• Program Overview

    In West Field University's Department of Education, we embark on a journey of enlightenment and empowerment. Our experienced faculty members curate an environment where students can become architects of knowledge. They guide the development of knowledge, skills, and the critical thought processes needed to excel in the ever-evolving world of education.

  • PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND TEACHING METHODS:

    Our educational adventure commences as a blank canvas, awaiting the brushstrokes of knowledge and inspiration. Just as a masterpiece starts with a foundation, our program establishes a strong base in essential educational principles. This ensures students gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate workings within the world of education and its operations.

  • CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

    West Field University's Department of Education opens the door to a world of educational growth and interconnectedness. Our students step into a realm that extends far beyond the confines of textbooks and lectures. They embrace a multitude of opportunities, from educational symposiums and pedagogical conferences to captivating conversations with guest education trailblazers. We expand the boundaries of their educational exploration, painting a vivid picture of professional development and a network of education enthusiasts.

Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


In this digital age, effective management of e-education is essential. This course focuses on strategies for developing, implementing, and overseeing e-learning programs, ensuring educational quality and accessibility in online environments.


Specialized teaching demands specialized strategies. This course equips educators with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively teach subjects and students with unique requirements.


Multicultural Education examines the intersection of diversity and learning. Students will learn how to create inclusive classrooms, addressing the needs of culturally diverse students and promoting cultural competence among educators.


This course focuses on the integration of technology in education. Students explore the use of computers, software, and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning, preparing them for the modern classroom.


Gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of educational psychology. Students will explore the psychological factors that influence learning, memory, and motivation, providing a strong foundation for effective teaching.

Explore the basics of reading problems, emphasizing the identification and remediation of reading difficulties in educational settings. Analyze reading assessment, reading intervention strategies, and the challenges of reading instruction.


Learn about teaching and learning technology, focusing on the integration of technology in education, e-learning, and digital teaching tools. Analyze educational technology, online learning platforms, and the use of technology in educational settings.


Discuss current issues in teaching and learning, emphasizing contemporary educational challenges, trends, and innovations. Analyze educational issues, teaching trends, and the impact of current events on education.


Gain an introduction to elementary reading methods, covering instructional approaches, literacy development, and reading strategies in elementary education. Analyze reading methods, reading instruction, and literacy skills in elementary students.


Learn about the introduction to teaching and learning, focusing on the fundamental principles of teaching, learning theories, and instructional design. Analyze teaching methods, learning strategies, and the role of educators in facilitating learning.


Explore the foundations of content area reading, emphasizing reading instruction in specific subject areas. Analyze content literacy strategies, reading comprehension, and reading skills applicable to various academic disciplines.

Cost Of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELOR'S DEGREE (ABED) $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At West Field University, we embrace the intersection of affordability and opportunity. Our dedication to accessible education guarantees that exceptional learning is not coupled with exorbitant costs. We create pathways to knowledge, granting students the opportunity to flourish without the weight of excessive tuition expenses, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84-140

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-18

Basics Of Teaching And Learning (ED-051)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching Profession
     Basics Of Learning
     Habituation And Other Forms Of Stimulus Learning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classical Conditioning
     Instrumental Conditioning: Reward
     Instrumental Conditioning: Non-Reward, Punishment, And Avoidance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Verbal Learning
     Human Memory: Conceptual Approaches
     Short-Term Retention
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Information Encoding
     Storage And Retrieval
     Spatial, Motor-Skill, And Implicit Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Differences In Learning And Memory
     21st Century Learning

Teaching At Different Levels (ED-061)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Instruction
     Differentiating Planning And Instruction
     Developing Learner Profiles
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Assessment
     Differentiated Learning Experiences
     Leveraging Technology                                                                       
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Disabilities
     English Language Learners (Ell)
     English Language Arts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gifted Students
     Grouping, Differentiation, And Enrichment Of Gifted Children
     The Creative Person, Creative Process, And Creative Dramatics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Invisible Gifted Students
     Gifted Children With Disabilities
     Parenting The Gifted Child

Learning And Development (ED-146)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundations Of Development
     Prenatal Development, Birth, And The Newborn Baby
     Physical Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development
     Emotional And Social Development
     Physical And Cognitive Development
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Learning
     Action + Reflection = Learning
     Active Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     New Learning Environments For The 21st Century
     Learning In Real Time
     Tools For Learning In Real Time
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chat Rooms
     Online Learning Activities

Foundations Of Education (ED-445)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In A Changing World
     Teaching As A Profession
     Culture, Education, And Schooling
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The School Culture
     Schooling As Americanization: 1600s–1970s
     Diversity In Society
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cultural Pluralism, Democracy, And Multicultural Education
     Multicultural Perspectives In Education
     Sociological Perspectives On Students And Families
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal Perspectives Of Education
     Standards-Based Education And Assessment Of Student Learning
     Designing Programs For Learners: Curriculum And Instruction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology In A Changing World
     Education In The Twenty-First Century

