Graduate Catalog: Education Programs

M.S. School Leadership || Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility || Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction || Supervisor of Pupil Personnel || M.S. Early Childhood Intervention || M.ED. Instructional Leadership || M.S. Higher Education Administraton || Reading Education Program (M.S./Cert./Supervision) || Special Education Programs (Cert./M.S./Supervision/Admin.) || M.A. Teaching/Cert. in Elem. Ed. || M.A. Teaching/Cert. in Sec./K-12 || Teacher Certification

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The diverse graduate programs of the Education Department are designed to incorporate the latest research-based theories on teaching and learning. Advanced programs challenge faculty and candidates to be leaders in the educational community, integrate knowledge and action, be thoughtful consumers and producers of scholarship and research, be proactive instruments of change, and innovative and reflective practitioners committed to the development of student potential. They are expected to communicate and collaborate effectively with all constituents in response to ambiguity and diversity in a technological, global community. The emphasis, therefore, in all courses is placed on strategies that teachers can employ in the classroom to bring about active involvement on the part of the learners.

 

Program Features

The graduate programs in Education have earned the distinction of meeting the rigorous professional standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. In so doing, the department demonstrated state-of-the-art facilities for library research, curriculum development, and technology. The utilization of these resources by students is woven into the carefully planned sequence of courses. The graduate programs also enjoy strong relationships with area schools and private centers and, from time to time, have participated in joint research projects. Area educational personnel and model teaching sites are available to strengthen the graduate experience.

The Education Department offers the following degree programs:

• M.A.T. with Elementary Education Certification
• M.A.T. with Secondary/K-12 Education Certification
• M.A.T. with Library Specialist Certification
• M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership
• M.S. in Higher EducationAdministration
• M.S. in Early Childhood Intervention - Birth toAge 8
• M.S. in Reading Education
• M.S. in School Leadership
• M.S. in Special Education
• M.S. inAdministration and Supervision of Special Education

 

The Education Department participates in the Ph.D in Human Development
program with specializations in:

• Higher EducationAdministration
• EducationalAdministration
• Instructional Leadership

 

The Education Department offers teaching certification in the following disciplines:

• Art K-12
• Biology 7-12
• Communication 7-12
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Supervisor Early Childhood N-3
• Elementary K-6
• Elementary School Counselor K-6
• English 7-12
• Family and Consumer Science K-12
• French 7-12
• General Science 7-12
• Health/Physical Ed K-12
• Library Science K-12
• Mathematics 7-12
• Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped K-12
• Music K-12
• Pupil Personnel Supervisor
• Reading Specialist K-12
• Reading Supervisor
• School Psychologist K-12
• School Principal K-12
• Secondary School Counselor 7-12
• Social Studies 7-12
• Spanish K-12
• Special Education
• Special Education Supervisor
• Speech and Language Impaired K-12
• Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility

Program Requirements

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs.

NOTE: Requirements discussed in this catalog regarding admission to a program, prerequisite and requisite courses, student teaching approval, and recommendation for certification and graduation are subject to change.
Legislation governing educational programs in Pennsylvania calls for revisions in several certification areas. Program curricula contained in this catalog will be modified to meet these regulations once the Pennsylvania Department of Education advances the new guidelines.

All applicants interested in pursuing a graduate program in education must complete an application to the University.

All applicants must meet with the Chair of the Education Department or designated department faculty member prior to admission to the department.

All applicants seeking certification must meet the following requirements:

	Application	Letters of Recommendation	Entrance Test (within first nine credits)	Baccalaureate GPA	Six Credits in Mathematics, three credits in English composition and three credits in English literature
Initial Certification Program*	X	X	PRAXIS 1	3.00	X
Advanced Certification Program**	X	X		3.00

One-half of a student’s course work must be taken at Marywood in order to receive a recommendation for certification.

Professional Contribution

Most degree programs in education include a closure experience. This experience is referred to as a Professional Contribution (PC). Depending on the program, the PC may be a professional project, thesis, exhibit, portfolio, internship, applied research or action research. Degree candidates work under the guidance of a faculty mentor and give a public presentation of their Professional Contribution.

Master of Science in School Leadership

36 semester hours

The program in School Leadership consists of 36 hours of graduate work. The courses are divided into three categories: nine semester hours in core courses, which are intended to give the student an understanding of research, organizational dynamics, and multicultural issues in schools; twenty-four semester hours in concentration courses, which provide an understanding of administration, current issues in education, curriculum planning, supervision and evaluation of instruction, law, finances, personnel leadership, and an internship in a school setting; three semester hours in elective courses.

The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for the development of the administrative and interpersonal skills needed by practicing and future leaders in education. The program is built on the assumption that the public and non-public school environments are unique. For this reason, courses and other learning experiences are deeply grounded in those principles of public and non-public thought and practice. Internships are individualized, based on needs and interests of school districts and student participants. The Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards support the courses and internship.

In addition to an initial interview with the Chair of the Education Department or designated faculty member and the successful completion of coursework, the degree candidate is required to complete a Professional Contribution under the guidance of a faculty mentor and give a public presentation of the Professional Contribution. To be eligible for the principal's certificate, the candidate must have had five years of professional school experience.

I. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

9 semester hours

EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
COUN 532	Multicultural Issues In Counseling	3
EDUC 605	Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics	3
EDUC 555	Professional Contribution	0

II. CONCENTRATION

24 semester hours

*EDUC 545	Administrative Theory for School Leaders	3
*EDUC 546	Seminar: Problems and Issues in Education	3
*EDUC 547	Curriculum Planning for Schools	3
*EDUC 548	Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction	3
*EDUC 549	Law and the School	3
*EDUC 551	School Finances	3
*EDUC 552	Personnel Leadership in Schools	3
*EDUC 593	Administrative Internship	3

III. ELECTIVES

3 semester hours

This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for awarding certification as a K-12 principal.

