INTRODUCTION TO THE EDUCATION PROFESSION

Catalog description

This introductory course explores the purposes, organization, and outcomes of schooling from the perspectives of the field of social foundations of education. Candidates undertake critical inquiry into teaching as a profession. Licensure requirements, teachers' legal responsibilities, and the accountability of public schools are also explored. The course requirements include 37.5 participatory observation hours in approved K-12 school settings, and BCI and FBI criminal background check reports. A special fee will be assessed. (TAG)(CTAG)