Courses - EDSE Upper Division
435. United States Secondary Schools: Intercultural Education (3)
Prerequisite: EDSS 300 (A, C, D, F, G, H, M, N, P, or S); or admission in the Single Subject Credential Program; or consent of University Coordinator of the Single Subject Credential Program. Required course in the Single Subject Credential Program.
Critical reflection on multicultural education in a diverse society. Philosophy, history and sociology of education as fundamental to understanding contemporary secondary schools. Curriculum and student populations in the context of issues and controversies in education. Approved CLAD Certificate course (Domain 3).
Fifteen hour fieldwork requirement. Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here.
436. Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Classroom Management (3)
Prerequisite: EDSS 300 (A, C, D, F, G, H, M, N, P, or S); or admission in the Single Subject Credential Program; or consent of the University Coordinator of the Single Subject Credential Program. Required course in the Single Subject Credential Program.
Explores systematic instruction, theories of learning, curriculum development, teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation of student progress, classroom management and discipline, and establishing successful learning environments for all students.
Fifteen hour fieldwork requirement. Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here.
457. Reading and Writing in the Secondary School (3)
Prerequisite: EDSS 300 (A, C, D, F, G, H, M, N, P, or S); or admission in the Single Subject Credential Program; or consent of the University Coordinator of the Single Subject Credential Program. Required course in the Single Subject Credential Program.
Emphasis on reading and writing assessment and instruction; textbook selection; vocabulary development; comprehension strategies; content area reading and study skills; writing instruction; English Language Development; the reading needs of less prepared, English language, and accelerated learners; and issues of diversity and equity.
Minimum fifteen hours of field work required. Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here. Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
490. Selected Topics - Secondary Education (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in secondary education selected for intensive study.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. May enroll for a maximum of 6 units for certificate and degree, subject to suitable change in topic content.
497. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department chair.
Independent study undertaken under the supervision of a faculty member.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units, but no more than 3 units applicable to credential or major requirement.
