1973-1974 Academic Catalog

Education and Psychology 73 4. Student Teach in a Christian Day School (When placement is not possible, three (3) hours of student teaching in Christian Education will be required in addition to the regular student teaching.) Those completing the Christian Day School program will receive special recognition for so doing from Cedarville College. Students completing programs leading to Ohio certification will be able to obtain certification in most states. Those planning to teach in states other than Ohio should consult with the Education Department in order to be aware of special requirements and problems in those states. Admission to and Retention in the Teacher Education Program Students may apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program near the conclusion of their sophomore year, generally the spring quarter. To be admitted, they must meet the following requirements: 1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4 in all courses. 2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4 in teaching field courses. 3. A grade of C or above in all communication courses. 4. Minimum percentile rank of 35 on the English Proficiency Exam using college sophomore norms. 5. Recommendation of all teaching field advisers and approval of the Teacher Education Committee. 6. Completion of the Zaner Blaser handwriting course (elementary only). 7. Completion of at least one POPE. 8. Completion of Human Growth and Development or Educational Psychology. 9. Completion of Foundations of Education. Retention in the program and admittance to student teaching require the following in addition to the admission requirements: 1. The grade of C or above in all professional education courses and teaching field courses. 2. Recommendation of all teaching field departments. 3. Completion of 130 hours to student teach fall quarter. Completion of 145 hours to student teach winter quarter. Completion of 160 hours to student teach spring quarter. Elementary and Kindergarten Education Programs Elementary education certification includes grades 1-8. The elementary education certificate may be validated for kindergarten upon successful completition of eight quarter hours in kindergarten methods and materials and a course in Developmental Psychology.