Courses

Laboratory exercises in biology emphasizing basic scientific principles used in biology. Additional lab fee. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer/Online)

This interdisciplinary class approach to our environment emphasizes the study of the physical, chemical, biological problems of the Earth. It includes human interactions with the environment, the impact of human development, and technology on the quality of natural resources and living organisms. (3 units; Fall)

A general study of the geosciences including the areas of astronomy, meteorology and climate, geology, and oceanography. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This is a survey of world history from ca. 1500 to the present. The course examines people groups and countries of the early modern and modern eras in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Particular attention is given to the political, economic, religious, and cultural interactions between peoples from these regions, with an emphasis on the development of globalization and its impact. (3 units; Spring)

This is a survey of world history from the earliest human societies to the beginnings of globalization in ca. 1500. The course examines the development of, and interactions between, peoples, states, civilizations and empires in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Particular attention is given to the political, economic, religious, and cultural interactions between peoples from these regions. (3 units; Fall)

A general survey of American history for students in PK-6 education programs. Prerequisite: Declared Pre-Elementary Education or Pre-Early Childhood Education major. (3 units; As offered)

A general survey of California history for students in PK-6 education programs. Prerequisite: Declared Pre-Elementary Education or Pre-Early Childhood Education major. Concurrent Requisite: HIS 233. (1 unit; As offered)

This course will include instruction in the following areas covering the K-8 California Standards: critical thinking, sets, systems of numeration, number theory, the real number system, two- and three-dimensional geometry, representational systems, methods for determining measurement, statistics, data analysis, and probability. Students will analyze complex problems, apply logical reasoning techniques, evaluate the truth of mathematical statements, and apply different solution strategies. Prerequisite: MAT 115. (3 units; As offered)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce physical science principles and to introduce basic physical science laboratory techniques. Additional lab fee. (1 unit; As offered)

This course introduces future educators to the Elementary Education major at CBU, as well as the teaching profession. The class will focus on developing their professional identities, open-mindedness, empathy and compassion, and legacy/future minded thinking and actions. Additionally, the class will focus on developing a desire for life-long learning, as well as a strengthening their commitments to educating and enriching the lives of children, families, schools, communities and the world. (1 unit; Fall)

This course will explore the community context of learning. Specifically, students will learn more about issues of diversity, equity and social justice. This course also includes a service learning component that will address a community-identified concern and need. (1 unit; Spring)

This course introduces students to the process through which a child develops a sense of self within a socio-cultural system. Students will learn the significance of a supportive interpersonal environment for personality development. They will evaluate theories of emotional and personality development in infants and young children. They will describe the effects of social and emotional development on learning. (3 units; Spring & Online)

An introduction to the study of a wide variety of children's literature, including picture books, novels, poetry, and folklore. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also examines the historical constructions of childhood, uses within the elementary classroom, and social response to children's literature. Meets the Liberal Studies requirement for Children's literature. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This enrichment discussion laboratory course, designed to be taken concurrently with ENG 353 - Introduction to Children's Literature, offers hands-on instruction in literary conventions and techniques, genre identification, narrative structure, and critical analysis. It explores characterization, symbolism, dialogue, narrative point-of-view, figurative language, poetry, etc. This class satisfies partial requirements for elementary education subject matter training. Concurrent Requisite: ENG 353. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Linguistic theory and method. Includes the study of the five universal elements of language (phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) as well as the use of language and its variants in culture. Fieldwork required. Prerequisite: ENG 123 or ENG 123E. (3 units; Fall & Online)

This enrichment discussion laboratory course, designed to be taken concurrently with ENG 463 - Language Structure and Acquisition, offers review and hands-on instruction in English language conventions, including parts of speech, syntactic components, and sentence variety. It covers the recognition, understanding, and use a range of conventions in both spoken and written English, including varieties of sentence structure, preferred usage, and conventions of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. This class satisfies partial requirements for elementary education subject matter training. Concurrent Requisite: ENG 463. (1 unit; Fall)

The social, economic, and political development of California from its discovery to the present. The latter part of the course is thematic in presentation (i.e., agriculture, transportation, water, etc.). (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course provides an activity-based approach to acquiring the skills needed to implement a physical education curriculum for elementary school aged children. Emphasis is on the ability to apply appropriate fundamental movement forms for physical and social development according to cultural and historical norms. Students will demonstrate skill through multiple physical activity labs. This course is designed to meet California Teacher Credential requirements for single subject and multiple subjects learners. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

An interdisciplinary overview of societal expectations of truth, goodness, and beauty in the visual and performing arts. The course will also serve as an exploration of the intersections between the arts and various perspectives shaped by cultural, historical, and philosophical perspectives. (3 units; Spring)

This course will use best-practice research to evaluate the daily responsibilities of a teacher. Information gathered during the concurrent requisite course will be used to transfer the research understandings into contextually relevant pedagogical skills that help the candidate appropriately establish effective teacher-student relationships, apply basic classroom management strategies, embrace ethical responsibilities, and build culturally relevant student-focused mini lessons. Prerequisite: Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education program admission. (3 units; As offered)

This course provides a 50-hour site-based fieldwork experience that orients candidates to the demands of being a classroom teacher. Through work as an aide in a partner teacher's classroom, candidates will be guided to understand and apply the principles of observational and informal assessment. Information gathered during the fieldwork experience will be used to complete pedagogy planning assignments in EDU 350 - Teaching the Whole Child I. This course will also orient candidates to professional reflection, safe care, and growth. Prerequisite: Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education program admission. Concurrent Requisite: EDU 350. (3 units; as offered)

This course will focus on the basic aspects of effective collaboration between special education professionals and others involved in the education and care of individuals with disabilities, including parents and family members across the PK-6 continuum. Candidates will examine methods for effective team building, knowledge of community resources, and advocacy. In addition, candidates will be introduced to the Individualized Family Service Plan and the Individualized Education Program. Prerequisite: Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education program admission. (3 units; As offered)

