2013-2014 College Catalog | Mount Aloysius College OTHER REQUIRED COURSEWORK AN 101 Anthropology CM 220 Introduction to Statistics EC 211 Macroeconomics EC 212 Microeconomics GE 101 World Regional Geography GE 201 Introduction to Geography PY 101 Introduction to Psychology SO 101 Introduction to Sociology Total credits other required coursework
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 24
REQUIRED EDUCATION COURSES ED 320 Applied Learning Strategies for the Exceptional Learner ED 375 Introduction to Middle Grades and Secondary Education ED 402 Student Teaching ED 465 Methods of Secondary Social Studies Education ED 475 Reading in the Content Area Total credits for education coursework Total credits for degree
Credits 3 3 12 3 3 24 130
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ADMISSION All students interested in teacher certification will enter into their desired major program (Biology, General Science, English or History/Political Science) until all requirements for admission into the education department have been met. The following requirements for academic preparation and performance must be successfully met prior to admission into a certification program. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Earn a minimum of forty-eight (48) credits and have sophomore standing. • Successful completion (a grade of “C” or better) in the following coursework: -- six (6) hours in communication/writing (EN 110/111) -- six (6) hours in college level mathematics (according to the requirements of the content major) -- Mount Aloysius College Foundation Courses (LA 101/LA 201/LA 301) -- pass PY 204 Child Development and Adolescence • Successfully pass the PRAXIS Core Battery tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. • Complete other courses as specified in the College Core Curriculum and content major as directed by the student’s major. • In compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidelines meet a minimum overall GP A of 3.0. • Successful Interview (see Secondary Education Student Teaching Handbook). ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING All students will be charged a Student Teaching Fee. (Please see Tuition and Fees section.) STUDENT TEACHING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • A GPA of 3.0 or better. • Successful completion of all PRAXIS exams as listed above. • A grade of “C” or better in all education courses. • A completed application to Student Teaching and Data Sheet. • An essay describing the student’s interest in and preparation for a career in teaching. • Successful completion of all required education courses. • Successful completion of all field experiences. • Current Act 34 and 151 Clearances (Request for Criminal Record and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance) and FBI Federal Criminal History • Records for Prospective Employees (fingerprinting). • Completed Health Appraisal including TB test.
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