Degrees for Education

The Curriculum

The Adult Education program presumes that students have previous experience in adult education. The program requires the completion of a minimum of 60 credits beyond the master’s degree, and a minimum of 24 credits must be taken in Adult Education core course work. Please note: Changes may be made at the discretion of the institution and program.

There are five milestones to the doctoral program:

Entry status: In this phase, the student must make up any deficiencies noted in the letter of acceptance, complete between 12 and 15 hours of approved course work in Adult Education core courses with an average of 3.5, and pass the candidacy exam.

Candidacy Exam: The candidacy exam is an oral exam with two or three members of the Adult Education faculty. Candidacy serves four purposes: (a) to determine the “fit” between the student’s aspirations and what the program offers; (b) to discuss the Adult Education content of core courses the student has attended; (c) to assess the student’s abilities in areas critical to completing the dissertation process: writing, critical thinking, and research; and (d) to focus on forming a research area that subsequently will lead to a specific dissertation research topic.

Comprehensive Exam: The comprehensive examination has two parts, written and oral. Following completion of core courses in Adult Education (with the exception of advanced research), the student, in dialogue with her or his adviser, puts together a doctoral committee of four faculty, with at least two coming from the Adult Education Doctoral Program. Administered by the committee, a written comprehensive exam assesses the depth and breadth of the student’s knowledge about the field of Adult Education. The doctoral committee (in dialogue with the student) prepares four questions, and the student is given four weeks to prepare a written response. After the committee members have read the response the student meets with the doctoral committee to take the oral part of the exam.

Dissertation Proposal Defense: The dissertation proposal consists of chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the student’s actual dissertation. The student prepares these chapters prior to the proposal hearing in dialogue with the doctoral committee members. At the proposal hearing the student orally presents a plan for research and addresses questions from the doctoral committee.

Final Oral Examination (Dissertation Defense): At the completion of the student’s dissertation the final oral examination is conducted by the doctoral committee and chaired by the thesis chair.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, the nation’s schools will need an estimated 2.2 million public school teachers in the next decade to serve growing enrollments of students and to fill a record number of vacancies as the first “baby boomers” begin to retire. Clearly, there’s a need. Are you someone who can answer the call?

You’ve been in school now for several years. You’ve encountered dozens of teachers along the way and perhaps some have even had a major influence in your life. If you aspire to make a similar difference in people’s lives during your career, you may want to explore a middle school education major at Fontbonne.

Why Fontbonne?

Our education/special education faculty has years of experience teaching — and being teachers in the field. The well-rounded liberal arts education found at Fontbonne, coupled with the specific expertise provided by the education department, gives students a great foundation to live their dream of being a teacher. In the Center for Teacher and Therapist Education (CTTE), our students learn in a collaborative environment with small class sizes and faculty who emphasize discussion and communication.

Our program offers individual advising and a comprehensive curriculum that includes vast and varied real world experience. You’ll begin working with children in classrooms early in your program — a real distinction at Fontbonne. Our education and special education students complete a variety of practicum assignments with diverse populations at schools throughout the St. Louis area.

We offer a variety of majors including elementary education, middle school and special education. With our small student-to-teacher ratio, you’ll have plenty of interaction with our professors as you explore the variety of certifications and specialties available within those majors. We also offer teacher certification in other areas such as art, biology, deaf education, early childhood, English, family and consumer sciences, fine arts, history, math, performing arts and social studies.

Fontbonne teacher training programs are recognized and certified by state and national agencies, providing graduates with excellent credentials for entering the teaching profession.
What can I do with my middle school education degree?

Shape the minds of tomorrow, for one! During your Fontbonne experience, we’ll help you define what you want your teaching experience to be. Maybe it’s being a special education teacher, or maybe you’re more suited to high school. Or perhaps you want to work with younger children and pursue a certification in early childhood. And if you’re interested in continuing your education, Fontbonne offers a master’s degree in education with several areas of concentration.

Whatever particular type of teaching you choose, you can be confident that your Fontbonne education has prepared you well. Our graduates often comment that the keys to their success are the amount of early involvement in the classroom, the diversity of lessons and the encouragement to think creatively and passionately when it comes to this very important and satisfying career.
Our commitment

Fontbonne University is dedicated to providing students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Through our core curriculum, students learn how to think critically, solve problems and communicate effectively. No matter what career path you choose, an education from Fontbonne will give you the tools to succeed in both work and life.

