Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size30–60 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePrerequisite(s): Students must meet safety and health clearance standards for public school observers: A TB Clearance and a Certificate of Clearance from the CTC (which includes an FBI and a DOJ Fingerprint Clearance) are required. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today’s contemporary schools, Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California’s content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California’s diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. All health and safety requirements must be cleared prior to enrollment. 