Course Catalog - Teaching & Training

Teaching & Training

Public Service Endorsement

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit

(It is recommended students follow the program of study sequence level 1-4 as outlined by TEA.)

Level 1: Principles of Education and Training M (9-10) #8230

Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students use self-knowledge as well as educational and career information to analyze various careers within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student's interest area.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 2: Child Development M #8231

This course addresses child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children. Students use skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Instructional Practices M #8233

The first year of an internship provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students plan and direct instruction and activities under the direction of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and educators in direct instructional roles with elementary and middle school-aged students. NISD Volunteer Background Check will be required.

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Practicum in Education and Training M #8260

The second year of an internship providing advanced knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as effective teaching and training practices. Students work with elementary and middle school-aged students. Students plan and direct instruction and activities, develop and prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, and complete other responsibilities of educational professionals and personnel. NISD Volunteer Background Check will be required.

PR: Instr. Practices

SEM: 2 CR: 2