Education


Educ 99 Academic Reading and Study Strategies:
Freshman Seminar Students ONLY An individualized, developmental program designed to improve critical reading, critical thinking, and study strategies. Students apply strategies learned to the material in their degree program courses. Required of all freshmen unless waived by SAT, ACT, or Nelson-Denny. (Offered every semester.) 2 non-degree credits.


Educ 99 Academic Reading and Study Strategies:
Students NOT enrolled in Freshman Seminar An individualized, developmental program designed to improve critical reading, critical thinking, and study strategies. Students apply strategies learned to the material in their degree program courses. Required of all transfer students unless waived by SAT, ACT, or Nelson-Denny. (Offered every semester.) 2 non-degree credits.


Educ 99 A Alternate Academic Reading and Study Strategies
An individualized, developmental program designed to improve critical reading, critical thinking, and study strategies. Students apply strategies learned to the material in their degree program courses. Open to all students and required of all freshmen and transfer students unless waived by SAT, ACT or Nelson-Denny. (Offered only at Academic Centers.) 3 non-degree credits.


Educ 100 Critical Reading: Analysis and Strategies
Students examine how the relationship between critical reading and critical thinking develops. The development and application of interpretation, analysis, criticism, and advocacy of ideas encountered in academic reading are emphasized. 3 credits.


Educ 295 Education Field Experience
An introductory exploration of public schools integrating field experience in the classroom with three seminar class sessions. Each unit of credit equals 30 hours of field experience. Undergraduates should register for a minimum of two credits. Must be completed in the first semester/term of course work in School of Education. (Offered every semester/term.) 1-3 credits.


Educ 401 Foundations of Education
An exploration of the field of education and its suitability as a personal career choice. Students develop competency in the areas of small-group dynamics and professional self-awareness. Historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological perspectives form the context in which prospective teachers are encouraged to view their own decisions to enter the education profession. 3 credits.


Educ 435 Education Workshop Series
This series was established to meet specialized purposes principally for persons already engaged in teaching. Not more than an aggregate total of six credits in Educ 435 or 635 may be applied toward the master’s degree.


Educ 495 Education Field Experience
(Same as Educ 295.) 1-3 credits.


Educ 466 Images of Teachers and Schooling in Literature and Film (Same as Eng 466.) 3 credits.


Educ 499 Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of the dean of the School of Education and approval of petition. An opportunity for specialized study in an area of concern to the enrollee and a certain amount of flexibility in programming for superior students. Not intended as a substitute for an established course. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits.


Educ 500 Reading, Language, Literacy, and Learning in the 21st Century: Elementary
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Multiple Subject credential program, and Educ 401, 495, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students explore a socio-psycholinguistic understanding of literacy, meaning-centered instruction, the demands of functional literacy, children’s literature, and the needs of multicultural learners. Twenty hours of literacy transaction with a child at the Reading Center are also required. (Bilingual emphasis offered fall semester—Orange campus only.) 3 credits.


Educ 501 Language, Literacy, and Learning in the 21st Century: Embracing Diversity in our Schools and in our Culture
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Multiple Subject credential program, and Educ 401, 495, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students explore current theories on language acquisition and the practical applications of theoretical knowledge. Students focus on issues involved in first and second language acquisition and literacy development from a socio-psycholinguistic point of view, including socio-cultural and political factors. A minimum of 15 hours of experience in the field is required. 3 credits.


Educ 519 Strategies for Teaching Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Prerequisites, Educ 401, 570 571, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Education of children, youth, and young adults with mild/moderate disabilities provides a knowledge base and introduces skills necessary for the teacher in contemporary educational environments to assess, plan for, instruct and evaluate students with mild/moderate disabilities. A minimum of 25 hours of authentic field experience is required for this course.
3 credits.


Educ 520 Teaching Strategies (Middle Level)
Prerequisites, Educ 401, 570, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students gain a foundation in middle schooling, which includes principles of middle-level education; instructional strategies appropriate for the early adolescent; classroom management; evaluation; and understanding developmental needs of the 11–14 age group. Students are involved in small group tasks, individual projects, observation in junior high or middle school; present one mini-lesson, and develop their professional portfolios. 3 credits.


