College of Education Undergraduate Brochure

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At SEU, we’ll help you find out.

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Your life has a calling. How will you answer it?

If you’re called to teach, every day you’ll have an opportunity to be an example of Christian love and integrity. In the College of Education, we believe that teachers are world-changers, and our undergraduate degree programs prepare you to be just that.

It takes a big heart to shape young minds. Through our Christ-centered curriculum, you’ll “OUR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FACULTY BRING A STRONG COMBINATION OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND ACADEMIC

learn how to consistently exceed the expectations of your students, their families, your coworkers and your administration.

Our mission of developing caring, knowledgeable and well-rounded teachers centers on

EXCELLENCE INTO THE CLASSROOM, MAKING GRADUATES

one thing … the strength of your Christian character.

OF OUR PROGRAMS AMONG THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER

BY EMPLOYERS. THE COMBINATION OF SEU’S STRONG REPUTATION AND THE HIGH CALIBER OF OUR STUDENTS

“We believe in educating the whole child in K–12 settings, and the same

BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS.”

—Dr. Bill Hackett, Provost

is true in our College of Education classrooms. Our education programs are rigorous and include extensive field experiences, which are embedded throughout the program and lead our students to graduate as high-quality educators.”

Dr. James Anderson DEAN

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HAVE RESULTED IN OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS GROWING

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What can I study?

To serve at a higher level in the classroom, you’ll need strategies that will enable you to be a compassionate mentor to your students. No matter the degree program you choose, you’ll gain mastery in the latest learning and teaching methods, a strong foundation in organization and time management skills, and strategies that will allow you to persevere when faced with situations you weren’t expecting.

Degree Programs

Undergraduate

Graduate

Communication Sciences & Disorders

MEd in Educational Leadership*

Early Childhood Education

MEd in Elementary Education*

Elementary Education (K–6)

MEd in ESE*

Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

MEd in ESE/Educational Therapy*

Kinesiology/Exercise Science

MEd in Reading Education*

Kinesiology/Pre-Physical Therapy

MEd in TESOL*

Music Education Secondary Biology Secondary English Secondary Mathematics

“It’s so important for a child to know how valued they are. The College of Education at Southeastern University prepared me with hands-on experience and fueled my excitement to teach. I’m able to impact the next generation … and it never gets old.”

—Tiffany Thenor Elementary Education, ’09; Second Grade Teacher for Polk County Public Schools and Co-Founder of WonderHere, a Learn & Play Studio in Lakeland

Doctoral Doctor of Education* *Available online

Secondary Social Science

Complement Your Studies A certificate program is a great way to strengthen your skill set and to continue learning from a Christian worldview. SEU offers undergraduate certificate programs in Adaptive Physical Education and Serving Individuals with Disabilities. We also offer a graduate-level certificate in Dyslexia Education. Get the details at SEU.edu/certificates.

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Sport Management

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Teaching for the future Active learning Does challenging young people excite you?

Does it motivate you to think that you could be the reason that your students achieve something they didn’t think they could? Then you’ll love the active learning methods of your classes at SEU. Be prepared for rigorous coursework that fully prepares you for the “real world” of teaching. You won’t just sit in lectures; you’ll be challenged to actively participate in and apply each concept you learn. You’ll discover strategies to teach in the ways that your students learn; and you’ll use those strategies in real situations.

“You can always incorporate the fruits of the Spirit into your classroom, even in a public school. It’s as simple as ensuring that your students feel safe, respected and cared for. Students can feel God’s

Faculty Highlight Simulating disabilities is one of the best ways to learn and empathize with students with

love through your example.”

learning needs. That’s why in Emily Stegall’s Survey of the Exceptional Learner class of varying abilities. Through an innovative and creative format, Mrs. Stegall’s students have the unique opportunity to experience classes that have been modified so that they can actually feel what it’s like to have a disability while learning.

—Teresa Paton SEU Assistant Professor of Education

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(a course required for all education majors) you will learn how to effectively teach students

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Experiences and opportunities Here are just a few of the innovative opportunities available to give you the theoretical and practical knowledge to teach from the heart.

New Degrees

Pathways School of Excellence

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Founded in 2016, Pathways School of

with speech, language or hearing disorders with this degree. SEU is the only private, Christian university in Florida to provide training in this critical career area. This program follows the AmericanSpeech-Language Association guidelines.

Early Childhood Education If you have a drive to work with young children (pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade), this degree will give you everything you need to know. You’ll also be prepared to earn several professional certifications, which will qualify you to teach in public, private or Christian school settings.

ESE 4+1 Students who are pursuing the field of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) have the unique opportunity to pursue their degree in our ESE4+1 format, which allows them to graduate with both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in ESE by adding just one additional year to their undergraduate studies.

Excellence at SEU is the first universitybased school in Polk County dedicated to serving middle school, high school and post-secondary students with special needs. SEU students have the privilege of volunteering alongside the professional teachers in these classrooms, giving them an opportunity to learn how to serve and improve the

Learn from experts Some professors have book knowledge. Some have real-world experience. At SEU, you’ll learn from faculty who have both.

Our faculty invests time in our students and serve as professors, academic advisors and

education of these young people.

mentors. Our faculty is proud to embed research-based best practices into our instruction

Honors Program

modeling the most up-to-date methodology.

The SEU Honors Program consists of students with a solid record of academic success. Not only do they take some of their general education and majorspecific courses at the honors level,

so our students can use that framework in their future classrooms, and to ensure they are What’s more, each faculty member is a true example of authentic Christianity. They believe that it’s a privilege to teach, a calling to provide mentorship, and a blessing to share Christ’s love.

Learn more about our high-caliber, dedicated educators by visiting SEU.edu/faculty.

they also complete a Capstone Thesis, which serves as excellent training for future graduate studies. The benefits of the program include early course

“Our faculty works to empower our students to understand that teachers are

registration, graduation designation,

called to be not only great educators, but also examples of Christ’s love in our

community and social events, and scholarship funds.

schools. We encourage and equip our students to pursue their dreams of having a positive impact in their future classrooms.”

—Molly Owen Assistant Professor of Education and Career Coach at COMPASS — The Center for Calling & Career at SEU

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You can make a difference for students

Getting connected Post-graduate successes their internship. Your field study experience will provide you with the opportunity to

Begin Your Journey

observe and assist with teaching in various grade levels alongside current education

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All education students participate in a minimum of 135 hours of field study before starting

professionals. Then, your internship will give you the chance to take leadership of a

Financial aid is available!

classroom under the supervision of an assigned education professional. Both of these

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experiences can occur in either public or private schools and are guided by SEU’s university supervisors.

As a result, our students are highly sought after in the job market. We’re proud that 95 percent of our graduates succeed in finding employment before the start of the next school year after graduation. Our graduates with a degree in Exceptional Student Education have a job placement rate of 100 percent.

“I got to see the progress of a student on the autism spectrum who came to Pathways with very little English-speaking skills or reading abilities, and he had no confidence in himself.

He is now reading voluntarily, loves school, and his parents are amazed and thrilled. Seeing that and helping contribute to his success was literally the best thing I have ever been part of.”

—Jacquelyn Ricardo ESE 4+1, ’18; Paraprofessional at Pathways School of Excellence at SEU

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