1987-1988 Academic Catalog

92 Professors: Merlin F. Ager, Dwayne I. Frank Associate Professors: Sue H. Baker, Omer E. Bonenberger, Sharon Eimers, Helen L. Hall, Beverly S. Monroe, Lila C. Seaman Part-time Faculty: Joanne DiCuirci, Charles A. Dillon, E. Ellen Glanville, Ron Coriell The Department of Education offers instruction with the purpose of providing distinctively Christian teachers for Christian, public, and missionary schools. The State of Ohio Department of Educa– tion has approved programs leading to the four-year Ohio teach– ing certificate in the following areas: (1) Elementmy Education (grades 1-8), specialization is also available in physical education and music; (2) Kindergarten-Elementary (grades K-8); (3) Early Childhood Education (grades K-3); (4) Secondary Education (grades 7-12) - in biological science, bookkeeping-basic busi– ness, business education, chemistry, English, history, mathema– tics, music, physical education, political science, science com– prehensive, Spanish, speech/communication, and social studies comprehensive, (5) special (K-12) in health education, music, and physical education, (6) endorsement in reading and typing/ keyboarding. 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 Depart– ment of Education in order to be aware of special requirements and problems in those states where reciprocity has not been estab– lished. Graduates qualify but must apply for certification by the As– sociation of Christian Schools International. This certification is recognized by Christian schools around the world. Admission to and Retention in The Teacher Education Program Students may apply for admission to the Teacher Education Prognim near the conclusion of their sophomore year, generally the spring quarter. To be admitted, they must meet the following requirements: 1. Minimum cumulative GPA of2.5 in all courses (2.3 for K-3 program). 2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in teaching field courses. 3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2. 5 in professional education courses. 4. Grade of "C" or above in communication courses. 5. Grade of "C" or above in teaching field or concentration area courses. 6. Grade of "C" or above in all courses (elementary only). 7. Acceptable scores on PPST Exam. 8. Satisfactory completion of foundations courses (Introduc– tion to Education, Education of Exceptional Children, Learner and the Learning Process) 9. Satisfactory ratings in field experiences (PSI, Introduction to Education Field Experience) IO. Recommendation of Admission's Interview Committee and Education Department (based on resume, interview, references) Element~uy and Early Childhood Education Programs Elementary education certification includes grades 1-8. The elementary education certificate may be validated for kindergar– ten upon successful completion of nine quarter hours in kinder– garten methods and materials, and student teaching on the kinder– garten-primary level. Early Childhood Education (K-3) The requirements for K-3 certification are the same as for elementary with the following exceptions: (1) nine quarter hours in Kindergarten Methods & Materials and Early Childhood Education must be completed, (2) student teaching must take place in a K-3 setting, (3) minimum GPA of2.3, (4) a grade of"C" or above is required in pro– fessional education concentration area and communica– tion courses. Elementary Education Curriculum Biblical Education BEOT-101 Old Testament Survey BENT-102 New Testament Survey 5 5