Online Teacher Education Courses
Teacher Education Curriculum
| Major Courses | 36 Credits |
|---|---|
| EDUC 302: Foundations of Education and Diversity | 2 |
| EDUC 322: Classroom Management and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDUC 353: Connecting Curriculum and Assessment | 2 |
| EDUC 415: Faith Integration in Teaching Seminar | 2 |
| EDUC 435: Minor Field Experience | 2 |
| EDUC 437A: EdTPA Support Seminar | 2 |
| EDUC 437B: EdTPA Support Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 475: Major Field Experience | 2 |
| EDUC 496: Student Teaching | 8 |
| Choose one of the required concentrations below | 12 |
Elementary Concentration
| Prerequisites | 6 Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 211: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 212: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| Major Courses | 12 Credits |
|---|---|
| EDUC 331: Child Development & Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDUC 332: Interdisciplinary Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 342: Elementary Literacy Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 372: Elementary Math and Science Methods | 3 |
Secondary Concentration
| Prerequisites | 3 Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 105: Introduction to College Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Major Courses | 12 Credits |
|---|---|
| EDUC 360: Literacy Methods for All Content Areas | 2 |
| EDUC 371: Adolescent Learners & Learning Theory | 2 |
| Choose one class from the following: | |
| EDUC 362: Secondary Language Arts Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 367: Secondary Math Methods | 3 |
| PHED 429: PE Methods for All Grades | 3 |
| Choose one class from the following: | |
| EDUC 324: Secondary Health Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 366: Secondary Science Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 368: Secondary Social Studies Methods | 3 |
Endorsements
Each endorsement requires additional coursework, and programs vary from 14-30 credits. In order to be certified and recommended to the state by the school for licensure with an endorsement, students must take the required coursework listed for their respective endorsement area(s) or work with their faculty advisors to map out an approved alternative academic plan. Check each course for prerequisites. For middle level and high school teacher education majors, one of the following endorsement areas must be chosen:
PHED 383: Introduction to Movement (2)
PHED 384: Adaptive Physical Education (2)
PHED 429: PE Methods for all Grades (2)
PHED 485: Physical Education Practicum (2)
SPED 301: Foundations of Special Education I (1)
SPED 302: Foundations of Special Education II (1)
SPED 303: Foundations of Special Education III (1)
SPED 310: Interventions for Accessibility and Functional Skills (2)
SPED 320: Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education (2)
SPED 330: Advanced Classroom and Behavior Management (2)
SPED 340: Special Education History and Current Issues (2)
SPED 350: Academic Instructional Supports and Universal Design for Learning (2)
SPED 395: Special Education Field Experience (1)
SPED 396: Special Education Field Experience II (1)
SPED 495: Special Education Field Experience III (3)
*Courses may need to be taken as daytime classes or transferred from another 4-year institution.