*Certification Program in School Leadership - Persons seeking a K-12 principal certificate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who do not wish to receive the Master of Science degree, may do so by taking only courses marked with an asterisk listed under the degree program. Initial interview is also required.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Candidates must pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment test before applying for certification. The Praxis test, Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (0410), must be completed before applying for certification.

NOTE: The Program requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility

The Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility will endorse an individual for appointment as a district superintendent or an assistant superintendent. Candidates for this postmasters certification shall:

1. follow normal application procedures for admission to the graduate program, indicating desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.
2. successfully complete an interview after six credits prior to formal admission.
3. **successfully complete a minimum of eighteen semester hours in the following areas:

EDUC 604	School, Community, Public Relations	3
EDUC 605	Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics	3
EDUC 606	Labor Relations and Negotiations	3
EDUC 607	Business and Facilities Management	3
EDUC 608, 609	Field-Based Internship	6

At the point of admission/acceptance, the Chair of the Education Department and the Office of Certification will determine if the candidate has met all competencies as outlined by the State Department of Education. If it is determined that a candidate is lacking in an area typically part of the first administrative endorsement (principalship), more than eighteen hours may be required.

Likewise, if a candidate has fulfilled some of the courses required for the Letter of Eligibility certification, the courses will not be repeated.

4. provide evidence of six years of teaching or other professionally certificated service in basic education, three years of which shall have been in supervisory or administrative positions.

**These courses are also a part of the Ph.D. in Human Development Degree. Please reference the Doctoral Program portion of this catalog.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Please contact the Education Department to learn more about these specifications.

NOTE: The Program requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction

The Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification will endorse an individual as a general instructional supervisor in a school district.

Candidates for this master's or post-master's certification shall:

1. follow normal application procedures for admission to the graduate program, indicating desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.

2. successfully complete an interview prior to formal admission to the program.

3. successfully complete a minimum of eighteen semester hours in the following areas plus an internship:

EDUC 545	Administrative Theory	3
EDUC 547	Curriculum Planning	3
EDUC 548	Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction	3
EDUC 549	School Law	3
EDUC 551	School Finances	3
EDUC 552	Personnel Leadership	3
EDUC 594	Supervisory Internship	3
Post-Master’s—Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction (At this level, a master’s level course in School Law is a prerequisite.)
**EDUC 605	Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics	3
**EDUC 610	Models of Teaching	3
**EDUC 611	Instructional Design: Theories and Applications	3
**EDUC 613	Dynamics of Leadership and Change	3
**EDUC 614, 615	Practicum	3,3

**These courses are also a part of the Ph.D. in Human Development degree. Please reference the doctoral program portion of this catalog.

4. provide evidence of five years of satisfactory professional experience, subject to the following condition: at least three years of professional experience shall have been on a state-issued public school certificate.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Please contact the Education Department to learn more about these specifications.

NOTE: The Program requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Supervisor of Pupil Personnel

The Supervisor of Pupil Personnel certification will endorse an individual as a district-wide specialist in the comprehensive pupil personnel services field (school psychology, school counseling, school health, school social work services) as supportive of the instructional process in a school district.

Candidates for this post-master's certification shall:

1. follow normal application procedures for admission to the graduate program, indicating desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.
2. successfully complete an interview prior to formal admission to the program.
3. successfully complete a minimum of eighteen semester hours in the following areas plus an internship:

1. EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
   OR
   PSY 561	Psychological Testing	3
   EDUC 545	Administrative Theory	3
   EDUC 547	Curriculum Planning	3
   EDUC 548	Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction	3
   EDUC 549	School Law	3
   EDUC 604	School, Community and Public Relations	3
   EDUC 605	Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics	3
   S ED 523	Programming for At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child	3
   EDUC 596	Supervisory Internship	3

 

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Please contact the Education Department to learn more about these specifications.

NOTE: The Program requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Master of Science in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) - Birth to Age 8

36 semester hours

The program in EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION - BIRTH TO AGE 8 consists of 36 hours of graduate work. The courses are divided into two categories: twelve semester hours in core courses, which are intended to give the student an understanding of research, child development, foundations of education, and learning theories; twenty-four semester hours in concentration courses, which provide an understanding of children in inclusive child-care centers, preschools, kindergartens, and primary grades.

Administration of early childhood centers and issues in early childhood programs, learning theories, and literacy development are several areas covered in this program. The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for the development of the administrative and interpersonal skills needed by early childhood teachers in inclusive programs. The program is built on the assumption that the public and non-public school environments are unique. For this reason, courses and other learning experiences are deeply grounded in those principles of public and non-public thought and practice.

I. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

12 semester hours

EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 554	Contemporary Learning Theories	3
PSY 514	Human Development	3

II. CONCENTRATION

24 semester hours

EDUC 506	Problems and Issues in Early Childhood Education/Intervention	3
EDUC 507	Inclusive Early Childhood Education Settings and Assessment	3
EDUC 508	Integrated Curriculum	3
EDUC 509	Administration of Early Childhood Education/ Intervention Programs	3
S ED 507	Char and Remedial Strategies for Mildly Impaired	3
S ED 523	Programming for At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child	3
EDUC 510 (CSD 526)	Language and Emergent Literacy	3
EDUC 592	Internship - Early Childhood Education	3
EDUC 555	Professional Contribution	0

At the beginning of the program an initial interview with the Chair of the Education Department or designated department faculty member and Director of Professional Field Experience is required.

After the successful completion of coursework, the degree candidate is required to complete a Professional Contribution under the guidance of a faculty mentor and give a public presentation of the Professional Contribution.

*Certification in Early Childhood Education with Master's Degree - the following courses and student teaching are required (Student teaching replaces Internship and PC as listed above):

EDUC 470F	Elementary Curriculum Math	3
R ED 524	Creative Teaching of Language Arts	4
EDUC 523	Seminar: Psychology of Education	3
EDUC 591	Student Teaching	6,6
EDUC 595	Seminar: Student Teaching	1.5

Admission Requirements: Prior to admission to the Early Childhood Intervention Program with the added certification in Early Childhood Education, all applicants must meet with the Chair of the Education Department, the Director of Professional Field Experience, AND pass Pre-professional skills test (PPST) - Reading,Writing, Mathematics. Requirements for admission to the certification program include: overall undergraduate QPA of 3.00 or higher, two college mathematics and two college English courses (composition and literature).

