EDUC 200 - Law and Ethics of Education 3 hours

An introduction to the teaching profession and the Teacher Certification Program at Columbia College. Students will examine the evolution of teaching and the current understanding of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of an effective teacher. Global, national, state, and local perspectives are presented through contemporary issues facing teachers and schools, and students will reflect upon their related beliefs, motivations, and goals. Information will be provided about certification requirements, content area coursework, and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements. This course also includes the study of the legal and ethical issues in education from the contexts of historical, philosophical, social, and administrative foundations of the discipline. Successful completion of 15 clock hours in field is required. Course meets college Ethics requirement. Program leads to Missouri certification. This course is part of a program that leads to Missouri certification. Students who do not live in Missouri will be required to sign an attestation that they will complete their field experiences and student teaching in Missouri and will work in Missouri upon graduation.