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ED 100 - Introduction to Public Education

Description:ED 100 is designed for students considering a career in teaching and for individuals who wish to become better informed about the foundations of American education. The course reviews changing concepts in public education in America and examines the duties and responsibilities of the classroom teacher. Discussion of current issues and problems in education is included. Students are required to complete fifteen hours of observation in a classroom setting.
Credit hours:3-0-3
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates and Degrees
  • Group requirement - Social Science (AAS and ALS only)
  • Area of concentration - Teacher Education: Elementary/Secondary/Special/Early Childhood
Offered:Fall, Spring, and Summer

Fall 2008 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
ED 100018:00a8:50aM,W,FCooprider
ED 100025:30p8:20pWHawkins E
ED 100V1OnlineCooprider
  • Online students must contact the instructor at dcooprid@richland.edu prior to the first day of the semester.

Summer 2008 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
ED 100V1OnlineCooprider
  • Online students must contact the instructor at dcooprid@richland.edu prior to the first day of the semester.

Education Courses

NumberTitleHours
ED 100Introduction to Public Education3-0-3
ED 101The Community of Higher Education3-0-3
ED 102Field Experience in Education1-10-1 to 3
ED 105Using Technology in the Classroom I3-0-3
ED 107Art for Elementary School Teachers3-0-3
ED 108The Multicultural Classroom3-0-3
ED 109Principles of Reading3-0-3
ED 199Topics in Education1-0-1 to 3-0-3
ED 200Educational Psychology3-0-3
ED 210Introduction to Bilingual Education3-0-3
ED 220The Exceptional Child3-0-3