EDU 200 - Introduction to Teaching as a Profession

Institution:

Southwest Virginia Community College

Subject:

Description:

(3 cr.) -- Provides an orientation to theteaching profession in Virginia, including historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Vriginia. Includes supervised field placement (recommended: 40 clock hours) in a K-12 school. Prerequisite: Success completion of 24 credits of transfer courses. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sw.edu

Phone Number:

(276) 964-2555

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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