EDUC 3021 - Introduction to Secondary Education

3 hours

Prerequisites: EDUC 2204 and EDUC 2220 or EDUC 2230, and SAT scores of 1000 or higher (composite of Verbal and Math only) or GACE Program Admission Test score of 220 (or “passing”) or higher (on each the three components Reading, Writing and Mathematics) or ACT scores of 43 or higher (composite of English and Math scores).CSCI 1100 as co or pre-requisite. This course provides an overview of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of secondary education; an analysis of curricular trends in secondary education; and investigation of program models for effective secondary education. The emphasis is on knowledge and skill development necessary for instructional planning, curriculum decisions, and application of current research. A field practicum of 60 hours at approved sites is required for successful course completion and the student will need to provide own transportation to fulfill this experience. Current technology is used in class so students must have access to their own laptop computer for admittance to an Education program. When Offered: Fall Yearly