The program is designed to prepare students to become effective high school teachers, who are not only content knowledgeable, but are well versed in the developmental characteristics of the learner, learning theories, curriculum development, and classroom instruction. Students explore their chosen content area and learn how to use that knowledge in an integrative fashion. The combined experiences prepare students to teach in a Learning Results environment.
Assessment of Education Majors
(Bachelor of Science)
At the end of each semester, all education majors meet with their faculty advisor to discuss their progress toward degree requirements and career goals. Students must complete the following:
- All general education requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree.
- Within the general education requirements the following must be completed:
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Eng 100 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
| Eng 101 | English Composition II | 3 credits |
| Edu 214 | Classroom Communication | 3 credits |
| Required Courses (Academic Preparation): | |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Credits | Writing |
| Lower level Writing | 3 credits |
| Upper level Writing | 6 credits | Literature |
| Lower level Literature | 6 credits |
| Upper Level Literature | 6 credits | Research |
| The 397 English/Drama/Language Arts Research Practicum |
3 credits |
| Theater/Drama | 21 credits |
| Required Courses (Professional Preparation): | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Edu 302 | Classroom Assessment | 3 credits |
| Edu 303 | Education of Exceptional Children | 3 credits |
| Edu 304 | Learning Processes | 3 credits |
| Edu 358 | Secondary Educational Methods I | 4 credits |
| Edu 359 | Secondary Educational Methods II | 4 credits |
| Edu 335 | Computers in the Classroom | 3 credits |
| Edu 401 | Educational Psychology | 3 credits |
| Edu 454 | Reading and Writing across Secondary Curriculum | 3 credits |
| Edu 477 | Bilingual/Multi-cultural Curriculum Design | 3 credits |
| Education Electives | 3 credits | |
| Edu 406 | Student Teaching* | 15 credits |
*The following are required at the time of application for student teaching:
- Completion of at least one full time semester in residence.
- A minimum grade point average of 2.5.
- Successful completion of the Praxis I exam.
At the time of student teaching assignment, student must have completed the following requirements:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- A minimum grade of “C” in all core liberal arts and professional education courses.
- Successfully completed Praxis II exam, including PLT.