EDU-101 - Foundations of Education

3 credits

The objective of this class is to provide students with an introduction to the social, political, and economic conditions of contemporary urban schools such as inclusion, ability grouping bilingual education, tracking, teaching education, and multi-cultural education. The future of urban education and alternative approaches will also be explored. Class assignments and participation in group discussions will facilitate critical thinking and develop an understanding of the American urban educational experience.

Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.

Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

Course previously known as: EDUC-320