Foundations of Education - EDU 200 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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EDU 200 - Foundations of Education
Explores the foundational topics related to education. Emphasizes the historical, philosophical, social, legal, ethical, and professional aspects of teaching. This course requires a practicum with a minimum of 20 hours of observation in a K-12 setting.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
96589 EDU 200-01YA 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
Students will complete a 20-hour field placement in a public school during normal school hours. Field placements must be completed in the state of Virginia. Students must be able to pass a background check to receive a field placement. For additional information, students should contact our Field Placement Coordinator, Mrs. Stephanie Maldonado. Smaldonado@nvcc.edu. EDU 200 is accepted as the Foundations course for licensure by the state of Virginia.
Hybrid Course
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83723 EDU 200-01YL 3
 M     
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun HY
Students will complete a 20-hour field placement in a public school during normal school hours. Field placements must be completed in the state of Virginia. Students must be able to pass a background check to receive a field placement. For additional information, students should contact our Field Placement Coordinator, Mrs. Stephanie Maldonado. Smaldonado@nvcc.edu. EDU 200 is accepted as the Foundations course for licensure by the state of Virginia.
Hybrid Course
Fifteen Week
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83015 EDU 200-01YM 3
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas HY
Students will complete a 20-hour field placement in a public school during normal school hours. Students must be able to pass a background check to receive a field placement. For additional information, students should contact our Field Placement Coordinator, Mrs. Stephanie Maldonado. Smaldonado@nvcc.edu.
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Hybrid Course
83481 EDU 200-01YN 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale HY
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
Fifteen Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
82086 EDU 200-01YW 3
 M     
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge HY
Students will complete a 20-hour field placement in a public school during normal school hours. Field placements must be completed in the state of Virginia. Students must be able to pass a background check to receive a field placement. For additional information, students should contact our Field Placement Coordinator, Mrs. Stephanie Maldonado. Smaldonado@nvcc.edu. EDU 200 is accepted as the Foundations course for licensure by the state of Virginia
Fifteen Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
4361 EDU 200-02YN 3
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale HY
Fifteen Week
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
83277 EDU 200-90YM 3
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2026-09-29 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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This section of EDU 200 is reserved for provisionally licensed teachers and teacher assistants currently working in a K-12 public school. Department consent required. Contact Licensure and Advising Specialist Stephanie Maldonado - smaldonado@nvcc.edu.
Hybrid Course
81424 EDU 200-E05M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students will complete a 20-hour field placement in a public school during normal school hours. Students must be able to pass a background check to receive a field placement. For additional information, students should contact our Field Placement Coordinator, Mrs. Stephanie Maldonado. Smaldonado@nvcc.edu. EDU 200 is accepted as the Foundations course for licensure by the state of Virginia. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 24.
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87715 EDU 200-E06M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students will complete a 20-hour field placement in a public school during normal school hours. Students must be able to pass a background check to receive a field placement. For additional information, students should contact our Field Placement Coordinator, Mrs. Stephanie Maldonado. Smaldonado@nvcc.edu. EDU 200 is accepted as the Foundations course for licensure by the state of Virginia. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 24.
OER-no cost textbooks
4405 EDU 200-E07A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students will complete a 20-hour field placement in a public school during normal school hours. Students must be able to pass a background check to receive a field placement. For additional information, students should contact our Field Placement Coordinator, Mrs. Stephanie Maldonado. Smaldonado@nvcc.edu. EDU 200 is accepted as the Foundations course for licensure by the state of Virginia. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 24.
OER-no cost textbooks
5319 EDU 200-E08M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students will complete a 20-hour field placement in a public school during normal school hours. Students must be able to pass a background check to receive a field placement. For additional information, students should contact our Field Placement Coordinator, Mrs. Stephanie Maldonado. Smaldonado@nvcc.edu. EDU 200 is accepted as the Foundations course for licensure by the state of Virginia. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 24.
OER-no cost textbooks
6425 EDU 200-E09M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students will complete a 20-hour field placement in a public school during normal school hours. Students must be able to pass a background check to receive a field placement. For additional information, students should contact our Field Placement Coordinator, Mrs. Stephanie Maldonado. Smaldonado@nvcc.edu. EDU 200 is accepted as the Foundations course for licensure by the state of Virginia. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 24.
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3282 EDU 200-E55M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
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