CATALOG • 2009-2010
Education – Majors- Early Childhood, Middle
Level Education (Freshman entering Fall 2009 or Later), Secondary Education
Co-Major, Elementary Education (Transfer Students who will be student
teaching before January 2013 only)
For information, contact Dr. Nancy King.
The education major prepares professional educators to
meet the many challenges of the 21st century classroom. Prospective Early
Childhood teacher (PreK-4) should major in Early Childhood Education.
Prospective (4-8) middle level teachers should major in Middle Level
Education. They will also take required courses in two content areas.
Prospective secondary (7-12) teachers should co-major in secondary
education while majoring in one of the following content areas: biology,
chemistry, history or political science (citizenship), English, general
science, mathematics or Spanish.
Prospective teachers may also pursue a dual
certification in early childhood education/special education, middle
level/special education or secondary/special education. Acceptance into the
College does not constitute acceptance as a declared education major or
co-major. All certification candidates must meet the Pennsylvania
Department of Education Chapter 354 Requirements as well as the liberal
arts requirements of Cedar Crest College.
Mission Statement of the Education Program
The Education major is committed to the preparation of
education professionals who have the knowledge base,
skills and pedagogy that allow them to provide
high-quality experiences for PreK-12 students. The Department seeks to
prepare teachers to become active participants and to engage in the
development of policies to improve the education of our nation’s
children and adolescence. Teachers will learn to become advocates for both
students and for the profession. Through partnerships with the local school
districts, the community and the college, the department fosters the
development of teachers who are role models who actively seek to increase
their knowledge, expand their abilities and to work with a diverse
population.
Admissions Credentials-Teacher Certification
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Chapter 354
regulation requires that all candidates for teacher certification have a
cumulative grade-point average of a 3.0 for acceptance into the program.
Furthermore, those seeking secondary teacher certification must have a 3.0
GPA in their major course work. Official transcripts from all colleges
attended previous to Cedar Crest College must be submitted prior to
receiving a statement of advanced standing.
Prospective teachers must also have six credits of
college course work in mathematics; three credits in English composition;
and three credits in American or British literature with a grade ofCor
higher and no grade below a B in education courses prior to declaration
(full acceptance) into the teacher certification program. Candidates
teaching on emergency certifications issued by a school district must meet
with the education department chair or his/her designee prior to
registering for courses. (Please note, we are able to accommodate
supervision of emergency certified teachers in the following school
districts only: Allentown, Bethlehem Area, Catasauqua, East Penn, Nazareth
Area, Northampton Area, Parkland, Salisbury, Saucon Valley, Southern
Lehigh, and Whitehall-Coplay). Our student teachers also are placed in
these districts.
Education Department Outcomes
The teacher candidate understands the central
concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) she/he teaches and can create learning experiences that make
these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
- The teacher candidate plans and presents instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, national and PDE curriculum standards and district curriculum goals.
- The teacher candidate understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning experiences that support their intellectual, physical, social and personal development.
- The teacher candidate uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
- The teacher candidate uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal and media communications to foster active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction in the classroom.
- The teacher candidate understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learner needs.
- The teacher candidate understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
- The teacher candidate understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner.
- The teacher candidate demonstrates reflection and self-evaluation, appropriate responses to supervision, and self direction in improving in competencies.
- The teacher candidate demonstrates appropriate professionalism to support student well-being and learning through relationships with colleagues, parents, etc.
(Transferring at least 15 credits) (For Transfer
Students who will student teach before January 2013 only)
Liberal Arts Education Requirements
College-Wide Course Requirements
- Writing - two credit-bearing classes
WRI 100 College Writing or HON 122
Freshman Scholars (WRI-1)
(WRI-2) - Arts (ART) – 6 cr. Total; one must be a 3
cr. course
ART 110
MUS 10 - Math & Logic (ML) – 6 cr. Total; one
must be a college level math course
MAT 202 - Ethics (ETH) - 3 cr.
