Before determining which education program best suits your interests, you may want to review a brief overview of the Educational Studies Program and the Teacher Preparation Program.
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Students wishing to teach must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (see page 37). Teaching certification requirements in Kentucky (and generally in the nation) are undergoing far-reaching reviews and changes. It is essential that the prospective teacher maintain a close and continuing liaison with academic advisers and advisers in the education program so that appropriate planning can include state mandated changes and requirements. Transylvania students have had a 100% pass rate on the PRAXIS exams for the past 5 years. |
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| Majors | ||
| Elementary: P-5 Certification | ||
| 21 course units, including: | ||
| EDU | 1004 | Observing the Learner |
| EDU | 2014 | Schooling in American Culture |
| EDU | 2094 | Standards-Based Instruction |
| EDU | 2104 | Teaching of Mathematics I |
| EDU | 2164 | Designing Constructivist- Based Learning Climates |
| EDU | 3034 | Literacy in Written and Spoken Language for Learners in Primary Schools |
| EDU | 3074 | Interactive, Integrative Learning Climates |
| EDU | 3084 | Inquiry-Based Learning Climates |
| EDU | 3104 | Teaching of Mathematics II |
| EDU | 3244 | Practicum in Learning Experiences |
| EDU | 4214 | Supervised Teaching in Elementary School |
| EDU | 4514 | Senior Seminar |
1 education elective. |
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Allied courses: |
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| PSY | 1004 | General Psychology |
| 1 science course with lab | ||
| 1 English course | ||
| 1 American History course | ||
| MATH | 1034 | Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics |
Students are stronly encouraged to take Spanish as their foreign language. |
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Middle Grades: 5-9 Certification |
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| EDU | 1004 | Observing the Learner |
| EDU | 2014 | Schooling in American Culture |
| EDU | 2094 | Standards-Based Instruction |
| EDU | 2164 | Designing Constructivist-Based Learning Climates |
| EDU | 3054 | Instructional Strategies and Content Area Literacy for Learners in Middle and Secondary Schools |
| EDU | 3124 | Young Adolescents: Preparing to Teach in the Middle Level |
| EDU | 3134 | Creating Middle Level Learning Experiences |
| EDU | 3244 | Practicum in Learning Experiences |
| EDU | 4414 | Supervised Teaching: MIddle Grades 5-8 |
| EDU | 4514 | Senior Seminar |
Students must also take the following allied course: |
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| PSY | 1004 | |
Specialization Component: 12 course units are required, distributed among 2 teaching fields chosen from English/ communication, mathematics, science, or social studies. There are specific requirements in each teaching field. It is essential that students seeking middle grades certification check with the education faculty when choosing courses to meet these requirements. |
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| Educational Studies | ||
| EDU | 1004 | Observing the Learner |
| EDU | 2014 | Schooling in American Culture |
| EDU | 3414 | Race, Ethnicity, Social Class in American Education |
| EDU | 3204 | Philosophy of Education |
| EDU | 4514 | Senior Seminar |
| 5 courses from the following: | ||
| EDU | 2024 | Children's Literature |
| EDU | 2084 | Literature for Young Adults |
| EDU | 2204 | Enculturation in Non-Western Societies |
| EDU | 2314 | Gender and Children's Literature |
| EDU | 2414 | The Immigrant Child |
| EDU | 3124 | Young Adolescents |
| EDU | 3424 | Women in Education |
| *At least four of the total ten courses must be at the 3000-level or above | ||
| With permission of Education Program Chair, the following courses can also be taken: | ||
| EDU | 3294 | Special Topics in Education |
| EDU | 4014 | Independent Study |
| A travel course, study abroad course, or any other relevant course | ||
| Minors |
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| Education Minor for Secondary Certification (8-12)
All students pursuing high school teaching credentials must fulfill the requirements for the Education Minor in Secondary Certification. See each teaching discipline major (Biology, Chemistry, English, History, and Mathematics) for the requirements for high school teaching certification in these areas. |
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Educational Minor for P-12 Certification for French and Spanish Certification Students who plan to teach French or Spanish must fulfill the requirements for the Educational Minor for P-12 Certification for French and Spanish Certification below in addition to the major requirements for the particular foreign language major. |
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11 courses, including: |
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| EDU | 1004 | Observing the Learner |
| EDU | 2014 | Schooling in American Culture |
| EDU | 2094 | Standards-Based Instruction |
| EDU | 2164 | Designing Constructivist-Based Learning Climates |
| EDU | 3054 | Instructional Strategies and Content Area Literacy for Learners in Middle and Secondary Schools |
| EDU | 3244 | Practicum in Learning Experiences |
| EDU | 4314 | Supervised Teaching: Twelve Grades |
Students must also take the following allied course: |
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| PSY | 1004 | |
| Educational Studies Minor | ||
| This minor does not lead to teacher certification. Rather, it is for students considering graduate level work to become teachers, speech therapists, or school psychologists. Others may have an interest in journalism or drama, and some want to be better informed about education as citizens and future parents. | ||
6 courses, including: |
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| EDU | 1004 | Observing the Learner |
| EDU | 2014 | Schooling in American Culture |
1 of the following: |
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| EDU | 2204 | Enculturation in Non-Western Societies |
| EDU | 2414 | The Immigrant Child |
| EDU | 3414 | Race, Ethnicity, and Social Class in American Education |
| EDU | 3424 | Women in Education |
| 3 additional courses upon consultation with the education faculty and approval of the program director. |
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