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Department of Education and Human Development
282 Faculty Office Building(585) 395-2205
Chairperson: TBD; Distinguished Service Professors: Betsy Ann Balzano, Morris I. Beers; Dean of Professions and Professor: Christine E. Murray; Professor: Thomas R. Giblin; Associate Professor: Moira Fallon, Sue Novinger, Scott Robinson, Lynae Sakshaug, Conrad Van Voorst, Peter Veronesi; Assistant Professor: Amy Barnhill, Mary Corey, Donald Halquist, Karen Hurlbutt; Lecturers: Annette Hauenstein, Linda Kramer-Schlosser; Director of Field Experience and Certification: Diane Maurer; Assistant Coordinator of Field Experience: Candace Tyler-Herrenkohl; Coordinator for Certification and Graduate Advisement: Sandra E. Selden; Coordinator for Undergraduate Certification Programs: Nancy Di Pasquale.
- Early Childhood Teacher Certification
- Bilingual-Multicultural Education Certification
- Childhood Teacher Certification
- Adolescence Teacher Certification with Middle Childhood Education Extension
- English 5-12
- French 5-12
- Spanish 5-12
- Mathematics 5-12
- Biology 5-12
- Chemistry 5-12
- Earth Science 5-12
- Physics 5-12
- Social Studies 5-12
- Courses
The Department of Education and Human Development offers teacher certification programs in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, and Adolescence Education. Students pursuing a degree program with certification must also complete an appropriate academic major.
Admission Requirements
There are specific requirements for acceptance to all teacher education programs
and additional requirements for maintaining eligibility. For all certification areas,
admission to the program requires a separate application, usually prior to entering
the junior year. Applications and program information are available from the Department
of Education and Human Development, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and at
www.brockport.edu/ehd. All programs require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for entrance and for continued
eligibility. All programs are very competitive and not all qualified students may
be accepted in periods of high demand.
Special Note
Many teacher preparation programs require more than 120 credits and may require
more than eight semesters of full-time study. In addition, many programs require availability
during school hours for completion of field experience requirements.
Important Notice
New York State Board of Regents policies have lead to changes in both certificate
titles and certification requirements. These changes are reflected in this catalog
and on the department Web site. SUNY Brockport’s programs have been approved and they
provide teacher preparation for certification that is eligible for the College’s recommendation
for a New York state teaching credential. New programs satisfy New York state academic
requirements and, under the terms of the Interstate Agreement, the academic requirements
for an initial certificate in many other states.
Successful completion of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching Skills–Written (ATS-W), and the Content Specialty Test (CST) portions of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations are required for initial certification. Candidates should inquire about these test requirements at the time of program admission. Please refer to Teacher Preparation at SUNY Brockport in this catalog and to our Web page for additional information on certification.
Certification in both the Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2) and Childhood (Grade 1–Grade 6) areas requires an appropriate major in an academic area. Education is NOT a major at SUNY Brockport. A list of approved majors can be found under the individual certification areas below. Specific advisement is provided for both the academic major and the certification program. Students should contact the Department of Education and Human Development and their academic major department as early as possible when planning their programs.
Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Birth — Grade 2)
Program Requirements
- General Education Requirements: Teacher candidates must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of acceptance.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic Major: Teacher candidates seeking certification
in Early Childhood Education must complete one of the following academic majors prior
to graduation:
Majors Arts for Children French Meteorology Biological Science Geology Physic Chemistry Health Science Political Science Earth Science History Spanish English Mathematics
- Pre-professional Preparation: Arts and Science Cognates. In addition to choosing one
of the majors listed above, all Early Childhood teacher candidates must complete the
following cognate courses, some of which may also meet requirements in the major and/or
general education core. The following courses fulfill the liberal arts cognate requirements
in the Early Childhood Education Program and may be taken prior to acceptance into
the program.
