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Show 192 193 Additional Notes a. Students are admitted to a specific teacher education program: (1) early childhood education; (2) elementary education; (3) secondary education. b. Admission to a specific program is valid for a period of five years. If a student has not completed the program within the five-year period or desires to pursue a different program, he/she must seek readmission under the current admission standards and complete current course program requirements. Changes in state certification requirements may necessitate more immediate program changes. c. Professional education credits older than five years at the time of program admission generally will not be counted. However, students may revalidate outdated course work by following procedures available in the Teacher Education Advisement Center, ED 230A. d. Applicants with B.S. or B.A. degrees seeking initial certification, or certified teachers seeking an additional endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education, must meet the current minimum GPA requirement, submit a formal application and transcripts, and complete the interview/statement (See Requirements 1, 2, and 4 of Admission to Teacher Education Program). They are then placed in the pool with others seeking admission. e. Applicants with M.S. or M.A. degrees seeking initial certification must satisfactorily complete requirements 1, 2, and 4. They are then placed in the pool with others seeking admission. Pre-Professional Skills Test The Pre-Professional Skills Tests in reading, mathematics, and writing are three separate standardized achievement tests designed to measure basic proficiency in each of these areas. The Reading test assesses the ability to read, understand and provide insight by testing skills in the literal comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of a text. The test has 40 multiple choice questions and a total testing time of 50 minutes. The Mathematics test measures competencies acquired in the course of studying mathematics at least through high school. The test has 40 multiple-choice questions and a testing time of 50 minutes. The Writing test assesses the ability to use grammar and language appropriately and to communicate effectively in writing. The Writing test has two separately timed 30 minute sections. The total tests battery costs $105. Dual Certification Dual Certification is a possibility for a student who desires to qualify to teach at early childhood and elementary, or elementary and secondary levels. Ordinarily this requires two or more quarters of work beyond that required for the single certificate. Persons interested in dual certification must receive approval of the Chair of the Teacher Education department. Also see the Department of Child and Family Studies. Early Childhood Education Major The Departments of Child and Family Studies and Teacher Education offer a major in Early Childhood Education with certification for teaching in programs which serve children from age three through eight years of age (pre-school -grade 3). Requirements are listed under the Department of Child and Family Studies. See Rooms ED 230 or ED 204 for additional information. Elementary Education Major Students preparing to teach in first through sixth grade graduate with a major in Elementary Education. Elementary Education majors select either two 15-hour or one 30-hour content area of specialization or a teaching minor that permits the student to teach the minor through eighth grade. The Teacher Education Advisement Center and faculty members from the Department of Teacher Education are available to advise each prospective teacher. A program requirement sheet is available from the offices in Rooms 230 and 224 in the Education Building. It is to the student's advantage to begin program planning early. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR DAkneLVn utuncc (o.o. l/fi O.I*.) » Program Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Programs (see the admission requirements described earlier). » Minor: Two 15-hour or one 30-hour content areas of specialization or a 24-30 hour teaching minor may be selected. » Grade Requirements: Elementary Education majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in all college work and maintain that standard. They must also achieve at least a "B- " grade in each professional education course to continue in the program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 60 of these is required within the Elementary Education major. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses number 300 and above). Advisement All Elementary Education majors should meet with an advisor in the Teacher Education Advisement Center and also an assigned faculty advisor from the Department of Teacher Education. Call 626-6269 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare a program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). Follow the admission requirements for Teacher Education outlined on the previous pages of this catalog. Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Elementary Education major will also satisfy General Education requirements: Commun HU102 and ChFam SS150. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Support Courses Required ChFam SS150 Human Development 5 Principles of Public Speaking 3 Intro to Performance Studies 4 Perform of Children's Literature 3 Mathematics for Elem Teachers 3 Mathematics for Elem Teachers 3 Mathematics for Elem Teachers 3 Soc Stud Concepts for Elem Teach 4 Children's Literature 3 Physical Education K-6 3 six credit hours from the following Art 350 Art for Elementary Teachers 3 Music , 169a or b Music Essentials 3 Music 320 Method of Teaching Music in Elementary School 3 Commun HU102 or Commun 107 or Commun 307 or equivalent MathEd 205 MathEd 203 MathEd 204 Educ 200 Engl 330 PE 363 Theatr 460 Educ 343 or Dance 364 l rofessionai c.u Level 1 lucat Educ 300 Educ 301 Educ 303 Educ 304 Level 2 Educ 306 Educ 307 Educ 315 Educ 365 Level 3 Educ 409 Educ 411 Educ 413 Educ 416 Level 4 Educ 418 Educ 422 Educ 424 Level 5 Educ 488 Educ 498 Creative Drama 3 Creative Processes in Elem School 3 Creative Movement in Elem Schl 3 Interpersonal Skills for Teachers 2 Educational Psychology 3 Instructional Technology 3 Foundations of Education 3 Elementary Reading Methods 4 Multicultural/Bilingual Education 3 Curriculum Design & Assessment 3 The Exceptional Student 3 Elementary Mathematics Methods 3 Elementary Science Methods 3 Elementary Social Studies Methods 3 Classroom Management 3 Elementary Language Arts Methods 4 3 2 Elementary Art/Music Methods Teaching in a Diverse Classroom Teaching Practicum in Elem Ed 12 Elem Senior Synthesis Seminar 3 Admission to teacher education is required prior to enrollment in 300 level and above education classes. Required Content Areas/Minor Specialization Complete one 30-hour content area of specialization, or two 15-hour content area specializations or a teaching minor. (See the Secondary Education section for teaching minors.) 30-Hour or 15-Hour Content Areas of Specialization General Science Social Sciences Reading/Language Arts Fine Arts Mathematics Special Education/Mild Moderate ESL (English as a Second Language) Bilingual/ESL 15-Hour Content Areas of Specialization Art Music Physical Education Foreign Languages Child Development Elementary Education Mathematics Endorsement A candidate desiring to receive Elementary Education Mathematics Endorsement must: -Fill the requirements of the Elementary Education major. -Select mathematics as a 30-hour content specialty. Mathematics Courses Required College Algebra 5 Probability & Stat for Elem Teach 3 Geometry for Elementary Teachers 3 Number Theory for Elem Teachers 3 Using Technology in Math Instruct 3 Math Problem Solving for Elem 3 Discrete Math for Elem Teachers 3 Math 107 MathEd 306 MathEd 307 MathEd 308 MathEd 403 MathEd 404 MathEd 409 MathEd 410 Intuitive Calculus for Elem Teach 3 MathEd 470 Senior Project in Elem Math Teach 4 or other approved courses numbered above 107 Elementary education majors desiring an Elementary Mathematics Endorsement should consult with the Mathematics Department Chair early in their program. The student will be assigned an advisor to help design his/her course of study. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENTAL HONOURS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete at least 10 hours of general honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fill the requirements of the Elementary Education major, of which at least 21 credit hours in the professional education sequence, education support courses, or graduate courses must be taken for Honours credit. All 300 level and above courses except Educ 300 and 495 may be considered by the student for his/her course of study. The student desiring Honours credit should seek permission from the Department Chair and the Honours Committee Chairperson. The student will then be assigned an Education Honours Committee to help design his/her course of study. The student must have a signed Course of Study Agreement prior to enrolling in any course for Education Honours. Content in the Education courses will be different and more challenging for Honours students than the content designed for regular students. SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATION » Program Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Programs (see the admission requirements described earlier). Select an academic teaching major and teaching minor or composite teaching major. » Minor: Required with a teaching major but not required with a composite teaching major. » Grade Requirements: Secondary Education students must meet minimum major course grade requirements and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in all college work and achieve at least a "B-" grade in each professional education course to continue in the program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 44 of these is required within the Secondary Certification program. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses number 300 and above). The academic teaching major and teaching minor must consist of not less than 45 and 24 quarter hours respectively, or a composite major of at least 69 hours. The teaching major and teaching minor must be in subjects taught in Utah public secondary schools. Either the major or minor must be a subject which Utah secondary schools are required to teach (those marked with double asterisks do not satisfy this second requirement-see next page). Advisement All Secondary Education students should meet with an advisor in the Teacher Education Advisement Center and also an assigned faculty advisor from the Department of Teacher Education. 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