EDUC 2207
Children's Learning and Development in Educational Settings
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Introduction to developmental and learning theories of children/teens. Emphasis on observations/interactions with culturally and linguistically diverse learners. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Crosslisted as CD/
EDUC 2207. Formerly CD/EDUC 207.
EDUC 2270
Special Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly EDUC 270.
EDUC 3300
Historical, Philosophical, and Social Foundations of Public Education
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of one lower-division course in GE Area 4 (GE Areas D1 or D2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Historical, philosophical, and social foundations of public education in relation to school curriculum, instruction and dispositions of effective teachers. Structured observation and participation in PK-12 public schools with attention to instructional practices for diverse learners. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 300.
EDUC 4400
Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Repeatable up to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly EDUC 400.
EDUC 4402
Learning to Teach PK-8 Health and Physical Education with Diverse Populations
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Instructional methodologies in health and physical education. Design and implementation of elementary school instruction to address standards for health and physical education. Course offered in hybrid format with classroom-based and online learning. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 402.
EDUC 4403
Developing Teachers of Color
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and completion of GE Area 6 (GE Area F for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Developing and supporting teachers of Color in elementary and secondary (PK-12) education. Focus on structural factors associated with underrepresentation of teachers of Color, culturally sustaining pedagogies, and resources to support teachers of Color. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 403.
EDUC 4405
Social, Historical and Cultural Influences on Latinx Students in Education
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: SPAN 203 or SPAN 2202 with a grade of B or better or consent of instructor. Socio-cultural, historical, political, economic, and educational systems in Latin America and the United States. Factors that influence identity and Latinx schooling experience. Half of the course is delivered in Spanish. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 405.
EDUC 4411
Fundamentals of Teaching
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SU
Prerequisite: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program.
Inquiry into sociocultural, historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of education. Introduction to curriculum design that supports disciplinary literacy development. Emphasis on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse learners in secondary schools. Course offered online only. 4 lectures. Formerly EDUC 416.
EDUC 4412
Access to Learning for a More Equitable Society
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program.
The role of race, ethnicity, language, and inequality in public school experiences of diverse learners. Organization and design of culturally democratic secondary school classrooms contextualized within access to learning. 4 lectures. Formerly EDUC 412.
EDUC 4418
Teaching Emergent Bilingual Students and Students with Alternative Support Needs
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program.
Culturally responsive instruction to meet the linguistic, social, and academic needs of individual students in diverse classrooms, including emergent bilinguals and students with alternative and extensive support needs. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures. Formerly EDUC 418.
EDUC 4426
Seminar in Education
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program.
Exploration of critical issues and topics in education including translanguaging, equity-centered trauma-informed instruction, media and digital literacies, and interdisciplinary curriculum with an emphasis on project-based learning. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4427
Culturally Responsive Methods and Inquiry for Teaching Emergent Bilinguals
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP, SU
Prerequisite: Senior standing, and Liberal Studies major or Equity in Education Minor; or graduate standing.
Theories, methods, materials and assessment involved in the culturally responsive instruction of Emergent Bilinguals/English Learners (ELs). Bilingual, transitional, and English-only programs compared across an historical framework. An integrated language arts approach emphasizing theories of language acquisition. Participation in public schools requires mandated fingerprint clearance. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 427.
EDUC 4428
Learning to Teach PK-3 Literacy with Diverse Populations
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Integration of theory and practice for planning, instruction and assessment in a comprehensive, research-based PK-3 literacy and language arts program, enabling all children to effectively read, write, speak, and listen. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 428.
EDUC 4429
Learning to Teach 4-8 Literacy in Schools with Diverse Populations
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Integration of theory and practice for planning, instruction and assessment in a balanced, comprehensive, research-based 4-8 literacy and language arts program to enable children of all abilities and background to read, write, speak, listen and think effectively. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 429.
EDUC 4431
Learning to Teach K-8 Social Studies with Diverse Populations
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Curriculum instruction and assessment concepts regarding teaching social studies to culturally diverse students in grades K-8, to promote civic competence and the development of elementary students' knowledge and reasoning in the social sciences. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 431.
EDUC 4433
Foundations of Bilingual Education and Biliteracy Instruction
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission to the Spanish Authorization for Bilingual Educators (SABE) Program.
Theories, policies and practices associated with bilingual education and biliteracy instruction for Latinx students in California. Observation and teaching in bilingual classrooms. Approximately half of course is delivered in Spanish. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 433.
EDUC 4435
Learning to Teach PK-8 STEM with Diverse Populations I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Curriculum, instruction, and assessment concepts regarding teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics to culturally diverse students in grades PK-8 with emphasis on inquiry-based teaching. 4 seminars. Formerly EDUC 435.
EDUC 4436
Learning to Teach PK-8 STEM to Diverse Populations II
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPPrerequisite: EDUC 435 or EDUC 4435. Differentiation, culturally relevant instruction, and assessment concepts related to teaching STEM to culturally diverse students in grades PK-8. 2 seminars. Formerly EDUC 435.