The 2nd Cycle Studies (MA) in Special Education is to focus on specialization, a professional in all areas of action of Professor of Special Education - diagnosis of special educational needs, adaptation of curriculum, collaboration with other teachers in classroom heterogeneous, monitoring and evaluation - as well as within the perspective of a social intervention inclusive education, developing and deepening skills in 4 key areas:
- Analysis and Critical Interpretation
- Intervention
- Training, Supervision and Evaluation
- Consulting.

The 2nd cycle of studies is organized into 3 semesters and 1 quarter, totaling 105 credits.
Addressees

Graduates, or equivalent degree in Childhood Education, Faculty of School Education, Special Education, Psychology, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and related areas.

The IU East School of Education seeks to develop professionals in the field who: are well grounded in knowledge essential to being informed decision makers, have the ability and desire to make reflective decisions on issues critical to education, use the best available research to guide their practice, and bring a pluralistic perspective to all dimensions of education.

These goals are reflected in the three interactive and interdependent themes that form the foundation on which our Teacher Education programs are built. Please see our Mission Statement for more information.
Your Responsibility

The course requirements for certification in elementary and SH/JH/MS education are explicit. For your first 24 credit hours you will work with the Dr. Brenda Buckner, who will give you the appropriate advising sheet for your major. Following the completion of 24 credit hours, you will be assigned to another education faculty advisor. It is strongly recommended that you see your advisor at least once each semester.

The School of Education will assist you in planning your program of study to satisfy all requirements for admissions, graduation, and certification, but you assume final responsibility for meeting all deadlines and completing all requirements for graduation. It is therefore essential that you be familiar with the requirements set forth.
Program Admission Requirements

You will be admitted directly to the School of Education. However, admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) is a separate process. Application forms should be submitted to the chair of the admissions and retention committee. Praxis I scores must be submitted to the School of Education. There is also a writing sample and interview process. You will not be permitted to enroll in methods courses until admission to teacher education is complete.

Admission for both the Elementary and Secondary (SH/JH/MS) majors requires completion of W131 with at least a C+ in each course. If you do not meet these standards you will be required to take additional course work, earning at least a B- or better. It is further required that this basic course be completed prior to enrollment in the TEP.
Teacher Education Program (TEP)

Students intending to enter the TEP must meet several requirements. The overall GPA must be 2.5 or better. They must have the following courses completed with a GPA of 2.5 or better prior to applying:
ENG W131
SPCH S121
EDUC F205
EDUC M201
EDUC W200
EDUC M300
PSY P280
An additional 12 credits in the major.

The student must also have completed the PRAXIS I, with scores at or above:
Reading: 176
Writing: 172
Math: 175
Student Teaching

Students must apply by December 1st of the year preceding the academic year in which they wish to student teach. (Ex. If you want to teach in Fall 2009 - Spring 2010, you must apply by December 1st of 2008). The following academic requirements must also be met:
All the teaching methods courses must be completed
Methods courses must have a 3.0 Average and no grade less than a C+.
All lab/field experience courses have received “S” (satisfactory) grade
Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better
Humanities, Sciences, Math, and Social studies must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 each
Interview with the Director of Field Experiences
Passing scores in pre-student teaching portfolios sections I and II.
Graduation and Licensing

Students intending to graduate and be fully licensed as teachers must meet the following requirements:
Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better
Student Teaching and M311 successfully completed
Passing PRAXIS II scores ( 153 or more)
General Education Requirements
Humanities (18 cr)
Oral & Written Language
ENG W131 Freshman Composition (3)
SPCH S121 Public Speaking (3)
ENG W270 Argumentative Writing (3)
ENG L202 Literature Interpretation (3)
Humanities & Fine Arts
Choose 2 courses (6 cr) from the following Humanities:
Foreign Langauge, Music (no studio courses), Fine Art (only 1 studio course), Journalism, Philosophy,Religious Studies, and Theater
Life & Physical Science (9 cr)
A Lab Course (3-5)
Math (100 or above, but not M117)
Choose 1 additional course from the following science fields:
Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Geography, Geology, Physics
Social & Behavioral Science (9 cr)
Select 3 courses from at least two of the following areas:
Anthropology, Economics, Non-Physical Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
General Education Requirement (3 cr)
EDUC W200 Microcomputing for Education (3)

English Major Requirements (45 cr)

At least 18 hours must be at the 300 level or above.
Writing (9 cr)
ENG W203 Creative Writing
ENG W395 Individual Study in Writing
ENG W350/L392 Multi-cultural Children’s Lit or W351/L 369 History of Children’s Lit.
Literature (18 cr)
ENG L391 Adolescent Literature
ENG L225 World Literature
ENG L207 or L378 or L379
ENG L250 or L352 American Literature
ENG L251 or L354 American Literature
ENG L297 or L306 Early British Literature
ENG L298 or L220 or L315 Middle British Literature
ENG L299 Modern British Literature
Linguistics (6 cr)
ENG G207 Grammar and Usage
ENG G205 Intro to English Language
Media Studies (6 cr)

