2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

and an additional FBI background check. 7. Satisfactory referral letter from academic advisor and one external reference. Teacher Education Program Retention and Completion Requirements To maintain regular standing in the Teacher Education Program and/or to receive a degree, students must maintain and/or complete the following requirements: Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses. 1. Obtain a “C-” or higher in all methods courses. 2. Satisfactorily complete field and clinical experiences. 3. Earn a passing score on all state-required licensure assessments. 4. Satisfactorily complete the internship experience. Test Pass Rates For up-to-date testing pass rates and the Ohio educator preparation performance report see cedarville.edu/ SOEaccreditation. Programs of Study The School 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 Board of Regents for programs leading to a teaching license or endorsement in several areas. • Multi-Age Special Education — Intervention Specialist-mild to moderate (K–12) • 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 English, Literature, and Modern Languages, page 103) • Life Science Education • Mathematics Education – Integrated • Physical Science Education • Physics Education • Science Comprehensive Education – Integrated (Department of Science and Mathematics, page 184 ) • Social Studies Education – Integrated (Department of History and Government, page 118) • Multi-Age Licensure (pre–K to grade 12) • Health and Physical Education • Physical Education (Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health, page 125) • Music Education (Department of Music and Worship, page 146) • Spanish Education (Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages, page 104) • Bible Teacher Education (School of Biblical and Theological Studies, page 52) Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement Students interested in the early childhood education generalist endorsement must possess or be working toward the completion of a degree and licensure requirements in early childhood education. Career Opportunities Christian and public schools actively recruit Cedarville education graduates. Graduate schools also welcome Cedarville students. Careers pursued by School of Education graduates include: • Christian school teacher • Church education programs • Elementary school teacher • High school or middle school teacher • International school teacher • Library science • Mission school teacher • Music teacher K–12 • Physical education/health education teacher K–12 • Preschool director or teacher • Special education (mild–moderate educational needs) • Youth camps Faculty Jeremy Ervin, Dean ; Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cornerstone University, 1993; M.A., The Ohio State University, 2003; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2003. At Cedarville since 2013. Margaret Grigorenko , Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs ; Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1978; M.Ed., Cedarville University, 1995; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2010. At Cedarville since 2006. Stephen Gruber , Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs ; 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. Eddie Baumann , Senior Professor of Education. Education: B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1983; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1987; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1995. At Cedarville since 1993. Terry Comers , Assistant Professor of Education. Education : B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.Ed., Wright State University, 1995. At Cedarville since 2004. Lori Ferguson , Instructor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1998; M.S., University of Dayton, 2002. Timothy Heaton , Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Wittenberg University, 1973; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, 1986; Ph.D., University of Dayton, 1999. At Cedarville since 1987. Page 80 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog School of Education Test Pass Rates