Number Class Credits A. Foreign Language-one year of college-level stud or ts equivalent of a language other than English with a gade of "C" or better. American Sign Language can be used to fulfill this requirement. 6 B. English 6 English 482 Children's Literature 3 An advanced writing course such as the following: ENL 210 Creative Writing ENL 303 Introduction to Literary Analysis(English majors only) ENL 305 Advanced Composition ENL 405 Creative Writing for Teachers 3 C. Mathematics 6 MTH 313 Mathematics for Elemetary Teachers I 3 MTH 314 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 D. Science 6-8 NAS 273 Investigation in the Physical Science 4 One course in field natural science or earth science
Choose one from:3-4 BIO 111 Principles of Biology (4) OR GEL 100 Our Earth 3 E. Social Studies 6 ESC 102 Elements of Geography 3 HST 211 OR HST 212 Early America OR Modern America 3 -
Professional Preparation: Education Courses (49 credits)
Number Phase 1 Credits *PSH 384 & HLS 301 may be taken prior to beginning professional sequence, and require a grade of “C” or better. PSH 384 Child Psychology* 3 HLS 301 Principles for Healthful Living* 3 EDI 330 Inquiry Into Learning* 3 Total: 9 (Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher must be maintained in order to enroll in EDI 330 and all courses in Phases 2, 3, and 4.) (EDI courses require a grade of “C+”.)
Number Phase 2 (must be taken concurrently): Credits EDI 407 Emergent Language and Literacy 3 EDI 482 Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum I 6 EDI 486 Early Childhood Seminar: Sociocultural Diversity/Working With Families 3 Total: 12 Numbers Phase 3 (must be taken concurrently): Credits EDI 325 Diverse Needs of Learners (may be taken prior to program admission or in Phases l or 2) 3 EDI 487 Supporting Young Children’s Language and Literacy Learning 3 EDI 483 Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum II 6 EDI 430 Education and Society (may be taken in any Phase prior to Phase 4) 3 Total: 15 *School-based observations and participation beyond class time are required for this course.
- Professional Preparation: Student Teaching and Seminar (13 credits)
Number Phase 4 (must be taken concurrently): Credits EDI 488 Practicum in Early Childhood Education 12 EDI 489 Professional Development Seminar 1 Total 13
Note: Teacher candidates are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
Bilingual-Multicultural Education Certification
This program allows a student who is pursuing Childhood Education certification
to extend that certificate to bilingual certification. A teacher thus prepared is
able to teach in either a monolingual or a bilingual Spanish-English Childhood school
classroom.
To meet the requirement for both the Childhood and the bilingual extension certification, a teacher candidate must complete:
- the B option of the Spanish major with a concentration in Bilingual Multicultural Studies;
- the pre-professional preparation requirements; arts and sciences cognates as described in Item III, under Childhood; grade 1-6;
- the Childhood Education Certification program;
- all other College graduation requirements;
- the language proficiency examinations in both English and Spanish with passing grades.
During the student-teaching portion of the Childhood certification program, at least one-half of the experience will be in a bilingual classroom.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of 12 credits in Spanish or equivalent through testing.
- Completion of the Communications Skills General Education requirement or the equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
Childhood Teacher Certification (Grade 1 – Grade 6)
Program Requirements
- General Education Requirements: Teacher candidates must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of acceptance.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic Major: Teacher candidates seeking certification
in Childhood Education must complete one of the following academic majors prior to
graduation:
Majors Arts for Children French Meteorology Biological Science Geology Physics Chemistry Health Science Political Science Earth Science History Spanish English Mathematics -
Pre-professional Preparation: Arts and Science Cognates. In addition to choosing one of the majors listed above, all Childhood Education teacher candidates must complete the following cognate courses, some of which may also meet requirements in the major and/or general education core. The following courses fulfill the liberal arts cognate requirements in the Childhood Education Program and may be taken prior to acceptance into the program.