Educ 521 Secondary Teaching Strategies I: High School Level
Prerequisites, Educ 401, 570, passing scores on the CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students study the historical background of American secondary schools; characteristics of and teaching the 12–18 age group; organizational alternatives; classroom management; the teacher-advisor role; current trends and issues in secondary education. Students are involved in role plays, simulations, and micro-teaching activities; and continue developing their professional portfolios. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Educ 522 Secondary Teaching Strategies II
Prerequisites, Educ 401, 570, passing scores on the CBEST, 2.75 GPA. The second teaching strategies course covers classroom environment, the characteristics of students, daily lesson plans, models of teaching, working with parents, test construction, and evaluation of teachers. Students are involved in role plays, games, simulations, and micro-teaching activities. School observation required. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Educ 526 Theories in Language Development
Prerequisites, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students explore current theories of language acquisition, focusing on issues involved in first and second language development and comparative/contrastive linguistics and its influence on second language acquisition. This course provides an overview of state-designated assessment instruments and educational program placement options. Required for CLAD certificate. 3 credits.


Educ 527 Language Development: A Teaching and Learning Process
Prerequisites, Educ 526 or equivalent, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students examine bilingual methodologies, focusing on the practical aspects of teaching, organizing and managing the English Language Development (ELD) classroom. Students observe demonstrations, practice and receive feedback, and become familiar with state-adopted textbooks and other instructional materials appropriate for language learning. Required course for CLAD certificate. 3 credits.


Educ 528 Content-based Instruction for Linguistic Minority Students: Sheltered English
Prerequisites, Educ 526 or equivalent, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students examine current approaches and strategies appropriate for content area instruction through specially-designed instruction delivered in English (sheltered English). Course work includes: learning/teaching processes, social interactions, teacher delivery approaches, and alternative assessment. Students are required to develop lessons and lesson presentations. Required course for CLAD certificate. 3 credits.


Educ 531 Health Education for Teachers
Prerequisites, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. A course for teachers which identifies and explores modern concepts of health education in the schools. Current health issues, common health problems in children and adolescents, good nutritional health habits, and the dynamics and effects of chemical use and abuse are emphasized. Meets the state credential requirements for health education. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.
NOTE: All candidates for the Professional Clear Multiple or Single Subject credential must also complete CPR training and provide proof of CPR certification to the Credentials office on the Orange campus.
Educ 531 does not include CPR training.


Educ 532 Literacy Across the Curriculum in the 21st Century: Secondary School and Community College
Prerequisites, concurrent enrollment in Educ 401 and 495, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students study the literacy processes and their relationship to the secondary school and community college curricula, study strategies, integrating reading/writing strategies in the content areas, and using fiction and non-fiction literature. Twenty hours of literacy transaction with a child in the Reading Center are required in addition to class. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Educ 540 /541 Teaching and Learning in the Culturally Diverse Classroom
Prerequisites for Educ 540, acceptance into the MS/CLAD credential program, Educ 495 or equivalent, Educ 401 or concurrent enrollment, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Prerequisites for Educ 541, Educ 540, 501, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. In this six-credit course taught in sequence over two semesters, students learn to understand and experience constructivism, language acquisition, models of teaching, interdisciplinary curriculum development, theme cycles, authentic assessment, and classroom community building. A minimum of 15 hours of field experience is required. Bilingual (Spanish) emphasis offered at Orange campus only. 6 credits.


Educ 551 Educational Applications of Computers
Prerequisites, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students examine the range of educational applications of computer technology, including: computer literacy, computer-assisted instruction, telecommunications, electronic gradebooks, problem solving, teacher utilities, networked learning environments, simulations, word processing, computer-managed instruction, test construction, computer maintenance, the electronic scholar, lesson authoring, and schools of the future. Required for Clear credential. 3 credits.


Educ 560 Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Prerequisites, Educ 401, 570, 571. Education of children, youth, and young adults with moderate/severe disabilities provides a knowledge base and introduces the skills necessary for the teacher in contemporary educational environments to assess, plan for, instruct and evaluate students with moderate/severe disabilities. A minimum of 25 hours of authentic field experience is required for this course. 3 credits.


Educ 570 Voice, Diversity, Equity and Social Justice
Prerequisites, acceptance into the credential program and Educ 495, 401 or concurrent enrollment, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students focus on the disenfranchised of California’s schools, including females, people with disabilities, nonwhite children, and the poor, with particular emphasis on the unique challenges such diversity brings to the classrooms. The history, culture, and expectations of these groups are emphasized as they apply to teaching and counseling through the history/social science framework. The course fulfills requirements for the Multiple Subject credential with a CLAD/BCLAD emphasis, the Single Subject credential, and is a core course for special education credentials. A minimum of 15 hours of field experience is required. 3 credits.


