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TED 610 - Contemporary Issues in Education

3 Credits
Offered Fall
This course examines and unpacks contemporary issues in the field of education and provides prospective teachers with a beginning foundation for understanding the teaching profession and the US education system, including policy and governance. The historical, legal, ethical, and pedagogical foundations for social justice education and democratic education will be explored, as well as the education reform context and emerging policies. The course will include an examination of professional ethics and standards. Required field experience.

Prerequisites/Restrictions: Completion of a bachelor’s degree.