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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018
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Each program has four components: general studies, professional studies, internship, and
teaching field/major studies. Completion of the Teacher Education Program is necessary,
but not sufficient, for recommendation for a teaching certificate. A student must also
satisfy the following conditions:
(1) Complete the College’s graduation requirements.
(2) Earn a minimum 2.750 cumulative grade point average with no grade below “C” in
professional studies. A grade of “C-” is not acceptable.
(3) Demonstrate proficiency in teaching by earning a minimum grade of “B-” in all
student teaching internships.
(4) Pass the program exit exam demonstrating knowledge of professional education
practices and pedagogy.
Elementary/Collaborative Education
Gay F. Barnes, Louanne C. Jacobs, Kelly A. Russell, and Amelia G. Spencer, Advisors
The elementary/collaborative education program leads to recommendation to the
Alabama State Department of Education for Class B teaching certificates in Collaborative
Teacher (Special Education) and in Elementary Education K-6.
The following courses are required (19 units):
ED 201
ED 210
ED 219
ED 299
ED 315
ED 316
ED 317
ED 318
ED 320
ED 324
ED 360
ED 410
ED 411
ED 472
ED 499
EPY 223
EPY 260
EPY 320
Additional courses beyond the Explorations general education curriculum are also
required to meet state certification requirements.