BCAcademicCatalog2016

Graduate Program Records Policy Records of students who have not completed requirements for the graduate program are retained for five years and are then destroyed. Complete records of students who have completed a Master of Arts in Education are retained for ten years and are then destroyed other than transcripts which are retained permanently in the Office of the Registrar. Graduate Program with Teacher Licensure Records Policy Records of teacher licensure candidates who have not completed an approved teacher education program are retained for five years and are then destroyed. Complete records of teacher licensure candidates who have completed an approved teacher education program are retained for ten years. After that time, only a copy of the application for initial licensure is retained. The application packet for initial Virginia teacher licensure is forwarded to the appropriate office of the Virginia Department of Education in Richmond. The teacher licensure candidate must sign a release to include the Bluefield College transcript and copies of the required test scores. No other copies of the mandated test scores are released. The teacher licensure candidate is advised to make copies of these score reports in order to include them with applications for teaching positions. Teacher licensure candidates are also advised to keep copies of recommendation forms and other materials since these cannot be released. EDU 5113 Advanced Educational Psychology This course is an advanced study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive charac- teristics, in addition to speech and language development, of Prek-12 students; principles of learning theories will be examined as they apply to teaching, learning, motivation, and classroom environment. Prerequisite: PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology or EDU 2003 Human Growth and Development for Education EDU 5123 Education and Society This course focuses on the ever-changing landscape of education. Students will develop an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying the role, development, and organization of public education in the United States using research in current events to analyze modern education structures in view of their foundations. EDU 5133 Foundations of Special Education This course centers on knowledge of the foundation for educating students with disabili- ties, including historical perspective, characteristics of children and youth with disabilities, influence of family and community, ethical issues and standards of professional behavior. Students will also gain an understanding and application of the legal aspects, regulatory requirements, and expectations associated with identification, education, and evaluation of students with disabilities. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: EDU 5113 Advanced Educational Psychology EDU 5143 Teaching Strategies for Student Learning This course centers on effective teaching for a variety of learners using media, technology, and other educational materials. Students will develop and demonstrate teaching strategies based on education theory, best practice research, and differentiation related to student differences. GRADUATE COURSES

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