Education

Course Descriptions

EDU 220     Foundations of Education     3-0-3
This course is designed to examine the historical, philosophical, sociological, political, economic, and legal foundations of the American public education system. Students will explore the nature of school environment, design and organization of school curricula, and characteristics of effective schools and instruction in grades P-12. Educational structures, practices, and projections for the future will be studied. Prerequisite: LAL 101. (FA, SP)

EDU 225     Teaching Profession with Field Experience     2-2-3
This course provides students an opportunity to observe teaching and learning for thirty-two (32) hours or more in P-12 classrooms. Students are introduced to the requirements for teacher preparation and certification. Students will examine characteristics of effective teaching. The course is designed to assist students in determining if a career in teaching is an appropriate goal. Prerequisites: LAL 101 and EDU 220. (FA, SP)

EDU 235     Technology for Teachers       3-0-3
In this course students will learn how to integrate instructional technology in to the P-12 classroom. Students will study a variety of software programs, presentation technology, and telecommunication tools. The focus will also be on social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology. This course replaces CIT 101 for students accepted into the Preliminary Candidacy program. Prerequisite: LAL 101. Pre- or corequisite: EDU 220. (FA, SP)

EDU 245     Educational Psychology     3-0-3
This course is designed to help students relate the application of psychological principles to teaching, learning, and assessment and the educational practice in P-12 classrooms. It will focus on the learner and the learning processes that increase student motivation. Student diversity and appropriate instructional strategies for students with special needs will also be introduced. Prerequisites: PSY 205 and EDU 225. (FA, SP)

EDU 295     Education Capstone      1-0-1
This course serves as a capstone course for the MACC Associate of Arts in Teaching. Students will prepare their portfolio for evaluation and transfer to one or more target institutions. Students will finalize their transfer plans and will take the C-Base test. This course must be taken in the semester of graduation. Prerequisite: EDU 245. (FA, SP)