Education, B.A.

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Requirements

Elementary Education Certification

Education Courses

ED 1000 - Issues in Professional Practice and School Law (4 Credits)
ED 1010 - Portfolio I (1 Credit)
ED 1020 - Psychology of Learning and Classroom/School Environment (4 Credits)
ED 1030 - Introduction to Special Education: Disabilities, Issues, and Laws (4 Credits)
ED 2000 - Technology and Information Literacy (2 Credits)
ED 2010 - Curriculum Design, Planning, Instruction, and Assessment Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 2020 - Language and Grammar: Developing Powerful Speakers and Writers (4 Credits)
ED 2030 - Meeting the Needs of All Learners (4 Credits)
ED 2050 - Portfolio II (1 Credit)
BI 1111 - General Biology ‐ Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology (2 Credits)
ED 3000 - Literacy and Language Arts (4 Credits)
ED 3010 - Teaching Math (4 Credits)
ED 4000 - Methods of Instruction Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 4010 - Methods Practicum (4 Credits)
ED 4915 - Student Teaching: Elementary Education (6 - 12 Credits depending on whether a single certification or dual certification)
Required only if student is seeking Elementary and General Special Education K-12 Certification.
ED 4913 - Student Teaching: General Special Education K-12 (6 - 12 Credits depending on whether a single certification or dual certification)

General Education Courses

WR 1010 - Composition (4 Credits)
MT 1015 - Number Sense 4 Credits
LAS 1000 - Bridges to Learning (2 Credits)
LAS 1 (LAS 1110) - The Natural Environment - Understanding Our Place in the Natural World (4 Credits)
HS 1130 - Evolution of American Democracy (4 Credits)
ED 2080 - Creative Writing and Creative Expression (4 Credits)
PS 2160 - Life‐Span Development (4 Credits)
ES 1110 - Environmental Science: A Global Concern (4 Credits)
ED 2090 - Literature in the 21st Century: Exploring Literature for Youngsters, Adolescents, and Young Adults (4 Credits)
PO 3210 - Global Issues (4 Credits)
LAS Elective (4 Credits)

Concentration Courses

Must have a minimum of 24 credits in one concentration: English, Social Studies, Mathematics, or Science - courses to be approved by advisor.

Physical Education K-12 Certification

Theatre Education K-12 Certification

Education Courses

ED 1000 - Issues in Professional Practice and School Law (4 Credits)
ED 1010 - Portfolio I (1 Credit)
ED 1020 - Psychology of Learning and Classroom/School Environment (4 Credits)
ED 1030 - Introduction to Special Education: Disabilities, Issues, and Laws (4 Credits)
BI 1111 - General Biology ‐ Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology (2 Credits)
ED 2000 - Technology and Information Literacy (2 Credits)
ED 2010 - Curriculum Design, Planning, Instruction, and Assessment Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 2030 - Meeting the Needs of All Learners (4 Credits)
ED 2050 - Portfolio II (1 Credit)
ED 3000 - Literacy and Language Arts (4 Credits)
ED 4000 - Methods of Instruction Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 4010 - Methods Practicum (4 Credits)
ED 4916 - Student Teaching: Theatre Education K-12 (6 - 12 Credits depending on whether a single certification or dual certification)

General Education Courses

WR 1010 - Composition (4 Credits)
MT 1015 - Number Sense 4 Credits
LAS 1000 - Bridges to Learning (2 Credits)
LAS 1 (LAS 1110) - The Natural Environment - Understanding Our Place in the Natural World (4 Credits)
HS 1130 - Evolution of American Democracy (4 Credits)
ES 1110 - Environmental Science: A Global Concern (4 Credits)
TH 3420 - Play Analysis (4 Credits)
PO 3210 - Global Issues (4 Credits)
PS 2160 - Life‐Span Development (4 Credits)
TH 2230 - Movement for the Performer (4 Credits)
TH 2430 - Survey of Western Drama (4 Credits)

Content Courses

TH 1211 - Acting One - For Majors and Minors (2 Credits)
TH 1220 - Production Management (2 Credits)
TH 1310 - Seminar in Technical Theatre: Scenery (2 Credits)
TH 1320 - Seminar in Technical Theatre: Stage Lighting (2 Credits)
TH 2210 - Character Development (2 Credits)
TH 2440 - Production Analysis (4 Credits)
TH 2520 - Speech for the Performer (2 Credits)
TH 3240 - Directing (4 Credits)
TH 3320 - The Design Process (2 Credits)
TH 3950 (EN 3950) - Shakespeare (4 Credits)
TH 4210 - Advanced Acting (2 Credits)
TH 4220 - Advanced Technical Seminar (2 Credits)

Electives

Elective (4 Credits)

Secondary Education: English Certification

Education Courses

ED 1000 - Issues in Professional Practice and School Law (4 Credits)
ED 1010 - Portfolio I (1 Credit)
ED 1020 - Psychology of Learning and Classroom/School Environment (4 Credits)
ED 1030 - Introduction to Special Education: Disabilities, Issues, and Laws (4 Credits)
ED 2000 - Technology and Information Literacy (2 Credits)
ED 2010 - Curriculum Design, Planning, Instruction, and Assessment Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 2020 - Language and Grammar: Developing Powerful Speakers and Writers (4 Credits)
ED 2030 - Meeting the Needs of All Learners (4 Credits)
ED 2050 - Portfolio II (1 Credit)
ED 3000 - Literacy and Language Arts (4 Credits)
ED 4000 - Methods of Instruction Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 4010 - Methods Practicum (4 Credits)
BI 1111 - General Biology ‐ Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology (2 Credits)
ED 4919 - Student Teaching: Secondary Education (6 - 12 Credits depending on whether a single certification or dual certification)
Required only if student is seeking Secondary: English and General Special Education K-12 Certification.
ED 4913 - Student Teaching: General Special Education K-12 (6 - 12 Credits depending on whether a single certification or dual certification)

General Education Courses

WR 1010 - Composition (4 Credits)
MT 1015 - Number Sense 4 Credits
AR 1240 (CO 1240) - Learning to Look: Contemporary Art and Media (4 Credits)
LAS 1000 - Bridges to Learning (2 Credits)
LAS 1 (LAS 1110) - The Natural Environment - Understanding Our Place in the Natural World (4 Credits)
HS 1130 - Evolution of American Democracy (4 Credits)
CW 1100 (EN 2570) - Introduction to Creative Writing (4 Credits)
PS 2160 - Life‐Span Development (4 Credits)
ES 1110 - Environmental Science: A Global Concern (4 Credits)
ED 2090 - Literature in the 21st Century: Exploring Literature for Youngsters, Adolescents, and Young Adults (4 Credits)
PO 3210 - Global Issues (4 Credits)

Content Courses

CW 3200 - 21st Century Digital Writing (4 Credits)
EN 1930 - Survey of American Literature I and II (4 Credits)
EN 2070 (WS 2070) - Comparative Mythology (4 Credits)
TH 2520 - Speech for the Performer (2 Credits)
TH 3420 - Play Analysis (4 Credits)
TH 3950 (EN 3950) - Shakespeare (4 Credits)
Literature Elective (Chosen in consulatation with advisor to round out understanding of literature) (4 Credits)

Electives

Elective (3 Credits)

Secondary Education: Social Studies Certification

Education Courses

ED 1000 - Issues in Professional Practice and School Law (4 Credits)
ED 1010 - Portfolio I (1 Credit)
ED 1020 - Psychology of Learning and Classroom/School Environment (4 Credits)
ED 1030 - Introduction to Special Education: Disabilities, Issues, and Laws (4 Credits)
BI 1111 - General Biology ‐ Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology (2 Credits)
ED 2000 - Technology and Information Literacy (2 Credits)
ED 2010 - Curriculum Design, Planning, Instruction, and Assessment Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 2030 - Meeting the Needs of All Learners (4 Credits)
ED 2050 - Portfolio II (1 Credit)
ED 3000 - Literacy and Language Arts (4 Credits)
ED 4000 - Methods of Instruction Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 4010 - Methods Practicum (4 Credits)
ED 4919 - Student Teaching: Secondary Education (6 - 12 Credits depending on whether a single certification or dual certification)
Required only if student is seeking Secondary: Social Studies and General Special Education K-12 Certification.
ED 4913 - Student Teaching: General Special Education K-12 (6 - 12 Credits depending on whether a single certification or dual certification)

General Education Courses

WR 1010 - Composition (4 Credits)
MT 1015 - Number Sense 4 Credits
PS 2160 - Life‐Span Development (4 Credits)
LAS 1000 - Bridges to Learning (2 Credits)
LAS 1 (LAS 1110) - The Natural Environment - Understanding Our Place in the Natural World (4 Credits)
ED 2090 - Literature in the 21st Century: Exploring Literature for Youngsters, Adolescents, and Young Adults (4 Credits)
HS 1130 - Evolution of American Democracy (4 Credits)
ED 2080 - Creative Writing and Creative Expression (4 Credits)
ES 1110 - Environmental Science: A Global Concern (4 Credits)
PO 3210 - Global Issues (4 Credits)

