Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 150 - Credit Courses 
EDUCATION 
EDU courses not currently offered. 
EDU V01 - INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING - 3 Units 
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A or placement as measured 
by the college assessment process 
Hours: 3 lecture weekly 
This introductory foundation course is designed to provide 
students with the fundamental knowledge of the American educational 
enterprise, especially problems in urban multicultural schools. 
Standards for the teaching profession, conditions for effective 
learning, and models of school reform are addressed. A minimum of 
20 hours of observation and participation in a multicultural school 
setting is required. 
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. 
EDU V02 - URBAN EDUCATION IN AMERICAN 
SOCIETY - 3 Units 
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A or placement as measured 
by the college assessment process 
Hours: 3 lecture weekly 
This foundation course is designed to provide students with the 
fundamental knowledge of the understanding of the American 
educational system, especially problems in urban multicultural 
schools. Concepts and methods from the fields of sociology, 
philosophy, and the politics of education are used to gain knowledge 
of, understand and analyze the current conditions of American 
schools and to evaluate selected proposals/models of reform. A 
minimum of 20 hours of observation and participation in a 
multicultural school and community setting is required. 
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU. 
EDU V89 - WORKSHOPS IN EDUCATION - .5-10 Units 
Prerequisite: varies with topic 
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula 
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as 
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not 
met by present course offerings. 
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with 
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 
times. Transfer credit: CSU.