EDUC 10 - Introduction to Teaching

    Recent Professors
    R. Valenzuela, S. Lusk, L. Gonzalez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    18–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Advisory: ENGL C1000
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EDUC 10
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in 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 K-12 classrooms that represent California’s diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. Students need to do their observation in a classroom that is in line with their degree plans. Single subject majors (History, Math, English, etc.) need to observe in subject area at high school or junior high. This course requires verification of measles vaccination and pertussis, freedom of tuberculosis, and verification of flu vaccination within the past 12 months.
    Usually Held
    Tue 2:00pm–3:50pm, Mon 6:00pm–7:50pm, Thu 6:00pm–7:50pm