Present at least two letters of recommendation from people able to testify to your suitability as a prospective teacher. Be interviewed by members of the Faculty of Education. Maintain a GPA of 2.75. The programs for elementary, middle school and secondary certification require the completion of 36 credits in an approved professional education sequence in addition to 39 additional University approved credits. 101 Educational Psychology 3 CR Course considers the application of psychological principles to educational theory and practice.
Students explore the many ways of thinking about knowledge, teaching and learning.
Major theories of learning and development are introduced and consistent themes and concepts identified. ED 152 Education in the United States 3 CR Introduces the historical, philosophical and sociological foundations underlying the development and organization of education in the United States. ED 205 Education of Special Needs Students 3 CR Focuses on identification of exceptional students as well as methods of meeting their educational needs in regular and special classroom settings. Exceptionalities studied include all areas identified by national and state mandates. ED 207 Classroom Management 3 CR Presents teaching strategies for discipline and management in the classroom.