Academic Bulletin Teacher Education - 2010-11

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Faculty: M. Pittard (chair), D. Butler (director), S. Rocha

Indiana Teacher Licensing Requirements for Secondary license (grades 5 – 12)
The mission of the teaching program reflects the College mission. The program is designed to encourage reflection about teaching from a sound basis in the liberal arts. Specifically, the Teacher Education Program is soundly grounded in a liberal arts tradition and its mission is to prepare liberally educated professionals:

1. who continually develop content knowledge in their major discipline fields and communicate their knowledge effectively.
2. who understand the philosophical basis of education in the United States as well as the complex historic and contemporary theoretical foundations of middle and high school education in the United States.
3. who understand developmental and learning theories, appreciate student diversity, and are able to work creatively and sensitively with diverse students within the complex social environment of the classroom to facilitate student learning.
4. who conduct themselves as a moral and ethical professionals
5. who engage in critical reflection and collaboration for individual improvement and systematic educational change, and are creative problem-solvers in their approaches to teaching and learning.

Students planning to enter the Teacher Education Program should follow the general education and subject area or content requirements for the academic year in which they enrolled. General education and subject area or content requirements have been changed to meet new standards and assessments and those described in this Academic Bulletin apply. All education classes now listed apply to those in the program currently as well.

In order to be fully admitted to The Teacher Education, a student must apply in the spring of the sophomore year and must have completed Psychology 101, Education 202, and is advised to take Education 201 and Education 230 during the sophomore year, and should meet the following requirements by the end of his sophomore year:

1. Be a rising junior.
2. Have attained an overall 2.50 GPA.
3. Maintained a grade of C or better in each course in the major that is required by the teaching program and in all education courses.
4. Received a recommendation from the Dean of Students based on satisfactory college citizenship.
5. Successfully pass the admission portfolio and complete the program application materials in the spring of their sophomore year.
6. Pass the PPST (Praxis I) Test by Fall of their junior year.

To be retained the student must continue to meet the standards described in items 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 above. At the end of the fall junior semester, he should have completed Education 201 (if not already taken) and EDU 302.

To be accepted for student teaching, a student must have completed Education 101, 201, 202, and 302 with a grade of C or better, and continued to maintain all preceding requirements along with completion of the Junior Portfolio. To be retained during his senior year, he must successfully complete the appropriate subject specific methods courses (Education 401-407) and continue to maintain all other Program requirements.

To become licensed to teach, a student must have: (1) completed education and teaching major courses with the grade of C or better; (2) completed student teaching with recommendations for licensure from the Director of Teacher Education; (3) passed Praxis II tests at the level required by the State of Indiana (students should take content-specific Praxis II tests no later than spring of senior year); (4) completed satisfactorily a program portfolio; (5) completed satisfactorily a Classroom-Based Research project; (6) attained CPR certification; (7) maintained all preceding requirements.

NOTE regarding Advising: All students interested in education should be co-advised by an education faculty member. A student taking Education 101 should list the director or other education faculty as his co-advisor during pre-registration of the same semester. A student seeking admission to the Teacher Education Program during the spring of his sophomore year should list an education faculty member as his co-advisor.

For more detailed information, students should see the Chair or the Director of Teacher Education.

In addition to content requirements listed below, the Teacher Education Program specifies a number of General and Professional Education courses Psychology 101, Education 101, 201, 202, 302, 401-7 (one course). With these five credits students can earn the Area of Concentration in Teacher Education. Education 420 and 422 are the courses required for student teaching and equal 3 credits. In order to be licensed to teach in Indiana, students must successfully complete the Area of Concentration and complete the eleven week full-time student teaching experience during the spring semester of the senior year (Education 420 and Education 422), or during the Ninth Semester Option, Science Education 4+1 Program, or Transition to Teach Program, students complete student teaching in the spring semester.

Elementary Education: Wabash does not offer licensure in K-6 education; however, students interested in this level of licensure may take pre-approved course work or a pre-professional non-licensure Area of Concentration focused on elementary education as preparation for graduate study elsewhere. See Chair or Director for information.

International Education: Students interested in Teacher Education in the context of an International Studies Area of Concentration should contact both the International Studies Chair and the Chair or Director of Teacher Education.

Wabash College Teacher Education Program completers passed Title II required Indiana license tests with 100% passing rate on the Praxis I tests in the most recent year. For additional information, please contact the Director of Teacher Education.

General Education Requirements:
Candidates will meet the college distribution requirements in language studies, literature and fine arts, composition and quantitative literacy abilities, math and sciences distribution, and social science distribution along with C & T 201, and 202, foreign language requirements, and Freshman Tutorial requirements.

Within these graduation requirements, the candidate will need to take a course in oral communication (Rhetoric 101, or Theatre 105); and an additional writing course beyond English 101 in prose writing if he received below a C in Freshman Composition or if he did not pass the writing section of the PRAXIS I exam on the first attempt.

Professional Education Requirements: Psychology 101, Education 101, 201, 202, 302, 401-7 (one course from these), 420, 422. In addition there are special topics in education, Education 230, 330, or 430 and independent study possibilities, Education 387, 388, 487, 488.

