1989-1990 Academic Catalog

Special Education without Certification For those preparing for ministries in churches or Christian schools, Shep– herds and Cedarville College have joined to offer a specialization in spe– cial education. Courses taught by Shepherds' personnel are available every even year al Cedarville and during the summer al Shepherds. Though this progran1 does not qualify for certification from the State of Ohio, it develops competence in special education for the student who anticipates a n1inistry in lhis area. Additional infonnation about this progrrun is avail– able in the Education Department Office. Early Childhood Education Certification Early childhood education certification prepares students to teach at the K-3 level. Students may obtain this certification by meeting the elementary education requirements and the following additions to or exceptions to those require1nents: 1. Earna minimum GPAof2.3 2. Earn a grade of "C" or above in the professional education area, concen– tration area and communications courses 3. Complete the following courses: EDUC-250 Early Childhood Education ...................................................4 EDUC-251 Kindergarten Curriculum and Methods ................................. 5 EDUC-450 Supervised Teaching and Seminar(K-3 level) ................ 15-16 Education 95