1967-1968 Academic Catalog

56 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE c tzo a Professor: Clifford Johnson, Chairman Associate Professors: Merlin F. Ager, Stanley Ballard Assistant Professors: Brad Moore, Martha Dunn c ology THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION This department offers instruction with the purpose of providing com– petent and enthusiastic teachers for public, Christian, and missionary schools. BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMS SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION. Cedarville College is not approved to offer programs leading to certification for students who wish to teach at the high school level. The college does participate in a cooperative program with nearby Central State University. In this program a student may reside on the Cedarville campus, take advantage of the Christian emphasis and fellowship, yet take the necessary courses at Central State which lead to certifi– cation. Both institutions grant degrees upon successful completion of the program. Additional information may be received from the chairman of. the Division of Education and Psychology. ELEMENTARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION. Certification at this level includes grades one through eight. The elementary certification may be validated for kindergarten upon successful completion of nine quarter hours in kinder– garten methods and materials. Students who complete the program leading to Ohio provisional ele– mentary certificate will be able to seek certification in most states. Specific requirements may be determined by writing the chairman of the division or state departments of education. Opportunities for young people looking toward elementary education are many. Young men may find this field particularly rewarding. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROVISIONAL ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATES. The candidate must meet all the general education requirements of the col– lege. Candidates must be emotionally, morally, and physically fit; free from objectionable uncorrected speech, hearing, and visual problems; and must be capable of speaking and writing correct English. Each prospective student teacher must demonstrate adequate competency on the English proficiency test taken in the sophomore year.