Education Pathway

  • Course Descriptions:

    Careers in Education 1/2: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective. Credits: 10. This entry level course is designed to provide students with knowledge of career opportunities in the field of teaching and educational professions. Students are trained based on career preparation standards, including basic academic, safety and communication skills. A portion of the class time will be spent in internships in a school setting allowing students to apply concepts, analyze real life situations, and reflect on their own teaching practice. All students are required to observe and/or participate in a variety of settings and classrooms at the primary, elementary and/or secondary levels. The course prepares students for college and university teacher training programs.  

    Careers in Education 3/4: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective. (Prerequisite:  Careers in Education 1/2) Credits: 10. Students continue to  learn and be trained in theories of human development and the implications for a classroom, principles of teaching and learning, principles of team building and creating a positive school climate, philosophies of education and leadership, and exceptional student issues. Students continue to participate in internships in a school setting allowing them to apply concepts, analyze real life situations, and reflect on their own teaching practice. The course prepares students for college and university teacher training programs.