Education, B.A. (Non-Teaching)

Education Major without Licensure as Preparation for Non-Teaching Fields

Students who seek non-teaching careers related to the education of children and youth (e.g. child life, camps, religious education) may choose to major in Education without completing the licensure program. As part of the application for admission to the Education major for non-teaching fields, students write a letter to the department chair indicating why the non-teaching major is necessary to achieve their career or educational goals involving work with children and youth. The letter should include a description of the procedure followed to investigate the proposed focus of study and a tentative list of courses to be included in the program. EDU-001 , EDU-111 , EDU-120 and EDU-221 are required. A minimum requirement of five additional professional education courses and any other courses that fit the career or graduate study goals of the student will be determined, under the advisement of the department chair and with the approval of the Education faculty.

Licensure for Teaching in Other Subject Areas

Students wishing to pursue teaching licensure for grades 9-12 or PK-12 licensure in Music or Languages complete majors in those academic disciplines. Additionally, they enroll in a series of pre-professional courses through Education. Please refer to the appropriate departmental sections of this catalog for additional information.

Students seeking secondary licensure for teaching in non-science disciplines (English, Mathematics, or Social Studies) or Languages (grades PK- 12) must complete two science courses with one having a lab experience. Students seeking licensure in Music (grades PK-12) must complete one science course with a laboratory component.

Senior Block

Spring semester senior year, students who pursue a teaching licensure in grades 9-12 and languages PK-12 enroll in

one subject-specific methods course

Early Teaching Experience

In August, prior to the senior year, all candidates seeking licensure participate in an early teaching experience on a full-time basis. This experience provides an opportunity for direct involvement in the opening of school when classroom routines and procedures are established. Candidates seeking licensure are expected to assume some teaching responsibilities.

Graduate summer admittance

Candidates who satisfactorily complete all Senior Block courses, to include the Practicum experience, and are eligible to enroll in the Teaching Internship (EDEP-670) may gain provisional graduate admittance for study in summer session prior to the completion of the teaching internship. Successful completion of all Senior Block courses is required before students are allowed to enroll in graduate level courses.