- Natural Science (SCI) – two credit-bearing classes, one must be a lab-based course
- Humanities (HUM) – 6 cr.
U.S. History course
American or British Literature - Social Science (SS) – 6 cr.
Lifespan OR Child Psychology - Global Studies (GS)- 3 cr.
ECO 222
Major Requirements
College-level writing course 3 credits
College-level math courses 6 credits
MAT 202 Mathematics for
Elementary Education; [must be taken at Cedar Crest 3 credits
MAT___ College-level math course 3 credits
American or British Literature course 3 credits
U.S. History course 3 credits
Lifespan/child psychology course 3 credits
EDU 100 American Education 3 credits
Students must complete a total of 24 credits including
the above courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a
“C” in liberal arts courses and a grade of “B” or
better in education courses to declare the major. The Praxis PPST
tests and Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge Test must be passed in
order to apply to student teach.
Other Required Courses for the Elementary Education
Major
Two Science Courses, one in biology and one in
physical science
(one must include a lab component) 7 credits
(one must include a lab component) 7 credits
Plus:
ART 110 Principles of Visual Organization 3 credits
MUS 101 Experiencing Music or equivalent 3 credits
ECO 222 Economic Geography 3 credits
**Policy on assessment of oral/written communication
is located in the student handbook on pages 7 & 8.
Professional Courses
EDU 150 Educational Planning 3 credits; (may be taken
with EDU 100)
EDU 151 Field Experience I: Elementary; 1 credits
(co-req. EDU 150)
EDU 200 Educational Psychology 3 credits; (may be
taken with EDU 100)
EDU 311 Literacy I; 3 credits; (EDU 150, 151)
EDU 312 Literacy II; 3 credits; (EDU 311)
EDU 313 Field Experience II; 1 credit; (Co-requisite
EDU 312)
EDU 306 Technology for Educators; 3 credits; (EDU
150; see department chair for exemption by portfolio information)
EDU 308 Integrating the Arts; 3 credits (EDU 311 and 3
credits in the arts)
EDU 317 CALE for Science in the Elementary and Middle
School Classroom; 3 credits (EDU 312)
EDU 319 CALE for Social Studies in the Elementary and
Middle School; 3 credits (EDU 312)
EDU 321 Field Experience III: Elementary; 1 credit
(Co-req. EDU 317 or EDU 319)
EDU 332 CALE for Mathematics in the Elementary and
Middle Schools; 3 credits (EDU 150; MAT 202)
EDU 359 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional
Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in the
General Education Classroom; 3 credits (EDU 150, 312)
THS 335 Creative Drama in Education; 3 credits
SPE 243 The Exceptional Child; 3 credits (EDU 150)
SPE 344 Adaptations/Modifications for Exceptional
Learner in General Education Classrooms; (EDU 150 and SPE 243) or
SPE 350 Teaching Students with Behavior and Learning
Challenges; 3 credits (EDU 150 and SPE 243)
SPE 345 Field Experience IV; 1 credit (co-req. SPE 344
or SPE 350)
SPE 347 Classroom Management; 3 credits ( EDU 150 and
SPE 243)
EDU 372 Student Teaching: Elementary Schools; 9
credits (Capstone)
EDU 374 Professional Education Seminar; 3 credits
(Capstone)
Please note: Students who do not pass assessment of
oral/written communication proficiencies in the English language
appropriate for teaching in the elementary grades as determined by
classroom performance and the evaluation of cooperating mentor teachers in
field experiences will be asked to take additional courses to meet basic
competencies in English communication.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. 6/09
Requirements for Special Education Certification as Add-on Certification for Elementary Education Majors (This is for Transfer Students Who Will Student Teach Before January 2013 Only)
Students complete all of the courses for the
elementary major plus the following courses:
EDU314 Adolescent Literacy 3 credits
EDU315 Field Experience II: Secondary 1 credit
SPE 243 Exceptional Child 3 credits
SPE 333 Psycho-Educational Testing for Teachers 3
credits
SPE 344 Adaptations and Modifications for the
Exceptional Child
in the General Education Classroom 3 credits
