- EDU 95 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- EDU 100 - Introduction to Education
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Provides an overview of teaching as a career with orientation to theories, practices, responsibilities, guidelines, current trends and issues in education.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EDU 114 - Driver Task Analysis
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Introduces the "driver task" as related to the highway transportation system and factors that influences performance ability. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take certification exams for driving school instructors in both public and private schools. Prerequisite: Must be leigible for
ENG 03 and 05 or
ESL 13.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- EDU 135 - Behavior Technology for Use with Developmental Disabili
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Presents basic principles of behavior modification and behavioral learning theory. Promotes skills in pinpointing, observing, and recording human behavior. Learning objectives include addressing attitude, knowledge, and mental and physical skill competencies needed for implementing behavioral programs.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
4 credits
- EDU 195 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- EDU 198 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- EDU 200 - Introduction to Teaching As a Profession
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Provides an orientation to the teaching profession in Virginia, including historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Includes supervised field placement (recommended: 40 clock hours) in a K-12 school. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 24 credits of transfer courses.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- EDU 214 - Instructional Prinicples of Driver Education
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Analyzes rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Driver Education programs with special emphasis on organization and administration. Includes uses in the classroom, driving range and on the street. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take the state certification exam in driver education. Prerequisite:
EDU 114.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- EDU 225 - Audiovisual Materials and Computer Software
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Prepares students to construct graphic teaching aids, to select and develop materials for instructional support, to operate, maintain and use audiovisual equipment used in the classroom.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- EDU 235 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education
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Focuses on the physical needs of children and explores strategies to meet these needs. Emphasizes positive health routines, hygiene, nutrition, feeding and clothing habits, childhood diseases, and safety. Places emphasis on the development of food habits and concerns in food and nutrition. Describes symptoms and reporting procedures for child abuse.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- EDU 280 - Technology Standards for Teachers
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Provides K-12 classroom techers with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill the Commonwealth of Virginia's Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel. Certification is dependent on the supervisor's or employer's approval. Pre-requisite of
ITE 115 or instructor approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- EDU 293 - Studies In
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Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.
Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits
- EDU 295 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- EDU 298 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