NOTE: The Program requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Instructional Leadership

36 semester hours

Master in Education (M.Ed.) with a specialization in Instructional Leadership prepares experienced K-12 teachers for instructional leadership roles such as lead teachers, instructional supervisors, curriculum specialists and department heads.

The M.Ed. is a 36 credit hour degree for elementary and secondary teachers in both general and vocational education.
It is designed to enhance the instructional and leadership skills of candidates so that they become master teachers who can model effective practices, analyze and evaluate curriculum and instruction, and provide help and guidance to other pre-service and in-service teachers.

The Master of Education courses will focus on:

• Enabling participants to enhance skills in curriculum development
• Understanding multicultural issues that impact learning
• Developing classroom communication and management skills
• Integrating instructional technology
• Integrating professional ethics in the instructional environment
• Understanding appropriate instructional designs for classroom teaching
• Developing curriculum and using appropriate teaching strategies for developmental and special needs students

 

In addition to an initial interview with the Chair of the Education Department or designated faculty member and the successful completion of course work, the degree candidate is required to complete a Professional Contribution under the guidance of a faculty mentor and give a public presentation of the project.

EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 520	Universal Design for Learning	3
EDUC 546	Current Problems/Issues in Education	3
EDUC 547	Curriculum Planning/Assessment Practice	3
EDUC 549	School Law and Professional Ethics	3
EDUC 554	Contemporary Learning Theories	3
EDUC 603	Dynamics of Leadership and Change	3
EDUC 611	Instructional Design: Theory and Application	3
R ED 526	Teaching Strategies in Content Areas	3
S ED 511	Curriculum Adaptations	3
S ED 539	Classroom and School Management	3
Elective		3
EDUC 555	Professional Contribution (Site Based Action Research Project)	0

Master of Science in Higher Education Administration

36 semester hours

The Master of Science degree in Higher Education Administration prepares individuals for a variety of mid-level careers in public and private two-year colleges, fouryear institutions, and universities. Examples of career opportunities include, but are not limited to, leadership positions in student services, enrollment management, institutional advancement, alumni affairs, and institutional research. The program of study is designed to include required core courses (12 credits) as well as a concentration/ electives (24 credits). An internship adds practical experience to the learning process. In general, the curriculum is designed to provide students with the appropriate knowledge about the professional field and, at the same time, ground students in a theoretical framework necessary to guide current and future study and career development in higher education.

The M.S. in Higher EducationAdministration will focus on:

• Demonstrating knowledge of the foundations and scope of higher education administration
• Demonstrating knowledge of professional practice related to an academic enterprise that includes teaching, research and service as primary components of productivity; management skills such as problem solving, planning, delegating, budgeting, fundraising, assessing and evaluating; human relations skills that include managing interaction, communication, and contributing to organizational and individual development.

 

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

12 semester hours

EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 554	Contemporary Learning Theories	3
PSY 514	Human Development	3

CONCENTRATION

24 semester hours

HE 525/(D/HE 1025)	Student Issues in Higher Education	3
HE 530 (D/HE 1030)	College Finance Strategic Planning	3
HE 605 (EDUC 605)	Communication Theory and Organization Dynamics	3
HE 609/(D/HE 1109)	Law and Public Policy	3
HE 640/(D/HE 1140)	Program Evaluation	3
COUN 505	Career Development	3
COUN 532	Multicultural Counseling	3
OR
Approved elective that complements student career goals		up to 6 credits
HE 592	Internship in Higher Education	3
Fulltime (300 hours) or Part-time[1.5 (150 hours), 1.5 (150 hours)]. Internships are available in the Fall and Spring semesters only.
HE 555 (EDUC 555)	Professional Contribution	0

Reading Education Program

36 semester hours

The goal of the Reading Education program is to equip teachers with the knowledge and expertise needed to teach reading to children and adults.

Each course stresses both the theories resulting from the latest research and the practical application of these theories in the classroom.

Students may obtain a Master of Science degree in Reading Education, which includes the Reading Specialist certification (K-12), or obtain only the Reading Specialist certification (K-12).

The program leading to a master's degree in reading consists of 33 hours of graduate coursework. The areas of study include:

1. nine semester hours in the field of education, to give the student an adequate background in research techniques, theories of learning, and foundations of education.
2. twenty-four semester hours in the area of reading to give students an understanding of:

a. recent research in the field of reading and how it affects the teaching of reading;
b. tried and approved methods of teaching reading;
c. diagnosis and remediation of reading problems;
d. organization and management of the reading classroom.

In addition to the successful completion of designated coursework, students are required to complete a Professional Contribution under the direction of a faculty mentor and give a public presentation of their projects.

Master of Science in Reading Education

36 semester hours

I. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

9 semester hours

EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 554	Contemporary Learning Theories	3
EDUC 555	Professional Contribution	0

II. CONCENTRATION

24-27 semester hours

R ED 524A	Creative Teaching of Language Arts	4
R ED 526	Teaching Content Area Reading	3
R ED 530	Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis	3
*R ED 533	Remedial Techniques	3
** R ED 540	Practicum/Seminar in Reading	3
***R ED 542	Organization of School Reading Programs	3
EDUC 511	Children’s Literature	2
R ED 546	Reading Specialist Internship	3
*Prerequisite: R ED 530
**Prerequisites: R ED 524A, 526, 530, 533
***Prerequisites: R ED 524A, 526

Please note coursework (3 credits) in developmental psychology or human development and (3 credits) in educational psychology are prerequisites for this program.

Reading Specialist Certification

A student who wishes to concentrate in the field of reading but who does not wish to pursue the master's degree program or who already holds a master's degree may obtain Reading Specialist certification by taking the 24 semester hours from concentration courses in reading. A student seeking only certification is required to take at least fifty percent of the 24 credits at Marywood University. Advanced certification candidates are required to complete an internship.

