Education

EDU 201 Introduction to Education (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides an overview of the American education system. Social, historical and philosophical foundations give perspective to an examination of current issues, policies and trends in the field of education, including cultural diversity. Includes organizational structure, government responsibilities, finance and curriculum. IAI EED 901 IAI SED 901 IAI SPE 911

EDU 202 Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience (0-2) 1 hr.
Provides an in-depth study of classroom practices in the subject and age category that each student is training to teach. Students will observe classrooms in their area of interest and will attend a seminar once weekly to discuss their experience. IAI EED 904 IAI SED 905 IAI SPE 914

EDU 211 Educational Psychology (3-0) 3 hrs.
Applies psychology principles to education. Special emphasis on understanding human growth and development, and the process of learning upon motivation, intelligence, evaluation, measurement, creativity, culture and gender. IAI SED 902
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor.