Cedarville Magazine, Spring 2021

Get to Know Our Education Program The School of Education prepares compassionate, professional educators who are committed to the integration of faith, learning, and life, which is demonstrated in teaching competence and Christlike character exhibited through leadership and service. The school's faculty members share a commitment to quality programs that will help prepare our teacher-candidates for the challenges of the 21st century. LICENSURE PROGRAMS (Bachelor of Arts) Primary (P-5) Education Primary (P-5) Special Education Middle Childhood Education Special Education Health and Physical Education Language Arts Education Mathematics Education Music Education Science Education Social Studies Education Spanish Education ENDORSEMENT/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 4th and 5th Grade Generalist Endorsement TESOL Minor/Certificate If you know high school students who would benefit from Cedarville's biblically focused education program, encourage them to apply: cedarville.edu/apply . PROGRAM DETAILS Credit hours: Total hours vary depending on degree program Terms: 16-week semesters Field Experience: Between 500–700 hours spent observing, in field experience, and student teaching; total hours dependent on degree program Financial aid: Financial aid options available Program delivery: On campus Completion time: Typically, eight semesters. Endorsements can be completed through the University’s May term or by taking an extra semester of classes. DEGREE FEATURES Biblical Worldview – Students are immersed in a thoroughly biblical perspective on how to live their lives as educators for God’s glory. Faculty help students know, evaluate, and critique modern educational theories, coaching and instructing them about what to reject, redeem, and receive using Scripture as the final authority. Field experience – Beginning freshman year, education majors begin 500–700 hours or more of field and clinical experience in rural, urban, suburban, and alternative schools and tutoring experiences. Time spent in real classrooms interacting with students and professional educators provide our teacher candidates the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge gained in their coursework. Licensure – Teacher-candidates who successfully complete the Cedarville University teacher education program, pass licensure exams, apply to the state of Ohio, and have been awarded a degree by Cedarville University will obtain licensure in the state of Ohio. This licensure can be transferred to other states upon meeting that state's requirements. They are also eligible to apply for Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) certification. Cedarville Magazine | 29