EDU 102 - Professional Preparation for Education Careers

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the education profession, including information literacy skills, PRAXIS preparation, academic and education career goals, recognition of appropriate resources for education majors, and preparation for professional program admission/success.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100, RDG 100 and MAT 102 or MAT 103 or MAT 153 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Review of basic math skills assessed on Core Praxis I, without use of calculator
Review of basic reading skills assessed on Core Praxis I
Review of basic writing and essay skills assessed on Care Praxis I

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Required Materials:

Students must have a computer with internet access

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Increase score on simulated Core Praxis basic skills in mathematics, with a four-function calculator, by competing prescriptive modules based on pre-test results.
Increase score on simulated Core Praxis basic skills in reading by completing prescriptive modules based on pre-test results.
Increase score on simulated Core Praxis basic skills in writing by completing prescriptive modules based on pre-test results.
Create an action plan by writing an overview of the student’s educational goal.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2026-2027