Education ED

ED 140 Introduction to Education

Units

3

Hours

36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 90 contact hours total

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of teaching through lecture and observation of K–12 private & public schools. The major aspects of the teaching profession and the diversity of the public school system are examined and discussed, and students gain experience in all three levels of the K–12 system. This course is intended for students considering a career in teaching; 45 hours of structured fieldwork is required. A current TB clearance might be required for field experiences.

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

ED 141 Introduction to Special Education

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total

Transfers to

CSU

Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

This course is designed for prospective special education teachers and paraeducators, parents, volunteers and workers interested in gaining basic information about the major disability groupings (i.e. Intellectual disability, visual impairment, communication disorders, etc.) in relationship to special education. The course will cover the history of the disabled, theories, and current trends and techniques used in educating and working with the disabled.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

ED 145 Understanding and Educating the Learning Disabled

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total

Transfers to

CSU

Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

This course is designed for prospective special education and inclusion teachers, instructional aides, community volunteers and workers, or anyone interested in gaining a better understanding on educating the learning and intellectually disabled and behavior management. The course will range from an understanding of the educator’s role in meeting educational, ethical, and legal responsibilities to current theories and practices to adapt instruction and classroom environment to the specific needs of “learning disabled” and “intellectually disabled” students.

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

ED 199 Work Experience Education

Units

1-8

Hours

432 lab hours

Transfers to

CSU

Limitation on enrollment: To participate in work experience education, students must have a paid or unpaid job or internship and have the approval of a work supervisor and the instructor supervising the work experience in the specific subject area.

Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)

May be repeated once (R1)

Students must also attend a scheduled orientation or meet individually with the supervising instructor for an individual orientation. The Education Work Experience Education is supervised employment designed to provide students with a realistic learning experience through work in the educational environment. The ultimate goal is to teach students skills and attitudes that will equip them to function and adapt as classroom support staff and other roles in the education field. Work Experience Education is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning in an on-the-job learning situation related to the education field. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to eight units per semester.

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