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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: CS

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
14195	Phoenix ONLINE CANVAS	Online	09/02 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	B. Gilles	Open 5 of 27 seats available
14195	Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks 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: L

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13093	Phoenix F110	Hybrid	09/04 – 12/12 Fall 2025	Th	5:30PM – 7:30PM	K. Valdivia	Closed No seats available
13093	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Seven (7) Weeks Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU221: Introduction to Education – 3 credits

Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU221 requires a minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment.

General Education Designations: SB

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12929	Phoenix F110	Hybrid	08/27 – 12/12 Fall 2025	W	5:30PM – 7:30PM	K. Valdivia	Open 8 of 24 seats available
12929	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities. Additional Notes: EDU221 requires a 30-hour field experience in an approved K-12 classroom setting. The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/ No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12930	Phoenix ONLINE CANVAS	Online	08/23 – 12/12 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	K. Valdivia	Open 12 of 27 seats available
12930	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Additional Notes: EDU221 requires a 30-hour field experience in an approved K-12 classroom setting. The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/ 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: C, SB

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13741	Phoenix PC TBA	Hybrid	09/02 – 12/19 Fall 2025	Tu,Th	10:00AM – 11:15AM	M. Kirk	Open 8 of 24 seats available
13741	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Notes: Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities. Additional Notes: EDU222 requires an approved 15-hour field experience. The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/ No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12931	Phoenix ONLINE CANVAS	Online	08/23 – 12/12 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	A. Brooks	Open 18 of 27 seats available
12931	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Additional Notes: EDU222 requires an approved 15-hour field experience. The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/ No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU225: Professionalism and Ethics in Education – 1 credit

Exploration of topics relative to the professionalism, legal knowledge, and ethical development of classroom teachers. Topics include professionalism within the teaching profession, legal considerations, ethics vs. code of conduct, dispositions, and impact of personal and community values. Prepares individuals for the professional, legal, and ethical issues that are routinely seen in an educational setting. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
14507	Phoenix ONLINE CANVAS	Online	09/15 – 10/24 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Leake	Open 16 of 27 seats available
14507	Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Four (4) Weeks No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU230: Cultural Diversity In Education – 3 credits

Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (preservice and/or inservice) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13106	Phoenix F110	Hybrid	08/25 – 11/28 Fall 2025	M	5:30PM – 7:30PM	K. Valdivia	Open 13 of 24 seats available
13106	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14512	Phoenix ONLINE CANVAS	Online	09/08 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	D. Bueno	Open 16 of 27 seats available
14512	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Notes: Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks 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: HU

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13250	Phoenix DB221	Hybrid	09/02 – 11/25 Fall 2025	Tu,Th	10:30AM – 11:45AM	R. Barrett	Open 4 of 24 seats available
13250	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Thirteen (13) Weeks Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities. Recommended for EDU majors Additional Notes: EDU291 is also offered as ENH291 (Children's Literature). No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12932	Phoenix ONLINE CANVAS	Online	09/09 – 12/12 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	L. Gargiulo	Open 7 of 27 seats available
12932	Costs include EDU Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks Additional Notes: EDU291 is also offered as ENH291 (Children's Literature). 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.