Academic Catalog - Education

EDU 1088 / EDU 188: Practicum I – 0-12 Credits 
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the education facility and with the direct guidance of the instructor. 
 

EDU 1311 / EDU 131: Intro. to Adult Education – 3 Credits 
Provides an introduction to adult education with an emphasis on providing instruction to adult learners developing their ability to listen, speak, read, and write in English and learners with skills below 12th grade equivalency. Key areas include adult education theories, principles, methods and techniques; adult education legislation, initiatives and movements; adult basic education services and service providers; understanding the adult learner; metacognition; the instructional environment; and professional development for adult educators.
(Contact hours – 45) 

EDU 1321 / EDU 132: Plan & Deliv Instr to Adults – 3 Credits 
Provides an introduction to planning and delivering instruction to adult learners with an emphasis on developing the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers and improving the skills of learners whose skills are below 12th grade equivalency. Key areas include identification of learners’ skills, needs and goals; the use of information about learners to plan instruction and assessment; the development of learner independence; the creation of an instructional environment that supports and engages adult learners.
(Contact hours -15) 

EDU 1331 / EDU 133: Teaching ABE & ASE – 3 Credit 
Provides an introduction to providing literacy and numeracy skills instruction to adult learners functioning below 12th grade equivalency. Key areas include understanding the Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education learner and the literacy and numeracy skills needed to complete each Educational Functioning Level; preparing written instructional plans; delivering level appropriate instruction using techniques and resources appropriate for ABE and ASE learners; using technology; and preparing learners to transition to postsecondary education and careers.
(Contact hours – 45) 

EDU 2088 / EDU 288: Practicum II - 2 Credits 
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the education facility and with the direct guidance of the instructor. 
(Contact hours 45) 
Corequisite: EDU 2211 / EDU 221 

EDU 2211 / EDU 221: Introduction to Education – 3 credits 
Focuses on the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural, and economic forces that shape the United States public school system. This course includes current issues of education reform, technology as it relates to education, and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado. The course addresses diversity in the preschool through secondary school system. 
(Contact hours – 45) 
Prerequisite(s): College Readiness in English 

EDU 2221 / EDU 222: Effective Teaching - 1 Credit 
Focuses on strategies for becoming effective teachers in diverse education settings within Early Childhood Education (ECE), K-12, or higher education. This course includes using learning objectives for assessment, instructional design, and lesson planning to create inclusive learning environments through the implementation of research-based best practices.
(Contact hours – 15) 

 
EDU 2341 / EDU 234: Multicultural Education – 3 Credits 
Focuses on the need to recognize and understand the similarities and differences among people and develop a respect for all individuals and groups. This course provides opportunities to recognize the learning needs of children from different racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic groups and to encourage teachers to integrate multicultural and diversity teaching strategies into the school curriculum. 
(Contact hours – 45) 

EDU 2401 / EDU 240: Teaching the Exceptional Learner – 3 Credits 
Focuses on learners with exceptionalities with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations in special education preschool to 21 (P-21). Course topics include issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and gifted and talented. 
(Contact hours – 45) 
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2441 / PSY 238  

EDU 2501 / EDU 250: CTE in Colorado -1 Credit (for CTE Credentialing only) 
Explores common elements of Career and Technical Education philosophy and current practices. It details the philosophy of Career and Technical Education (CTE), the federal Carl D. Perkins legislation and related guidelines for CTE, the Colorado Technical Act, national and state regulatory agencies, the CCCS program approval process, enrollment management and advising strategies, relevant local and national issues, and quality assurance principles. 
(Contact hours – 15) 

EDU 2601 / EDU 260: Adult Learning & Teaching - 3 Credits (for CTE Credentialing only) 
Examines the philosophy of community colleges and/or secondary schools and the roles and responsibilities of the faculty member within the college/school community. Introduces basic instructional theories and applications, with particular emphasis on adult learners. Includes syllabus development, learning goals and outcomes, and lesson plans. Emphasizes teaching to a diverse student body, classroom management, assessment and instructional technology. 
(Contact hours – 45) 

EDU 2611 / EDU 261: Teaching, Learning and Technology - 3 Credits 
Explores integration of technology instruction into teaching practices used in preschool through postsecondary (P-21) educational settings for all curriculum areas of content. This course reviews a variety of technologies with an emphasis on increasing student learning and retention of knowledge. The course also explores combining technology with several instructional methodologies to promote professional teacher dispositions related to technology-rich teaching. 
(Contact hours 45) 

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