Academic Programs-School of Education Students completing the program will have acquired skills in communication and critical thinking, developed an historic perspective, and gained an understanding of the processes of teaching and learning applicable not only in school settings but also to other learning and training settings.
History and Social Studies Education Certification Curriculum Bachelor of Arts B.A./B.S. Core
48 credits
EDU 235 is used by the School of Education to satisfy the IT 100 competencies in the B.A./B.S. Core for all education students enrolled in a certification program.
K–12 Education Music Education The Music Education Program leads to teacher certification for music grades K–12. The program provides an intensive study of music, a broad and integrated background in the liberal arts, and the skills, knowledge and experience to help elementary, middle, and high school students develop to their full potential. Music education majors practice traditional and innovative research-based approaches to teaching music through a six semester series of weekly internships in the local public schools, and a full immersion semester of student teaching.
Music Education Curriculum History Major Courses: Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. HIS HIS HIS HIS HIS HIS
109 110 114 301 314 319
HIS
or 357
HIS HIS HIS
321 340 460
Western Civilization I Western Civilization II United States History II: 1861 to Present World History and Culture European Conquest of the New World African American History Since the Civil War African American History Through the Civil War The Ancient World of Greece and Rome Historical Methods History Colloquium Total Major Credits: 27
Social Studies Certification Courses: EDU 200 Introduction to Education EDU 208 Assessment, Accountability and Teaching in the Classroom EDU 275 Writing Workshop for Education EDU 318 Methods of Teaching Secondary Education EDU 326 Methods of Teaching Social Studies EDU 426 Implementation of Action Research EDU 490 Student Teaching and Seminar (12 credits) SPED 260 Children with Exceptionalities Total Education Credits: 33 Allied Courses: ECO 202 FAS 202 FAS HIS LIT
201
PSY SCI
211 212
Macroeconomics Introduction to the Humanities II: Baroque through Modern Fine arts elective History elective World Literature I: Foundations of Culture Human Growth and Development Principles of Physical Science Total Allied Credits: 21 Total Credits: 129
Bachelor of Arts B.A./ B.S Core
48 credits
EDU 235 is used by the School of Education to satisfy the IT 100 competencies in the B.A./B.S. Core for all education students enrolled in a certification program. Music Major Courses Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated Complete 6 credits in FAS 130 and/or 140: FAS FAS FAS FAS
130 140 211 212
Chorus (1 credit) Instrumental Music Ensembles (1 credit) Music Theory and Aural Skills I Music Theory and Aural Skills II
Complete 6 credits of FAS 250: FAS FAS FAS FAS FAS FAS
250 311 312 351 352 451
Private Music Lessons (1 credit) Music Theory and Aural Skills III Music Theory and Aural Skills IV Music History: Antiquity to 1750 Music History: 1750 to the Present Advanced Music Theory/History Seminar Total Major Credits: 33
Music Certification Courses EDU 200 Introduction to Education EDU 208 Assessment, Accountability and Teaching in the Classroom EDU 351 Beginning Music Ensemble Management and Leadership EDU 352 Advanced Music Ensemble Management and Leadership EDU 490 Student Teaching and Seminar (12 credits) SPED 260 Children with Exceptionalities Total Certification Credits: 27 Instrument Courses EDU 251 Brass Techniques (1 credit) EDU 252 Woodwind Techniques (1 credit) EDU 253 String Techniques (1 credit) EDU 254 Percussion Techniques (1 credit) EDU 255 Vocal Techniques (1 credit) EDU 256 Piano/Guitar Techniques (1 credit) Total Instrument Credits: 6 105