Students will learn all aspects of language development, including syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics from birth to adulthood. Additionally, students will learn about pedagogical instructional methods to enhance students' receptive and expressive vocabularies. Finally, students will learn how children learn to communicate in general, and in English specifically, while emphasizing individual patterns of communication development and dialectical usage. Prerequisite: Elementary Education major. (3 units; Fall)

This course prepares future teachers to meet the California state requirements for the Multiple Subject Credential and to equip students with knowledge and skills necessary for the successful teaching of reading through the language arts. It is a study of the scope, the organization, and the instructional procedures, pre-K - Grade 6, used to teach language arts. Students learn how to design and develop interdisciplinary units of study, how to write and assess instructional objectives, and how to organize and integrate all academic content and language arts instruction for diverse learners in the public classroom. Prerequisite: Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education program admission. (3 units; As offered)

This course will introduce new teachers to the history of disability through the ages, the relevance of current educational policies to inclusion, technology in the inclusive classroom, intersectionality and its influence upon inclusive practices, working with families, and issues of transition from school to the post-school world. Furthermore, students will learn about the ethical framings of disability and strategies for effectively teaching and including students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Grounded in a disability studies framework, this course encourages students to examine their beliefs about disability and the influence of historical and cultural meanings of disability upon their work as teachers. Students will also learn how to create dynamic and inclusive classroom cultures, getting to know students, selecting appropriate instructional, lesson planning and assessment strategies (UDL, MTSS, RTI), co-teaching, IEPs, 504 plans, IDEIA, and promoting an inclusive school culture. Prerequisites: EDU 415 and Elementary Education major. (3 units; Fall)

Students will explore the demographic shifts in American life and schools throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and examine the impact of these shifts on education. This course will equip candidates with the theories and practices connected to working with diverse student populations. Candidates will examine the manner in which societal and cultural forces have impacted current perspectives of equity, especially as they relate to educating children and young adults from diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions and races, children and young adults with learning disabilities and those who are English language learners and/or emergent bilingual students. Prerequisites: EDU 102 and Elementary Education major. (3 units; Spring)0.00

This course will focus on pedagogical approaches to emergent through fluent literacy acquisition. Teacher candidates will learn about word recognition (decoding/phonics, sight words, high frequency words, structural analysis), comprehension (explicit/literal, implicit/inferential, and evaluative), vocabulary, spelling, writing and fluency instruction. This course will also examine various research-based assessment practices for elementary school teachers. Five (5) weeks of fieldwork are required. (3 units; As offered)

This course will use best-practice research to evaluate strategies relevant to designing a contextually relevant learning segment and a mutually respectful classroom management plan. Information gathered during the concurrent requisite course will be used to help the candidate authentically engage in all aspects of student-focused pedagogy. Throughout the course, candidates will use evidenced-based reflection to identify, evaluate, and respond student developmental needs. Prerequisites: EDU 350 and 360. (5 units; As offered)

Studies the current best practice techniques and curriculum development used in teaching mathematics and science in the public schools. Emphasis is placed on effective instructional methods and evaluation procedures. A minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in Math elementary classrooms is required with the purpose of providing students with opportunities to apply methods learned in this course to public school settings. This course provides opportunities for candidates to apply and evaluate the theories and methods studies in education coursework through intense fieldwork observation and lesson preparation within the subject areas of mathematics and science. Integrated lesson planning and unit development with appropriate assessment will be a strong component of course content. This course is also designed to provide opportunity to demonstrate the use of critical thinking and informed decision making concerning teaching and learning. Prerequisites: EDU 410 and Elementary Education major. (3 units; Spring)

This course provides a 100-hour site-based fieldwork experience that expands the candidate's understanding of evidence-based instruction. Through work as an aide in a partner teacher's classroom, candidates will be guided to understand and apply the principles of observational and informal assessment. Information gathered during the fieldwork experience will be used to complete pedagogy planning assignments in EDU 420 - Teaching the Whole Child II. This course will also strengthen the candidates' ability to use professional reflection to support safe care, and growth. Prerequisites: EDU 350 and 360. Cconcurrent Requisite: EDU 420. (4 units; As offered)

This course is for Teacher Candidates seeking a Preliminary Multiple Subjects credential. The Initial Clinical Practice experience will provide the Teacher Candidate with introductory opportunities to assume the roles and responsibilities of an employed teacher of record. A qualified Mentor Teacher and a carefully selected University Supervisor will coach the Teacher Candidate as they systematically transition from teaching one content area to a minimum two-week full-time teaching experience. This clinical experience requires the teacher candidate to adhere to the hour expectations articulated within the site's teacher contract for the entire placement. Prerequisite: Approval for Elementary Education Clinical Practice. (7 units; Fall/Spring)

This course is for Teacher Candidates seeking a Multiple Subjects credential. The Final Clinical Practice experience will provide the Teacher Candidate with extended opportunities to assume the roles and responsibilities of an employed teacher of record. A qualified Mentor Teacher and a carefully selected University Supervisor will coach the Teacher Candidate as they complete a minimum four-week full-time teaching experience. This clinical experience requires the teacher candidate to adhere to the hour expectations articulated within the site's teacher contract for the entire placement. Preprequisite: Approval for Elementary Education Clinical Practice. (7 units; Fall/Spring)

Teaching candidates complete the TPA portfolio as a comprehensive assessment of the Teacher Performance Expectations. Students are required to take this course concurrently with EDU 498 - Student Teaching and Seminar. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Clinical Practice acceptance. Pre- or Co- Requisite: EDU 498, 455, or 470. (1 unit; As offered)