Education (Elementary and Secondary)

Education

Accreditation

Teacher Education Programs

The Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education

The Teacher Education Programs of Graceland University have been approved by the Iowa Department of Education and are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Information about the Graceland Teacher Education Program Title II Report is on the internet at www.graceland.edu. When planning to teach in a state other than Iowa, students will plan their programs in accordance with the requirements of the other state. The following endorsements are available:

Elementary Education (K-6 grade levels).
Secondary Education (5-12 grade levels).
Combination (K-8 and 5-12 grade levels — an option for secondary majors in Art, Music, and P.E. only).

Specific requirements for these programs can be found in the education section of the catalog and in the appropriate departmental sections for major and second teaching area requirements at the secondary level. Students enrolling at Graceland University to complete requirements for teacher licensure in Iowa or to add an additional endorsement(s) to a current Iowa teaching license will receive an official transfer credit evaluation and program of study from the Registrar. Students, who do not plan to complete education courses leading to licensure or an approved teaching endorsement, will be considered as being enrolled for personal enrichment and will not be eligible for an institutional recommendation from Graceland.

The student teaching field experience required for individuals who already have teacher licensure and are adding a mild/moderate special education endorsement is fullfilled with EDUC3450 or EDUC3550.

Coaching Endorsement (K-12 levels)

Students in Elementary, Secondary, or Combination Programs (see above) may seek a coaching endorsement. Requirements are listed in the Physical Education section of the catalog.

Admission to Teacher Education

Students should apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program after beginning an e-portfolio and successfully completing EDUC2420 Entry Seminar. Application for entry is made through the Director of Teacher Education for admission to the Teacher Education Program or Student Teaching, but final approval is given by the Teacher Education Committee. Factors and abilities such as caring attitude, collaboration, reflection, leadership, academic success, communication skills, organization, dependability, and integrity are considered on four or more references for admission. In addition, applicants must have: (1) a minimum grade point average of 2.50 for all work attempted, (2) a grade of “C” or higher in all education courses and a successful field work evaluation in EDUC2410 Field Experience: Exploration of Teaching, (3) submit verification of completion of the English and Mathematics sections of the College Basic Academic Subjects Examination (C-BASE) with scores of 235 or higher, (4) complete a technology survey and a diversity survey, (5) a current graduation plan signed by their advisor, and (6) submit application and disclose revoked or suspended education related license or criminal convictions.

Admission to Student Teaching

Admission to the Teacher Education Program and admission to Student Teaching are required to enroll in course work and student teaching during the student teaching semester. Candidates must apply for admission by March 1 of the year prior to student teaching. Applicants must have (1) been admitted to the Teacher Education Program, (2) completed required education courses with e-portfolio assessed in EDUC4600 Methods Seminar, (3) maintained a 2.50 cumulative GPA, (4) earned a "C" or higher grade in all required education classes, (5) completed a successful practicum or internship, (6) removed incomplete grades in required education courses or other courses. If completion of an incomplete grade is pending, submit a plan for completion before participation in student teaching.

Teacher Licensure

At the close of their final semester, students normally apply to the state for licensure. Teaching certificates are then issued by Iowa to applicants who meet these requirements: (1) a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher and "C" or higher grades in all education courses, (2) specific program completion with a "Pass" grade for student teaching, (3) completion of program surveys and assessments, (4) HLTH2100 or HLTH2110 (ARC First Aid Card, including CPR will substitute for this requirement providing it is current at graduation and presented to the Registrar’s Office), (5) successful completion of e-portfolio and EDUC4700 Capstone Seminar, (6) Elementary Education Majors also must pass the PRAXIS II Test 0014 Elementary Education: Content Knowledge with a minimum score of 142 OR PRAXIS II Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment test with a minimum score of 151, and (7) university recommendation. When planning to teach in a state other than Iowa, students will plan their programs in accordance with the requirements of the other state. They will in turn be recommended by the university for those certificates for which they qualify.

