BCAcademicCatalog2016

Teacher licensure candidates seeking licensure to teach grades 6-12 or PreK-12 will need a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in their major (teaching endorsement

area) listed below: Bachelor of Science Biology 6-12 Business 6-12 Chemistry 6-12 Mathematics 6-12

Bachelor of Arts

English 6-12

History & Social Services 6-12 Music‒Vocal/Choral PreK-12 Music‒Instrumental PreK-12

Health & Physical Education PreK-12

Art PreK-12 Theater PreK-12

First Year

Second Year

PSY 1013 (Fall) EDU 2003 (Spring) EDU 2212 (Spring) EDU 3133 (Spring)

3 SH EDU 2013 (Fall) 3 SH EDU 3801 (Fall)

3 SH 1 SH

2 SH 3 SH

Teacher licensure candidates may only take the remaining classes if they have been ADMITTED to the Teacher Education Program

Third Year

Fourth Year

EDU 3901 (Fall) EDU 3253 (Spring)

1 SH EDU 3043 (Fall) 3 SH EDU 4101 (Fall)

3 SH 1 SH 12 SH 12 SH 1 SH

EDU 4608 (Spring) EDU 4708 (Spring) EDU 4341 (Spring)

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

Professional Education EDU 0111 Mathematics Skills for Teachers

This non-credit elective course is designed to give students the opportunity to improve understandings of mathematical concepts needed for success in the Teacher Education Program. Students may take the course if they fail to achieve the minimum score in Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics, an entry-level assessment of basic skills required by the Virginia Board of Education of all students entering an approved teacher education program (8VAC20-542-40). Grading is Pass/Fail. (Upon Demand) EDU 2003 Human Growth & Development for Educators This course includes a study of human growth and development birth through adolescence. The course focuses on skills that contribute to an understanding of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children and the ability to use this understanding in guiding learning experiences. The interactions of children with individual differences are incorporated. Includes a 15-hour early field experience. Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. PSY 1013 with a grade of C (2.00) or better. (Fall and Spring)

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