Praxis test:

• SpecialtyArea Praxis (reading). (Required for advanced certification.)

Reading Supervisor Certification

The Reading Supervisor certification will endorse a Reading Specialist for appointment as a Reading Supervisor. Candidates for this post-masters certification shall:

1. follow normal application procedures for admission to the College of Education and Human development, indicating desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.
2. successfully complete an interview after six credits if a master's degree in reading or master's degree plus Reading Specialist certification were not awarded at Marywood University.
3. successfully complete a minimum of eighteen semester hours in the following areas:

EDUC 545	Administrative Theory	3
EDUC 546	Seminar: Problems and Issues in Education	3
EDUC 547	Curriculum Planning for Schools	3
EDUC 548	Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction	3
EDUC 549	School Law	3
R ED 593	Field-Based Internship	3

4. provide evidence of having completed five years of satisfactory professional experience as a Reading Specialist.

At the point of admission/acceptance, the Education Department and the Office of Certification will determine if the candidate has met all competencies as outlined by the State Department of Education. If it is determined that a candidate is lacking in an area typically part of the first endorsement (Reading Specialist) more than eighteen semester hours may be required.

Likewise, if a candidate has fulfilled some of the courses required for the supervision certification, the courses will not be repeated. As with all certifications, fifty percent of the required courses must be taken at Marywood.

Special Education Programs

Aims of the Special Education Programs

• To prepare a teaching candidate:
• To be cognizant of normal growth and development patterns and the range of deviations which can occur from these patterns.
• To be able to act as an instructional leader and resource person in his/her professional situation.
• To be able to examine critically major trends and issues in the field and to apply this body of information to the professional situation.
• To be capable of employing a systematic approach to teaching and demonstrating a working knowledge of sound research skills in order to effectively measure learning performance.
• To be a guardian of the ethics of the profession and its related duties and responsibilities as described in the Code of Ethics of the Council for Exceptional Children.

 

Special Education Certification–Initial
(no prior education certification)

(Instructional I candidates with no education background)
49 semester hours

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

28 semester hours

EDUC 000	Field Experience (minimum 100 clock hours)	0
EDUC 500	1st Semester Seminar	0
EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 523	Seminar in Education Psychology	3
R ED 524A	Creative Teaching of Language Arts	4
R ED 526	Content Area Reading	3
EDUC 470F	Elementary C & I: Math	3
EDUC 442B	Student Teaching: Special Education	12

CONCENTRATION

21 semester hours

S ED 500	Special Education Law and Service Delivery	3
S ED 507	Characteristics and Remedial Strategies	3
S ED 511	Curriculum Adaptations for the Special Needs Learner	3
S ED 522	Career Education for Students with Disabilities	3
OR S ED 523	Programming for the At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child	3
S ED 536	Cognitive Assessment and Remediation	3
OR
R ED 530	Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis	3
S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials & Assessment for ESL	3
*A course in Developmental Psychology is a prerequisite for this program.

Special Education Certification–Second
(builds on another education certification)

CONCENTRATION

27 semester hours

S ED 500	Special Education Law and Service Delivery	3
S ED 511	Curriculum Adaptations for the Special Needs Learner	3
S ED 536	Cognitive Assessment and Remediation	3
OR
R ED 530	Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis	3
R ED 533	Remedial Techniques	3
S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
EDUC 520	Universal Design for Learning	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials and Assessment for ESL	3
S ED 522	Career Education for Students with Disabilities	3
OR
S ED 523	Programming for the At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child	3
S ED 519	Practicum	3

Special Education Degree Programs

Degree-seeking students are required to complete a curriculum that includes studies of major issues in the field and develops broad teacher competencies in a variety of areas. The following course sequence is suggested, but the individual's academic preparation and professional experiences may permit variations.

Program A*
Master of Science in Special Education

(certification Instructional I candidates with no education background)
47-58 semester hours (variable)

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

EDUC 000	Field Experience (minimum 100 clock hours)	0
EDUC 500	1st Semester Seminar	0
EDUC 591	Student Teaching Special Education	12
EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 523	Seminar in Education Psychology	3
R ED 524A	Creative Teaching of Language Arts	4
R ED 526	Content Area Reading	3
EDUC 470F	Elementary C & I: Math	3
EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 554	Contemporary Learning Theories	3
**S ED 545A I	Applied Research	1
S ED 545B	Applied Research	1
S ED 545C	Applied Research	1

 

CONCENTRATION

S ED 500	Special Education Law and Service Delivery	3
S ED 507	Characteristics and Remedial Strategies	3
S ED 511	Curriculum Adaptations for the Special Needs Learner	3
S ED 522	Career Education for Students with Disabilities	3
OR
S ED 523	Programming for the At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child	3
S ED 536	Cognitive Assessment and Remediation	3
OR
R ED 530	Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis	3
S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials & Assessment for ESL	3
* Program A prerequisites: A course in Developmental Psychology
**EDUC 501 and S ED 545A should be taken concurrently

Program B***
Master of Science in Special Education

(non-certification track building on previous BS in Special Education.)
30 semester hours

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

**EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 554	Learning Theories	3
**S ED 545A I	Applied Research	1
S ED 545B	Applied Research	1
S ED 545C	Applied Research	1

CONCENTRATION

S ED 500	Special Education Law and Service Delivery	3
S ED 511	Curriculum Adaptations for the Special Needs Learner	3
S ED 536	Cognitive Assessment and Remediation	3
OR
R ED 530	Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis	3
R ED 533	Remedial Techniques	3
S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
EDUC 520	Universal Design for Learning	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials and Assessment for ESL	3
**EDUC 501 and S ED 545A should be taken concurrently.
***Program B prerequisites: An Education core including reading courses)

Program C***
Master of Science in Special Education

(Second Certification building on a previous certification not in Special Education.)
36 semester hours

The assumption is that candidates seeking this degree already have core education courses including math and reading methods. Candidates not meeting this requirement may be required to take additional coursework.

I. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

**EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 554	Learning Theories	3
**S ED 545A I	Applied Research	1
S ED 545B	Applied Research	1
S ED 545C	Applied Research	1

II. CONCENTRATION

S ED 500	Special Education Law and Service Delivery	3
S ED 511	Curriculum Adaptations for the Special Needs Learner	3
S ED 536	Cognitive Assessment and Remediation	3
OR
R ED 530	Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis	3
S ED 522	Career Education for Students with Disabilities	3
OR
S ED 523	Programming for the At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child	3
R ED 533	Remedial Techniques	3
S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
EDUC 520	Universal Design for Learning	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials, and Assessment for ESL	3
S ED 519	Practicum
**EDUC 501 and S ED 545A should be taken concurrently.
***Program C prerequisites: An Education core including R ED 526 Teaching Content Area Reading)

Special Education Supervisor

As paradigm shifts are occurring in the educational system and as generic skills for all personnel are being valued, this program envisions training administrators who possess broad leadership competencies, familiarity, and experience with the full array of Special Education services, and who can reflect upon change in all its facets. The program curriculum is closely aligned with Marywood's School Leadership program requirements, and the shared courses are intended to integrate the knowledge base of school leadership with the administrative challenges of specialized programming. This program is committed to the training of individuals in administrative and interpersonal skills in order to ensure the development of effective education programs for all, in a variety of settings. Additionally, the program is directed at reflective practice and the development of leaders as agents and facilitators of change.

Special Education Supervisor Certification Requirements

(Post-Masters Certification):

1. Follow normal application procedures for admission to graduate programs of the University, indicating the desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.
2. Successfully complete an interview after six (6) credits if the master's degree was not awarded at Marywood. Prerequisites of a MS in Special Education and 5 years of satisfactory teaching experience on valid special education teaching certificate.
3. Successfully complete a minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours in the following areas:

1. EDUC 545	Administrative Theory for School Leaders	3
   EDUC 547	Curriculum Planning for Schools	3
   EDUC 552	Personnel Leadership in Schools	3
   S ED 540	Administration & Supervision of Special Education Programs	3
   S ED 544	Practicum in Special Education Supervision	3
   EDUC 554	Contemporary Learning Theories	3

At the point of admission/acceptance, the Education Department and the Office of Certification will determine if the candidate has met all competencies as outlined by the State Department of Education. If it is determined that a candidate is lacking in any area, more than these eighteen (18) semester hours may be required.

Likewise, if a candidate has fulfilled some of the courses required for the supervisor certification, the courses will not be repeated. As with all certification, 50 percent of the required courses must be taken at Marywood University.

A candidate must provide evidence of having completed five (5) years of satisfactory teaching experience on a valid special education teaching certificate.

A practicum is a requirement in the Special Education Supervisor Certification Program. The minimum requirement for the initiation of the practicum is the completion of twelve (12) credit hours of the required certification program. At least six (6) of the credit hours must have been completed at Marywood. The practicum must be completed at the level at which the student seeks certification. (Ordinarily this would be the district or Intermediate Unit level, with a broad range of PK-12 experiences.) The practicum includes a minimum of 300 hours of administrative experience. Practicums are usually arranged during the fall and spring semesters.

Master of Science in Administration and Supervision of Special Education

30 semester hours

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 554	Learning Theories	3

CONCENTRATION

S ED 507	Characteristics & Remedial Strategies for the Mildly Impaired	3
S ED 511	Curriculum Adaptations for Special Learners	3
S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
S ED 540	Administration & Supervision of Special Education Programs	3
S ED 544	Practicum in Special Education Supervision	3
EDUC 545	Administrative Theory for School Leaders	3
EDUC 547	Curriculum Planning for Schools	3
EDUC 552	Personnel Leadership in Schools	3
* Prerequisite of S ED 500 Special Education Law and Service Delivery

Master of Arts in Teaching and Certification in Elementary Education

49-63 semester hours (Variable)

Prior to admission to the M.A.T./Elementary certification program, all applicants must meet with the Chair of the Education Department or designated department faculty member and the Director of Professional Field Experience. The Pre-professional skills tests (PPST) - Reading, Writing, Mathematics - must be taken and passed within the first 9 credits of the coursework.

The M.A.T./Elementary Education program is designed for the teaching professional whose goals include initial certification in Elementary Education and an M.A.T. degree. This program consists of a minimum of 49 hours of graduate work. Students with no education courses may need to take up to 63 semester hours. The courses are divided into four categories:

• twenty-one semesters hours in professional education courses which are intended to give the student an understanding of foundations of education, special needs youngsters, human growth and development, and the psychology of the teaching/ learning process.
• twenty-two and a half hours in specialty area courses which provide an understanding of the curriculum taught at the elementary school level.
• thirteen and a half hours in student teaching and seminar.
• six hours in core courses, providing the student the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in both research and learning theory.

These courses are certification requirements for those students seeking both the degree and Pennsylvania Instructional I certification. Eligibility for certification is determined by fulfillment of state requirements.

Many of the courses in the M.A.T./Elementary program fulfill these requirements.

I. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

40.5 semester hours

*EDUC 000	Field Experience (minimum of 100 clock hours of observation and participation)	0
EDUC 500	First Semester Certification Seminar (required for students seeking an Instructional I Certificate)	0
EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
*EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 554	Learning Theories	3
*EDUC 523	Seminar: Psychology of Education	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials and Assessment ESL	3
*PSY 514	Human Development	3
*S ED 507	Characteristics of Mildly Impaired	3
*S ED 511	Curriculum for Special Needs Learners	3
*S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
*EDUC 591	Student Teaching	12
*EDUC 595	Student Teaching Seminar	1.5

II. CONCENTRATION

22.5 semester hours

*R ED 524	Creative Teaching of Language Arts	4
*R ED 526	Teaching Content Area Reading	3
*EDUC 511	Children’s Literature	1.5
*EDUC 470D	Music/Art	3
*EDUC 470F	Mathematics	3
*EDUC 470G	Science	3
*EDUC 470H	Social Studies	3
*EDUC 470J	Physical Education/Health	2
Other courses may be selected with approval of the chairperson.
*Courses leading to certification.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Program requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Master of Arts in Teaching and Certification in Secondary/K-12 Education

37-49 semester hours (Variable)

Prior to admission to the M.A.T. program with certification in Secondary/K-12 Education all applicants must meet with the Chair of Education Department or designated department faculty member and the Director of Professional Field Experience. The Pre-professional skills tests (PPST) - Reading,Writing, Mathematics - must be taken and passed within the first 9 credits of the coursework.

