2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog
Professional Education
Programs
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Elementary Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Pre-Primary Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Social Studies Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Mathematics Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
English Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Health Education. B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Mathematics Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Music Education, B.S.
major
Instrumental/ Classroom K-12 Specialization (Teacher Llcensure) -
Music Education, B.S.
major
Vocal/ Classroom K-12 Specialization (Teacher Llcensure) -
Physical Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Chemistry Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Earth and Space Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Physics Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Social Studies Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Spanish Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure)
The teacher is a reflective professional who nurtures the potential of individuals through a knowledge of child and adolescent development and who addresses the diversity of student needs in a multicultural society. The teacher has the ability to mesh effectively the methodologies, theories, concepts, and principles upon which the art and science of education are built. Working from a pedagogical and academic knowledge base, the teacher integrates these elements into effective teaching to promote growth in cognitive and affective learning. In addition, the teacher, as a life-long learner, keeps abreast of current trends and research while working with colleagues, administrators, other professionals, and parents to enhance the educational process now and in the future. The model that forms the basis for the programs is fully described in the department's Teacher Education Handbook.
For All Education Majors
General Entry Requirements
A Basic Skills test (MTLE) taken and on file. (If all sections of the test are not passed, a plan for remediation must be completed, filed with the Clinical Experiences Office, and be approved, prior to the completion of ED 3100.)
30 semester credits completed
2.50 GPA
General Exit Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.50 in professional education, major/minor, and overall course work.
Signed forms by the cooperating teacher and the faculty supervisor that the student has satisfactorily completed student teaching for each licensure sought.
Scores at or above minimums on basic skills tests required by the State of Minnesota or Department of Professional Education.
An acceptable score on standardized professional field competency assessments.
Career Directions
- Adult Educator
- Community Education Coordinator
- Curriculum Developer
- Education Specialist
- Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary Teacher
- Training Manager
- Youth Program Director
- Also: Graduate Study
Preparation
Recommended High School CoursesRecommended Liberal Education Courses
- Science
- Psychology
- Health
- Human Development
- Oral and Written Communication
- Computer Use
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Introductory Psychology
- A Speech Course
- Ojibwe/American Indian Culture and History
- Music Fundamentals (Elementary Education)