Content Courses

AR 2520 - Survey of Western Art (4 Credits)
EC 2110 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 Credits)
HS 1150 - World Civilization (4 Credits)
HS 2040 (PO 2040) - Research Methods (2 Credits)
HS 3080 - Major Problems in Modern America (4 Credits)
PO 1110 - U.S. Politics (4 Credits)
PO 1510 - International Politics (4 Credits)
PO 3450 - U.S. Foreign Policy (4 Credits)
PS 1110 - Introduction to Psychology (4 Credits)

Secondary Education: Life Sciences Certification

Education Courses

ED 1000 - Issues in Professional Practice and School Law (4 Credits)
ED 1010 - Portfolio I (1 Credit)
ED 1020 - Psychology of Learning and Classroom/School Environment (4 Credits)
ED 1030 - Introduction to Special Education: Disabilities, Issues, and Laws (4 Credits)
ED 2000 - Technology and Information Literacy (2 Credits)
ED 2010 - Curriculum Design, Planning, Instruction, and Assessment Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 2030 - Meeting the Needs of All Learners (4 Credits)
ED 2050 - Portfolio II (1 Credit)
ED 3000 - Literacy and Language Arts (4 Credits)
ED 4000 - Methods of Instruction Across the Curriculum (4 Credits)
ED 4010 - Methods Practicum (4 Credits)
ED 4919 - Student Teaching: Secondary Education (6 - 12 Credits depending on whether a single certification or dual certification)
Required only if student is seeking Secondary: Life Science and General Special Education K-12 Certification.
ED 4913 - Student Teaching: General Special Education K-12 (6 - 12 Credits depending on whether a single certification or dual certification)

General Education Courses

WR 1010 - Composition (4 Credits)
MT 1510 - Precalculus (4 Credits)
LAS 1000 - Bridges to Learning (2 Credits)
LAS 1 (LAS 1110) - The Natural Environment - Understanding Our Place in the Natural World (4 Credits)
PS 2160 - Life‐Span Development (4 Credits)
ED 2090 - Literature in the 21st Century: Exploring Literature for Youngsters, Adolescents, and Young Adults (4 Credits)
HS 1130 - Evolution of American Democracy (4 Credits)
ED 2080 - Creative Writing and Creative Expression (4 Credits)
PO 3210 - Global Issues (4 Credits)
LAS Elective (4 Credits)

Content Courses

BI 1111 - General Biology ‐ Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology (2 Credits)
BI 1112 - General Biology ‐ Genetics and Plant Biology (2 Credits)
BI 1113 - General Biology ‐ Animal Systems (2 Credits)
BI 1114 - General Biology ‐ Cellular Biology (2 Credits)
BI 2050 - Zoology (4 Credits)
BI 3030 - Genetics (4 Credits)
BI 3210 - Microbiology (4 Credits)
CH 2110 - General Chemistry I (4 Credits)
CH 2120 - General Chemistry II (4 Credits)
MT 2310 - Statistics (4 Credits)
PH 2210 - General Physics I (4 Credits)

Electives

Elective (4 Credits)
Elective (4 Credits)

Physical Education Courses

Courses

Physical Education

The following PE 1000‐level activity courses consist of practical participation and theoretical learning in individual and team physical activities with emphasis on the enjoyment of leisure-time activities. One (1) credit is granted for each course and each of these courses meets for one‐half of the semester (7 weeks). With the exception of Kinesiology majors, students may take a maximum of six (6) of these courses for credit toward graduation. Not repeatable for credit. No prerequisites required for these activity courses unless specifically noted in a course description.

PE 1530 - Hiking (1 Credit)
PE 1550 - Ultimate Frisbee (1 Credit)
PE 1610 - Strength Training (1 Credit)
PE 1630 - Fitness for Life (1 Credit)
PE 1640 - Physical Conditioning (1 Credit)
PE 1650 - Aerobics (1 Credit)
PE 1660 - Tae Kwon Do Level I (1 Credit)
PE 1670 - Cardio‐Kickboxing (1 Credit)
PE 1680 - Yoga (1 Credit)
PE 1690 - Self‐Defense (1 Credit)
PE 1710 - Golf (1 Credit)
PE 1720 - Racquet Sports (1 Credit)
PE 1740 - Fundamentals of Rhythm (1 Credit)
PE 1760 - Beginner Skating (1 Credit)
PE 1790 - Movement for Relaxation and Revitalization (1 Credit)
PE 1810 - Volleyball (1 Credit)
PE 1820 - Softball (1 Credit)
PE 1830 - Soccer (1 Credit)
PE 1840 - Basketball (1 Credit)
PE 1850 - Field Hockey (1 Credit)
PE 1860 - Lacrosse (1 Credit)
PE 1870 - Floor Hockey (1 Credit)
PE 1880 - Flag Football (1 Credit)
PE 1990 - Topics in Movement Skills (1 Credit)