The M.A.T. program in Secondary/K-12 Education is designed for the teaching candidate whose goals include initial certification in Secondary/K-12 Education and an M.A.T. degree. This program consists of a minimum of 37 hours of graduate work. Candidates with no education courses may need to take up to 49 semester hours. Credit totals do not include any work needed in the content area. The courses include:

• nine credits hours of coursework that give candidates an understanding of foundation of education, of human development and the psychology of the teaching/ learning process.
• nine credit hours that focus on general and specific teaching methodologies as well as the reading process.
• up to twelve credit hours (depending on new state guidelines) that focus on developing candidates' understanding of working with learners with special needs.
• thirteen credit hours in student teaching and seminar
• six credit hours in core courses, providing the candidate the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in both research and learning theory.

 

These courses are certification requirements for those students seeking both the degree and Pennsylvania Instructional I certification. Eligibility for certification is determined by fulfillment of state requirements. Courses in the M.A.T. in Secondary/ K-12 education program fulfill these requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

28 semester hours

*EDUC 000	Field Experience (minimum of 100 clock hours of observation and participation)	0
EDUC 500	First Semester Certification Seminar	0
EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
*EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
*EDUC 523	Seminar: Psychology of Education	3
EDUC 554	Learning Theories	3
*PSY 514	Human Development	3
*EDUC 591	Student Teaching	12
*EDUC 595B	Student Teaching Seminar	1

CONCENTRATION

18-21 semester hours

*EDUC 411A	Effective Instruction Secondary/K-12	3
*EDUC 411B	Content Area Methods	3
R ED 526	Teaching Content Area Reading	3
S ED 507	Characteristics of Mildly Impaired (Not required for Art, CSD, H/PE, Music, S ED)	3
*S ED 511	Curriculum for Special Needs Learners	3
*S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials and Assessment ESL	3
*Courses leading to certification.

NOTE: The Program requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

 

Master of Arts in Teaching and Certification in Library Science (1st Certification Only)

60-63 semester hours (Variable)

This Library Science certification program will prepare individuals to be information specialists within K-12 settings. This M.A.T. degree is designed for individuals who have no prior certification in education. It will challenge participants to be collaborators with school, professional, and community staff in the delivery of knowledge. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary curriculum, technological application, ethical decision-making, evaluation, administration, and leadership.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Program requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Prior to admission to the M.A.T. program with certification in Secondary/K-12 Education in Library Science, all applicants must meet with the Chair of the Education Department or designated department faculty member and the Director of Professional Field Experience. The Pre-professional skills tests (PPST) - Reading, Writing, Mathematics - must be taken and passed within the first 9 credits of the coursework. The M.A.T. program in Secondary/K-12 Education with certification in Library Science is designed for the candidate whose goals include initial certification in Library Science. This program consists of a minimum of 60 hours of graduate work. A three credit course in human development or its equivalent is a prerequisite to the program. In addition candidates for initial PA certification must have taken 6 credits of mathematics, 3 credits of English composition, and 3 credits of English literature.

Program prerequisite: Human Development or developmental psychology (3 credits).

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES

41 semester hours

*EDUC 000	Field Experience (minimum of 100 clock hours of observation and participation)	0
EDUC 500	First Semester Certification Seminar	0
EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
*EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
*EDUC 523	Seminar: Psychology of Education	3
EDUC 554	Learning Theories	3
*LS 591	Student Teaching	9
*LS 515	Seminar	1
*EDUC 411A	Effective Instruction Secondary/K-12	3
*R ED 524A	Creative Teaching of Language Arts	4
S ED 507	Characteristics of Mildly Impaired	3
*S ED 511	Curriculum for Special Needs Learners	3
*S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials and Assessment ESL	3

CONCENTRATION

19 semester hours

LS 502	Issues/Trends in Library Information Environment	3
LS 504	New Technologies for Searching, Retrieval, and Presentation of Information	3
LS 505	Meeting Information NEeds and Services through Instructional Collaboration	3
LS 507	Building K-12 Multi-Media Collections	3
LS 509	Cataloging, Classification, and Collection Management in an Electronic Age	3
EDUC 511	Children's Literature	2
EDUC XXX	Literature for Young Adults	2

Teacher Certification Programs

Students may obtain a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in Elementary Education and in specialized K-12 and 7-12 areas. Determination of individual student requirements for certification will be made after all previous transcripts have been evaluated. A student seeking only certification is required to take at least fifty percent of the required credits at Marywood University. Eligibility for certification is determined by fulfillment of state requirements. State regulations in Chapter 49 of the Pennsylvania Code, 22 PA Code 49.18 require that those seeking their initial or first Instructional I Certificate must demonstrate that they have successfully completed a teacher certification exam in these areas:

• PRAXIS I Pre-professional skills tests (PPST) - Reading, Writing, Mathematics
• Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge - (K-12, Elementary, ECE and Special Education certification areas only)
• PRAXIS II SpecialtyArea test (required in each area of certification)

 

Library Science Certification Specialist K-12 (Second Certification)

23 semester hours

This library science certification program will prepare individuals to be information specialists who already possess certification in teaching. It will challenge participants to be collaborators with school, professional, and community staff in the delivery of knowledge. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary curriculum, technological application, ethical decision-making, evaluation, administration, and leadership.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Program requirements discussed in this section are subject to change based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

