Post-Baccalaureate Education Program

Requirements

1. PSYC 102

   PSYC 102 - EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. A consideration of those aspects of psychology which form the basis for educational methods and their application in the school curriculum, including student characteristics, group and individual differences, cognitive and personality development, learning theory, measurement, and evaluation. This course satisfies the Information Literacy (IL) requirement for all education majors. Semester course, three hours

   Not resolved to a course
2. EDUC 202

   INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION. A study of the

   As published: “EDUC 202 - INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION. A study of the pedagogical framework of education with emphasis on the legal and organizational issues related to American institutions of education. This includes an analysis of the current reform movements and the impact upon the role of the professional educator”
3. EDUC 203

   SOCIAL ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION. How should

   As published: “EDUC 203 - SOCIAL ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION. How should Christian educators teach in an increasingly diverse world? This course explores the complexities of answering this question. Through biblical and theo-anthropological perspectives, this course discusses complex social issues in education including identity, race and ethnicity, sex and gender, socioeconomic status and poverty, religion, language, and exceptionalities. Historical and contemporary theories of teaching and learning will also be analyzed to explore the practical manifestations of these theories in policy and the realities of diverse educational contexts, both past and present. Prerequisites: Education 102 and 202. Semester course, three hours”
4. EDUC 204

   PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, AND TECHNOLOGY OF

   As published: “EDUC 204 - PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, AND TECHNOLOGY. Students will gain a firm understanding of various aspects of the professionalism required for the education profession, including but not limited to portfolios, professional goals, and types of field experiences. Students will also examine Educator Ethics and specifically how their Christian Faith can influence the decisions they make in the classroom. Finally, students will learn how Educational Technology is used in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment of the profession.Semester course, three hours”
5. EDUC 215

   SECONDARY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION I. This course

   As published: “EDUC 215 - SECONDARY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION I. This course provides an overview of all curriculum components essential for operating a secondary education classroom. Major curriculum approaches are explored, and students are expected to complete unit planning skills implementing these approaches. Additional focus will be on classroom management strategies, school setting and culture, selecting course materials, and introduction to professionalism/ethics Semester course, two hours”
6. EDUC 371

   EDUC 371 - SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE (FIRST LEVEL). An internship course designed to help pre-service secondary and K-12 teachers observe and collaborate with experienced teachers to gain the knowledge and practice necessary to effectively teach in a secondary classroom. Key components include actively observing and critically reflecting upon elements of successful planning and preparation, classroom environment, instructional delivery, professional conduct, assessment, and knowledge of diverse learners. Semester course, one hour

   Not resolved to a course
7. EDUC 316

   SECONDARY ENGLISH/HISTORY/FOREIGN LANGUAGE

   As published: “EDUC 316 - SECONDARY ENGLISH/HISTORY/FOREIGN LANGUAGE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION II. This course provides English, History, and Foreign Language secondary education majors with an advanced implementation of planning and instruction in secondary classrooms. Topics will include literacy in the content area, motivation, management techniques, and English/history/foreign language-specific teaching strategies. Topics discussed will be implemented through an embedded field that will require English, History, and Foreign Language pre-service teachers to demonstrate the implementation of topics. Students will also complete an advanced examination of educational professionalism and ethics. Corequisite: Education 375. Semester course, two hours”
8. EDUC 317

   SECONDARY MATH/SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

   As published: “EDUC 317 - SECONDARY MATH/SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION II. This course provides Math and Science secondary education majors with an advanced implementation of planning and instruction in secondary classrooms. Topics will include literacy in the content area, motivation, management techniques, and math/science-specific teaching strategies. Topics discussed will be implemented through an embedded field that will require math and science pre-service teachers to demonstrate the implementation of topics. Students will also complete an advanced examination of educational professionalism and ethics. Corequisite: Education 375. Semester course, two hours”
9. EDUC 375

   SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE (THIRD LEVEL). An internship

   As published: “EDUC 375 - SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE (THIRD LEVEL). An internship course designed to help pre-service secondary and K-12 teachers actively collaborate with experienced teachers to gain the knowledge and practice necessary to effectively teach in a secondary classroom. Included in this collaboration is successful planning and preparation that meets the needs of diverse learners and is closely tied to assessment practices, the maintenance of an effective learning environment through the examination and implementation of successful classroom management strategies, the use of effective instructional delivery techniques, the demonstration of professional conduct, and the knowledge of professional development opportunities and requirements. Prerequisite: Education 215. Corequisite: Education 316 or 317. Semester course, one hour”
10. EDUC 488

    SEMINAR: ISSUES IN EDUCATION. A capstone course for senior

    As published: “EDUC 488 - SEMINAR: ISSUES IN EDUCATION. A capstone course for senior credential candidates that examines the major philosophical, historical, social, political, and psychological issues as they impact the teaching profession. Contemporary issues, successful practices, and curricular approaches will be studied as the student considers possible solutions to various crises facing American education. Semester course, three hours”
11. EDUC 450

    STUDENT TEACHING. Preservice teacher certification candidates (seniors

    As published: “EDUC 450 - STUDENT TEACHING. Pre-service teacher certification candidates are provided a one-semester course in student teaching at local public schools. The course runs five days per week for an entire semester. Additionally, student teachers must attend a student teacher practicum session per week as the course syllabus dictates. Prerequisites: Completion of all methodology courses required before student teaching. Departmental approval and permission required. One-semester course, sixteen hours”
12. SEDU 102

    EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS FOR 7-12 & K-12. This course is a

    As published: “SEDU 102 - EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS FOR 7-12 & K-12. This course is a foundational study of the characteristics, etiology, and psychological and educational needs of individuals eligible for special education services, focusing on the implication of such needs on the educator and meeting of individual needs in a standards-aligned system. The course also briefly introduces pre-service teachers to the processes, professionals, and strategies for identifying individual needs and the establishment and delivery of required special education services. A particular focus will be on the implementation of identification, implementation, and inclusion in the secondary classroom. Prerequisite: Education 215. Semester course, two hours”
13. SEDU 103

    METHODS OF SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION

    As published: “SEDU 103 - METHODS OF SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION IMPLEMENTATION. The course is an expansion and implementation of previous coursework for K-12, 7-12 and Special Education Majors that will focus on co-teaching, full inclusion, assessment writing and modification, and co-curricular experiences. Prerequisite: Education 215. It is acceptable to take Special Education 102 and 103 concurrently. Semester course, one hour”