EDUC 231 - American Education

Note: students must have a favorable background check during the first two weeks of class as it is required for placement in all Illinois schools. Introduces education through consideration of the history and philosophy of American education and expectations and beliefs society and individuals hold for it today. Introduces trends and issues in curriculum, instruction, school organizations, teacher-learner processes, and careers in education. Fifteen hours of field experience required. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 132 or concurrent enrollment; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 230 recommended.
(PCS 1.1, 3 credit hours - 3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)