REQUIRED COURSES

LS 502	Issues/Trends in Library Information Environment	3
LS 504	New Technologies for Searching, Retrieval, and Presentation of Information	3
LS 505	Meeting Information Needs and Services through Instructional Collaboration	3
LS 507	Building K-12 Multi-Media Collections	3
LS 509	Cataloging, Classification, and Collection Management in an Electronic Age	3
EDUC 511	Children’s Literature	2
EDUC XXX	Literature for Young Adults	2
LS 515	Seminar	1.5
LS 520	Practicum (required for advanced certification)	3

Instructional Certification Programs K-12 or 7-12

The following are requirements for all K-12 and 7-12 certifications in Art, Biology, Communication Arts, English, French, General Science, Health/Physical Education, Family and Consumer Science, Mathematics, Music, Social Studies, Spanish, and Home School Visitor:
(37 credits)

EDUC 500	First Semester Certification Seminar	0
EDUC 000	Field Experience (100 clock hours minimum)	0
EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 523	Seminar: Psychology of Education	3
PSY 514	Human Development	3
R ED 526	Teaching Content Area Reading	3
S ED 507	Characteristics and Remedial Strategies for Mildly Impaired (Not required for Art, CSD, H/PE, Music, S ED)	3
EDUC 411A	Effective Instruction in Secondary and K-12 Education	3
*S ED 511	Curriculum for Special Needs Learners	3
*S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials and Assessment ESL	3
EDUC 442A-Q	Student Teaching	6,6
EDUC 595A	Student Teaching Seminar	1

NOTE:

• If an applicant has successfully completed a course that is listed as a requirement for a specific certification (or its equivalent), it does not need to be repeated.
• More specific explanations regarding certification requirements can be found in the certification handbook available in the Certification Office (McGowan 2010).

 

Art K-12

General Requirements, plus:

I. FOUNDATION

ART 110	Basic	3
ART 118	2-D Design & Color	3
ART 241	Computer Graphics	3
ART 116	Drawing I	3
ART 212	3-D Design	3
ART 233	Painting I	3

II. CORE COURSES

ART 218	Art in the Modern Era	3
ART 113	Art History I	3
ART 114	Art History II	3
ART 223	Basic Ceramics	3
ART 226	Basic Printmaking	3
ART 261	Sculpture I	3
ART 301	Art Ed in the Elementary School	3
ART 302	Fibers and Related Media	3
ART 315A	Basic Photography	3
ART 322A-C	Portfolio Review	0
ART 325	Jewelry-Metal I	3
ART 345	Painting II	3
ART 411B	Art Curriculum Methods and Materials	3
ART 485	The History of Art Education	3
PHIL 325	Philosophy of Art	3

Biology 7-12

General Requirements, plus:

BIOL 122 & 122L	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 150 & 150L	General Biology I	4
BIOL 151 & 151 L	General Biology II	4
BIOL 351	Evolution	3
BIOL 411B	Curriculum Methods	4
BIOL 435 & 435L	Microbiology	4
BIOL 440 & 440L	Molecular & Cellular Biology	4
OR
BIOL 446 & 446L	Genetics	4
BIOL 410	Science Literacy Capstone	2
CHEM 131 & 131L	General Chemistry	4
CHEM 132 & 132L	General Chemistry (Preq CHEM 131, 131L)	4
CHEM 331 & 331L	Organic Chemistry (Preq CHEM 132, 132L)	4
ENVS 420 & 420L	Ecology	4
PHYS 213 & 213L	General Physics	4
MATH 170	Mathematical Applications in Biology	3
MATH 201	Calculus/Analytic Geometry	3
OR
MATH 216	Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences	3

Communication Arts 7-12 Non-Print Media

General Requirements, plus:

I. FOUNDATION

COMM 112	Communication Theory	3
COMM 130B	First Year Practicum	1
COMM 230A	Communication Arts Practicum	1
COMM 230B	Communication Arts Practicum	1
COMM 330A or 330B	Communication Arts Practicum	1
COMM 430A or 430B	Communication Arts Practicum	1
COMM 451	Coordinating Seminar in Communication Arts	3
ENGL 400	Structure of Linguistics	3
ENGL 412A	Teaching Writing	3
ENGL 412B	Teaching Literature	3
Literature Courses (2) Selected with advisor approval		3,3
Communication Courses (2) Selected with advisor approval*		3,3

* Students majoring in Theatre must take COMM 341 Theatre History, COMM 342A Tragedy in Dramatic Literature and COMM 342B Comedy in Dramatic Literature among their literature courses.

II. ONE CORE AS A MAJOR SPECIALIZATION

NON-PRINT MEDIA CORE

COMM 231	Audio Production	3
COMM 233	Video Production I	3
COMM 234	Video Production II	3
COMM 237	New Communications Technology	3
Course in non-print media approved by advisor		3

THEATRE CORE

COMM 113	Introduction to Theatre	3
COMM 241	Fundamentals of Acting	3
COMM 247A	Stage Management	2
COMM 247B	Scenic Design	2
COMM 247C	Lighting and Sound Design	2
COMM 347	Fundamentals of Directing	3
COMM 348	Advanced Directing	3

English 7-12

General Requirements, plus:

ENGL 160	Writing Skills	3
ENGL 180	World Literature	3
ENGL 370	Shakespeare	3
ENGL 412A	Teaching Writing	3
ENGL 412B	Teaching Literature	3
1 course from ENGL 310-329 Genre		3
1 course from ENGL 330-349 Theme		3
1 course from ENGL 350-359 American Period		3
1 course from ENGL 360-369 British Period		3
1 course from ENGL 370-390 Major Writers		3
ENGL 400	Structure of Linguistics	3

French 7-12

30 semester hours

General Requirements, plus:

FREN 101* & 102*	Elementary French	3, 3
FREN 211 & 212	Intermediate French	3, 3
FREN 221 & 222	Language & Culture (or equivalent course)	3, 3
FREN 275 & 276	Conversational French	3, 3
FREN 302 & 303	Introduction to Literature	3, 3
FREN 411B	Curriculum Methods & Materials for Languages	3
ENGL 400	Structure of Linguistics	3

*For those who enter the program and have not studied the language previously.