Number CLass Credits A. Foreign Language-one year of college-level stud or ts equivalent of a language other than English with a gade of "C" or better. American Sign Language can be used to fulfill this requirement. 6 B. English 6 English 482 Children's Literature 3 An advanced writing course such as the following: ENL 210 Creative Writing ENL 303 Introduction to Literary Analysis(English majors only) ENL 305 Advanced Composition ENL 405 Creative Writing for Teachers 3 C. Mathematics 6 MTH 313 Mathematics for Elemetary Teachers I 3 MTH 314 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 D. Science 6-8 NAS 273 Investigation in the Physical Science 4 One course in field natural science or earth science
Choose one from:3-4 BIO 111 Principles of Biology (4) OR GEL 100 Our Earth (3) E. Social Studies 6 ESC 102 Elements of Geography 3 HST 211 OR HST 212 Early America OR Modem America 3
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (46 credits)
Number Phase 1 Credits *PSH 384 & HLS 301 May be taken prior to beginning professional sequence, and require a grade of “C” or better. PSH 384 Child Psychology* 3 HLS 301 Principles for Healthful Living* 3 EDI 330 Inquiry Into Learning* 3 Total: 9
Number Class Credits Phase 2 (must be taken concurrently): EDI 407 Emergent Language and Literacy 3 EDI 408 The Learner in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies 6 Total: 9
Number Class Credits Phase 3 (must be taken concurrently): EDI 325 Understanding the Exceptional Learners (may be taken prior to program admission or in Phases l or 2) 3 EDI 417 Language, Literacy, and the Learner 3 EDI 418 The Learner in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies II 6 EDI 430 Education and Society (may be taken in any Phase prior to Phase 4) 3 Total: 12 *School-based observations and participation beyond class time are required for this course.
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Professional Preparation: Student Teaching and Seminar (13 credits)
Number Class Credits Phase 4 (must be taken concurrently): EDI 455 Practicum in Childhood Education 12 EDI 456 Professional Development Seminar 1 Total: 13 Note: Teacher candidates are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
Adolescence Teacher Certification with Middle Childhood Education Extension
(Grade 5 – Grade 12)
Program Requirements
The Department of Education and Human Development offers programs that lead
to initial Certification in Adolescence Education (with Middle Childhood extension)
in nine areas: social studies, English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science,
physics, French and Spanish. The four science areas also include general science.
Students who complete a degree from SUNY Brockport that includes an approved program of teacher preparation for certification are eligible for the College’s recommendation for a teaching credential. Approved programs satisfy New York state academic requirements and, under the terms of the Interstate Agreement, the academic requirements for an initial certificate in many other states. Initial certification in New York state requires satisfactory performance on the New York State Liberal Arts and Sciences Test, the written Assessment of Teaching Skills, and the Content Specialty Test. Please refer to Teacher Preparation at SUNY Brockport in this catalog for additional information on certification.
Each Adolescence Education certification area requires an academic major in the subject area of certification. Specific advisement is provided for both the academic major and the certification area. Students interested in teacher certification should contact the Department of Education and Human Development and their academic major department as early as possible when planning their programs. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
Admission to the Adolescence Education program requires a separate application and completion of at least 15-18 credits in the major at time of application.
English 5-12 Program Requirements
Phase One Courses and Experiences
- General Education Requirements: Students must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic major: Students must formally declare themselves as English majors, and successfully complete all requirements for the major, described under the listing for the Department of English in this catalog.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students can complete the following Phase I courses prior to acceptance. Foreign Language: One year of college-level study in a language other than English, or its equivalent; HLS 301 Principles of Healthful Living; and PSH 484 Adolescence. These Courses require a grade of “C” or better.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students must complete the BCEC experience or its approved equivalent (a 40-hour experience working under supervision with adolescents in a school or related setting) prior to program acceptance. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (Sequenced by Phase) (36 credits)
Number Phase Two Courses Credits EDI 445 Frameworks for Teaching 3 3 EDI 428 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction** 3 3 EDI 431 Language Skills in the Content Areas I 3 3 Total: 9 Note: All courses in Phase Two must be completed before courses in Phase Three may be taken.
Note: All courses in Phase Three must be completed before courses in Phase Four may be taken.Number Phase Three Courses Credits EDI 465 Teaching English Inclusively** 3 EDI 409 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3 EDI 432 Language Skills in the Content Areas II 3 EDI 430 Education and Society 3 Total: 12 - Professional Preparation: Student Teaching (15 credits)
Number Phase Four Courses Credits EDI 475 Practicum in Adolescence Education and Seminar 12 EDI 478 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3 Total: 15
**School-based observation and participation beyond class time are required for this course.
** Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
French 5-12 Program Requirements
Phase One Courses and Experiences
- General Education Requirements: Students must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic major: Students must formally declare themselves as French majors in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, and successfully complete all requirements for the major, described under the listing for the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in this catalog.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students can complete the following Phase I courses prior to acceptance. Foreign Language: One year of college-level study in a language other than English, or its equivalent, HLS 301 Principles of Healthful Living, and PSH 484 Adolescence. These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students must complete the BCEC experience or its approved equivalent (a 40-hour experience working under supervision with adolescents in a school or related setting) prior to program acceptance.
