Elementary Endorsement in Art, Music, Physical Education and Spanish
(Also requires completion of the art, music, physical education or Spanish major for secondary majors. Elementary education majors may satisfy the requirements of this endorsement by completing the minor in one of the four subject areas above.)
Professional/methodology requirements:
EDU 102 - Foundations of Education
(2 credits) This course provides philosophical, historical, social and
economical
foundational background for students considering the teaching profession.
Note: This course includes a field experience. Students must earn a C- or
better in order to fulfill program requirements for elementary licensure.
EDU 202 - Early Field Experience
This course requires 30 clock-hours of field experience with a certified teacher in an area school. Prerequisite:
EDU102. (1 credit) (Note: Graded on a pass/no pass basis.)
EDU 206 - Survey of Exceptional Individuals
(3 credits) This course provides an overview of the history of special
education up
to and including present day trends and practices in education students with exceptionalities. Various areas of exceptionality are explored, including ways to support students with di
verse learning and behavioral needs in inclusionary environments.
Note: This course includes a field experience. Students must earn a C- or
better in order to fulfill program requirements for elementary licensure.
EDU 227 - Instructional Technology
This course studies the impact and uses of media and technology in educational settings. Use and operation of AV equipment will be taught. Emphasis is placed on the various ways the computer can be used in teaching. Current and future use of technology in education will be
addressed.(2 credits)
EDU 304 - Educational Psychology
The application of psychological principles to the learner, the learning
process and the learning situation. This course not only explores learning
theories that impact education today, but also has an emphasis on developing
appropriate motivation techniques, creating developmentally appropriate and
productive learning environments, developing classroom management, as well
as developing authentic and appropriate evaluation and assessment. Prerequisites: EDU102,
and PSY221SS or 224. (2
credits)
EDU 340CC - Human Relations
This course addresses major issues and concepts associated with living in a
culturally diverse society and/or teaching in culturally diverse settings.
Students will consider ways in which ethnicity, gender/sexuality, social
class, and religion intersect and influence beliefs and behaviors.
Note: This course includes a required field experience.
Prerequisites: None (3 credits) (NWCore option under Cross-Cultural
Engagement)
EDU 347 - Reading in the Content Area
No course description available.
EDU 409SR - Philosophy of Education
The liberally educated Christian teacher is the knowledgeable servant of God
and society and this course examines the reasoning behind policies and
methods of teaching, learning and schooling. Various schools of thought are
discussed, including a distinctively Christian perspective, to prepare
students to serve as professional teachers. This course is the NWCore Senior
Seminar course for education students. (2 credits)
EDU 413 - Elementary Student Teaching
This experience will include the observation, engagement and instruction of
an elementary classroom for 4-16 weeks while under the supervision of a
licensed, qualified teacher. Exact number of weeks/credits required will be
determined by student teacher coordinator and department chair. Candidates
will draw from and develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions in
planning, instruction, assessment and professionalism learned and assessed
throughout the elementary education program. Candidates are expected to
model "Teacher as Servant" throughout the experience by serving God and
society in diverse classroom settings. (4-16 credits) Note: Graded on a
pass/no pass basis. Successful completion of student teaching is a necessary
step towards licensure; a passing grade for student teaching does not
guarantee licensure recommendation from department.
Choose appropriate course from your major: 2-3
ART 235 - Integrating Art for Elementary Classroom Teachers
KIN 317 - Methods of Elementary Physical Education and Health
The methods of teaching elementary physical education and health including: program planning and implementation, emphasizing effective instructional procedures through the use of educational movement, fundamental and specialized motor skills. Prerequisite: junior class standing. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
LAN 308 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Foreign Language
No course description available.
MUS 307 - Teaching Elementary Vocal Music (music students must also complete two of the following methods courses: MUS224, MUS225, MUS226, MUS227)
This course is designed to prepare students who are music majors or minors for teaching in the elementary school. Students, who anticipate becoming specialists, will learn how to teach music to children through traditional methods, as well as through innovations of leading European and American educators. Students will learn how to establish curriculum's for music education that utilize learning strategies encompassed by the conceptual approach. State INTASC Standards, as well as National Music Standards, will be reviewed and applied. Four areas of musical study will be emphasized: historical, philosophical, content and methodology. Students will do guided practice in class teaching assignments.Prerequisite: MUS112.(2 credits, alternate years, consult department)
Cognate requirements
Math course: 3-5 credits
Science courses (must include a biological and either a chemistry or physics course): 7-8 credits
PSY 221SS - Developmental Psychology: Childhood
(4 credits)(IGE option under Self and Society) This course explores
the development of the child from the prenatal period into adolescence.
Children's physical, cognitive, emotional, personality, social, moral and
faith development is examined. Psychological research methods for
studying children are covered.