Choose 2 courses from:
CMCL C205 or C304 or C427
SPCH S303
Tracks (6 cr) (Choose one track of interest)
Creative Writing - ENG W301, W303, W311, W401, W403, W405
Literature (British) - ENG L332, L335, L346, L348, L383
Literature (American) - ENG L356, L357, L370, L372
Spanish - SPAN S 100, S150, S200, S250, S303
Film - ENG L 295, L394, L395
Theater - THTR T100, T115, T120, T220, T238, T315, T325
Speech - SPCH s323, S324, S325

Professional Education Requirements

The lab / field experience courses, including M201, M301, and M401, can (and must) be taken multiple times for credit.
Foundations (14 cr)
EDUC F205 Study of Educ and Practice of Teaching
EDUC M300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society
PSY P280 & EDUC M201 Psychology Applied to Teaching w/ Lab
EDUC K306 Teaching Students w/ Special Needs
Teacher Education Program (0 cr)
EDUC M299 TEP Application required
Methods (12 cr) (must be admitted to TEP)
EDUC M314 & M301 General Methods *
EDUC M464 SH/JH/MS Reading Methods
EDUC M452 & M401 English Methods

* M314 & M301 must be completed before M464 and M452
Student Teaching Semester (15 cr) *
EDUC M480 Secondary Student Teaching (12)
EDUC F203 Capstone (3)
Skill Review Courses (optional, as needed)
MATH M007 Elementary Algebra
MATH M117 Basic Algebra
EDUC X151 Reading Techniques
ENG W130 Principles of Composition

The Agnes Scott department of education prepares exemplary teachers for increasingly complex schools through a strong foundation of disciplinary understanding and the art of teaching. The qualities of mind and character fostered by a liberal education are essential characteristics of excellent teachers. Education students are preparing to change the world and are receiving the tools to do so at Agnes Scott.

ASC students who aspire to become teachers have the advantage of being grounded in an academic discipline, while also being prepared in the art and pedagogy of teaching and learning. Students receive teacher certification through the Education department and major in a discipline outside of education, such as astrophysics, biology, chemistry, economics, English, history, mathematics, physics or political science. The department offers secondary education teacher certification in the fields of history and mathematics (grades 6 through 12) and early childhood education certification.

What will I study?
The curriculum includes a wide variety of prerequisite courses, such as Understanding Learners, Exploring Children’s Literature and Introduction to Language and Literacy. Upon successful completion of the required courses, students begin student teaching – or The Professional Semester. Student teaching primarily takes place in the Atlanta area, although student teaching abroad is also possible. Prior to her first day in the classroom, the student will spend 40 hours in the Opening of School Experience, where the student teacher will work with the classroom teacher to observe pre-year classroom preparation.

Why should I study education at Agnes Scott?
Well-rounded educational experience
Ninety to 100 percent of teachers find full-time work in the classroom following successful completion of certification requirements. Atlanta school districts regularly come to campus to recruit Agnes Scott graduates.
Support in learning
The education faculty work together with the goal to train the best teachers in the nation. The department fosters a secure, intimate learning environment, where students and faculty know each other by name and are interested and involved with each other’s accomplishments.

What can I do with this certification?
Secondary education certification enables students to teach grades six through 12; certification in early childhood education enables students to teach preschool through grade five.

Completing one of these programs leads to initial certification in Georgia, as well as in areas with reciprocal certification agreements: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.

This degree program provides the certified teacher with advanced study in their field. Degree candidates and their advisor design a program of study tailored to the interest and needs of the student. The degree candidate may select a thesis (M.A. Ed) or non-thesis (M.Ed) option. Most courses are taught by the full-time education faculty and are designed to align with NBPTS standards. Focus is on development of the teacher as researcher.

All candidates are required to take the courses in the fifteen-hour core curriculum. In addition, candidates will work with their advisors to choose a sequence of additional courses to help meet their program goals. These courses could be an existing course of study or a unique combination of courses designed specifically for the candidate.

The following documents should accompany a completed application, and will be used as criteria for consideration for admission to the program:

1. Official transcript of a completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university indicating a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).

2. Evidence of a minimum of one year of classroom teaching experience.

3. Evidence of a current professional teaching certificate.

4. Two letter of recommendation from professionals who can speak to the applicants quality of instruction an potential for graduate study. One must be from a college faculty member in the major discipline.

