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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
14624	Glendale B 103	Hybrid In-Person	8/25 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Tu	4:15PM – 5:30PM	J. Moore	Open 13 of 24 seats available
14624	No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14542	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	G. Brooks	Closed No seats available
14542	No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14543	Glendale Online Class	Online	9/14 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	G. Brooks	Open 10 of 24 seats available
14543	No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU220: Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) – 3 credits

Historical overview of current educational and legal issues for serving English Learners (EL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), Sheltered English Instruction, and bilingual/Dual Language Immersion (DLI). Includes SEI, Sheltered English Instruction, and bilingual/DLI strategies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
14532	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	S. Woods	Closed No seats available
14532	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $2.00 Notes 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. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32732	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	S. Woods	Open 13 of 24 seats available
32732	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $2.00 Notes 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. 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
32733	Glendale CL 13	Hybrid In-Person	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	M	12:00PM – 1:15PM	Staff	Open 4 of 24 seats available
32733	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $2.00 Notes The State of Arizona requires a Fingerprint Clearance Card for all students engaged in a classroom field experience. Fingerprint clearance cards are available from the Arizona Department of Public Safety or through the Teacher Education Program in the LA building. Prior to first day of class, student must obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card or be currently employed by a K-12 school that requires a completed background check for employment; employment verification is required. Contact heather.merrill@gccaz.edu for enrollment requirements. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14457	Glendale CL 14	Hybrid In-Person	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	M	5:45PM – 7:00PM	J. Buttles	Closed No seats available
14457	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $2.00 Notes 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. Required ECBL Class requires an Experiential and Community-Based Learning Activity (ECBL) including, but not limited to: Service-Learning, Internships, Volunteerism, and/or other high-impact/engaging ECBL activities. The State of Arizona requires a Fingerprint Clearance Card for all students engaged in a classroom field experience. Fingerprint clearance cards are available from the Arizona Department of Public Safety or through the Teacher Education Program in the LA building. Prior to first day of class, student must obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card or be currently employed by a K-12 school that requires a completed background check for employment; employment verification is required. Contact heather.merrill@gccaz.edu for enrollment requirements. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14530	Glendale CL 13	Hybrid In-Person	8/25 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Tu	10:00AM – 11:15AM	J. Scheider	Closed No seats available
14530	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $2.00 Notes 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. Required ECBL Class requires an Experiential and Community-Based Learning Activity (ECBL) including, but not limited to: Service-Learning, Internships, Volunteerism, and/or other high-impact/engaging ECBL activities. The State of Arizona requires a Fingerprint Clearance Card for all students engaged in a classroom field experience. Fingerprint clearance cards are available from the Arizona Department of Public Safety or through the Teacher Education Program in the LA building. Prior to first day of class, student must obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card or be currently employed by a K-12 school that requires a completed background check for employment; employment verification is required. Contact heather.merrill@gccaz.edu for enrollment requirements. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14539	Glendale: North Campus GCC North A 115	Hybrid In-Person	8/27 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Th	11:30AM – 12:45PM	T. Marone	Open 14 of 24 seats available
14539	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $2.00 Notes 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. The State of Arizona requires a Fingerprint Clearance Card for all students engaged in a classroom field experience. Fingerprint clearance cards are available from the Arizona Department of Public Safety or through the Teacher Education Program in the LA building. Prior to first day of class, student must obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card or be currently employed by a K-12 school that requires a completed background check for employment; employment verification is required. Contact heather.merrill@gccaz.edu for enrollment requirements. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14458	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	Staff	Closed No seats available
14458	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $2.00 Notes 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. Required ECBL Class requires an Experiential and Community-Based Learning Activity (ECBL) including, but not limited to: Service-Learning, Internships, Volunteerism, and/or other high-impact/engaging ECBL activities. The State of Arizona requires a Fingerprint Clearance Card for all students engaged in a classroom field experience. Fingerprint clearance cards are available from the Arizona Department of Public Safety or through the Teacher Education Program in the LA building. Prior to first day of class, student must obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card or be currently employed by a K-12 school that requires a completed background check for employment; employment verification is required. Contact heather.merrill@gccaz.edu for enrollment requirements. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14477	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	J. Scheider	Closed No seats available
14477	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $2.00 Notes 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. Required ECBL Class requires an Experiential and Community-Based Learning Activity (ECBL) including, but not limited to: Service-Learning, Internships, Volunteerism, and/or other high-impact/engaging ECBL activities. The State of Arizona requires a Fingerprint Clearance Card for all students engaged in a classroom field experience. Fingerprint clearance cards are available from the Arizona Department of Public Safety or through the Teacher Education Program in the LA building. Prior to first day of class, student must obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card or be currently employed by a K-12 school that requires a completed background check for employment; employment verification is required. Contact heather.merrill@gccaz.edu for enrollment requirements. 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
32890	Glendale CL 10	Hybrid In-Person	8/25 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Tu	11:30AM – 12:45PM	Staff	Open 21 of 24 seats available
32890	Notes 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. Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
14478	Glendale CL 10	Hybrid In-Person	8/26 – 12/18 Fall 2026	W	11:30AM – 12:45PM	J. Scheider	Closed No seats available
14478	Notes This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work. Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
14459	Glendale Online Class	Online	9/14 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	C. Hinton	Open 18 of 24 seats available
14459	Notes This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work. Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
14460	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	J. Scheider	Closed No seats available
14460	Notes This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work. Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
14461	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	Staff	Open 9 of 24 seats available
14461	Notes This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work. Book Information Get books at the Bookstore

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
14503	Glendale Online Class	Online	10/19 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	Staff	Open 16 of 24 seats available
14503	Notes 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. This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14531	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	K. Salch	Open 10 of 24 seats available
14531	Notes 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. This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14544	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	T. Junior	Open 13 of 24 seats available
14544	Notes 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. This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14565	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	T. Junior	Closed No seats available
14565	Notes For Honors students only. Permission of Department Required 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. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14462	Glendale Online Class	Online	9/14 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	T. Junior	Open 19 of 24 seats available
14462	Notes 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. This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work. 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
14625	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	S. Woods	Open 4 of 24 seats available
14625	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
14626	Glendale HT2 157	Hybrid In-Person	8/25 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Tu	11:30AM – 12:45PM	H. Devereux	Open 1 of 20 seats available
14626	Notes 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. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14579	Glendale: North Campus GCC North A 109	Hybrid In-Person	8/27 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Th	10:00AM – 11:15AM	R. Menon	Open 8 of 20 seats available
14579	Notes 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. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14580	Glendale: North Campus GCC North A 109	Hybrid In-Person	8/27 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Th	10:00AM – 11:15AM	R. Menon	Closed No seats available
14580	Notes Permission of Department Required 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. For Honors students only. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14485	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	E. Gwinn	Closed No seats available
14485	Notes 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. 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.