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 Degree)
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 required for the Bachelor of Science degree.
- Must be enrolled in a secondary education major or meet the State’s requirements for an endorsement area.
- Within the general education requirements the following must be completed:
| First Semester (Spring) | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Eng 100 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
| Eng 101 | English Composition II | 3 credits |
| Edu 214 | Classroom Communication | 3 credits |
| Soc 100 | Intro to Sociology or | |
| Soc 101 | Social Problems | 3 credits |
| Required Courses (Academic Preparation): | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Ant 208 | Cultures of North America | 3 credits |
| Edu 344 | Language Acquisition & Development | 3 credits |
| Edu 449 | Theories in Second Language Acquisition | 3 credits |
| Eng 426 | Adolescent Literature | 3 credits |
| Eng 456 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 credits |
| Fre 230 | Career French | 3 credits |
| Fre 240 | French Topics | 3 credits |
| Hty 467 | Acadian History or | |
| Fre 400 | Seminar in French Studies | 3 credits |
| Professional Preparation (a minimum of “C” is required): | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Edu 318 | Methods & Materials in Bilingual/Multi-cultural Design | 3 credits |
| Edu 347 | Practicum in Bilingual/Multi-cultural Studies | 3 credits |
| Edu 423 | Content Teaching in French | 3 credits |
| Edu 477 | Bilingual/Multi-cultural Curriculum Design | 3 credits |
| Edu 563 | ESL Testing & Assessment (via ITV-USM) | 3 credits |
| Psy 301 | Adolescent Psychology | 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.
- Successful completion of the Praxis II exam, including PLT.