EDUC 4439
Multiple Subject Clinical Practice Seminar I
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Discussion of contemporary educational issues and classroom practice; reflection on beginning clinical experiences in elementary education and their connection with educational theory and research. Credit/No Credit grading only. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 439.
EDUC 4440
Educating Individuals with Exceptional Needs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPPrerequisite: EDUC 300 or EDUC 3300; or Liberal Studies major and junior standing. Terminology, identification, and issues associated with addressing the needs of students with exceptionalities in the general education classroom. Emphasis on inclusion, diversity, federal and state legislative mandates, parental involvement, individualized education programs and foundations in special education. Course may be offered in classroom-based or hybrid format. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 440.
EDUC 4441
PK-3 Developmental Theory and Applications in Early Childhood School Settings
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SUPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Examination and application in school settings of topics in early childhood development, such as cognitive, language, and physical development; processes underlying social and emotional regulation; adult-child relationships; differences in development and contributions of family, school, and society. 3 seminars.
EDUC 4442
PK-3 Partnerships: Families and Communities
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: SUPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Strategies to engage families and communities in education for children aged three through grade three. Building strong relationships for children¿s development and learning through collaboration, communication, and asset-based ideas. Understanding and addressing children's strengths and needs with cultural competence and equity. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4445
Learning to Teach PK-3 Mathematics to Diverse Populations
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: FPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Exploration of developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction for aspiring PK-3 teachers. Design of developmentally appropriate mathematics learning activities and experiences that are aligned with preschool learning frameworks and math standards connecting mathematics to children's everyday lived experiences and interests. 3 seminars.
EDUC 4446
Disciplinary Literacy and Integrated Curriculum in PK-3
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4469. Examine how reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing are tools for learning content across the disciplines in PK-3 classrooms; exploration of a disciplinary literacy framework that guides an inquiry-based approach to curriculum planning, curriculum implementation, and assessment principles. 3 seminars.
EDUC 4447
PK-3 Language Development and Pedagogy in a Multilingual Environment
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SUPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Children¿s language development from birth through eight years old. Focus on monolingual and multilingual language acquisition, cultural and linguistic diversity, and communication delays and disorders. Instructional strategies, resources, and assistive technologies to support young children¿s communication development. 3 seminars.
EDUC 4449
Introduction to Clinical Practice
(1 unit)
Term Typically Offered: SU
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program.
Prepares teacher candidates for clinical practice, exploring topics such as coteaching, professional responsibilities, humanistic approaches to classroom management, and reflecting on practice. Course offered online only. 1 lecture.
EDUC 4450
Teaching Performance Assessment Seminar
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation (MSTEP) Program.
Tasks, timelines, evaluation rubrics, and academic writing support in relation to the Elementary Education Teacher Performance Assessments that are required for teacher credentialing in California. 2 seminars. Credit/No Credit grading. Formerly EDUC 450.
EDUC 4451
PK-3 Clinical Practice Seminar I
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: SUPrerequisite: Admission into PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Exploration of educational issues and practices in prekindergarten through third-grade settings. Reflective analysis of initial clinical experiences, integration of educational theory and research to enhance candidate practice. Emphasis on creating and sustaining culturally and linguistically responsive learning environments. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4452
PK-3 Clinical Practice Seminar II
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: FPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Integrating theoretical knowledge into real-world PK-3 classroom settings, focusing on the role of assessment and intervention in early childhood education and how they can either reinforce or disrupt patterns of inequity in early learning environments. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4453
PK-3 Clinical Practice Seminar III
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4469. Integration of theoretical knowledge into PK-3 classroom settings, focusing on investigating and responding to problems of practice to create equitable and engaging learning experiences, including physical education and movement-based learning. Emphasis on the importance of continuous reflection and development. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4455
Multiple Subject Clinical Practice Seminar II
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPCR/NCPrerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation (MSTEP) Program. Corequisite: EDUC 454 or EDUC 4469. Discussion of contemporary educational issues, state education policies and expectations for effective classroom practice; reflection on clinical experiences in elementary education and their connection with educational theory research. Participation in public schools requires mandated fingerprint clearance. Credit/No Credit grading. Course may be offered in classroom-based or hybrid format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 455.
EDUC 4460
Clinical Practice I
(2-4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to a School of Education credential program.
Teacher candidates work part-time alongside a cooperating teacher in a PK-12 classroom, engaged in coplanning, coinstructing, and coassessing. Candidates practice, reflect upon, and receive feedback on teaching skills. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 8 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly EDUC 460.
EDUC 4469
Clinical Practice II
(6-10 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPCR/NCPrerequisite: EDUC 460 or EDUC 4460; and admission to a School of Education credential program. Teacher candidates work full-time alongside a cooperating teacher in a PK-12 classroom, engaged in coplanning, coinstructing, and coassessing. Candidates practice, reflect upon, and receive feedback on teaching skills. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly EDUC 469.
EDUC 4470
Special Advanced Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics for advanced students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly EDUC 470.
EDUC 5500
Individual Study
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable up to 6 units. Formerly EDUC 500.
EDUC 5570
Special Advanced Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics for graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly EDUC 570.
