Education EDUC

EDUC 130 Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching

Units

3

Advisory

ENGL C1000

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

EDUC 200

Course Offered: Spring, Fall

Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

This course introduces concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary public school settings, Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, educational pathways, the historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, pedological strategies for curriculum development and classroom engagement, and requirements for California's content standards and teacher performance expectations. This course requires a 48-hour structural field experience (3 hours per week to be scheduled) that provides opportunities to observe and cooperate with at least one assigned certificated classroom teacher in a K-6th grade educational setting. Students enrolled in EDUC 130 must show proof of current tuberculosis (TB) clearance and may be required to complete a background clearance based on field experience site requirements. For more information, contact the department at extension 3401 or 3436.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

EDUC 132 Child Identity And Learning

Units

3

Advisory

CDEV C1000 and

Transfers to

CSU

Course Offered: Spring

Grading Method: Letter Grade Only

Child development concepts applied to all aspects of the elementary school age child; special emphasis on literacy development and responsive teacher-child practices, including understanding diverse learning styles, influences of culture and language acquisition. This course requires 3 hours weekly of supervised practicum teaching in the elementary school setting, which are to be scheduled. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed ECS 132. (S)

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

EDUC 133 Technology For Educators

Units

3

Transfers to

CSU

Course Offered: Spring, Fall

Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

A study of computing technologies afforded young children in preschool and primary-grade classrooms and how these experiences influence children's cognitive, social and physical development. Curricular criteria and strategies for implementation will be explored. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Early Childhood Studies 133. (F,S)

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

EDUC 149 Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational

Units

1-8

Transfers to

CSU

Limitation on Enrollment: To participate in Cooperative Work Experience: (1) students must be working at a job within their major, (2) students must be able to become involved in new or expanded responsibilities on the job, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the college in the supervision and evaluation of the student and (4) the student must attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class responsibilities. NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in CWE 149 may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total. Any units earned in any other Cooperative Work Experience course will be included in the 16 unit maximum. CWE Units Unpaid Placement: 1 unit 60 hours 2 units 120 hours 3 units 180 hours 4 units 240 hours 5 units 300 hours 6 units 360 hours 7 units 420 hours 8 units 480 hours CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit 75 hours 2 units 150 hours 3 units 225 hours 4 units 300 hours 5 units 375 hours 6 units 450 hours 7 units 525 hours 8 units 600 hours

Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Supervised employment extending classroom-based learning on-the-job related learning environment relating to the student's career and educational goals. In addition, these work experiences improve the student's basic work skills and professional competencies by creating career awareness, improving work habits and fostering positive workplace attitudes.

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.