B.A. Degree - Elementary Education Major (K-6 grade level)

In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Elementary Education must complete the Education requirements and one approved concentration:

Education Requirements:

An equivalent field experience course with required documentation for 22 hours of field experience for no credit.
EDUC2420 Teacher Education Entry Seminar 1 s.h.
EDUC3100 Human Relations for Educators 3 s.h.
EDUC3300 Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 s.h.
EDUC3400 Elementary Reading in the Content Areas 3 s.h.
EDUC3480 Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies Methods 3 s.h.
EDUC3510 Methods of Elementary Science and Art 3 s.h.
EDUC3530 Methods of Teaching Elementary Math 3 s.h.
EDUC3540 Methods Lab 1 s.h.
EDUC/PSYC3580 Psychology of Exceptional Child and Adult 3 s.h.
EDUC/PSYC3590 Educational Psychology and Measurement 3 s.h.
EDUC3710 K-6 Elementary Education Internship

(may be met by electing EDUC3280, EDUC3290, EDUC3330, or EDUC3450). Students with concentrations in Art, Music, or Physical Education must conduct the internship in the appropriate subject area. 3 s.h.

EDUC4100 Legal, Ethical, and Pedagogical Responsibilities in Education 2 s.h.
EDUC4200 Elementary Classroom Management 3 s.h.
** EDUC4400 Elementary Student Teaching 14 s.h.
EDUC4600 Teacher Education Methods Seminar 1 s.h.
EDUC4700 Capstone Teacher Education Seminar 1 s.h.
HLTH2100 or HLTH2110 (ARC First Aid Card, including CPR will substitute for this requirement providing it is current at graduation.) 0-1 s.h.
PSYC2250 Developmental Psychology 3 s.h.

Choice of one course below:

*A Computer Science course will not meet the mathematics elective.

**Students with majors in Elementary Education and another teaching discipline who are seeking endorsements at both the elementary and secondary levels should substitute EDUC4450 Combination Student Teaching. Students with a concentration in K-8 Mild/Moderate Special Education should substitute EDUC4460 Elementary and Mild/Moderate Student Teaching.

Concentration Requirements

Completion of an approved concentration in one of the following:

Art (K-8):

ARTS1210 Foundation Design: 2-D Composition 3 s.h.
ARTS1220 Foundation Design: 3-D Composition 3 s.h.
ARTS1230 Introduction to Drawing 3 s.h.
ARTS2120 Experimental Drawing 3 s.h.
ARTS2300 Art History Survey: Ancient to Medieval or: ARTS2310 Art History Survey: Renaissance to Modern 3 s.h.
ARTS Electives (ARTS prefix except methods class) 3 s.h.
ARTS electives from the following list (6 s.h.): ARTS1710 Introduction to Visual Communication; ARTS2250 Introduction to Painting; ARTS3350 Printmaking; ARTS2270 Ceramics: Handbuilding; ARTS3270 Ceramics: Wheel-thrown; ARTS3490 Sculpture: Mixed Media
EDUC3510 Methods of Elementary Science and Art 3 s.h.
EDUC3710 K-6 Elementary Education Internship: Elementary Art 3 s.h.

English/Language Arts (K-8):

EDUC/THTR2600 Creative Drama and Education or: COMM1240 Introduction to Performance Studies or; THTR1220 Introduction to Acting or; THTR1240 Vocal Presentation Skills 3 s.h.
EDUC2300 Children's Literature in Elementary Education 3 s.h.
ENGL2330 American Literature to 1900 3 s.h.
ENGL3200 Business and Professional Writing or: ENGL3210 Essay Writing or; ENGL3220 Technical Report Writing or; ENGL3270 Media Writing or; ENGL3280 Newswriting 3 s.h.
COMM1200 Speech Communication: An Introduction 3 s.h.
EDUC2150 Literacy Instruction for Early Reading and Language Acquisition 3 s.h.
EDUC3300 Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 s.h.
Approved English Electives 3 s.h.

Foreign Language/Spanish (K-8):

MFLG3370 Methods of Teaching A Second Language 3 s.h.
SPAN1410 Beginning Spanish I 4 s.h.
SPAN1420 Beginning Spanish II 4 s.h.
SPAN2500 Hispanic Culture 3 s.h.
SPAN2380 Advanced Grammar, Conversation and Composition 3 s.h.
SPAN2000/3000/4000 Individual Study 1 s.h.
Complete three of the four SPAN3000 level classes below:: SPAN3200 Survey of Peninsular Spanish Literature 3 s.h.; SPAN3210 Survey of Latin American Literature 3 s.h.; SPAN3500 Today's Hispanic Narrative 3 s.h.; SPAN3900 Topics in Hispanic Studies 3 s.h.

