Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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3 0 8 CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Course Descriptions Courses available at CGCC are listed in the Course Descriptions section of this document. General Education Requirements are also listed. For the most current information regarding degree requirements, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. EDU – Education EDU220 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) Rationale for and current educational and legal issues for serving English Language Learners (ELL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual/Dual Language Immersion (DLI). Includes SEI, ESL, and bilingual/DLI strategies. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Approved school-based practicum is required. EDU220 incorporates the 45-clock hour curricular framework for SEI endorsement through the Arizona Department of Education. EDU221 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Education Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. Prerequisites: None. Course Note: Requires minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment. EDU222 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Overview of the exceptional learner with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students who are gifted. Prerequisites: None. EDU222 requires an approved field experience. EDU230 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Cultural Diversity in Education Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural ECH – Early Childhood Education ECH128 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Early Learning: Play and the Arts Examines theory, research and practices relating to play and the creative arts in early childhood. Considers practical constraints and alternative perspectives. Prerequisites: None. ECH253 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS National Credential Portfolio Development Portfolio or resource file development, completion, and presentation. Self-assessment and credentialing planning, professional development, writing, and critical learning included. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director. ECN – Economics ECN211 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS ECN 2201 Macroeconomic Principles A descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the American economy. Emphasis on basic economic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: None. ECN212 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS ECN 2202 Microeconomic Principles Microeconomic analysis including the theory of consumer choice, price determination, resource allocation and income distribution. Includes non-competitive market structures such as monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects of government regulation. Prerequisites: None.