- Additional Requirements (3 credits):
Number Class FCE 420 Multiculturalism in the US OR CMC 418 Intercultural Communication
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (Sequenced by Phase) (36 credits)
Numbers Phase Two Courses Credits EDI 449 Frameworks for Teaching 3 EDI 428 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction** 3 EDI 431 Language Skills in the Content Areas I 3 Total: 9 Note: All courses in Phase Two must be completed before courses in Phase Three may be taken.
Number Phase Three Courses * Credits EDI 469 Teaching Foreign Language Inclusively** 3 EDI 409 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3 EDI 432 Language Skills in the Content Areas II 3 EDI 430 Education and Society 3 Total: 12 Note: All courses in Phase Three must be completed before courses in Phase Four may be taken.
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Professional Preparation: Student Teaching (15 credits)
Numbers Phase Four Courses Credits EDI 475 Practicum in Adolescence Education and Seminar 12 EDI 478 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3 Total: 15 **School-based observation and participation beyond class time are required for this course. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
Spanish 5-12 Program Requirements
Phase One Courses and Experiences
- General Education Requirements: Students must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic major: Students must formally declare themselves as Spanish majors in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, and successfully complete all requirements for the major, described under the listing for the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in this catalog.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students can complete the following Phase I courses prior to acceptance. Foreign Language: One year of college-level study in a language other than English, or its equivalent, HLS 301 Principles of Healthful Living, and PSH 484 Adolescence. These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students must complete the BCEC experience or its approved equivalent (a 40-hour experience working under supervision with adolescents in a school or related setting) prior to program acceptance.
- Additional Requirements (3 credits):
Numbers Class FCE 420 Multiculturalism in the US OR CMC 418 Intercultural Communication
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (Sequenced by Phase) (36 credits)
Numbers Phase Two Courses Credits EDI 449 Frameworks for Teaching 3 EDI 428 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction** 3 EDI 431 Language Skills in the Content Areas I 3 Total: 9 Note: All courses in Phase Two must be completed before courses in Phase Three may be taken.
Numbers Phase Three Courses * Credits EDI 469 Teaching Foreign Language Inclusively** 3 EDI 409 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3 EDI 432 Language Skills in the Content Areas II 3 EDI 430 Education and Society 3 Total: 12 Note: All courses in Phase Three must be completed before courses in Phase Four may be taken.
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Professional Preparation: Student Teaching (15 credits)
Numbers Phase Four Courses Credits EDI 475 Practicum in Adolescence Education and Seminar 12 EDI 478 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3 Total: 15 **School-based observation and participation beyond class time are required for this course. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
Mathematics 5-12 Program Requirements
Phase One Courses and Experiences
- General Education Requirements: Students must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic major: Students must formally declare themselves as mathematics majors, and successfully complete all requirements for the major, described under the listing for the Department of Mathematics in this catalog.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students can complete the following Phase I courses prior to acceptance. Foreign Language: One year of college-level study in a language other than English, or its equivalent, HLS 301 Principles of Healthful Living, and PSH 484 Adolescence. These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students must complete the BCEC experience or its approved equivalent (a 40-hour experience working under supervision with adolescents in a school or related setting) prior to program acceptance.
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (Sequenced by Phase) (36 credits)
Numbers Phase Two Courses Credits EDI 446 Frameworks for Teaching 3 EDI 428 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction** 3 EDI 431 Language Skills in the Content Areas I 3 Total: 9 Note: All courses in Phase Two must be completed before courses in Phase Three may be taken.
Numbers Phase Three Courses * Credits EDI 466 Teaching Mathematics Inclusively** 3 EDI 409 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3 EDI 432 Language Skills in the Content Areas II 3 EDI 430 Education and Society 3 Total: 12 Note: All courses in Phase Three must be completed before courses in Phase Four may be taken.