Health (K-8):

BIOL1300 Introduction to Biology 3 s.h.
BIOL2300 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 s.h.
BIOL2560 Nutrition or: HLTH2300 Children's Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 s.h.
SOCI2320 Courtship, Marriage, and Family 3 s.h.
HLTH1200 Principles of Healthful Living 2 s.h.
HLTH2100 First Aid or: HLTH2110 First Aid for Professional Rescuer 1 s.h.
HLTH2200 Contemporary Issues in Health 2 s.h.
HLTH3200 Community Health 3 s.h.
PSYC2250 Developmental Psychology 3 s.h.
Approved Health Electives 1 s.h.

Mathematics (K-8):

Approved Computer Programming Elective 3 s.h.
MATH1250 Informal Geometry or: MATH3320 Modern Geometry 3 s.h.
MATH1280 College Algebra 3 s.h.
MATH1310 Mathematical Concepts I 3 s.h.
MATH1320 Mathematical Concepts II 3 s.h.
MATH1380 Introduction to Statistics 3 s.h.
Approved Mathematics Electives 6 s.h.

*Middle School:

EDUC3560 Nature and Needs of the Middle Grades Child 3 s.h.
EDUC3570 Curriculum for Middle Grades Education 3 s.h.
Six semester hours of course work in social studies to include work in American history, world history, and geography.
Six semester hours in mathematics to include course work in Algebra.
Six semester hours in science to include course work in life sciences and physical science
ENGL1410 Modern Rhetoric 3 s.h.
COMM1200 Speech Communication: An Introduction 3 s.h.
*Elementary Education majors must have another endorsement in addition to the elementary endorsement. Middle school cannot be the only endorsement.

**K-8 Mild and Moderate Special Education:

EDUC3200 Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-12 3 s.h.
EDUC3220 K-6 Methods and Strategies for Mild/Moderate Learners 4 s.h.
EDUC3350 Behavior Management for Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 s.h.
EDUC3390 Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities 3 s.h.
EDUC3450 K-6 Mild/Moderate Special Education Practicum 3 s.h.
EDUC3470 Collaborative Consultation 3 s.h.
EDUC3630 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation Strategies 3 s.h.
EDUC4200 Elementary Classroom Management 3 s.h.
EDUC/PSYC3580 Psychology of Exceptional Child and Adult 3 s.h.
EDUC4460 Elementary and Mild/Moderate Student Teaching 14 s.h.
**Licensed teachers may meet student teaching requirement with EDUC3450 K-6 Mild/Moderate Special Education Practicum, 3 s.h.

***5-12 Mild and Moderate Special Education:

EDUC3200 Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-12 3 s.h.
EDUC3230 7-12 Methods and Strategies for Mild/Moderate Learners 4 s.h.
EDUC3260 Transition Programming 2 s.h.
EDUC3350 Behavior Management for Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 s.h.
EDUC3390 Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities or: EDUC3520 General Secondary Methods and Content Reading 3 s.h.
EDUC3470 Collaborative Consultation 3 s.h.
EDUC3550 7-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education Practicum 3 s.h.
EDUC3630 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation Strategies 3 s.h.
EDUC4300 Secondary Classroom Management or: EDUC4200 Elementary Classroom Management 3 s.h.
EDUC/PSYC3580 Psychology of Exceptional Child & Adult 3 s.h.
EDUC4470 Secondary and Mild/Moderate Student Teaching or: EDUC4480 Elementary and Secondary Mild/Moderate Student Teaching 14 s.h.
***Licensed teachers may meet student teaching requirement with EDUC3550 7-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education Practicum, 3 s.h.

Music (K-8):

MUSC1210 Music Theory I 3 s.h.
MUSC1220 Music Theory II 3 s.h.
MUSC1230 Aural Theory I 1 s.h.
MUSC1240 Aural Theory II 1 s.h.
Two of the following three classes: 6 s.h.: MUSC1260 Music History I; MUSC2400 Music History II; MUSC2410 Music History III (Prerequisite will be waived.)
MUSC2350 Musics of the World 3 s.h.
Two semester of voice class from the following: 2 s.h.: MUSC1410 Voice Class I; MUSC1420 Voice Class II; MUSC1750 Applied Voice; MUSC3750 Advanced Applied Voice
Applied and Ensemble Music 2 s.h.
Piano Proficiency Exam 0 s.h. (Qualified guitar musicians may substitute guitar for piano.)
Available 1 s.h. proficiency preparation classes (may also count as applied music):: MUSC1510 Applied Keyboard: Organ; MUSC1530 Applied Keyboard: Piano; MUSC1710 Keyboard Skills I; MUSC1720 Keyboard Skills II; MUSC2120 Piano Class for Proficiency
MUSC2340 Conducting I 1 s.h.
Music Electives (MUSC prefix) 2 s.h.
MUSC3390 Music in the Elementary School 3 s.h.
EDUC3710 Elementary Education Internship: Elementary Music 3 s.h.

