May 25, 2024  
2018-2019 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2018-2019 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950 ).

 

Education

  
  • EDU 1010 - Orientation to Education

    Credits: 3
    Teaching as a career - challenges and rewards, history, philosophies, social issues, legal issues, job availability, and governance. Preparation for acceptance into a teacher education program. Field experience required.

    Semester: All


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  • EDU 1020 - Essentials College Study

    Credits: 3
    Orientation to prepare students for college study. Greater knowledge & skills to assist in academic objectives. Nature of adult learner, planning, testing, communication, study, library use, issues. Service learning component likely.

    Semester: All


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  • EDU 1400 - Study of Disabilities (SS,DV)

    Credits: 3
    Fundamentals of social dynamics between individuals with and without disabilities are explored including identification and challenges of historical, ethical, legal, and attitudinal perspectives, and diversity. Social interaction including appropriate etiquette skills are taught/practiced through class discussions, activities, personal reflections, and Service Learning experiences.

    Semester: All


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  • EDU 1900 - Individual Studies in Educ

    Credits: 1-3
    Students plan areas of study, service learning or travel and work with an instructor on an individual basis. The course may involve readings, discussion, research, Service Learning, intensive writing or other skills deemed appropriate.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval


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  • EDU 2000 - CO-OP Education

    Credits: 1-2
    Supervised work experience in a school or other equivalent setting. Requires the ability to apply teaching/learning theory while working with children. Credit is awarded for successful completion of specific learning objectives.

    Prerequisite: FHS 1500  and EDU 1010  


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  • EDU 2010 - Intro. to Special Education

    Credits: 3
    Historical overview of legal, ethical, and social issues related to a free, appropriate education. Levels of inclusion. Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP). Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Community resources. Working with parents and specialists.


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  • EDU 2011 - Inclusive Classrooms

    Credits: 3
    Prospective general and special educators develop an understanding of the educational needs of children with disabilities and study a variety of instructional and organizational techniques for an inclusive classroom.

    Semester: All


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  • EDU 2030 - Research/Inquiry in Education

    Credits: 3
    Examines the general principles and methods used to explain social phenomena. Topics include research design, measurement, sampling, experiments, surveys, data analysis, association and causation, ethics, and the uses of research.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • EDU 2110 - Ed Psych Learning & Literacy

    Credits: 3
    Development, application, and assessment of learning; how theory guides classroom instruction; how assessments determine instructional effectiveness.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • EDU 2140 - Technology in the Classroom

    Credits: 2
    Examines the fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for technology in the elementary classroom.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • EDU 2150 - Intro to Multicultural Ed.

    Credits: 3
    Students explore historical and theoretical aspects of diversity in elementary and secondary classrooms. Students learn how to create a climate for understanding and acceptance.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • EDU 2410 - Educational Law and Policy

    Credits: 3
    Introduces laws and policies affecting professional educators in elementary and secondary schools.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • EDU 2800 - Inst., Tech., Assess., & Plan

    Credits: 3
    The teacher will learn to use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students development of critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills. Teachers will create an electronic portfolio. The Text book that will be used: “The Art and Science of Teaching” by Robert J. Marzano.

    Prerequisite: ARL candidates only


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  • EDU 2820 - Creating A Learning Environment

    Credits: 3
    The teacher will learn how children learn and develop and will learn to provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.

    Prerequisite: ARL candidates only


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  • EDU 2840 - Literacy Strategies

    Credits: 3
    This course will focus on fundamentals of reading comprehension of students and decisions teachers make concerning methods, materials, and procedures based on those fundamentals.

    Prerequisite: ARL candidates only


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  • EDU 2860 - Survey/Learn.-Teach. Div. Pop.

    Credits: 3
    This course will explore the rationale, concepts, theory, and practice of teaching diverse populations from cultural, linguistic and socio-economic diverse backgrounds in pluralistic schools and societies.

    Prerequisite: ARL candidates only


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  • EDU 2900 - Special Topics in Education

    Credits: 1-3
    An in-depth study of a particular topic in elementary or secondary education. The course may involve readings, discussion, research, Service Learning, intensive writing, or other skills deemed appropriate.


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