PROFESSIONAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
Core Courses required of all licensure areas:
EDU 202 Foundations of Education (3cr) Fall, Spring
PSY 101 General Psychology (3cr) Fall, Spring
PSY 230 Life-span Development (3cr) Fall, Spring
EDU 301 Instructional Foundations (3cr) Fall, Spring
EDU 303 Differentiated Instruction (3cr) Fall, Spring
EDU 401 Student Teaching Seminar (1cr) Fall, Spring
Elementary Licensure:
EDU 310 Methods in Teaching Science and Healthful Living in the Elementary School (3cr) Fall
EDU 311 Methods in Teaching Social Studies and the Arts in the Elementary School (3cr) Spring
EDU 315 Methods in Teaching Reading/Language Arts in the Elementary School (3cr) Spring
EDU 316 Methods in Teaching Mathematicsin the Elementary School (3cr) Fall
EDU 320 Children’s Literature (3cr) Spring
EDU 405 Student Teaching-Elementary (14cr) Fall, Spring
High School Licensure:
EDU 400 Content Methods and Student Teaching (14cr) Fall, Spring
K-12 Licensure:
Methods courses: see major requirements
EDU 410 K-12 Student Teaching (14cr) Fall, Spring
FORMAL ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1. A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher for all coursework.
2. Junior standing or higher.
3. Successful completion of EDU 202 Foundations of Education and PSY 230 by achieving a grade of C or higher.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in speaking and listening (Program Interview).
5. Satisfactory evaluations in pre-student teaching field experiences.
6. Progress in the education standards as evidenced by the professional portfolio.
7. Passing scores as established by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PRAXIS I), which includes Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Candidates should take PRAXIS I during the semester they are enrolled in EDU 202 and must have passed this test before enrolling in EDU 301. Candidates should request that an official score report of the PRAXIS I Test be sent to the Director of Teacher Education, Brevard College. Students will make their own arrangements to take this test either in Asheville at Prometric Testing Center or at another testing site. Students with an SAT cumulative score of 1150 or ACT cumulative score of 24 will be able to waive all parts of the PRAXIS I.
Students who have scores less than 1150, but 550 and above in any part of the SAT or less than 24, but 17 and above in any part of the ACT will be able to waive comparable sections of the PRAXIS I.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All candidates for licensure (undergraduate, transfer, and post-baccalaureate) must be accepted to the Teacher Education Program. Undergraduates and transfers who are juniors and have completed EDU 202 and PSY 230 may apply early in the fall semester of their junior year.
Post-baccalaureate candidates should apply after completion of EDU 202 and PSY 320.
Applications may be obtained from the office of the Director of Teacher Education.
Candidates must have successfully completed the PRAXIS I and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to complete the application process. At the time the application is returned, a candidate will be given the scheduled time to meet with the Program Interview Committee.
Candidates may take no more than 50% of their education coursework prior to being formally admitted to the program. Candidates who fail to meet the requirement for formal admission but have taken 50% of their education coursework will not be allowed to continue in the program until they have been admitted.
Candidates will be notified in writing by the Director of Teacher Education of their admission status. If a candidate does not meet the criteria for admission, the Director will outline the steps necessary to remedy any discrepancies. Candidates who are denied formal admission to the teacher education program will not be able to register for any further courses until all criteria are met.
CONTINUANCE IN THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Candidates who have been accepted for admission to the Teacher Education Program must fulfill certain conditions in order to maintain good standing.
A. Course work
1. At least 50% of the required education courses must be completed at Brevard College including the student teaching semester.
2. Post graduates and transfer students who have a grade of less than “C” in any courses required for their area(s) of licensure prior to coming to Brevard College may be required to retake the appropriate course(s).
3. Candidates receiving less than a “C” in a course (academic major, psychology, or education) relevant to their area of licensure may be required to retake the course.
4. Candidates receiving a below-average evaluation in any field experience may be required to complete additional field experience.
5. Candidates manifesting below average standards in any of the following elements of professionalism may be required to remedy the deficiency through additional course work, field experiences, or counseling:
a. teaching strategies
b. classroom management
c. expertise in the area of human development and relationships
d. personal and professional attributes and dispositions
6. Candidates must provide evidence through the portfolio process that they have met the Program Standards.
POST-BACCALAUREATE LICENSURE ONLY
Candidates holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university may apply to pursue a program of study leading to teacher licensure in any of the areas offered at Brevard College. Following an evaluation of the individual’s previous academic transcripts, a specific program will be developed appropriate to the student’s academic background and experience.
The Director of Teacher Education must approve this program and a written record of the student’sprogram requirements will be maintained in that office.
The requirements for licensure only programs are comparable to those for degree seeking students except PRAXIS I is waived. For example, a student must:
• complete the same professional and specialty studies requirements as degree seeking students
• complete an application for teacher licensure
• submit an application for admission to student teaching
• pass a Technology Competency/Portfolio review
• meet the same general admission, retention, and recommendation for licensure requirements defined for degree seeking students.
ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING REQUIREMENTS
1. Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program.
2. Fulfillment of the requirements for continuance in the Teacher Education Program as listed in the above section.
3. Successful completion of the College’s core requirements.
4. Fulfillment of the requirements for a major in an approved discipline.
5. Successful completion of all required education and cognate courses.
6. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better for all education and cognate courses.
7. Recommendation from major department.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Eligible candidates will complete a student teaching application and return to the Director of Teacher Education by October 1 for the Spring semester and March 1 for the Fall semester assignments.
2. Each candidate will receive written notification regarding his/her assignment.
3. The policies and procedures for student teaching are contained in the Student Teaching Handbook. Candidates must complete student teaching in the appropriate area and level for which they are seeking licensure.
4. Required orientation seminars for those admitted to student teaching are held at the end of the term immediately preceding the semester during which student teaching takes place. Candidates will be notified of the date and time.
WITHDRAWAL FROM STUDENT TEACHING
To continue in student teaching, students must maintain satisfactory professional conduct and adhere to the policies and regulation of the school to which they are assigned. Candidates failing to perform at a satisfactory level may be removed from student teaching upon the recommendation of the Cooperating Teacher and/or LEA administrator and the College Supervisor, with the approval of the Director of Teacher Education. Candidates may also withdraw from their placement at their own request.
PROCESS OF WITHDRAWAL
1. The College Supervisor will meet with the Cooperating Teacher and the Student Teacher in a three-way conference to determine if the problem can be resolved without the removal of the Student Teacher.
2. The College Supervisor, the Cooperating Teacher, or the Student Teacher may request additional professional evaluations of the candidate’s teaching from qualified College or school personnel.
3. If the problem cannot be resolved, the Student Teacher and the College Supervisor will meet to determine additional alternatives.
4. The College Supervisor will recommend withdrawal or other alternatives to the Director of Teacher Education.
5. The Director of Teacher Education will notify the candidate in writing of the final decision.
RECOMMENDATION FOR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
1. Successful completion of the College’s General Education Program requirements or their equivalents. Postgraduates who do not meet these requirements by nature of their baccalaureate degree may be required to supplement their coursework to meet licensure requirements.
2. Fulfillment of the requirements for a major in an approved discipline. Postgraduates are expected to complete any requirements for a Major appropriate to their area(s) of specialization but lacking in their prior education experience.
3. Successful completion of all course requirements with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
4. Successful completion of the student teaching experience.
5. Competence in the following areas as determined through field experience and student teaching performance: (a) teaching strategies, (b) classroom management, (c) expertise in the area of human development and relationships, and (d) personal and professional attributes and dispositions.
6. Completion of PRAXIS series as required by the North Carolina State Board of Education. |