EDU-100--(3)
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
Prerequisite: COM-101. Provides an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American Education System. Offers a variety of perspectives on education including historical, philosophical social, legal, and ethical issues in a diverse society. Includes organizational structure and school governance. A clinical component is required. (3 contact hours)

EDU-102--(3)
INTRO FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
This course is designed for students who are considering a career in the education field. This course is designed to cover professionalism, teaching methods and strategies, lesson planning, co-operative learning, assessment techniques and basic school practices and procedures. (3 contact hours)

EDU-103--(1)
OBSERVATION/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Documented clinical experience(s) based on community collaborations involving observation of and interaction with students and practitioners at work, according to specified guidelines, within the appropriate subject matter and age category. The experience, comprising a minimum of 40 hours, is planned, guided, and evaluated by a supervisor and can occur in a variety of educational settings, including those with diverse populations. (3.5 contact hours)

EDU-104--(3)
INTRO. TO THE FOUNDATIONS OF READING

Introduction to theory and practice in teaching reading and related language arts areas. Includes information on the basic components of reading instruction and language arts instruction, and the importance of literacy learning. Includes an introduction to the Illinois Learning standards in the areas of reading and language arts.

EDU-105--(3)
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
This course studies the theories of discipline and the implementation of behavior analysis in order to maintain an effective classroom environment. Strategies and their application, which address components of diverse behavioral, cultural and learning theories, are examined. Recognized behavioral interventions to ensure appropriate socialization and learning are researched and utilized. Individual and school wide discipline behavior theories and models are analyzed and applied. (3 contact hours)

EDU-106--(3)
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite: PSY-104 or PSY-105. A study of normal language development from birth through school age and an understanding of how children may progress through language development stages at differing rates. This course will also develop an understanding of the effects of diversity, including cultural and linguistic diversity on language development. (3 contact hours)

EDU-108--(3)
DIVERSITY OF SCHOOLS AND SOCIETY
Diversity of Schools and Societies: Social and Global Perspectives. How schooling is shaped by the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts. (3 contact hours)

EDU-110--(3)
TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS
Prerequisite: Recommended IMS-100 or equivalent computer skills. This course introduces educators to the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate their proficiency in the current technology standards. This course focuses on both knowledge and performance, and includes hands-on technology activities. (3 contact hours)

EDU-111--(3)
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN SCHOOL
Prerequisite: COM-101. A survey course that presents the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education, as well as an overview of the characteristics of individuals with disabilities, methods of instruction, programs that serve them under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the diversity of the populations of individuals with disabilities. A clinical component is required. (3 contact hours)

EDU-205--(3)
LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULTS
Prerequisite: COM-101. Survey of the genre of literature for children through young adults, analyzing the social, cultural, and intellectual implications, instruction methodology, including critical thinking assessment, criteria for selection and utilization of literary works-based language development, learning opportunities, and curricular resources in schools and the community. (NOTE: Only 3 credit hours can be earned for either EDU 205 or LIT 205. Duplicate credit in both courses will not be awarded.) (3 contact hours)

EDU-233--(3)
PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR INTERNSHIP
Prerequisite: EDU-100, EDU-102 and EDU-103 and consent of instructor. Corequisite: Registration in EDU-237. An extensive clinical field experience based in community collaboration involving a working observation of and interaction with practitioners in the field. This experience is evaluated and under the guidance of the classroom teacher/supervisor and college instructor. This course comprises a minimum of 225 contact hours and includes instructional planning, classroom management, use of technology, diversity considerations, use of varied instructional methodologies, collaboration assessments, and reflection. (15 contact hours)

EDU-237--(1)
PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR SEMINAR
Prerequisite: EDU-100, EDU-102 and EDU-103 and consent of instructor; registration in EDU-233. Students demonstrate the knowledge, performance and disposition for teaching. Emphasis is on the completion of teaching-learning skills, reflective practices and an understanding of the field of education, demonstration by portfolio and authentic assessments. (1 contact hours)

EDU-250--(3)
COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
This course compares the educational system (preschool through higher education) in European states with special consideration of Austria, England, Germany, Ireland, France, and Italy. Current trends and reforms are considered. This course is for students who will study at Salzburg College, Austria, and who meet certain academic requirements. (3 contact hours)