos. |
| EDUC 251 |
College Teaching Internship II |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: EDUC 250. This unpaid internship intends to continue the student’s experience from EDUC 250 and will include activities such as videotaping of a class demonstration, being able to distinguish between the roles of adjuncts and full-time faculty, technology training (including distance learning), attendance at an external college board meeting, rotations in academic advising and open entry/open exit modalities, and learning about effective instruction. |
| EDUC 299 |
Field Experience |
1 CR |
| Prerequisites: EDUC 200 and coordinator approval. This course provides an opportunity for the student interested in the profession of teaching to gain experience in a local school system. |
