EDUC 2301 (T) - Introduction to Special Populations

Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 1

An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning. The course provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations and should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations.
Prerequisite(s): Passing Criminal History Background Check, EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession. TSI-complete in reading and writing (ELAR).
Fees: Liability Insurance Fee of $30 will be charged once annually. When Offered: F, Sp Coordinating Board Approval Number: 1310015109