Education
2 courses · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
EDUC 101 Introduction to the Field of Education
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Advisory
- Eligibility for English C1000 or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to help students explore a variety of careers in education and to prepare them for future studies in the field. Course topics include the qualities of effective teachers and other school professionals as well as the challenges and rewards of various careers in education. Types of credentials and credential programs, subject area coursework, state examinations, educational and technological resources, state standards, and professional portfolios will be discussed. Throughout the course, students will also be required to conduct ten hours of off-site fieldwork.
EDUC 201 Foundations in Education
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Education 101 with a minimum grade of C and eligibility for English C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools, Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 (PK-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California's content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. Throughout the course, students will contribute materials to their portfolios and will conduct a minimum of 45 hours of pre-approved, structured fieldwork that represents California's diverse student population.