A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
CEP 198 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I
T Fall/Spring
This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to
obtain further knowledge and skills in his/her field through a planned and
supervised work experience. The
instructor may assist the student in finding employment. This course will serve baccalaureate students
who could benefit from supervised work experiences directly related to the
field of study.
Credit: 4 hours – Eight lab
hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Co-Op
participant; consent of instructor.
CEP 199 COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION II
T Fall/Spring
This course is a continuation of Cooperative Education I.
Credit: 4 hours – Eight lab
hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Co-Op
participant; consent of instructor.
EDU 110 INTRODUCTION
TO EDUCATION
T By
Request
This course is designed to provide students with a general
introduction to the field of education.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a broad knowledge
base concerning public education, including a variety of perspectives on
historical, philosophical, social, legal, and ethical issues in a diverse
society. A study of organizational
structure and school governance is included.
This course includes limited experiences in the public schools through
an integrated clinical component of 15 clock hours, minimum. Students will be required to pass a criminal
background check prior to their field experience. Students will be placed in schools that have
a field experience site agreement on file with SCC. All field experience placements will be at
the discretion of the Educational Program Coordinator.
Credit: 3 hours – 15
clinical hours required
Prerequisite(s): Writing
and reading proficiency required, as determined by COMPASS exam scores. Cannot be concurrently
enrolled in developmental English courses.
EDU 111 DIVERSITY OF SCHOOLS AND
SOCIETY
T By
Request
This course is a study of how schooling is shaped by the social
contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts.
Credit: 3 hours – Three
lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): College
Prep II-ENG 042 and Basic Writing-ENG 044 or placement test score equivalents.
EDU 119 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
T By
Request
This course introduces educators to the knowledge and skills
required to demonstrate their proficiency in the current technology
standards. The course focuses on both
knowledge and performance, and includes hands-on technology activities. Upon successful completion of the course,
students will have a solid understanding of educational technology, including
how to use computers, how to access information on the World Wide Web, and how
to effectively use technology in teaching and learning.
Credit: 3 hours – Two
lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Intro to
Essential Computer Skills-COM 101 or Business Computer Systems-COM 111 or
consent of instructor.
EDU 130 PARAPROFESSIONAL AND BASIC SKILLS PREPARATION
By
Request
This course is designed to prepare individuals for taking the
Paraprofessional or WorkKeys Test in order to meet the state certification
requirements as stated in the No Child Left Behind
Act. Students will study math, reading
for information, writing, and study skills.
For current requirements for state and NCLB approved Paraprofessional,
see ISBE.net or confer with your local Regional Superintendent.
Credit: 1 hour – One
lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): High
school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
