"The education department faculty teach us to serve; to be disciplined, conscientious and to be concerned about our students' spiritual lives. The professors' attitudes have made me excited about teaching - I see it as a ministry.,, - NancyArmstrong Education Student Department of Education Richard Jones , Ed.D. , Chair
FACULTY
Professors: E. Carden , R. Jones Associate Professors: Bauer, White
Objectives: The major function of the department of education is professional preparation for teaching and administration. Upon completion of the teaching credential program, it is intended that the student will have a satisfactory subject matter foundation ; understand pupil behavior; be competent in the skills of teaching; be able to develop and encourage critical judgment and creativity; and will have developed strong social and personal traits , high ethical standards and a Christian philosophy of education . CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS Requirement: In order to qualify for a preliminary teaching credential a student must complete one of the majors listed below leading to a baccalaureate degree and professional studies includ ing student teaching. Thirty units of upper division or graduate course-work must be completed within five years in order to secure the Clear credential. Two types of credentials are available: single subject and multiple subject. "Single subject" instruction means the practice of assignment of teachers and students to specified subject matter courses , as is commonly practiced in California high schools and most California junior high schools. " Multiple subject " instruc tion means the practice of assignment of teachers and students for multiple subject matter instruction , as is commonly practiced in California elementary schools. Recommended majors for single subject credential: art , bio logical science , business administration , English (English communication waiver program is an option) , history , humani ties (Spanish concentration) , mathematics , music , physical edu cation , physical science and social science. Recommended major for multiple subject credential: liberal studies. Those who choose any other major will be required to pass the National Teachers Exam (N.T.E.) commons examina tion to earn the credential. Liberal Studies Major: The liberal studies major is designed for the preparation of elementary school teachers . It consists of twenty-one units (with a three-unit variation) in each of the four following areas: I. English , (including grammar) , literature, composition and speech .
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