1975-1976 Academic Catalog

56 Cedarville College 3. Enroll in the following additional courses a. The Christian School b. One of the following: The Inductive Method of Bible Study Methods of Bible teaching 4. Student Teach in a Christian School (When placement is not possible, four (4) hours of teaching Bible in a Christian School will be required in addition to the regular student teach– ing.) Those completing the Christian School program will receive special recogni– tion 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 Teach- er Education Committee. 6. Completion of the Zaner Bloser handwriting course (elementary only). 7. Completion of at least one POPE. 8. Completion of Human Growth and Development or Educational Psychol– ogy. 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 educa– tion certificate may be validated for kindergarten upon successful completion of eight quarter hours in kindergarten methods and materials and a course in Developmental Psychology. Programs in elementary education are also available in physical education and music and qualify one to teach that subject in grades K-8. Information regarding these programs is available in the Education Office.