Physical Education (K-8):

BIOL2300 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 s.h.
HLTH2100 First Aid or: HLTH2110 First Aid for Professional Rescuer 1 s.h.
PHED0330 New Games 1 s.h.
PHED1200 Motor Learning 2 s.h.
PHED2150 Teaching Team Sports 1 s.h.
PHED2160 Teaching Racquet Sports 1 s.h.
PHED2170 Teaching Adventure Sports 1 s.h.
PHED2180 Teaching Body Mechanics 1 s.h.
PHED2280 Basic Movement Education for Children 2 s.h.
PHED2340 Dance in Education 2 s.h.
PHED3370 Adaptive Physical Education 3 s.h.
PHED3380 P.E. in the Elementary School 3 s.h.
Approved Physical Education Electives 3 s.h.

Reading (K-8):

EDUC2150 Literacy Instruction for Early Reading and Language Acquisition 3 s.h.
EDUC2300 Children's Literature in Elementary Education 3 s.h.
EDUC3300 Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 s.h.
EDUC3330 K-6 Reading Practicum 3 s.h.
EDUC3390 Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities 3 s.h.
EDUC3400 Elementary Reading in the Content Areas 3 s.h.
EDUC3480 Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies Methods (Elementary) 3 s.h.
EDUC3630 Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation Strategies 3 s.h.

Science-Basic (K-8):

SCIE1250 Descriptive Astronomy 3 s.h.
SCIE1310 Fundamentals of Physical Science 3 s.h.
Two of the following courses: 6 - 8 s.h.: CHEM1310 Introduction to Chemistry; CHEM1320 Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry; PHYS1410 Elements of Physics I; PHYS1420 Elements of Physics II
Two classes from the following: 6 - 8 s.h.: BIOL1260 Environmental Biology; BIOL1300 Introduction to Biology; BIOL1400 Fundamentals of Biological Science; BIOL1430 Fundamentals of Animal Biology; BIOL1440 Fundamentals of Plant Biology; BIOL2560 Nutrition
SCIE3030 The Nature of Science 3 s.h.
Elective of any class with BIOL, SCIE, CHEM, or PHYS prefix 3 - 4 s.h.
EDUC3510 Methods of Elementary Science and Art 3 s.h.

Social Science-History (K-8):

HIST1310 World Civilizations I 3 s.h.
HIST1320 World Civilizations II 3 s.h.
HIST2400 Historical Inquiry 3 s.h.
HIST2410 United States History to 1865 3 s.h.
HIST2420 United States History Since 1865 3 s.h.
American History Electives 3 s.h.
World History Electives 3 s.h.
History Electives 3 s.h.

Social Science-Social Studies (K-8):

ECON1300 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 s.h.
POLS1300 American Government 3 s.h.
PSYC2250 Developmental Psychology 3 s.h.
SOCI1300 Introduction to Sociology 3 s.h.
HIST1310 World Civilizations I 3 s.h.
HIST1320 World Civilizations II 3 s.h.
HIST2410 United States History to 1865 3 s.h.
HIST2420 United States History Since 1865 3 s.h.
Geography Elective 3 s.h.

Speech Communication/Theatre (K-8):

COMM1200 Speech Communication: An Introduction 3 s.h.
COMM3310 Interpersonal Communication 3 s.h.
EDUC2150 Literacy Instruction for Early Reading and Language Acquisition 3 s.h.
THTR1220 Introduction to Acting 3 s.h.
THTR1240 Vocal Presentation Skills or: COMM1240 Introduction to Performance Studies 3 s.h.
EDUC/THTR2600 Creative Drama and Education 3 s.h.
Two Approved Speech Communication/Theatre Electives (6 s.h.) chosen from:: COMM/ENGL2500 Introduction to Mass Media; COMM/INTD3100 Intercultural Communication; COMM3300 Theories of Human Communication; COMM3380 Communication Studies; THTR1200 Introduction to Theatre; THTR1310 Introduction to Stagecraft; THTR3140 Playwriting; THTR4100 Directing I

PK-3 Early Childhood Education:

