Education, Middle Level/High School Teaching Preparation, B.S. draft
Program Overview
Western Oregon University's Bachelor of Science in Education, Middle Level/High School Teaching Preparation program prepares individuals to become competent and caring teachers. The program encompasses both pre-education courses and a rigorous professional education core, emphasizing educational equity, cultural sensitivity, and professional development. Students can specialize in various fields and must maintain a high GPA and pass required tests to enter and complete the program.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The program is a Bachelor of Science in Education, Middle Level/High School Teaching Preparation, offered by Western Oregon University. It is designed to prepare caring, competent professionals who:
- Demonstrate evidence of appropriate content knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for attaining high achievement for all PK-12 students.
- Create a climate where diversity is valued.
- Successfully affect the learning and development of PK-12 students in schools. The program emphasizes educational equity, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and an intellectually vital community.
Outline:
The program is structured into two main parts:
Pre-Education Courses:
- Students must complete all pre-education courses (ED 200, 230, 240, 300, and 400 levels) with a grade of B- or better before entering the professional core.
- These courses include:
- ED 200 Foundations of Education (3 credits)
- ED 233 Applied Adolescent Learning and Development (3 credits)
- ED 259 Special Education and Inclusive Communities (3 credits)
- ED 260 Sociopolitical Foundations of the Diverse Classroom (3 credits)
- ED 373 Introduction to Curriculum and Assessment (3 credits)
Professional Education Core:
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in education coursework and grades of B- or better in all courses while enrolled in the professional education core.
- The core includes three quarters of intensive classes and clinical experiences organized as follows:
Term I:
- IED 404 Clinical Experience Seminar I (2 credits)
- ED 411 Clinical Experience I (3 credits)
- ED 418 Assessment, Planning and Instruction (3 credits)
- ED 434 Content Pedagogy I (3 credits)
- ED 446 Environments for Diverse Learners (3 credits)
- ED 481 Introduction to ESOL and Bilingual Education (3 credits)
Term II:
- IED 405 Clinical Experience Seminar II (2 credits)
- ED 412 Clinical Experience II (3 credits)
- ED 421 Technology Integration (3 credits)
- ED 436 Content Pedagogy II (3 credits)
- ED 444 Content Literacy (3 credits)
- ED 450 Methods for Classroom Management (3 credits)
Term III:
- ED 429 Professional Development Seminar III (2 credits)
- ED 498 Clinical Experience III (10 credits)
Other:
- The program requires a passing score on all required tests.
- Students may explore their interest in teaching during their freshman and sophomore years by enrolling in ED 200, ED 230, and ED 240.
- The university evaluates a person's background to determine their likelihood of maintaining standards of professional conduct.
- The program is available with specializations in:
- Biology Teacher Education, B.S.
- Chemistry Teacher Education, B.S.
- Integrated Science Teacher Education, B.S.
- Language Arts Teacher Education, B.S.
- Mathematics Teacher Education, B.S.
- Physical Education Teacher Education, B.S.
- School Health Teacher Education, B.S.
- Social Science Teacher Education, B.S.
- Spanish Teacher Education, B.S.
- Students must complete all pre-education courses (all 200, 300, and 400 level with a grade of B- or better) required for the major (early childhood only, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle, middle/high or high only) prior to entry to the education core.
- Requirements for admission into the professional education core include:
- A minimum overall (or last 90 hours) GPA of 2.75
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in education coursework
- For middle and high preparations, a minimum of 3.0 in endorsement area content courses.
- Only non-ED course requirements may be fulfilled with a grade of S.