EDUCATION

School of Education

EDUCATION (EDUC)

EDUC-01 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION I (formerly LBST-10)

3 units: 2 hours lecture, 54 hours lab TBA.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: EDUC 200)
Advisories: ENGL-01A; AOM-30
Limitation on enrollment: Students must obtain a fingerprint clearance and negative TB clearance.

Students are introduced to the profession of teaching through an understanding of California’s content standards and frameworks, the historical foundations of the American educational system, and teacher performance standards. Practical experiences in the classroom will include a minimum of 45 hours of observation in the classroom of a campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus school sites. Note: Fingerprint clearance and TB clearance are required. Students must dress appropriately as recommended by off-campus school sites. Observation placements will not be available for students with felony convictions. (12/22)

EDUC-02 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION II (formerly LBST-20)

3 units: 2 hours lecture, 54 hours lab TBA.
CSU & UC Transferable
Prerequisite: EDUC-01.
Limitation on enrollment: Students must obtain a fingerprint clearance and a negative TB clearance.

In this course, students are provided additional opportunities to explore the teaching profession and how their personalities will fit with their career choice. Students will observe students and teachers in 4-8 Math and Science classroom environments and share observations with faculty and peers in weekly meetings to note differences in students, teaching/learning styles, and their personal reactions to the classroom setting. This course is intended for students who plan to teach in the K-8 levels.
Note: Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus school sites Fingerprint clearance and TB clearance are required. Any costs incurred by the Live Scan and TB clearance are the student’s responsibility. Students must dress appropriately as recommended by off-campus school sites. Observation placements are required for class and will not be available for students with felony convictions. (12/22)

EDUC-03 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (formerly LBST-30)

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU Transferable Only
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This course is designed for prospective and current teachers who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge of children’s literature to better inform decisions about the selection and use of children’s literature in the K-8 classroom. The students will explore school district policies regarding literature selection and different genres, including, but not limited to, culturally diverse graphic novels, picture and storybooks, folklore and folktales, young adult literature, and non-fiction such as biographies and informational texts. (12/22)

EDUC-24 WORK EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION (formerly LBST-24)

1-8 Units
CSU Transferable Only

This course enables students to earn college credit for learning or improving skills or knowledge on-the-job in education or a related field. Fifty-four (54) hours, either paid or volunteer, are required per unit of credit attempted. Students must have an established work site in education or a related field prior to enrolling in the course. (2/24)