Education
(non major/minor)
Elementary Teachers (Undergraduate)
Prospective elementary school teachers are able to begin their preparation at CLU by majoring in Liberal Studies. The program provides students with the educational breadth and depth necessary to enter teacher credentialing programs at the graduate level and eventually teach in today's K-12 classroom. A collaborative endeavor between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School of Education, the Liberal Studies program requires that students take courses from ten departments including English, Math, Science, History, Philosophy, Physical Education, Music, Art, Theatre Arts and Education. Most of the required courses are designed with the prospective elementary teacher in mind. Students also engage in in-depth study in a selected discipline as part of the program. The Liberal Studies major provides students with approximately 200 hours of field work in local school where students are able to apply skills and strategies acquired in their studies. Our students are introduced to California's Teacher Performance Expectations and leave our program well equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary for success in graduate level teacher education.
Secondary Teachers (Undergraduate)
Prospective secondary school teachers are able to begin their preparation at CLU by majoring in the subject matter they want to teach (Math, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, English, Excercise Science, Foreign Languages, Music and Art). The program provides students with the educational breadth and depth necessary to enter teacher credentialing programs at the graduate level and eventually teach in today's 7-12 classroom.
Graduate Programs/Credential Programs
Courses
Lower Division
EDUC 282. Research Methods. (3).
Upper Division
EDUC 362. Career Decisions in Education. (3).
An introduction to the teaching profession.
Students who are considering a career in the
field of education will become acquainted with
the many facets of the teaching profession.
Fieldwork in an educational setting is required.
EDUC 401. Health Issues in Education. (1).
Covers information about and symptoms of users of
abused drugs, prevention and intervention
strategies for dealing with drug users and
curriculum for prevention in grades K-12. Study
of nutrition is included. Meets state
requirements for professional clear teaching
credential. (graded P/NC only).
EDUC 440. Creative Dramatics for Children and Youth. (3).
Surveys the techniques and resources for children
to express themselves through informal dramatics
within the classroom or recreational situation.
(cross-listed with TA 440).
EDUC 482. Selected Topics. (1-4).
EDUC 490. Independent Study. (1-4).
EDUC 492. Internship. (1-4).
(graded P/NC only).
Chair of Liberal Studies
| M. McCambridge |