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Professional Preparation: Student Teaching (15 credits)
Numbers Phase Four Courses Credits EDI 475 Practicum in Adolescence Education and Seminar 12 EDI 478 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3 Total: 15 **School-based observation and participation beyond class time are required for this course. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
Biology and General Science 5-12 Program Requirements
Phase One Courses and Experiences
- General Education Requirements: Students must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic major: Students must formally declare themselves as biology majors and successfully complete all requirements for the major, described under the listing for the Department of Biology in this catalog.
- Additional Requirement for general science: In addition to the major, students must complete two science courses in each of the other three science areas.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students can complete the following Phase I courses prior to acceptance. Foreign Language: One year of college-level study in a language other than English, or its equivalent, HLS 301 Principles of Healthful Living, and PSH 484 Adolescence. These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students must complete the BCEC experience or its approved equivalent (a 40-hour experience working under supervision with adolescents in a school or related setting) prior to program acceptance.
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (Sequenced by Phase) (36 credits)
Numbers Phase Two Courses Credits EDI 447 Frameworks for Teaching 3 EDI 428 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction** 3 EDI 431 Language Skills in the Content Areas I 3 Total: 9 Note: All courses in Phase Two must be completed before courses in Phase Three may be taken.
Numbers Phase Three Courses Credits EDI 467 Teaching Science Inclusively** 3 EDI 409 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3 EDI 432 Language Skills in the Content Areas II 3 EDI 430 Education and Society 3 Total: 12 Note: All courses in Phase Three must be completed before courses in Phase Four may be taken.
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Professional Preparation: Student Teaching (15 credits)
Numbers Phase Four Courses Credits EDI 475 Practicum in Adolescence Education and Seminar 12 EDI 478 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3 Total: 15 **School-based observation and participation beyond class time are required for this course. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
Chemistry and General Science 5-12 Program Requirements
Phase One Courses and Experiences
- General Education Requirements: Students must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students can complete the following Phase I courses prior to acceptance. Foreign Language: One year of college-level study in a language other than English, or its equivalent, HLS 301 Principles of Healthful Living, and PSH 484 Adolescence. These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students must complete the BCEC experience or its approved equivalent (a 40-hour experience working under supervision with adolescents in a school or related setting) prior to program acceptance.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic major: Students must formally declare themselves as chemistry majors, and successfully complete all requirements for the major, described under the listing for the Department of Chemistry in this catalog.
- Additional Requirement for general science: In addition to the major, students must complete two science courses in each of the other three science areas.
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (Sequenced by Phase) (36 credits)
Numbers Phase Two Courses Credits EDI 447 Frameworks for Teaching 3 EDI 428 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction** 3 EDI 431 Language Skills in the Content Areas I 3 Total: 9 Note: All courses in Phase Two must be completed before courses in Phase Three may be taken.
Numbers Phase Three Courses Credits EDI 467 Teaching Science Inclusively** 3 EDI 409 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3 EDI 432 Language Skills in the Content Areas II 3 EDI 430 Education and Society 3 Total: 12 Note: All courses in Phase Three must be completed before courses in Phase Four may be taken.
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Professional Preparation: Student Teaching (15 credits)
Numbers Phase Four Courses Credits EDI 475 Practicum in Adolescence Education and Seminar 12 EDI 478 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3 Total: 15 **School-based observation and participation beyond class time are required for this course. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.
Earth Science and General Science 5-12 Program Requirements
Phase One Courses and Experiences
- General Education Requirements: Students must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students can complete the following Phase I courses prior to acceptance. Foreign Language: One year of college-level study in a language other than English, or its equivalent, HLS 301 Principles of Healthful Living, and PSH 484 Adolescence. These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students must complete the BCEC experience or its approved equivalent (a 40-hour experience working under supervision with adolescents in a school or related setting) prior to program acceptance.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academia major: Students must formally declare themselves as earth science majors, and successfully complete all requirements for the major, described under the listing for the Department of the Earth Sciences in this catalog.
- Additional Requirement for general science: In addition to the major, students must complete two science courses in each of the other three science areas.
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (Sequenced by Phase) (36 credits)
Numbers Phase Two Courses Credits EDI 447 Frameworks for Teaching 3 EDI 428 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction** 3 EDI 431 Language Skills in the Content Areas I 3 Total: 9 Note: All courses in Phase Two must be completed before courses in Phase Three may be taken.
