Department of Teacher Education
Child Development and Learning Program (K-5) Program Coordinator: Etta Patterson, Ed.D. Bachelor of Science Degree: Major in Child Development and Learning
(May be used for licensure for grades K-5) This program will prepare the student to teach with competence as a highly qualified teacher in an elementary school or kindergarten, whether in a Christian or public school. In addition to meeting the specific objectives stated elsewhere for Theological Studies Major (page 55), Arts and Sciences Core (pages 50-52), and the Professional Education Core (page 105), the graduate will also meet specific objectives for Child Development and Learning: (1) Select appropriate materials for specific groups; (2) Meet the educational needs of students with unique demands; (3) Demonstrate competency in the various methods of teaching reading in the elementary classroom, and in the teaching of language arts skills; (4) Demonstrate an understanding of effective teaching of mathematical and science content and processes; and (5) Implement training and/or theory with practical experiences in at least two diverse classroom settings. This major requires a concentration in the area of how students develop and learn, as well as a content area focus on language arts and mathematics. Requirements: 139 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.
(1) Theological Studies Major, 30 hours BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2 BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2 BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10 IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core) PHL 3602. Christian Philosphy, 3 (for content purposes, this course is shared with the A/S Core) THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3 THE 3601. Christian Doctrines, 3 BIB Elective, 1 (must be at the 4000 level) (NOTE: If a 2.75 g.p.a. is obtained in Bible Core, the student may receive licensure in Bible.) (2) Arts and Sciences Core, 42 hours: BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4 BIO 3103, 3113. Ecology and Lab, 4, or SCI 2204, 2214. Physical Science and Lab, 4
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