ED 100: Introduction to Education Careers

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Credits 1
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Introduction to the field of education including Early Childhood and K-12 careers.  Explores a wide range of occupations and identifies the educational and skill requirements for each. Covers ways of gathering information about specific occupations. Includes perspectives on a variety of careers to further illustrate the roles of education professionals.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

  • Describe positions and careers in the field of education including classified (paraprofessional), certified (licensed teachers), administrators, and specialists including their typical responsibilities.
  • Identify and research occupational information such as outlook, growth, wages, and training/licensure requirements for education careers in Early Childhood and K-12 settings, both public and private.
  • Utilize information of a selected education career to develop occupational and educational goals.
     
Prerequisites

None

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