2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

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
General Education Requirements
General Education requirements are in place effective with this catalog.  Appropriate general education programs as per catalogs predating General Education will be accepted.
37
Professional Education Core - Elementary
EDU 380 Introduction to Curriculum Planning/Practice 2
EDU 495A Student Teaching:  K-12
OR
EDU 495C Student Teaching:  5-12
9
*EDU 105 Education and Democracy 3
EDU 220 Human Growth and Development 3
EDU 221 Educational Psychology and Measurement 3
EDU 406 Philosophical, Legal and Ethical Issues in Education 3
HHP 201 Core Concepts in Health 3
EDU 333 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
SPED 260 Introduction to Teaching Exceptional Learners 3
Content Methods Course 3-4
   
Total 35-36
 
Content Subject Matter Teaching Major 8
 
Reading Major Requirements
EDU 336 Cognitive and Language Development in Young Children 3
EC 437 Child in the Family System 3
EDU 433 Reflective Practices in Teaching Reading 4
EDU 330 Emergent Literacy 3
EDU 413 Developing Student Writing 3
EDU 430 Teaching Reading K-3 3
EDU 435 Theories in Reading 3
EDU 438 Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis and Instruction 3
EDU 432 Literature and Literacy for Young Adults 3
EDU 498 Internship 3
EDU 496 Clinic 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.
EDU 434 Reading Round Table 3
EDU 436 Storytelling 3
Total 6
 
Total credits for Double Major 146-152

*May satisfy General Education 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  
EDU 200 3  
COMT 110 or 101 or 130 3  
NASX 105 or 205 3  
Approved Math 3 3
Approved Science w/Lab   4
EDU 220    3
Approved Gen Ed 4 9
Total 19 19
Second Year F S
Approved Science 3  
EDU 221 3  
SPED 260 3  
HHP 201 3  
HSTA 101 or 102 3  
Approved General Education/ Content Courses 3 12
EDU 336   3
EDU 333   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
EDU 433   4
EDU 330   3
EDU 413 3  
EDU 430 3  
EC 437   3
Reading Elective  3  
Content Area Methods
Course 
3-4  
Total 18 18
Fourth Year F S
EDU 380 2  
EDU 406   3
EDU 435 3  
EDU 438/496 6  
EDU 432 3  
EDU 498   3
Reading Elective 3  
EDU 495C   9
Total 17 15

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