Major Requirements: See requirements listed by Division and Department below.

Major (Content Area) Course Requirements for the secondary (grades 5-12) teaching license.

Division I (Science and Mathematics)
According to state and national standards, Indiana Secondary (grades 5-12) Teacher Licensure Requirements for Science and Mathematics include (effective with the entering class of 2010):

Biology (Life Science)

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in biology
• Take the following additional courses:
    - Division I – 301 and 302* (earth space science)
• Recommended to take an additional course in chemistry and physics (if not already taking as part of biology major)
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two major courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

Chemistry

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in chemistry
• Take the following additional courses:
    - BIO 111
    - Division I – 302 and 302* (earth space science)
• Recommended to take an additional course in physics (if not already taking as part of chemistry major)
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two major courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

Physics

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in physics
• Take the following additional courses:
    - Division I – 302 and 302* (earth space science)
    - BIO 111 o CHE 111
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two major courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

Physical Science

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in chemistry OR physics
• Chemistry majors must take the following additional courses:
    - PHY 113, 114, 210 and one more full credit course (to be determined in consultation with the Chair of Physics and the Director of Teacher Education)
• Physics majors must take the following additional courses:
    - CHE 211, 221 and 2 additional credits (preferably 222, 351, or 451, but can be determined in consultation with the Chair of Chemistry and the Director of Teacher Education)
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two major courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

*Special note: DIV I 301 & 302 Earth Space Science is a survey of the fields of astronomy, geology, and meteorology designed for those preparing for the secondary teaching license in a scientific field. The work is typically completed on an independent basis and both DIV I 301 and 302 must be taken to receive the full credit. Prerequisites include: must be major in a lab science, must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program or have permission of the Director, should have junior or senior standing and should have completed EDU 101, 201, and 302. Offered in fall or spring semester as needed.

Mathematics

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in mathematics
• To include the following courses*:
    - MAT 111(unless the candidate has tested out)
    - MAT 112 (unless the candidate has tested out)
    - MAT 219
    - MAT 221
    - MAT 222 (offered in alternating years)
    - MAT 223
    - MAT 254 (.5 cr)
    - MAT 331 (recommended to take as a sophomore)
    - MAT 333 (recommended to take as a junior)
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two Mathematics courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

*Special note: Eight and a half credits are prescribed for the secondary teaching license in mathematics. Several of the courses are offered in the spring semester only, so scheduling will be a challenge. Students are advised to take two mathematics classes in the spring of their sophomore year and 2 ½ mathematics classes in the spring of the junior year.

DIVISION II (Humanities)

According to state and national standards, Indiana Secondary (grades 5-12) Teacher Licensure Requirements for English Language Arts (including Rhetoric majors), French, German, Latin, Spanish, and Theater include (effective with the entering class of 2010):

English Language Arts (English majors)

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in English
• To include the following courses:
    - As part of the required three core survey courses (ENG 215-220), one should be in American literature.
    - A course in world literature (an intermediate course or colloquium)
    - A course in multicultural literature (introductory or intermediate course)
    - An additional course in composition beyond ENG 101 (expository or creative)
    - Linguistics requirement (ENG 121 and 122 or 123)
    - Mass communications requirement (ENG 150 or RHE 240)
    - Rhetoric requirements (RHE 101, RHE 143/145 or RHE 220), RHE 201 (or comparable courses agreed upon in consultation with the Chair of Rhetoric and the Director of Teacher Education)
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two English courses and preferably at least one Rhetoric course by the spring of the sophomore year.

Rhetoric (licensing in English Language Arts)

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Rhetoric
• To include the following courses:
    - RHE 143/145 o RHE 201
    - RHE 320
    - RHE 350
    - RHE 497
    - RHE 220
    - RHE 240
    - English requirements (6 credits, so candidates essentially minor in English):
       - One dramatic literature course (Theater or English)
       - One multicultural literature course
       - One world literature course
       - One American literature course
       - One composition course beyond ENG 101
       - ENG 121 or 123
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two Rhetoric courses and preferably at least one English course by the spring of the sophomore year.

Theater

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Theater
• To include the following courses:
    - THE 102
    - THE 103 (at least .5 cr)
    - THE 105
    - THE 207
    - THE 209 or 210
    - THE 211-214 (three courses)
    - Recommended to take ENG 216
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two major courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

Theater (licensing in English Language Arts)

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Theater
• To include the following courses:
    - THE 102
    - THE 103 (at least .5 cr)
    - THE 105
    - THE 207
    - THE 209 or 210
    - THE 211-214 (three courses)
    - English requirements(6 credits, so candidates essentially minor in English):
       - One dramatic literature course (if not already taking as part of major or ENG 216)
       - One multicultural literature course
       - One world literature course
       - One American literature course
       - One composition course beyond ENG 101
       - ENG 121 or 123

World Languages

Latin

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Latin
• To include the following courses:
    - LAT 201
    - LAT 202
    - LAT 301
    - LAT 302
    - LAT 304
    - LAT 330
    - LAT 400
    - One course from LAT 210, 387, or 388
    - CLA 104 or 106 (recommended to take both)
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two major courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

French

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in French
• To include the following courses:
    - FRE 201
    - FRE 202
    - FRE 301
    - FRE 302
    - FRE 401
    - Four additional culture and literature courses
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two major courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

German

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in German
• To include the following courses:
    - GER 201
    - GER 202
    - GER 301
    - GER 302
    - GER 401
    - Four additional culture and literature courses
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two major courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

Spanish

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Spanish
• To include the following courses:
    - SPA 201
    - SPA 202
    - SPA 301
    - SPA 302
    - SPA 401
    - Four additional culture and literature courses
• Sophomores entering the program should have taken a minimum of two major courses by the spring of the sophomore year.

