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Education
| 2005 - 2006 College of the Ozarks Catalog |
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Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Professional educational programs at College of the Ozarks are designed to
help graduates be reflective decision-makers and effective
teachers. This is approached through an integrated program
of general, specialized and professional education combining
theory and practice designed to help students gain knowledge,
skills and attitudes essential for a successful teaching
career. Each graduate of the education program will
demonstrate satisfactory knowledge and understanding
of: 1) significant content in the liberal arts core
component of the program; 2) a variety of teaching methods
and their application to the teaching-learning process;
3) a variety of evaluation techniques essential to effective
assessment of student learning; 4) the profession of
teaching as documented in current research; 5) the specialized
areas of study; and 6) a strong Christ-like character
dedicated to intellectual growth, hard work, and service
to God and the education profession.
Major
in Elementary Education |
| Required major courses: 34
hours |
| EDU 203 Child Growth and Development
(F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 213 Orientation to Teaching (F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 223 Language Arts & Literature for Elementary/Middle
School (F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 313 Mathematics Methods for Elementary/Middle
School (S) |
3 |
| EDU 323 Reading Methods I (S) |
3 |
| EDU 333 Foundations of American Education
(F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 342 Reading Methods II (F) |
2 |
| EDU 363 Elementary/Middle School Techniques
of Teaching Reading in Content Fields (F) |
3 |
| EDU 372 Science Methods for Elementary/Middle
School (F) |
2 |
| EDU 383 Social Studies Methods for Elementary/Middle
School (S) |
3 |
| EDU 413 Educational Media and Technology
(F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 423 Educational Assessment WI (F/S) |
3 |
| Required field/clinic courses: 13-22
hours |
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| EDU 201 Classroom Observation (F) |
1 |
| EDU 211 Classroom Participation (S) |
1 |
| EDU 44V Teacher Assistant (F/S) |
1-4 |
| EDU 45V Student Teaching WI (F/S) |
10-16 |
| Required collateral courses: 18
hours |
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| MAT 104 Mathematics for Elementary/Middle
School Teachers (F/S) |
4 |
| PSY 363 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
(F/S) |
3 |
| AED 353 Art Education Methods I (F/S) |
3 |
| MUS 252 Elementary Music Methods (F/S) |
2 |
| PED 233 Personal and Community Health (F) |
3 |
| PED 383 Methods of Teaching Physical Education
in PK-8 (F/S) |
3 |
| Social Studies concentration: 21 hours
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| HST 203 World Regional Geography (S) |
3 |
| SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology (F/S) |
3 |
| PSY 103* Introduction to Psychology (F/S) |
3 |
| ECN 103 The American Economy (F) |
3 |
| HST 103* The American Experience (F/S) |
3 |
| ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
3 |
| HST 153* Western Civilization
To 1660 (F/S) |
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| HST 163* Western Civilization
Since 1660 (F/S) |
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| ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
3 |
| POL 103 American National
Government (F) |
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| POL 113 American State
and Local Government (S) |
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| * courses satisfy G.E. requirements |
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| Courses required for
General Education in addition to the above
requirements: 47 hours |
| ENG 103, ENG 303 and SPC 103 |
9 |
| REL 103 and REL 343 |
6 |
| PED/MIL 101, 111 and PED Activities elective |
3 |
| IDS 133, IDS 153 and IDS 313 |
9 |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
| College level mathematics course (in addition
to MAT 104) |
3 |
| ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LITERATURE COURSES |
3 |
| ENA 123 or ENW 133 |
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| ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSES |
4 |
| PHY 104, PHY 114 or PHY
124 |
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| General Education course
options specified by the education major: |
| BIO 104 Introduction to Biology (S) |
4 |
| ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
3 |
| ART 113 Two-Dimensional
Design (F/S) |
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| ART 123 Drawing I |
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| NOTE: The minimum TOTAL credit
hours required for an Elementary Education
major is 133 hours. An elementary education
major must average 16-17 hours per semester
to graduate in four years. |
| Early Childhood concentration: 21
hours |
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| Students majoring in Elementary
Education may choose an Early Childhood concentration
that leads to a teaching endorsement in PK-3,
instead of the Social Studies concentration. |
| To accomplish this, the above
program of study should be followed with addition
of: |
| EDU 233 Early Childhood Literacy |
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| EDU 222 Math for Early Childhood |
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| EDU 332 Identifying and Prescribing Instruction
in Early Childhood |
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| EDU403 Early Childhood Programs |
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| FCC 323 Working with Parents |
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| EDU433 Early Childhood Curriculum |
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Major
in Secondary Education* |
| Required major courses:
28-37 hours (9-12); 31-40 hours (K-12) |
| EDU 201 Classroom Observation (F) |
