"The rapid growth of Christian schools and the projected shortage ofpublic school teachers is the cause ofgreat need. Bio/a teacher candidates are sought by both Christian and public schools. Our teacher education program has an excellent reputation because of the fine work ofgraduates over the years." Dr. Richard Jones Professor ofEducation Department of Education Richard Jones, Ed.D., Chair
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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 (four options including communication), history, humanities (Spanish con centration) , mathematics, music, physical education , 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: 1. English, (including grammar), literature, composition and speech .
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