in the General Education Classroom 3 credits
SPE 346 Collaborative Partnerships in Inclusive
Settings 3 credits
SPE 347 Classroom Management 3 credits
SPE 348 Teaching Students with Low Incidence
Disabilities 3 credits
EDU359 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional
Strategies for Teaching
Exceptional Students Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse 3 credits
Exceptional Students Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse 3 credits
SPE 350 Teaching Children with Learning and Behavior
Challenges 3 credits
SPE 375 Special Education Internship 3 credits
EDU100 American Education 3 credits
EDU150 Educational Planning 3 credits
EDU151 Field Experience I: Secondary 1 credit
EDU200 Educational Psychology 3 credits
EDU306 Technology for Educators 3 credits
(Biology, Chemistry and General Science majors are
exempted)
EDU314 Adolescent Literacy 3 credits
EDU315 Field Experience II: Secondary 1 credit
THS 335 Creative Drama in Education 3 credits
EDU346 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning
Experiences
for Secondary Science and Mathematics 3 credits
for Secondary Science and Mathematics 3 credits
or
EDU347 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning
Experiences
for Secondary Social Studies 3 credits
for Secondary Social Studies 3 credits
or
EDU348 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning
Experiences
for Secondary English 3 credits
for Secondary English 3 credits
or
EDU349 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning
Experiences
for K-12World Language 3 credits
for K-12World Language 3 credits
EDU350 Field Experience III: Secondary 1 credit
EDU359 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional
Strategies for Culturally
and Linguistically Diverse Students in the General Education
ClassroomK-12 3 credits
and Linguistically Diverse Students in the General Education
ClassroomK-12 3 credits
SPE 243 The Exceptional Child 3 credits
SPE 344 Adaptations/Modifications for the
Exceptional Learner
In General Education Classrooms 3 credits
In General Education Classrooms 3 credits
or
SPE 350 Teaching Students with Behavioral and
Learning Challenges 3 credits
SPE 345 Field Experience IV 1 credit
SPE 347 Classroom Management 3 credits
EDU373 Student Teaching: Secondary Schools 9 credits
EDU374 Professional Education Seminar 3 credits
Elective Course:
EDU308 Integrating the Arts Across the Elementary
and Middle
School Curriculum 3 credits
School Curriculum 3 credits
Other Required Courses:
MAT-XXX 3 credits
MAT-XXX 3 credits
WRI-100 3 credits
ENG-XXX [ Any American or British Literature course] 3
credits
For students seeking certification in
Spanish
ENG302 Linguistics 3 credits
Requirements for Secondary/Special Education
Certification
(This list is for transfer student who will
student teach before January 2013 ONLY.)
Students complete all of the Courses for the Secondary
Co-Major plus the following courses:
EDU311 Literacy I 3 credits
EDU312 Literacy II 3 credits
EDU313 Field Experience II: Elementary 1 credit
EDU332 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning
Experiences for
Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle School 3 credits
Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle School 3 credits
EDU359 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional
Strategies for Teaching
Exceptional Students Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse 3 credits
Exceptional Students Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse 3 credits
SPE 243 Exceptional Child 3 credits
SPE 333 Psycho-Educational Testing for Teachers 3
credits
SPE 344 Adaptations and Modifications for the
Exceptional Child
in the General Education Classroom 3 credits
in the General Education Classroom 3 credits
SPE 346 Collaborative Partnerships in Inclusive
Settings 3 credits
SPE 347 Classroom Management 3 credits
SPE 348 Teaching Students with Low Incidence
Disabilities 3 credits
SPE 350 Teaching Children with Learning and Behavior
Challenges 3 credits
SPE 375 Special Education Practicum 3 credits