DIVISION III (Social Sciences)

According to state and national standards, Indiana Secondary (grades 5-12) Teacher Licensure Requirements for social studies (majors in Economics, History, Political Science, and Psychology,) state that candidates must major in one area and take courses in two other areas of the social sciences. Specific course requirements include (effective with the entering class of 2010):

Economics Major

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Economics
• To include the following courses in TWO AREAS of LICENSURE:
    - Political Science (government & citizenship)
       - PSC 111
       - PSC 122 or 242
       - PSC 231
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of Political Science and Director of Teacher Education
    - Psychology (In addition to PSY 101, choose 3 courses from the list below)
       - PSY 102, 201, PSY 211, PSY 220, PSY 221, PSY 222, PSY 223, PSY 231)
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of Psychology and Director of Teacher Education
    - History (historical perspectives)
       - Two courses in US History
       - One course in world history
       - One course in European history
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of History and Director of Teacher Education

History Major

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in History
• To include the following
    - Three courses in US history
    - One course in European history
    - Two additional (beyond 101 and 102) courses in world history
       - Recommended to take HIS 301 when it is offered as one of the world history courses
• To include the following courses in TWO AREAS of LICENSURE:
    - Political Science (government & citizenship)
       - PSC 111
       - PSC 122 or 242
       - PSC 231
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of Political Science and Director of Teacher Education
    - Psychology (In addition to PSY 101, choose 3 courses from the list below)
       - PSY 102, 201, PSY 211, PSY 220, PSY 221, PSY 222, PSY 223, PSY 231)
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of Psychology and Director of Teacher Education
    - Economics (In addition to ECO 101, choose 2 courses from the list below)
       - ECO 213, 214, 262, 291, 292
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of Economics and Director of Teacher Education

Political Science Major (government and citizenship)

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Political Science
• To include the following
    - One advanced course in US government
    - Two courses from PSC 311, 312, 313, 314, or 317
• To include the following courses in TWO AREAS of LICENSURE:
    - Psychology (In addition to PSY 101, choose 3 courses from the list below)
       - PSY 102, 201, PSY 211, PSY 220, PSY 221, PSY 222, PSY 223, PSY 231)
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of Psychology and Director of Teacher Education
    - Economics (In addition to ECO 101, choose 2 courses from the list below)
       - ECO 213, 214, 262, 291, 292
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of Economics and Director of Teacher Education
    - History (historical perspectives)
       - Two courses in US History
       - One course in world history
       - One course in European history
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of History and Director of Teacher Education

Psychology Major

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Psychology
• To include the following courses in TWO AREAS of LICENSURE:
    - Economics (In addition to ECO 101, choose 2 courses from the list below)
       - ECO 213, 214, 262, 291, 292
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of Economics and Director of Teacher Education
    - History (historical perspectives)
       - Two courses in US History
       - One course in world history
       - One course in European history
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of History and Director of Teacher Education
    - Political Science (government & citizenship)
       - PSC 111
       - PSC 122 or 242
       - PSC 231
       - Other courses may be substituted, but only after consultation with Chair of Political Science and Director of Teacher Education

Post-Baccalaureate Programs for Licensure Completion
All students qualifying and approved for these programs must meet the same admission and retention standards as regular teacher education students. A separate application process is required and should be completed at the time of application to the Teacher Education Program.

Ninth Semester Program
This program allows admitted teacher education students to return for an additional semester immediately after graduation to complete their student teaching on a tuition free basis (other administrative fees may apply). The Ninth Semester Program student must have completed graduation requirements with an academic major and minor (an AOC in Teacher Education may be used as the minor). The program is available to students in all Wabash academic licensure areas and tuition free coursework in the ninth semester applies only to teacher education courses.

Science Education 4 + 1 Program
This program allows admitted teacher education students to return for two additional semesters immediately after graduation to complete their teacher education course work on a tuition free basis (other administrative fees may apply). This tuition free program is available only to Wabash students in laboratory science majors. Students wishing to apply for this program should begin teacher education course work prior to or during their senior year at Wabash. To be eligible, students must be graduates, must have a major in a laboratory science and an academic minor. The tuition free coursework applies only to teacher education courses taken in the 9th and 10th semester, the postbaccalaureate licensure year. Please see the Director of Teacher Education for details.

Transition to Teach Program
Individuals interested in the Wabash Transition to Teach program should contact the Director of Teacher Education for information on this option since the courses taken are slightly different from those listed in the current Academic Bulletin.