1 |
| EDU 203 Child Growth & Dev. (required only
K-12 certification) (F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 211 Classroom Participation (S) |
1 |
| EDU 213 Orientation to Teaching (F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 333 Foundations of American Education
(F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 393 Reading in the Secondary School
(F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 413 Educational Media and Technology
(F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 423 Educational Assessment WI (F/S) |
3 |
| EDU 44V Teacher Assistant (F/S) |
1-4 |
| EDU 45V Student Teaching WI (F/S) |
10-16 |
| Required collateral courses: 9-15
hours |
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| Methods Courses in the Disciplines |
3-9 |
| PSY 363 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
(F/S) |
3 |
| PSY 383 Adolescent/Middle Level Psychology
(F/S) |
3 |
| General Education courses: 59 hours |
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| ENG 103, ENG 303 and SPC 103 |
9 |
| REL 103 and REL 343 |
6 |
| PED/MIL 101, 111 and PED Activities elective |
3 |
| IDS 133, IDS 153 and IDS 313 |
9 |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
| Mathematics (any college level course) |
3 |
| PHI 203 or Fine Arts activities course |
3 |
| ENA 123 or ENW 133 |
3 |
| POL 103 or POL 113 |
3 |
| PHY 104, PHY 114, PHY 124 or CHE 104 |
4 |
| HST 103 (F/S) |
3 |
| HST 153 or HST 163 |
3 |
| PSY 103 (F/S) |
3 |
| BIO 104 (except Unified Science) |
4 |
| * Secondary Education majors
must complete all requirements for a major
in one of the approved teaching fields (see
below) as well as requirements for grades
K-12 or 9-12 certification. See your advisor
or the Director of Teacher Education for secondary
education advisory check lists. |
Approved
Secondary Teaching Fields |
| Agriculture |
Mathematics |
| Art K-12 |
Music-Instrumental K-12 |
| Biology |
Music-Vocal K-12 |
| Business |
Physical Education K-12 |
| Chemistry |
Speech & Theatre |
| English |
Unified Science-Biology |
| Foreign Language (Spanish) K-12 |
Unified Science-Chemistry |
| History (Social Studies) |
Voc. Family & Consumer Sciences B-12 |
Certification
endorsements are available in the following
fields: |
| Art
K-9 |
P.E.
K-9 |
Health
K-9; K-12; 9-12 |
| French
K-9 |
Spanish
K-9 |
Early
Childhood PK-3 |
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Middle
School (5-9) |
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| Language
Arts |
Mathematics |
Science |
| Social
Studies |
Business
Education |
Agriculture |
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See
Director of Teacher Education for specific
criteria and course requirements. |
NOTE: All Elementary and Secondary Majors
should apply for admission to the Teacher Education
program by the end of semester #3. Minimum standards
for admission include: 1) GPA minimum 2.5 with
30 semester hours course work completed; 2) ACT
score on file; 3) C-BASE-minimum score at acceptable
level on each portion of the test (current acceptable
score is 235). Students must apply for permission
to enroll in student teaching the semester preceding
the student teaching semester. Minimum standards
for permission to enroll include: 1) minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.6 with minimum 2.6 in major teaching
field; 2) successful completion of teaching certification
course requirements in one or more teaching fields;
3) "C" grade minimum in all professional
education and major field courses required; 4)
successful completion of PRAXIS II examination.
College of the Ozarks' Program and Missouri State
Department of Education Certification Standards
that are in effect at the time of program completion
must be met in order to be recommended for teaching
certification.
COURSES IN EDUCATION (EDU)
201 Classroom Observation
Students spend time observing in classrooms at varied
instructional levels and in several subject areas. The
course is required for education majors and is strongly
recommended for those who are considering teaching as
a profession but are undecided. (F)
203 Child Growth and Development A
study of human growth and development from conception
to adulthood with major emphasis devoted to the formative
years up to age twelve. Research and critical thinking
skills will be emphasized. (F/S)
211 Classroom Participation—Prerequisite:
EDU 201. This is a required course for prospective teachers,
both elementary and secondary. The student will spend
time as a participant in teaching activities in a public
school classroom working under the direction of an experienced
teacher in the student's major field. (S)
213 Orientation to Teaching An introduction
to teaching as a profession that incorporates the development
of a teacher education portfolio. This course will also
focus on fundamental knowledge for prospective teachers.
(F/S)
222 Math for Early Childhood This
course emphasizes key aspects of curriculum, instruction
and assessment for preschool and early grades. Math
activities that target young children's interests and
abilities are investigated. (F)
223 Language Arts and Literature for
Elementary/Middle School—Prerequisite:
EDU 213 and ENG 103. EDU 213 may be taken concurrently.
A course to help prospective elementary/middle
school teachers acquire the knowledge, skills,
and attitudes necessary for teaching the language
arts. Children's literature is emphasized with
integration across the curriculum. (F/S)
233 Early Childhood Literacy
Fundamental concepts, skills, and methods of developing
and managing beginning literacy instruction for
PK-3 grades, including all aspects of communication
and various types of literature for children will
be explored. The course will include field experiences.
NOTE: Admission to the Teacher Education program
and completion of 45 hours are required for enrollment
in courses numbered 300 or above offered by the Education
department except with special permission of the Director
of Teacher Education.
Prerequisite for all 300-400
level courses: 45 hours or permission.
