330 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3) Application of psychological principles to the educative process; role of the teacher learner; motivation , intelligence , transfer of learning, measurement; human growth and development; recent and outstanding contributions of research and experimentation in the field. Prerequisite: 300. 350 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM (4) Introduction to the elementary school curriculum in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts , music, and art; observation and participation in schools. Prerequisite: Consent. 360 TEACHING ASSISTANT PREPARATION (2) Instruction and practice in general and specific methods of teaching as an assistant to professors oflarge college classes. Taught jointly by instructors from the Education Department and the specific departments using teaching assistants. 370 TEACHING READING (3) Methods and materials for teaching reading. Designed to insure that teachers of all subjects can help their pupils improve skill in word attack, comprehension, study techniques and speed. Particular emphasis on the needs of pupils with varied cultural and language backgrounds; observation and participation in schools. Prerequisite: Consent. 380 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (2) History, philosophy, curriculum, and classroom techniques of early childhood programs. (Offered by extension program only.) 390 OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION (1) Field work in secondary schools for single subject credential candidates. Prerequisite: Consent. 420 DIRECTED STUDY (1-3) Consideration of topics in school curriculum according to needs of individual students. Prerequisite.: Consent. 440, 450 STUDENT TEACHING (6, 6) Full time laboratory experiences in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising teachers and college supervisors. Prerequisite: Consent. (Students doing student teaching are limited to a maximum of 15 units that semester. If the student is working, a reduction in 1-oad may be necessary.) 460 PHILOSOPHY OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (2) Aims of Christian schools and means of achieving them; exploration of attitudes and convictions which Christian schools seek to develop in their students.
Master of Arts in Christian School Administration
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Christian School Administration , it is intended that the candidate; know the attitudes and convictions which Christian schools seek to develop in their students; understand administrative duties and responsibilities in Christian schools; be acquainted with financial and legal requirements of Christian schools; understand supervision, counseling, curriculum development and testing in Christian schools; and have practiced these competencies in Christian schools under the direction of experienced administrators. This program is designed to prepare administrators for Christian Schools. It has been developed with the assistance of an Advisory Committee of Christian School leaders to meet the specific needs of their institutions. Candidates will receive a broad preparation including courses in administration, supervision, counseling, finance and law, curriculum development, testing, and philosophy-all of these specifically related to the Christian School. Bible and theology also will be required for those who lack preparation in these areas. The program wilI combine theory with practice throughout, using field experience with the course work and as a culminating activity. It also will seek to integrate Christian truth with all of the administrative theory and practice. Admission requirements: Admission to the program will require the following academic preparation: All applicants, to be accepted, must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited or recognized institution and must have a 3.0 ( on a 4. 0 scale) grade point average. Those not meeting this requirement, if accepted, will be placed on probation. A 2. 75 grade point average must be maintained to remain in the program. A combined score of 1000 is required for verbal and quantitative on the Graduate Record Exam or Undergraduate Record Exam. Evidence of success in teaching and of high moral character also will be required. Program requirements: Requirements for the degree include the successful completion of 32 semester hours of prescribed and elective courses and the passing of a comprehensive written and oral examination covering the fields of study. There also will be a project in the Field Work course which will be written up as a short thesis and deposited in the library to be part of a growing contribution of the college toward improved Christian school education. Additional requirements include: 1) the candidate must hold a valid teaching certificate or have completed the preparation required to secure one; 2) the candidate must have completed at least two years of successful teaching in a Christian or public school prior to the granting of the degree; and 3) the candidate must participate .in a weekly Christian service assignment while he is in the pro.gram.
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