EDUC2150 Literacy Instruction for Early Reading and Language Acquisition 3 s.h.
EDUC2390 Early Childhood Education (Infants/Toddlers) 3 s.h.
EDUC3200 Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-12 3 s.h.
EDUC3290 Early Childhood Practicum 3 s.h.
EDUC3310 Early Childhood Education (Preprimary/Kindergarten) 3 s.h.
EDUC3470 Collaborative Consultation 3 s.h.
EDUC3620 Administration of Early Childhood Programs 2 s.h.
EDUC3630 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation Strategies 3 s.h.
EDUC4440 Early Childhood Student Teaching (substitutes for EDUC4400) 14 s.h.
EDUC/PSYC3580 Psychology of Exceptional Child and Adult 3 s.h.
HLTH2300 Children's Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 s.h.
PSYC2250 Developmental Psychology 3 s.h.

Secondary Education Program (5-12 grade level)

Education Requirements:

To Elementary Education

An equivalent field experience course with required documentation for 22 hours of field experience for no credit.
EDUC2420 Teacher Education Entry Seminar 1 s.h.
EDUC3100 Human Relations for Educators 3 s.h.
EDUC3520 General Secondary Methods and Content Reading 3 s.h.
EDUC/PSYC3580 Psychology of Exceptional Child and Adult 3 s.h.
EDUC/PSYC3590 Educational Psychology and Measurement 3 s.h.
*EDUC3720 7-12 Secondary Education Internship 3 s.h.
EDUC4100 Legal, Ethical, and Pedagogical Responsibilities in Education 2 s.h.
EDUC4300 Secondary Classroom Management 3 s.h.
**EDUC4420 Secondary Student Teaching 14 s.h.
EDUC4600 Teacher Education Methods Seminar 1 s.h.
EDUC4700 Capstone Teacher Education Seminar 1 s.h.
HLTH2100 or HLTH2110 (ARC First Aid Card, including CPR will substitute for this requirement providing it is current at graduation.) 0-1 s.h.
PSYC2250 Developmental Psychology 3 s.h.
The appropriate methods course 3-5 s.h.

**Students with majors in Elementary Education and another teaching discipline who are seeking endorsements at both the elementary and secondary levels should substitute EDUC4450 Combination Student Teaching. Students with a concentration in 5-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education should substitute EDUC4470 Secondary and Mild/Moderate Student Teaching.

Teaching Major Requirements
All secondary education candidates must complete at least one teaching major. The University offers the following secondary teaching major endorsements (see the corresponding departmental section of the catalog for specific major requirements):: Art (Studio or Visual Communications); Basic Science; Biology (Secondary School Teaching); Chemistry; Communications; English (Literature or Writing concentrations); Health; History; Mathematics; Music Education; Physical Education and Health; Spanish; Theatre

Second Teaching Fields:
In addition to the teaching major, students may seek endorsements for the following second teaching fields:: American History; American Government; Art; Biological Science; Chemistry; Economics; English/Language Arts; General Science; Health; Mathematics; ***Middle School; Music; Mild/Moderate Special Education; Physics; Physical Education; Psychology; Spanish; Speech Communication/Theatre; Sociology; World History
Secondary education students majoring in any teaching major, who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with endorsements in K-8 Mild/Moderate Special Education, 5-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education, must complete the Secondary Teacher Education Program and the appropriate concentration, substituting EDUC4300 Secondary Classroom Management for EDUC4200 Elementary Classroom Management.

***Secondary Education majors must have another endorsement in addition to the secondary classroom endorsement. Middle school cannot be the only endorsement.

Combination Program (K-8 and 5-12 grade levels)

A secondary education student majoring in Art, Music, or Physical Education may also complete a modified Teacher Education program adding an elementary level endorsement in the same field (e.g., secondary and elementary music).

Combination Requirements and Modifications
Completion of the Secondary Education Program with a major in Art, Music, or P.E. except as modified below:
Elementary methods courses in art, music, or P.E. 3-13 s.h.
EDUC4450 Combination Student Teaching 14 s.h.
Note: This combination includes 14 s.h. of student teaching credit, 7 s.h. elementary and 7 s.h. secondary.

Elementary Program (K-8 Art, Music, and Physical Education)
Art, Music, or Physical Education majors desiring a K-6 endorsement must complete the Secondary Education Program (5-12 grade-level requirements), substituting an elementary methods course in art, music, or physical education and EDUC4400 for a secondary methods course and EDUC4420.