EDUC 100 - Foundations of American Education

Credits: (4)
Examines some of the historical, philosophical, sociological, and cultural foundations of American education. Educational policies, curriculum content, school organization, and basic teaching competencies are introduced and discussed in their relation to the changing mission of schools. Also examined are the legal, ethical, and human issues of technology and its incorporation into the classroom. Field experience is required for prospective education majors. Field experience is not required and is optional for students who do not intend to continue studies in the department of education. Students who do not register for field experience lab are required to produce an educational policy research paper instead of the field-based portfolio. Prerequisite(s): Fulfills Human and Behavioral Sciences domain requirement.