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EDU115: Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education – 3 credits

Overview of digital literacy for identifying the skills needed to become informed users of technology to communicate, instruct, create and think critically with digital tools. Explores how emerging technologies are used to teach and learn across varied educational environments (face-to-face, hybrid, online, etc). Includes skills focused on basic computer operations, productivity software, digital citizenship, instructional practices, information literacy and family and professional partnerships. Discusses current trends and related issues about the use of technology and its impacts in P20 education.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
23719	Estrella Mountain Internet/ Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	A. Brandon	Closed No seats available
23719	No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU221: Introduction to Education – 3 credits

Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, ethical, and philosophical factors that contribute to the complexity of the education system. Opportunity for students to self-reflect and assess their interest and suitability for a career in teaching. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU221 requires an approved field experience.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
23635	Estrella Mountain Ocotillo LearnStudio 111	In Person	8/25 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Tu,Th	10:00AM – 11:15AM	T. Panneton	Open 2 of 32 seats available
23635	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes The field experience/internship in an elementary or secondary school setting for this course will require that the student MUST have an IVP fingerprint clearance card per Arizona Revised Statutes. Clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. For details https://psp.azdps.gov/services/fccFormTriage. There is a fee associated with this separate from tuition that will be the student's responsibility. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23619	Estrella Mountain Internet/ Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	L. Buccigrosse	Closed No seats available
23619	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes The field experience/internship in an elementary or secondary school setting for this course will require that the student MUST have an IVP fingerprint clearance card per Arizona Revised Statutes. Clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. For details https://psp.azdps.gov/services/fccFormTriage. There is a fee associated with this separate from tuition that will be the student's responsibility. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU222: Introduction to the Exceptional Learner – 3 credits

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. Note: EDU222 requires an approved field experience.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
23684	Estrella Mountain Ocotillo LearnStudio 111	In Person	8/25 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Tu,Th	8:30AM – 9:45AM	T. Panneton	Open 16 of 32 seats available
23684	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes The field experience/internship in an elementary or secondary school setting for this course will require that the student MUST have an IVP fingerprint clearance card per Arizona Revised Statutes. Clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. For details https://psp.azdps.gov/services/fccFormTriage. There is a fee associated with this separate from tuition that will be the student's responsibility. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23607	Estrella Mountain Internet/ Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	A. Dorsett	Open 9 of 32 seats available
23607	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes The field experience/internship in an elementary or secondary school setting for this course will require that the student MUST have an IVP fingerprint clearance card per Arizona Revised Statutes. Clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. For details https://psp.azdps.gov/services/fccFormTriage. There is a fee associated with this separate from tuition that will be the student's responsibility. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU230: Cultural Diversity In Education – 3 credits

Examination of the relationship of cultural diversity to academic success. Includes educational environments and their impact on educational equity. Emphasis on teacher preparation that offers an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
23646	Estrella Mountain Ocotillo LearnStudio 111	Hybrid In-Person	8/24 – 10/16 Fall 2026	Tu,Th	11:30AM – 12:45PM	R. Revilla	Open 18 of 32 seats available
23646	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Flex Start Class Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23678	Estrella Mountain Internet/ Online Class	Online	10/26 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	L. Buccigrosse	Closed No seats available
23678	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Flex Start Class Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU236: Classroom Relationships – 3 credits

Analysis of K-12 classroom interactions, classroom environment, and classroom management skills from a teacher's point of view. Focus on classroom as a multidimensional environment in which principles of classroom design, communication, management, and resources determine effectiveness. Prerequisites: None. EDU221 suggested but not required. Note: Requires a 20-hour field experience in a K-12 classroom.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
23645	Estrella Mountain Internet/ Online Class	Online	10/26 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	R. Revilla	Open 17 of 32 seats available
23645	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Flex Start Class Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU291: Children's Literature – 3 credits

Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
23657	Estrella Mountain Internet/ Online Class	Online	8/24 – 10/16 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	R. Revilla	Closed No seats available
23657	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Flex Start Class Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23680	Estrella Mountain Internet/ Online Class	Online	10/26 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	R. Revilla	Closed No seats available
23680	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Flex Start Class Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU292: The Art of Storytelling – 3 credits

Explore the art and origin of storytelling. Provide a variety of storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the delivery of telling stories. Assist in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom. Prerequisites: None.