Educ 571 Collaboration for Inclusive Schooling: Special Education Prerequisite, possession of a credential or acceptance into a credential or master’s program, passing scores on CBEST, 2.75 GPA. Students focus on collaboration, inclusive schooling, understanding disabilities, working with majority and minority families of children with disabilities, legal aspects of special education, and becoming an effective change agent in schools. Field experience is required. This course meets the mainstreaming requirements for the Clear Multiple/Single Subject teaching credential, the Administrative Services credential, the course requirement for the Multiple Subject credential with a CLAD/BCLAD emphasis, and special education credentials and master’s degree. 3 credits.
Educ 581 Supported Teaching: Elementary School
Prerequisites, passing score on CBEST, 2.75 GPA, admission to teacher education program; employment on an emergency credential in a California school as a full-time teacher, and concurrent enrollment in university course work. Students are supported by the university as they begin teaching in an elementary classroom. 3, 6 credits. P/NP.


Educ 582 Directed Teaching: Elementary School
Prerequisites, passing score on CBEST, 2.75 GPA, admission to teacher education program; a minimum of nine credits of education course work at Chapman University, completion of four-fifths of an approved liberal studies preparation waiver program or MSAT; Educ 401, 495, 500, 501, 540, 570, 571; and formal advancement to Directed Teaching required. Students do supervised Directed Teaching for a full semester or two full terms, (full school days) in a master teacher’s classroom or in a paid position after successful completion of Educ 581. Students are regularly evaluated by a university supervisor and attend scheduled group seminars. Placement must include classes at two different levels and with a student population at least 25 percent ethnically different from the student teacher. (Offered every semester/term.) 6, 6 credits.

Note: Multiple Subject candidates teaching on an emergency credential waiver may not register for Directed Teaching until they are registered in their final class and can provide proof of passage of the MSAT or completion of four-fifths of a subject matter waiver.


Educ 597 , 598 Directed Teaching: Secondary School
Prerequisites, passing score on CBEST, 2.75 GPA, admission to teacher education program; completion of a minimum of nine credits of education course work at Chapman University, successful completion of and certificate of competency in teaching major or the appropriate Single Sufnect Assessments for Teaching (SSAT) and Praxis Subject Assessments examinations; Completion of requirements specified for the standard secondary credential: Educ 401, 495, 520 or 521, 522, 532, 570. The Directed Teaching, placement must include work with students at two different grade levels, and with a student population which is at least 25 percent ethnically different from the student teacher. Regular conferences with the university supervisor and scheduled group seminars. (Offered every semester/term.) 6, 6 credits.

Graduate Courses Open Only to
Graduate Students


Educ 533 Literary Assessment and Evaluation I


Educ 534 Children’s Literature and Family Literacy


Educ 535 Seminar in Program Design


Educ 536 Reader Leader I: Planning and Delivery


Educ 552 Using Technological Tools in Teaching


Educ 553 Curriculum, Leadership, and Instructional Technology


Educ 554 Socioeducational and Ethical Implications of
Technology for the 21st Century


Educ 590 Directed Teaching: Mild/Moderate


Educ 591 Directed Teaching: Moderate/Severe


Educ 600 Educational Research and Evaluation Methods


Educ 601 Assessment and IEP Development


Educ 602 Positive Behavior Supports


Educ 603 Communication, Language, and Literacy


Educ 604 Teacher as Scholarly Practitioner: Action Research


Educ 605 Democracy, Education, and Social Change


Educ 606 Seminar in Learning Theory


Educ 607 Seminar in Comparative Education


Educ 608 Seminar in the Social Foundations of Education


Educ 609 Seminar in Curriculum Studies


Educ 613 Critical Issues in Special Education


Educ 617 Organization Leadership Development


Educ 624 History and Philosophy of Education
Educ 625 Global Education


Educ 626 Images of Teachers and Schooling in
Literature and Film


Educ 627 Current Controversies in American Education


Educ 629 Experimental Course


Educ 635 Education Workshop Series


Educ 642 Contemporary Issues in Special Education


Educ 676 Procedures in Behavioral Modification
and Remediation


Educ 677 Positive Behavioral Planning


Educ 680 Introduction to School Management


Educ 683 Supervision of Instruction


Educ 684 Educational Governance and Politics


Educ 685 Legal Aspects of Education (Colorado Springs only)


Educ 686 Legal and Financial Aspects of Education


Educ 687 Financial Aspects of Education (Colorado Springs only)


Educ 689 Techniques of Personnel Administration


Educ 691 Directed Field Work


Educ 698 Thesis/Project

Counseling, School Psychology and Administrative Services Graduate Courses (See Graduate Catalog for complete course listing)