# Education (EDUC) courses Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 8 courses Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/36813/36822/36853 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### EDUC 105 — Exploration in the Field of Education - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Advisory:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Before observation begins, verification of the state-mandated Tdap vaccination, MMR immunization, and negative TB test will be required. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/educ.md) An exploration in the field of education from early childhood through high school. This course requires 15 hours of structured observation in traditional and non-traditional settings: early childhood, elementary school, middle school, high school, special education, and English Language Development (ELD). Topics will include: a) roles and responsibilities of the teacher, b) teaching and learning of diverse student populations across different education spans, and c) careers in education beyond the classroom teacher. ### EDUC 114 — Tutoring Reading in Elementary Schools - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/educ.md) An examination of effective tutoring strategies focusing on supporting reading skills of elementary-age children. Students will independently complete a minimum of twenty hours of service learning (tutoring of TK-8th students in home and/or school settings) in addition to lecture hours. ### EDUC 120A — Development of the School-Age Child - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/educ.md) An examination of the physical, cognitive, personality, and social development of children between the ages of five and twelve years. Attention will be paid to the scientific study of middle childhood, developmental trends, and diversity issues. Not offered every semester. (same as CDEV 120A) ### EDUC 120B — School-Age Child Care and Recreation Activities - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/educ.md) This course will focus on school-age creative activities, including planning and implementing an appropriate before/after school curriculum. Attention will be paid to integrating academics, recreation, and creative activities suitable for school-age child care programs. (Same as CDEV 120B) ### EDUC 201 — Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Advisory:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: EDUC 105; before field experience begins, verification of the state-mandated Tdap vaccination, MMR immunization, and negative TB test may be required. - **C-ID:** EDUC 200 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/educ.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/educ.md) Introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today’s contemporary schools, kindergarten through grade 12 (K-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. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California’s diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one approved certificated classroom teacher. ### EDUC 203 — Introduction to Children with Disabilities or Delays - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/educ.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/educ.md) Introduces the variations in development of children and adolescents with disabilities or delay. Includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to individuals with disabilities or delays, and the assessment and referral process. Emphasizes the importance of working in partnership with families and specialists to support children's development. (Same as CDEV 205) ### EDUC 204 — Proficiency in Educational Technologies for Teachers - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/educ.md) Students will develop personal proficiency in educational technologies to facilitate the teaching process. Students will also apply digital literacy skills through the use of presentation, spreadsheet, word processing and publication software, interactive online tools, internet search and retrieval, information literacy, electronic communication and collaboration, and awareness of legal and ethical issues in the digital world. ### EDUC 210 — The Teaching Experience: Secondary Education - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/educ.md) Introduction to the history, philosophy, and sociology of secondary education. This course will cover the California Teaching Performance Expectation and Assessment, needs of students with disabilities, English learners, struggling readers, content standards, and major curriculum reform documents. Students participate in 45 hours of structured observation in a local secondary classroom.