Philosophical Foundations Of Education (ED-579)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Philosophy Of Education
     Education In The Early Cultures
     Idealism And Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In Ancient Greece
     Realism And Education
     Eastern Philosophy, Religion, And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In The Renaissance And The Reformation
     Pragmatism And Education
     Reconstructionism And Education
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Education
     Existentialism, Phenomenology, And Education
     Marxism And Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education For All
     American Education Transition
     Education For A Global World

Computers In Education (ED-697)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Education
     Efficient Technology Integration In Education
     Computer Systems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Integrating Instructional Software Into Teaching And Learning
     Communication Tools Of The Twenty-First Century
     The World Wide Web And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Role Of Word Processing, Spreadsheets, And Database Software Tools In Education
     Use Of Graphics Tools In Education
     Special Education And Technology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reaching Out To A World Of Resources
     Technology Implementation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Issues And Challenges Of Technology In Education
     Future Of Technology In Education

Essentials Of Educational Psychology (ED-719)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Educational Psychology – An Overview
     An Introduction To Human Development
     Cognitive Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognition And Memory
     Piaget’S Theory Of Cognitive Development
     Development During Childhood And Adolescence
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moral Development
     Erikson’S Stages Of Social Development
     Motivation In Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Social Learning
     Social Learning / Social Cognitive Theory
     Student Diversity
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Effective Lesson
     Effective Learning Environment
     Assessing Student Learning

Teaching For Special Fields (ED-869)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching–Learning Process For Special Students
     Approaches To Learning And Teaching
     General Education Classrooms
     Collaboration And The Team Approach
     Students With Disabilities And Other Types Of Special Needs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity In Today’S Classrooms
     Adapting Instruction In Classroom
     Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
     Promoting Social Acceptance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coordinating The Classroom Learning Environment
     Assistive Technology In Classrooms
     Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities And Attention
     Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
     Oral Language And Students
     Phonological Awareness, The Alphabetic Awareness And Word Recognition
     The Written Expression
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Socialization And Classroom Management
     Transition Planning And Transition Education
     Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, And Co-Teaching
     Communicating With Parents And Professionals

Basics Of Reading Problems (TLN-160)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reading And Its Assessment
     Assessment For Internal Audiences: On-Going Assessments
     Assessment For Internal Audiences: Periodic In-Depth Assessments
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessment For Internal Audiences: Portfolio Assessment
     Assessment For External Audiences: Formal Measures
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Emergent And Beginning Literacy
     Assessing And Teaching Developing Readers
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Mature Readers And Writers
     Adolescent Students With Reading Problems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Teaching Reading And Writing To English Language Learners
     Factors Related To Reading Problems

Teaching And Learning Technology (TLN-171)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning And Instruction
     Computer Applications In Education
     The Impact Of The Computer On Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal And Ethical Issues
     Learning About The Computer
     Learning With Graphics Tools
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning With Word Processor Tools
     Learning With Spreadsheet Tools
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning With Database Tools
     Learning With Multimedia Tools
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning With Internet Tools
     Internet Applications In Education

Current Issues In Teaching And Learning (TLN-302)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     Schools As Cultural Institutions
     Sustaining Our Culture And The Goals Of Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education And American Society
     Teachers In American Society
     Local And State Involvement In American Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Private Education And Religion In The United States
     Immigration, Education, And Multiculturalism
     Childhood, Adolescence And The Family
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Race And American Education
     Gender And Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Education Of Students With Special Needs
     Textbooks And The Curriculum
     Media, Computers, And Education

Introduction To Elementary Reading Methods (TLN-309)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Effective Reading Instruction: The Teacher Makes The Difference
     Developing Childrens Oral Language
     Early Reading Instruction: Teaching The Essentials
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Phonics And Word Identification
     Developing Childrens Reading Fluency
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Increasing Reading Vocabulary
     Teaching Reading Comprehension
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Writing
     Assessment
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Programs And Standards For Reading Instruction
     Effective Reading Instruction And Organization In Grades K-3
     Effective Reading Instruction And Organization In Grades 4-8

Introduction To Teaching And Learning (TLN-477)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching Profession
     Basics Of Learning
     Habituation And Other Forms Of Stimulus Learning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classical Conditioning
     Instrumental Conditioning: Reward
     Instrumental Conditioning: Non-Reward, Punishment, And Avoidance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Verbal Learning
     Human Memory: Conceptual Approaches
     Short-Term Retention
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Information Encoding
     Storage And Retrieval
     Spatial, Motor-Skill, And Implicit Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Differences In Learning And Memory
     21st Century Learning

Foundations Of Content Area Reading (TLN-781)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Engaging Cultures And Literacies For Learning
     Motivation To Read Content Area Texts
     Inside The Meaning Construction Zone: Readers Reading
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing Readers And Their Texts
     Developing Vocabulary, Concepts, And Fluency For Content Area Literacy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies To Enhance Comprehension
     Writing To Assess, Promote, And Observe Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Critical Reading Of Print And Non-Print Texts
     Collaborating For Literacy And Learning: Group Strategies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Struggling Readers And English Learners: Assessing Their Cognitive And Cultural Needs
     Designing Literacy Into Academically Diverse Content Area Classes To Promote Understanding