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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Education

Bachelor of Science

Gay F. Barnes, Louanne C. Jacobs, Kelly A. Russell, Amelia G. Spencer

The idea of purposeful and intentional teaching focused through a liberal arts lens

captures the vision of teacher education shared by the education department. We believe

that purposeful and intentional teachers demonstrate intellectual curiosity and

philosophical, pedagogical, and academic grounding. We seek to develop teachers who

practice reflective and intentional teaching and advocacy for the community, profession,

and all children.

The education department offers three certification courses of study for students wishing

to pursue a teaching career: Elementary/Collaborative K-6, Secondary 6-12, and Visual

Art P-12. The elementary/collaborative education degree program offers students dual

certification endorsement in both elementary and special education. Secondary and visual

art candidates receive a degree in their subject area and take a series of education courses

to complete the College’s state-approved Teacher Education Program (TEP).

All of the College’s teacher education programs are accredited and/or approved by the

Alabama State Department of Education.

Upon completion of the teacher education program, students will be able to

articulate a personal philosophy of education that reflects a synthesis of current

educational theories

communicate effectively in writing and in oral communication showing a grasp

of discipline-specific language

plan instruction that activates students’ prior knowledge, builds upon that

knowledge, and assesses student learning

complete internships that demonstrate the ability to impact student learning

Teacher Education Program

Students who fulfill requirements for the elementary/collaborative education major are

eligible for Alabama State Department of Education dual certification in Elementary

Education and Collaborative Teacher K-6 (Special Education). Students seeking

certification in secondary education have single subject certification options in biology,

chemistry, history, mathematics, physics, and Spanish for the workplace for grades 6-12.

Comprehensive certification is offered for majors in English (English language arts), and

history (history/general social science). All certification candidates are required to meet

the requirements for a major in their chosen field as well as courses required by the

Alabama State Department of Education to fulfill the distinction of “Highly Qualified

Teacher.” For example, elementary/collaborative students are required to take three math

courses, three science courses, and three English courses. These courses may coincide

with courses taken to meet the Explorations curriculum.