Selected topics to enrich the understanding of a variety of educational issues.

Students participate in 40 hours of observations in varied schools and grade levels.

Students participate in a 40-hour field experience in an urban setting.

Students participate in a 40-hour field experience with initial teaching and managing responsibilities.

Students participate in a 70-hour pre-student teaching experience usually in the same classroom in which they will complete their student teaching. Students are responsible for their own transportation.

This course is designed as an orientation to the AOP residency program. Topics covered include the philosophy of Catholic education, qualities of a good teacher, classroom management, communication strategies, professionalism, curriculum, reading instruction and teaching effectiveness.

Cooperative Education Programs, or Co-ops, are an extension of the classroom and provide students with experiential, hands-on learning in social services. Co-ops provide the deepest level of industry training and experience, allowing students the opportunity to develop the skills needed to excel in the workplace immediately upon graduation. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail, Repeatable.

An exploration of global educational systems (focus on non-western). Students will investigate the impact of culture on children’s cognitive and social growth. Includes an overview of English Language Learning (ELL) issues and instructional strategies. A 40-hour field experience is required (EDU 202).

An exploration of global educational systems (focus on non-western). Students will investigate the impact of culture on children’s cognitive and social growth. Includes an overview of English Language Learning (ELL) issues and instructional strategies. A 40-hour field experience is required (EDU 202). This course is an honors version of EDU 290 with enhanced assignments and assessment.

A problem-solving approach to the study of human development as it relates to the learning environment, including: student development, learning styles, and exceptionalities; major learning theories in relationship to the instruction of all students; as well as assessment and management techniques. A 40-hour field experience is required (EDU 201).