313 Mathematics Methods for Elementary/Middle
School—Prerequisite: completion of 7
semester hours of mathematics. Content, methods and
materials for teaching mathematics in the elementary
school. Includes selection of appropriate instructional
strategies, materials and learning activities for children
of elementary/middle grades 1-6. (S)
323 Reading Methods I A foundation
course in teaching of reading which deals with the reading
process, major approaches to the teaching of reading,
materials used, basic skills to be taught and techniques
used. (S)
332 Identifying and Prescribing Instruction
in Early Childhood This course presents fundamental
information regarding appropriate assessment and curriculum
for early childhood. (S)
333 Foundations of American Education
This course deals with historical, social, psychological
and philosophical foundations of the American educational
system. It deals with major issues of past and present.
Required for all prospective teachers. (F/S)
342 Reading Methods II—Prerequisite:
EDU 323. This course is designed to focus on reading
instruction at the elementary level and to utilize formal
and informal assessments with a variety of teaching
strategies. (F)
343 Middle School/Junior High School Philosophy
and Organization An examination of educational
programs most appropriate for students in late childhood
and early adolescence with emphasis upon the philosophy
and organization of middle school and junior high school.
(S)
353 Middle School/Junior High School Curriculum
and Instruction An examination of educational
programs most appropriate for students in late childhood
and early adolescence with emphasis upon curriculum
and instruction in middle school and junior high schools.
(F)
363 Elementary/Middle School Techniques of
Teaching Reading in Content Fields A course
designed to help the middle school and elementary teacher
use knowledge of reading techniques, materials and strategies
to improve teaching in the content fields. Field experiences
in the middle school/elementary classroom will be included.
(F)
372 Science Methods for Elementary/Middle
School—Prerequisite: completion
of 8 or more hours of science. Content, methods
and materials for teaching science in elementary/middle
school. Includes selection of appropriate instructional
strategies, materials and learning activities
for children of elementary/middle grades. (F)
383 Social Studies Methods for Elementary/Middle
School—Prerequisite: completion of at
least 12 semester hours in social studies courses. Content,
methods and materials for teaching social studies in
the elementary/middle school. Includes selection of
appropriate instructional strategies, materials, and
learning activities for children of elementary grades.
(S)
393 Reading in the Secondary School
This course is designed to prepare the prospective teacher
to effectively use a variety of frameworks and methodologies
for reading instruction in the secondary schools. (F/S)
402 Middle School Practicum A supervised
practicum in teaching middle school students that
is required for middle school certification. The
field setting is designed to help students gain
needed insights and experiences with methods,
techniques, and curriculum appropriate for middle
level students.
403 Early Childhood Programs
Students pursuing a certification in early childhood
will study various philosophies and types of early
childhood programs. Attention will be directed
to program implementation related to the health
and safety of young children and consultation,
guidance, and classroom management strategies.
Field experiences are required.
413 Educational Media and Technology
A course designed to prepare all prospective teachers
for effective use of a wide variety of media, instructional
materials and technology. Opportunities for practical
applications of media and technology, including computers
will be provided in relationship to instruction. Writing
skills will be emphasized with the completion of a research
and writing project. (F/S)
423 Educational Assessment—Prerequisite:
A methods course must be completed (or taken concurrently).
This writing intensive course deals with educational
assessment and evaluation. Its focus is on selection
or development of appropriate assessment techniques
to provide the basis for informed educational
and instructional decisions at all levels with
particular attention to decisions required of
classroom teachers. Writing Intensive. (F/S)
433 Early Childhood Curriculum
This course examines theories, current trends
and the development and implementation of a balanced,
integrated, developmentally appropriate curriculum
for young children. Field experiences are required.
44V (1-4) Teacher Assistant This course
usually precedes student teaching during the same semester
as the student teaching work. One semester hour is given
for each full week satisfactorily completed. All student
teachers must enroll for a minimum of one semester hour
of EDU 44V credit. (F/S)
45V (10-16) Student Teaching Student
teaching is usually done during the last semester of
the student's program. It consists of at least 10 full
weeks (or the equivalent) of clinical field experiences
in one or more teaching spe-cialty(ies) and level(s)
in a public school setting. Placement is arranged by
Education Department personnel based upon individual
student needs and preferences and the availability of
student teaching positions in cooperating schools. Writing
Intensive. (F/S)
NOTE: Placement is limited to approximately
100 miles from the College, as approved on a map on
file in the Education Office. There will be
no exceptions to the approved distance in placement.
Each full week (or equivalent) completed satisfactorily
in student teaching represents one semester hour of
credit. Students seeking K-12 certification will usually
complete both elementary and secondary assignments.
Those seeking certification in more than one teaching
field should have field experiences (which may include
pre-student teaching experiences) in each teaching field
involved. Student teachers are expected to attend all
scheduled meetings/seminars, including those scheduled
prior to the student teaching semester.
49V (1-6) Special Problems—Prerequisite:
permission. This course provides opportunity for special
problems work to help students meet Teacher Education
program requirements.
College of the Ozarks students who complete
the professional educaional programs for the teacher
certification have a 95% pass rate on the prescribed
state licensure tests for 2000-2001.
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