A. Education Courses
B. Content Area Courses for Teacher
C. The Professional Semester

A. Education Courses
Please note:  Daytime fieldwork is a critical component of these education courses.

EDUC-202. Introduction to Education (4)
An introductory course for those who plan to teach or who wish to know more, as citizens, about their public schools. It deals with the organization and characteristics of the American school system, noting the characteristics of teaching as a profession and the teacher's responsibility in the classroom and the school. This course is open to first year students during their second semester.   Three hours per week.  Four semester hours.

EDUC/PSYC-265. Educational Psychology (4)
Educational application of psychological concepts will be addressed.  The focus is on psychological processes involved in learning and behavior management in the classroom, but the course includes a survey of cognitive and social development (the same course as Psychology 265).  Prerequisite:  PSYCH-100.  Three hours per week.  Four semester hours.

EDUC-320. Diversity of Learners (4) "D"
This course will focus on how the diverse needs of individuals with educational disabilities/differences can be met within the classroom environment.  The philosophy of this course asserts that there are many forms of diversity and exceptionalities including linguistic, behavioral, and cognitive differences.  The course emphasizes working with families and school specialists and personalizing learning according to individual development in order to support English Language Learners and students with special needs.  Field experience required.
Prerequisite: EDUC-202 and ED/PSYCH 265 or permission of instructor..  Three hours per week.  Four semester hours.

EDUC-344. Foundations of Education (4) "D"
A study of the philosophical and historical foundations of education, with reference to current conditions and practices in the public schools.  Field experience required.  Three hours per week.  Four semester hours.

EDUC-441. General Teaching Methods (3)*
Principles of secondary school teaching; general methods of instruction; challenges of the beginning teacher; function and use of instructional materials. Taken in semester just prior to student teaching.
Prerequisites: EDUC-202,  344; PSYC-265.

EDUC-443. Special Teaching Methods (2)*
This course, which supplements the general methods course (441), provides specialized instruction in teaching one of the subject areas offered in the College's teacher education programs. Sections are offered in each discipline and are noted on student records according to the following scheme. (C) Classical Languages [Latin]; (E) English; (L) Languages, Modern [French, German, Japanese, and Spanish]; (M) Mathematics; (S) Science [Biology, Chemistry, General Science, and Physics];  (X) Social Studies. Sections are taught by experts in the subject fields from the public schools. 
Prerequisites:EDUC-202, 302, 344; PSYC-265.

 *Note: Register for these day courses using a "Request to take Day Courses" form.

B. Content Area Courses for Teacher

Certification
Student transcripts will be evaluated by the Education Department in consultation with specific content area departments to determine what additional content courses are needed.  Students will pay the current evening rate for any content course that are offered only during the day.

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C. The Professional Semester
The following courses must be taken concurrently during the day in what is known as the Professional Semester. Post-Baccalaureate students will pay the current evening rate for these day courses. See day schedule for specific days and times.

EDUC-493. Student Teaching (4)
A laboratory course consisting of observation and student teaching.  Supervision is provided by faculty in the department of education and normally by other members of the College community in cooperation with teachers from local schools.  Conferences and critiques occur between College faculty and student teachers.  The course is open only to students who meet published academic criteria.  In order to receive the College's recommendation for teacher certification, the student teacher must earn a grade of at least B in this course. Prerequisites:  EDUC-202, 344, 441, 443; PSYCH-265; MCS-102.  Taken with EDUC406, as part of the Professional Semester.  Four Semester hours.  Student Teaching Fee, $125.00

Note: Register for this course using an evening Registration form.

EDUC-406. Professional Applications
This course is taken concurrently with student teaching, and gives students an opportunity to engage in guided practice during their student teaching experience.  Lesson planning, classroom management and student assessment will all be addressed.  Two hours per week.  Two semester hours.

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