EDU 114- Driver Task Analysis
Introduces the "driver task" as related to the highway transportation system and factors that influences performance ability. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take certification exams for driving school instructors in both public and private schools.
Prerequisite: ESL 13 and a valid driver's license
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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EDU 200- Foundations of Education
Explores the foundational topics related to education. Emphasizes the historical, philosophical, social, legal, ethical, and professional aspects of teaching. This course requires a
practicum with a minimum of 20 hours of observation in a K-12 setting.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EDU 204- Teaching in a Diverse Society
Examines how personal and professional identities, positioning, and intersectional positionalities, values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors impact teaching and learning. Develops an understanding of similar and unique characteristics of PreK-12 students and their families, including culture, race, ethnicity, religion, language and learning abilities, gender socializations and sexual orientation. This course requires a practicum with a minimum of 20 hours of observation in a K-12 setting.
Prerequisite: EDU 200
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3
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EDU 206- Classroom and Behavioral Management
Provides an overview of developing a positive and inclusive learning environment. Emphasizes methods for managing the diverse needs of students in order to promote a positive learning environment. Addresses how to establish and communicate expectations for effective instruction.
Prerequisite: EDU 200
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3
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EDU 214- Instructional Principles of Driver Education
Analyzes rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Driver Education programs with special emphasis on organization and administration. Includes uses in the classroom, driving range and on the street. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take the state certification exam in driver education.
Prerequisite: EDU 114- Driver Task Analysis and a valid driver's license
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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EDU 235- Health, Safety and Nutrition Education
Focuses on the health and developmental needs of children and the methods by which these needs are met. Emphasizes positive health, hygiene, nutrition and feeding routines, childhood diseases, and safety issues. Emphasizes supporting the mental and physical well being of children, as well as procedures for reporting child abuse.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EDU 250- Foundations of Exceptional Education
Explores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, and legal practices for providing educational services for individuals with exceptionalities including early intervention, inclusion, adapting
environments, and supporting positive behavior. Includes the study of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the influence of culture and environment on development. Focuses on models, theories, and trends in special education.
Prerequisite: EDU 200
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EDU 270- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Explores the nature of autism and related development disorders. Includes an exploration of assessment measures and diagnostic criteria. Discusses intervention strategies to support students in
school settings.
Prerequisite: EDU 200 or departmental approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EDU 280- Introduction to Instructional Technologies
Provides future K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully implement instructional technology into their classroom. Explores the connections between types of technologies, technology standards, types of learners, and instructional practices.
Prerequisite: EDU 200 or departmental approval
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3
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EDU 295- Teaching as a Profession II
Provides a continuation of EDU 200 (VTfT I) to the teaching profession in Virginia, including a review of historical perspectives, and current issues and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about careers in education. This includes teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and introduction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Students will observe professional practice, prepare for the classroom and create a professional portfolio. Requires a supervised field placement of 30 clock hours in a K-12 school.
Prerequisite: EDU 200
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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