Graduate Courses of Study

The Wesley College Department of Education has developed four (4) Graduate Courses of Study that enable the teacher with a Master’s Degree to obtain a state pay increase for professional development:

The certificate of completion is provided to both the teacher and the Department of Education.

MASTER’S DEGREE (M.A.T.)

Providing initial middle/secondary certification

This degree program provides individuals who hold a bachelors degree in an academic discipline with the professional education courses and student teaching placement necessary to become certified. With full-time enrollment (including summer), students can complete the program in a calendar year. All courses are taught by full-time education faculty.

With satisfactory completion of the 30 hours of course work, the MAT Core provides the candidates with the Masters degree and credentials for initial licensure and certification in their content area for grades 7-12.

Admissions Requirements

The following documents should accompany a completed application, and will be used as criteria for consideration for admission to the program:

1. Official transcript of a completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university indicating a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).

2. A Major in the content certification area, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or PRAXIS II passing scores (Delaware) in the content area for which certification is sought.

3. Official copy of PRAXIS I passing scores (Delaware) in reading, writing, and Mathematics submitted to the institution by the Educational Testing Service.

4. Official copy of PRAXIS II passing scores (Delaware) submitted to the institution by the Educational Testing Service.

5. Typed resume and accompanying statement of professional goals.

6. Two recommendations from a professional who can speak to your potential as a graduate degree candidate.

The Department of Education works with other Arts and Sciences Departments in the College to provide breadth and depth of content and pedagogical knowledge in our teacher education programs. The mission of our teacher education programs is to produce intentional teachers who:
are able to research, analyze and synthesize new information/points of view and
practice and acquire new skills and
are able to use that knowledge and those skills to teach and
to reflect on and improve their own practice for the benefit of K-12 students.

The core teaching beliefs of the Department of Education faculty – for ourselves, our students and their K-12 students are that:
High expectations drive achievement.
Each individual possesses unique talents that must be developed.
Teaching is a profession that demands specific knowledge, skills and dispositions.
Learning is an active, life-long process.
Instruction must be student-centered, challenging, and tied to assessment.
Assessment must be used to improve instruction and foster individual growth.
Teachers must advance equity and justice.

With these beliefs as a foundation the Department of Education faculty, in collaboration with our arts and sciences colleagues have build teacher education programs at William Jewell College that seek to assist the student in the development of personal characteristics for responsible citizenship, a Christian life style, and effective professional teaching competence.

Degree programs offered:
Bachelor of Arts:
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education (dependant upon second, content major)

Bachelor of Science:
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education (dependant upon second, content major)

Distinctives:

The Education Department at Jewell is designed to give students “hands-on” experiences early in their college careers. Students begin clinical field experiences in classrooms early, in either their first or second year. With downtown Kansas City only twenty minutes away, field experiences are in diverse urban, rural, and suburban settings, giving future teachers a broad spectrum of experiences.

Future educators will not only be well prepared to teach, they will be prepared to address the needs of a field that is ever-changing. Other educational distinctives are:
The opportunity for teacher education students to study and teach abroad through the British Teacher Education program.
William Jewell College has been certifying teachers for the State of Missouri since 1914 and has held membership in the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education since 1959.
Use of the Teacher Work Sample by WJC student teachers to demonstrate that they have produced learning gains in their students.
Teachers prepared at WJC quickly assume leadership roles in schools. Many go on to become school administrators or master teachers. Several have achieved the prestigious National Board for Professional Teaching Certification or have become Missouri STARR teachers.
William Jewell teacher education programs have been approved by the Missouri State Board of Education in the following fields:

• Elementary education 1-6
• Biology 9-12
• Art K-12
• Chemistry 9-12
• French K-12
• Physics 9-12
• Spanish K-12
• English **5-9, 9-12
• Instrumental Music K-12
• Mathematics **5-9, 9-12
• Vocal Music K-12
• Science **5-9, 9-12
• Social Studies **5-9, 9-12
• Physical Education 9-12
• Speech and Theatre 9-12

Successful completion of any of these programs of study leads to Missouri teacher certification in that field/grade level. Middle school certification (grades 5-9**) is available only as a second field of certification which must be added to a full teacher education program; also, required middle school courses are offered during even summers only.

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Bachelor of Science in Education
(Certifiable grades K-12)

All students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program and to Supervised Teaching in order to earn this degree (see application procedures in the “Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program” section of catalog).

