2230 Intro to Ethnic Studies Education & 2350 Multicultural Approaches is a 6 college credit course through Minneapolis College held at South High school. Students will receive 3 college credits for 2230 in the fall, and 3 college credits for 2350 in the spring. Students must take the class all year long. 2230 and 2350 is the 2nd year Education Pathway course. On a case by case basis, 11th and 12th graders can take this course while they are also completing 1500 in the same year.

Course Description for 2230 Introduction to Ethnic Studies Education: This course is designed to look at the origin, development and mission of ethnic studies education programs within the context of K-12 education in the United States. You will learn the history of racial/ethnic and cultural communities and race relations. You will also study the structure and purpose of U.S. K-12 education and its relations to ethnic communities. 

Course Description for 2350 Multicultural Approaches to Education: This course will aid you in developing a cohesive curriculum philosophy that reflects your beliefs and values and assemble an extensive repertoire of instructional strategies, tools, and resources designed to foster increased student power, achievement, and equity in education for all students. You will examine research-based instructional strategies for successfully meeting the varying needs of students from ethnically, ability, culturally, socioeconomically, and linguistically diverse groups. You will participate in nontraditional pedagogical models to evaluate differences in pedagogy and the effectiveness of successful cooperative learning.

2250 Introduction to Special Education is a 3 college credit course through Minneapolis College held at South High. We will offer this class either in Spring or Fall 2023.

Course Description:  This course explores special education: the history of the field, definitions, classifications, theoretical approaches, service delivery models, trends and issues. You will examine the physical, social, cognitive, and behavioral challenges that affect children and youth with disabilities. You will also become familiar with the legal aspects and key legislation regarding special education, as well as familial and communal contexts, for students with special needs. 

1400 Technology for Educators is a 3 college credit course through Minneapolis College held at South High. We will offer this class either in Spring or Fall 2023.

Course Description:  The purpose of this course is to help future educators develop skills in the thoughtful integration of technology in order to support student learning. You will develop technological skills and explore many different tools for planning, instruction, communication and record keeping. You will develop an ongoing professional development plan to continue to meet the dynamic nature of technology. You will be expected to engage in substantive discussions on the "digital divide" as well as ethical and legal issues around technology and information sharing. You will demonstrate your competence using technology by developing an electronic, standards-based portfolio.