COURSES OF STUDY
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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2014-2015
Education (ED) (EPY)
Bachelor of Science
Shelia M. Ingram, Louanne C. Jacobs, Genell Lewis-Ferrell, Kelly A. Russell,
Amelia G. Spencer
The idea of purposeful and intentional teaching focused through a
liberal arts lens captures the vision of teacher education shared by the
Education Department. We believe that purposeful and intentional teachers
demonstrate intellectual curiosity and philosophical, pedagogical, and
academic grounding. We seek to develop teachers who practice reflective
and intentional teaching and advocacy for the community, profession, and
all children.
The Education Department offers three certification courses of study for
students wishing to pursue a teaching career: Elementary/Collaborative K-6,
Secondary 6-12, and Arts P-12. The Elementary/Collaborative Education
degree program offers students dual certification endorsement in both
elementary and special education. Secondary and Arts candidates receive
a degree in their subject area and take a series of education courses to
complete the College’s state-approved Teacher Education Program (TEP).
All of the College’s teacher education programs are accredited by the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by
the Alabama State Department of Education.
Upon completion of the teacher education program, students will be able
to
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demonstrate written communication skills,
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demonstrate oral communication skills,
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demonstrate knowledge of conceptual framework,
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demonstrate dispositions necessary for teaching,
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plan instruction,
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articulate a philosophy of teaching,
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demonstrate teaching skills.
Teacher Education Program
Students who fulfill requirements for the elementary/collaborative
education major are eligible for Alabama State Department of Education
dual certification in Elementary Education and Collaborative Teacher K-6
(Special Education). Students seeking certification in secondary education
have single subject certification options in biology, chemistry, history,
mathematics, physics, and Spanish for grades 6-12. Comprehensive
certification is offered for majors in English (English Language Arts), and
history (History/General Social Science). All certification candidates are
required to meet the requirements for a major in their chosen field as well
as additional education or academic courses as required by the Alabama
State Department of Education.