In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree are required to meet the following grade point average requirements: at least a 2.50 GPA on all course work attempted at all colleges attended; at least a 2.50 GPA in the certificate subject area (major field of study) which includes all courses listed under B and C; at least a 2.50 GPA in any additional certificate subject area; at least a 2.50 GPA in the professional education courses; and no grade lower than a “C” in all professional education courses. All GPA requirements include both Missouri State and transfer grades. Additional State Board of Education certification rules require passing scores on all portions of the College Basic Academic Subject Examination (C-BASE) and successful completion of the appropriate Praxis II Examination prior to Supervised Teaching with a score equal to Missouri’s qualifying score.

The curriculum for special education teaching leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education and carries with it an initial professional certificate (IPC) to teach in the state of Missouri. Recipients of this special education certificate may be employed to teach in grades K-12 in Cross Categorical settings and other mild/moderate special education settings.

The School of Teacher Education reserves the right to refuse enrollment or program continuation to any student for whom the special education faculty and the Department Head of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education feel does not possess the ability to successfully complete the required classes and/or required paractica.

All special education undergraduate students and post-baccalaureate students seeking special education certification are expected to display professional behaviors and dispositions consistent with the National Council for Exceptional Children’s Code of Ethics for Educators of Persons with Exceptionalities. Periodic structured assessments of professional behaviors and dispositions will be completed on all students during selected classes and will also be completed in additional classes on an as needed basis. If a student does not display the required professional behaviors and dispositions as determined by the special education faculty and the Department Head of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education, the student may be dismissed from the program or may be prevented from taking additional special education certification classes.

General Education (see General Education section of catalog) (43-51 hours)
Specific courses required for major and/or certification which may be used to satisfy General Education Requirements:

Basic Required Courses:

English Composition (6 hours required): ENG 110(3) and ENG 210(3)

Mathematics: Completion of general education requirement with a grade of “C” or better. MTH 130(3) recommended.

Public Speaking: COM 115(3)

Areas of Inquiry:

Natural World : PHY 101(4) and BIO 100(4)

Culture and Society/Social Sciences Perspective: ECO 155(3)

Self-Understanding/Social/Behavioral Perspective: PSY 121(3)

Courses used to meet the Humanities and the Creativity and Vision Perspectives must have two (2) different course codes to meet state certification requirements. ART 200 or MUS 241 recommended.

Public Affairs/American Studies:

HST 121(3) or HST 122(3)

PLS 101(3)

Degree Requirements for Teacher Certification (9 hours):
Mathematics: MTH 320(3)
English: ENG 334
Geography: GRY 100(3)

Professional Education (74 hours): NOTE: A grade of “C” or better in each course is required for state certification.

Foundations of Teaching: EDC 150(1), 350(3); PSY 360(3); SPE 310(3), 320(3), 345(4), 346(2)

Teaching Methods: IMT 365(3); PED 545(3); RDG 420(3), 421(2), 574(3); SPE 306(2), 515(3), 516(3), 517(5), 519(4), 521(4), 560(3); SPE 584(3) and/or CSD 312(3)

Clinical Experiences: SPE 520(2), 522(2), 495(5-6), 496(5-6)

Specific Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Education degree (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog).

General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Do you want an exciting and challenging career where you can make a difference? As a student in the Teacher Education program at St. Francis College, you can have a positive impact on the future of hundreds of children.

New York State public schools offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to be part of a revitalized educational system. And with more than 1 million students here in New York City and 3 million students in over 4,000 schools in large and small cities, rural and suburban districts across the state, you’ll have plenty of diverse teaching opportunities to choose from.

At St. Francis College, you’ll get the personalized attention you need to become the kind of teacher your students will remember fondly for years to come. Classes are taught by a faculty with decades of experience in the NYC Public School System as both teachers and administrators. Our technology-rich professional studies programs incorporate theory, field experience, supported pedagogy, and a semester of full-time, supervised student teaching.

Candidates accepted into the Teacher Education program may prepare for Initial New York State Certification in Childhood Education, Adolescence Education or Physical Education. Each program includes three areas of study: (1) general liberal education; (2) academic major or concentration that is planned and monitored collaboratively by both the academic department and education faculty; and (3) pedagogical studies. Student may prepare for B.A. English/Childhood or Adolescence Education; B.A. Social Studies/Childhood or Adolescence Education; B.S. Biology/Childhood or Adolescence Education; B.S. Mathematics/Adolescence Education, or B.S. Physical Education.

See the course catalog for more details on qualifying for the various certificate programs.

Make your mark on the future. Enroll in the St. Francis College Education Certificate Program today.