EDUC 370 - Introduction to Multicultural Education

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and sophomore standing or higher.
The course focuses on the development of culturally responsive educators who will be prepared to work effectively with all students and families in a pluralistic society. In this course, students will come to understand how beliefs, values, perspectives, and experiences are shaped and influenced by one’s environment, and understand how past and present dominant sociopolitical policies and practices affect curriculum, instruction, and schooling practices and outcomes. Additionally, students will be introduced to critical pedagogy for multicultural teaching to be prepared to enact principles of multicultural education in their future spheres of influence.