Students taking Early Childhood Education and Education courses that include field work may be required to pay for Live Scan fingerprint processing (cost TBA).
There is a limitation of 6 units in Education that are transferable to the CSU. Please note, EDUC 1 and EDUC 2 are the courses recommended to students who wish to become teachers.
EDUC 1, Career Choices in Education 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU
This course provides an introductory overview of the Early Childhood through 12th grade teaching profession. It will explore the philosophy, history and sociology of the American educational system with an emphasis on elements unique to the State of California. In addition, qualities of effective educators, elements and purposes of a professional portfolio and critical issues in diverse contemporary classrooms will be addressed. Students will record school site observations that will be archived to a professional E-Portfolio. Portfolio training will be provided within the course.
T.B. test clearance required prior to class participation
1742 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Talleda M L
Arrange-4 Hours
Above section 1742 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3197 2:00p-5:05p M BUNDY 329 Beans T L
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 3197 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section 3197 is part of the First Year Institute and is recommended for first year students. For more information visit the Welcome Center at Cayton 110 or call (310) 434-8101.
EDUC 2, The Early Childhood through 12th Grade Teaching Experience 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU
This course builds upon the foundation of Education 1. Students will gain actual tutoring experience with K through 12th graders and document observations of their experiences. Special attention to teaching strategies, observation techniques, and engaging children with diverse learning styles and needs will be emphasized. Examination of personal suitability for the teaching profession, preparation for state teacher exams, and transfer to four-year institutions to complete teaching credentialing will be discussed. The professional E-Portfolio training of Education 1 will continue.
T.B. Test and fingerprint clearance required for class participation (fingerprint fee TBA).
NEW 4584 6:30p-9:35p M BUNDY 240 Staff
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 4584 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.