Numbers Phase Three Courses Credits EDI 467 Teaching Science Inclusively** 3 EDI 409 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3 EDI 432 Language Skills in the Content Areas II 3 EDI 430 Education and Society 3 Total: 12 Note: All courses in Phase Three must be completed before courses in Phase Four may be taken.
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Professional Preparation: Student Teaching (15 credits)
**School-based observation and participation beyond class time are required for this course. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.Numbers Phase Four Courses Credits EDI 475 Practicum in Adolescence Education and Seminar 12 EDI 478 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3 Total: 15
Physics and General Science 5-12 Program Requirements
Phase One Courses and Experiences
- General Education Requirements: Students must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students can complete the following Phase I courses prior to acceptance. Foreign Language: One year of college-level study in a language other than English, or its equivalent, HLS 301 Principles of Healthful Living, and PSH 484 Adolescence. These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students must complete the BCEC experience or its approved equivalent (a 40-hour experience working under supervision with adolescents in a school or related setting) prior to program acceptance.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic major: Students must formally declare themselves as Physics majors, and successfully complete all requirements for the major, described under the listing for the Department of Physics in this catalog.
- Additional Requirement for general science: In addition to the major, students must complete two science courses in each of the other three science areas.
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (Sequenced by Phase) (36 credits)
Numbers Phase Two Courses Credits EDI 447 Frameworks for Teaching 3 EDI 428 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction** 3 EDI 431 Language Skills in the Content Areas I 3 Total: 9 Note: All courses in Phase Two must be completed before courses in Phase Three may be taken.
Numbers Phase Three Courses Credits EDI 467 Teaching Science Inclusively** 3 EDI 409 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3 EDI 432 Language Skills in the Content Areas II 3 EDI 430 Education and Society 3 Total: 12 Note: All courses in Phase Three must be completed before courses in Phase Four may be taken.
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Professional Preparation: Student Teaching (15 credits)
**School-based observation and participation beyond class time are required for this course. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.Numbers Phase Four Courses Credits EDI 475 Practicum in Adolescence Education and Seminar 12 EDI 478 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3 Total: 15
Social Studies 5-12 Program Requirements
Phase One Courses and Experiences
- General Education Requirements: Students must meet the General Education requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Academic major: students must formally declare themselves as history majors, and successfully complete all requirements for the major, described under the listing for the Department of History in this catalog.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students can complete the following courses prior to acceptance. Foreign Language: One year of college-level study in a language other than English, or its equivalent; HLS 301 Principles of Healthful Living; and PSH 484 Adolescence. These courses require a grade of “C” or better.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Students must complete the BCEC experience or its approved equivalent (a 40-hour experience working under supervision with adolescents in a school or related setting) prior to program acceptance.
- Pre-professional Preparation: Social Science Courses (12 credits)
Numbers Class Credits PLS 113 American Political Systems 3 ESC 102 Elements of Geography 3 Choose one course from the following areas: 3 African-American Studies, Anthropology, or Sociology ECN 100 Contemporary Economic Problems or 3 ECN 202 Macro Economics Total: 12
- Professional Preparation: Education Courses (Sequenced by Phase)
(36 credits )
Numbers Phase Two Courses Credits EDI 448 Frameworks for Teaching 3 EDI 428 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction** 3 EDI 431 Language Skills in the Content Areas I 3 Total: 9 Note: All courses in Phase Two must be completed before courses in Phase Three may be taken.
Numbers Phase Three Courses Credits EDI 468 Teaching Social Studies Inclusively** 3 EDI 409 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3 EDI 432 Language Skills in the Content Areas II 3 EDI 430 Education and Society 3 Total: 12 Note: All courses in Phase Three must be completed before courses in Phase Four may be taken.
- Professional Preparation: Student Teaching (15 credits)
**School-based observation and participation beyond class time are required for this course. Students are responsible for their own transportation for all off-campus field experiences, including student teaching.Numbers Phase Four Courses Credits EDI 475 Practicum in Adolescence Education and Seminar 12 EDI 478 Creating Positive Learning Environments 3 Total: 15