2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences Education 2007-08 Cedarville University 83 Education Minimum passing scores on the Praxis I (Pre-Professional Skills Test): Reading, 175; Writing, 174; Mathematics, 175. Waivers may be granted to all or part of the Praxis I, based on ACT/SAT scores and performance in selected course work at Cedarville University. Satisfactory completion of all introductory field experiences: EDUC-1050 Contemporary Christian Schools, EDUC-2200 Multicultural Field Experience, and EDSP-2050 Special Education Field Experience. Recommendation of the education department’s admission interview committee based on application, resumè, interview, and letters of recommendation. Valid “No Record” background check for the State of Ohio and an additional FBI background check for those who live out of state. Teacher Education Program Retention and Completion Requirements To maintain regular standing in the t eacher e ducation p rogram and/or to receive a degree, students must maintain and/or complete the following requirements: Maintain a GPA of 2.7 or above in all courses. Obtain a “C-” or above in all methods courses. Satisfactorily complete field and clinical experiences. Earn a passing score on state-required Praxis II exams before enrolling in student teaching (licensure only). Satisfactorily complete the internship experience. Programs of Study The department of education offers instruction with the purpose of providing excellent Christian teachers for Christian, public, international, and missionary schools. The University is approved by the Ohio Department of Education for programs leading to a teaching license or endorsement in several areas. Multi-Age Special Education - Intervention Specialist Early Childhood Education (pre-K to grade 3) Middle Childhood Education (grades 4-9) Two concentrations chosen from: Mathematics Reading/Language Arts Science Social Studies See appropriate department for a complete description of the following programs: Adolescent and Young Adult (grades 7-12) Language Arts Education – Integrated (Department of Language and Literature, page 148) Life Science Education Mathematics Education – Integrated Physical Science Education Physics Education Science Comprehensive Education – Integrated (Department of Science and Mathematics, page 208) Social Studies Education – Integrated (Department of Public Service, page 190) Multi-Age Licensure (pre-K to grade 12) Health Education Physical Education (Department of Exercise and Sport Science, page 112) Music Education (Department of Music and Art, page 162) Spanish Education (Department of Language and Literature, page 148) 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. • • • ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ • ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ • ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Endorsements Students interested in an endorsement must possess or be working toward the completion of a degree and licensure requirements in any of the current teaching licensure areas. Early childhood or special education majors who wish to qualify for pre-kindergarten special education endorsement may do so by adding the following courses to their early childhood licensure: ECSP-2500 Young Children w/ Special Needs..............................3 ECSP-3500 Assessing & Teaching Young Children.......................3 ECSP-3550 Clinical: Young Child. w/ Special Needs....................3 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Course requirements: COM-2140 Intercultural Communication........................................3 ENG-3060 History of the English Language..................................3 ENG-3070 Advanced Grammar for AYA Teachers.........................3 LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning..............................3 LING-3090 Sociolinguistics............................................................3 LING-3600 Clinical Experience......................................................1 LING-3610 Practicum....................................................................2 LING-3700 Teaching Foreign Language........................................2 Praxis II TESOL exam Career Opportunities Christian and public schools actively recruit Cedarville education graduates. Graduate schools also welcome Cedarville students. Careers pursued by teacher graduates include: Christian school teacher Church education programs Elementary school teacher High school or middle school teacher International school teacher Mission school teacher Music teacher K-12 Physical education/health education teacher K-12 Preschool director or teacher Elementary school teacher Special education (mild-moderate educational needs) Youth camps Faculty Stephen Gruber, Chairman : Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1974; M.Ed., Wright State University, 1977; Ed.S., Wright State University, 1984; Ed.D., Miami University, 1990. At Cedarville since 2000. Merlin Ager, Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1960; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1962; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1967. At Cedarville 1964-75, 1978-present. Sue Baker, Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Kent State University, 1968; M.Ed., Kent State University, 1972; Ed.D., Uni- versity of Cincinnati, 1987. At Cedarville since 1978. Eddie Baumann, Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Uni- versity of Wisconsin, 1983; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1987; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1995. At Cedarville since 1993. Omer Bonenberger, Associate Professor of Education. Edu- cation: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1960; M.A., Arizona State University, 1968; D.Ed., University of Maine, 1981. At Cedarville since 1981. Sally Castle, Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Syracuse University, 1964; M.S., The University of Dayton, 1983; Ed.S., Wright State University, 1992. Ed.D, Nova Southeastern University, 1996. At Cedarville since 1994. • • • • • • • • • • • •