Education (EDUC)
EDUC-120 
Foundations of Education
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course introduces various historical, social, and philosophical perspectives of education. Students will research and examine the teaching field, current trends, and cultural issues exploring where education has been and what shapes it today. Students will reflect on their own education experiences while developing tools to be successful learners.
EDUC-201 Introduction to Teaching
3 Credits
Lecture: 2 hours per week, Internship: 3 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides an introduction to the world of teaching by focusing on teachers, learners, curriculum, and the social context in which teaching occurs. Insight and understanding will be facilitated through reflection and analysis of the students observations and participation in 30 hours of field experience in public schools. This course is required for some education transfer degrees. Its goals are to assist students in making an educated decision about teaching as a career choice, develop communication and interpersonal skills, encourage creativity and critical thinking, and provide opportunities to examine personal values and beliefs about teaching. Recommended: College-level reading, oral and written English language, and computer skills.
Prerequisites: 30 completed credits (100-level or higher), EDUC-120
EDUC-202 Educational Technology
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course is designed to give students hands-on experience integrating technology into the classroom curriculum. Students will engage in a wide range of activities and projects resulting in an increased awareness of the role technology plays in student learning and the development of practical skills that will help guide instructional practices.
Prerequisites: EDUC-201
EDUC-297A Design Thinking At Gizmo
1 Credit
Lecture: 1 hour per week
Offering: Fall, Spring, and Summer, All Years
This course equips educators with tools and strategies to organize and assess student-driven projects that are aligned to educational standards.