ED 200 - Introduction to Education

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: ED 200 has been designed to help prospective teachers make informed decisions about careers in education. Classroom observations, interviews, personal assessments, and readings are important components of this course. Course content focuses upon the foundations of education, the practical realities of day-to-day teaching, and the sociological peripheries that hover just outside the classroom door. Topics include but are not limited to: the history and philosophy of education, learning theories, the instructional cycle, state requirements for teacher certification, as well as current issues and trends. At all junctures in the course, students will be challenged to extend classroom discussion through additional readings, collaborative projects, and written reflections.

Course Fee: $5.00

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None