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TCC Catalog 2017-18 
    
TCC Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDF2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators

3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
Prerequisite(s): completion of EDF1005  with a grade of “C” or better.
An introduction to the value of diversity in American society and the manifestations and dimensions of diversity in the educational system. Focuses on providing prospective teachers with knowledge about students in American schools who are from different ethnic, racial, cultural and/or linguistic backgrounds or who represent other categories of diversity, and how the needs of diverse students may be addressed. Required field experience of 15 hours is a mandatory component of successful completion of this course. This course fulfills one of the lower division education core prerequisites for teacher education majors at all public colleges and universities in Florida. Must earn a grade of “C” or better for credit to be awarded. Lecture: 3 hours. There is a cost of $95 for fingerprinting and a security check required by Leon County Schools.