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2009-2011 Undergraduate Catalog

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Department of Educational Theory & Practice (cont'd)

Bachelor of Science in Education
Secondary Education/Reading Double Major 5-12 and K-12 Reading Endorsement

This program leads to initial licensure in teaching (5-12) per chosen content field and the K-12 Reading Endorsement.  This double major requires completion of courses required the Content Subject Matter major, specified courses in Secondary Education along with courses in Reading indicated for completion of the double major.  The Reading Major provides a route to Highly Qualified Teacher status.

  Credits
Academic Foundations Requirements
Academic Foundations requirements are in place effective with this catalog.  Appropriate general education programs as per catalogs predating Academic Foundations will be accepted.
37
 
Professional Education Core - Elementary  
EDCI 310 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle School, High School, & K-12 Teachers 3
EDCI 484 Student Teaching (K-12)
OR
EDCI 486 Student Teaching (Secondary)
9
*EDF 100 Education and Democracy 3
EDF 225 Human Development in Education 3
EDF 250 Educational Psychology 3
EDF 450 Philosophical, Legal and Ethical Issues in Education 3
HHP 201 Core Concepts in Health 3
RD 310 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
SPED 260 Introduction to Teaching Exceptional Learners 3
Content Methods Course 3-4
Total 36-37
 
Content Subject Matter Teaching Major 8
 
Reading Major Requirements
EC/RD 335 Cognitive and Language Development in Young Children 3
EC 437 Child in the Family System 3
RD 401 Reflective Practices in Teaching Reading 4
RD 412 Emergent Literacy 3
RD 413 Developing Student Writing 3
RD 414 Teaching Reading K-3 3
RD 415 Theories in Reading 3
RD 417/494 Diagnostic Teaching of Reading/Reading Clinic 6
RD 427 Literacy Development in Middle and Secondary Schools 3
RD 490 Internship 3
Total 34
Note:  The clinical experience provided in the Reading Major, along with the internship, constitute the student teaching component of the major.
Restricted Electives
Select any two of the following courses in consultation with an advisor.
EC 336 Social/Emotional Development in Young Children 3
LIT 381 Young Adult Literature 3
RD 419 Reading Round Table 3
RD 431 Storytelling 3
RD 490 Internship 3
RD 491 Independent Study 3
SPED 310 Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities 3
Total 6
 
Total credits for Double Major 146-152

*May satisfy Academic Foundations requirements.

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for prerequisites.

SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
Bachelor of Science in Education
Secondary Education/ Reading Double Major

This sample schedule is a suggested plan for students to follow in completing the double major of Secondary Education and Reading.  Due to course changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly.  Students should consult with their faculty advisors to plan classes before registering each semester.

First Year F S
WRIT 101 3  
EDF 120 3  
COMT 110 or 101 or 130 3  
NAMS 181 or 211 3  
Approved Math 3 3
Approved Science w/Lab   4
EDF 225     3
Approved Academic Found. 4 9
Total 19 19
Second Year F S
Approved Science 3  
EDF 250 3  
SPED 260 3  
HHP 201 3  
HSTA 101 or 102 3  
Approved Academic Foundations/ Content Courses 3 12
RD 335   3
RD 310   3
Total 18 19
Apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program during second year Fall semester.  Start Teacher Education Program course in second year Spring semester.
Third Year F S
Content Subject Matter 9 6
RD 401   4
RD 412   3
RD 413 3  
RD 414 3  
EC 437   3
Reading Elective  3  
Content Area Methods
Course 
3-4  
Total 18 18
Fourth Year F S
EDCI 310 3  
EDF 450   3
RD 415 3  
RD 417/494 6  
RD 427 3  
RD 490     3
Reading Elective 3  
EDCI 486   9
Total 18 15
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