General Science 7-12

General Requirements, plus:

BIOL 121, 121L	Anatomy & Physiology	4
BIOL 122, 122L	Anatomy & Physiology	4
BIOL 150, 150L	General Biology I	4
BIOL 151, 151L	General Biology II	4
BIOL 351	Evolution	3
BIOL 411B	Current Methods in Science	4
BIOL 410	Science Literacy Capstone	2
ENVS 420, 420L	Ecology	4
CHEM 131, 131L	General Chemistry	4
CHEM 132, 132L	General Chemistry (Preq CHEM 131)	4
CHEM 331, 331L	Organic Chemistry (Preq CHEM 132)	4
PHYS 213, 213L	General College Physics	4
PHYS 214, 214L	General College Physics (Preq PHYS 213)	4
MATH 170	Mathematical Applications in Biology	3
MATH 201	Calculus/Analytic Geometry	3
OR
MATH 216	Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences	3

Health/Physical Education K-12

General Requirements, plus:

P ED 130	First Aid and Personal Safety	1
P ED 132	Personal and Community Health	3
P ED 140	Field Hockey	0.5
P ED 142	Basketball	0.5
P ED 160	Foundations of Health and Physical Education	3
P ED 210	Anatomical Concepts	1
P ED 221	Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy	3
P ED 223	Rhythms	1
P ED 225, 225L	Physiology of Exercise	3
P ED 226	Bowling/Golf	1
P ED 241	Methods in Elementary Physical Education	3
P ED 242, 243	Elementary Physical Education Methods Lab	1
P ED 245	Volleyball	0.5
P ED 247	Soccer	0.5
P ED 308	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	2
P ED 322	School Health Education	3
P ED 324	Motor Learning	2
P ED 326	Tests & Measurements	3
P ED 340	Gymnastics and Movement Education	1
P ED 344	Adapted Physical Education	3
P ED 346	Methods in Secondary Physical Education	2
P ED 348	Racquet Sports	1
P ED 424	Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education	3
P ED XXa	Aquatic elective	1
BIOL 121, 121L	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 122, 122L	Anatomy and Physiology	4

Family and Consumer Science N-12

General Requirements, plus:

FCS 145	Behavioral Aspects of Clothing and Housing	3
FCS 251	Family Resource Management	3
EDUC 507	Inclusive Early Childhood Education Settings and Assessments	3
EDUC 508	Integrated Curriculum	3
FCS 320	Professional Practice for FCS	3
FCS 411B	Methods/Vocational Education	3
FCS 451	Family Life Studies	3
FCS 452	Parentology	3
N D 103	Basic Foods	3
N D 111	Basic Nutrition	3
BIOL 107	Sexually Transmitted Diseases	3
BIOL 130	Principles Anatomy/Physiology	3
SSCI 425	Children’s Rights	3

Mathematics 7-12

General Requirements, plus:

MATH 142	Programming in C++	3
MATH 201	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	3
MATH 202	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	3
MATH 203	Calculus with Analytic Geometry III	3
MATH 204	Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV	3
MATH 216	Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences	3
MATH 219	History of Mathematics	3
MATH 314	Mathematical Models and Computer Techniques	3
MATH 321	Abstract Algebra	3
MATH 322	Linear Algebra	3
MATH 323	Number Theory	3
MATH 324	College Geometry	3
MATH 411B	Curriculum Methods and Materials in Mathematics	3
PHYS 213, 213L	General Physics	4

Music K-12

General Requirements, plus:

MUSC 118	Percussion Methods	2
MUSC 215A	Violin Methods	2
MUSC 215B	Cello/Bass Methods	2
MUSC 311B	Music Education in Elementary Schools	2
MUSC 312	Music Education in Secondary Schools	2
MUSC 315A	Brass Methods	2
MUSC 315B	Woodwind Methods	2
MUSC 315C	Instrumental Lab	0

Additional courses are required if bachelor’s degree is not in a music-related field.

Social Studies 7-12

General Requirements, plus:

SOC 211	Introductory Sociology	3
SOC 214	Social Problems	3
SOC 218	Anthropology	3
ECON 100	Basic Economics	3
PS 210	American Government and Politics	3
PS XXX	Political Science Elective	3
GEOG XXX	Geography Elective	3
HIST 100	Roots of the Modern World	3
HIST 1XX 100	Level History Elective	3
HIST 252	U.S. History to 1865	3
HIST 253	U.S. History since 1865	3
HIST 350	Ancient and Medieval World History	3
HIST XXX	Modern Europe Elective	3
HIST XXX	Modern Third World Elective	3
HIST XXX	Modern America Elective	3
SSCI 411	Curriculum & Methods	3

Spanish K-12

30 Semester hours

General Requirements, plus:

SPAN 101* & 102*	Elementary Spanish	3, 3
SPAN 211 & 212	Intermediate Spanish	3, 3
SPAN 275 & 276	Conversation Spanish	3, 3
SPAN 302 & 303	Introduction to Literature	3, 3
SPAN 325	Latin America: Civilization and Culture	3
SPAN XXX	Spanish Elective	3
ENGL 400	Structure of Linguistics	3
SPAN 411B	Curriculum Methods and Materials for Languages	3

*For those who enter the program and have not studied the language previously.

Home School Visitor K-12

General Requirements, plus:

EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 549	Law and the School	3
EDUC 554	Contemporary Learning Theories	3
EDUC 604	School, Community, Public Relations	3
SW 501, 502	Theory and Practice I and II	3, 3
SW 601	Human Behavior I: Psychosocial Analysis of Human Behavior	3
OR
PSY 514	Human Development	3
SW 602	Human Behavior II: Social Science Perspectives on Human Behavior	3
SW 801	Social Welfare Policy I	3
SW 591, 592	Practicum Instruction	3, 4

 

 

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