An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields. Requires students to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied and diverse student populations and provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms. Course content is aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standard. Course includes a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms.

An introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms. Students will examine teaching as a profession through directed field experiences. Lab fee $10.