Professional Education: Foundations Core

ED 428

Psychological Foundations of Education

ED 430

Educating Exceptional Children and Youth

Professional Education: Curriculum Core

ED 412

Teaching Social Studies in Diverse Settings

ED 460

Aesthetic Experiences in Elementary School

ED 466

Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School

ED 467

Teaching Science and Health in Elementary School

ED 573

Integrated Reading and Language Arts Methods

Field Core Experience

ED 411

 Seminar II: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Issues in Diverse Settings

ED 579

Reading Practicum (supervised)

Final Semester

ED 590

Seminar III: Professional Collaborations

ED 594

Classroom Management and Student Motivation

ED 595

Student Teaching Elementary

Required Supporting Courses

PY 290

Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence

• A biology  and a physical science course (at least one of
   these courses must have a lab)

• At least two history courses, including US history

Area of Concentration

The department recommends an area of concentration consisting of 15 hours in one of the arts and sciences.

Departments designate specific courses to fulfill the requirement for a concentration.

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Endorsements from the Kansas State Department of Education

Elementary Level K-6.  Secondary Level (6-12) in biology, chemistry, English, history/political science,  mathematics, and theatre/speech.

Second field endorsements can be obtained in these same areas.

For specific information regarding these general areas and the other particular endorsements, consult the education and specialty department chairs.

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Program for the preparation of Secondary Education Teachers

Students preparing for secondary teaching acquire a major in one of the following:  biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, or theatre.
(See major requirements under separate departments.)

Education Courses Required for Secondary Program

ED 428

Psychological Foundations of Education

ED 430

Educating Exceptional Children and Youth

ED 576

Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (Practicum)

ED 589

Secondary Methods:  Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Practicum)

Final Semester

ED 590

Seminar III: Professional Collaborations

ED 594

Classroom Management and Student Motivation

ED 596

Student Teaching Secondary

Required Supporting Courses

PY 290

Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence

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Enrollment in Education courses

Enrollment in education courses requires junior status and a cumulative GPA of 2.50.

Admission to the Teacher Education program

Four-year students formally apply to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) by September 1 of their junior year.

Junior level transfer students apply after one semester at the University of Saint Mary.  

A cumulative GPA of 2.75 and passing scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) are required for admission into the program and student teaching.

Enrollment in education courses does not necessarily guarantee acceptance into the program.

Admission packets are available in the department office.

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Pre-Professional Skills Test  (PPST)

A basic skills test (PPST) is required in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Math.  Students must present the required scores to continue in education courses beyond the first semester.  The required scores are 173 reading, 172 writing, and 172 math.

The PPST should be taken prior to enrollment in education courses, but the PPST must be taken no later than the first semester of enrollment.

Passing scores on the PPST are required for enrollment in all education courses except ED 402, ED 428, and ED 430.

Students who have scored within five points of all requisite PPST scores may apply through the department chair for a waiver for one semester only to enroll in ED 411,  ED 412, and Ed 576, based on specific criteria stated in the Teacher Education Program Catalog Supplement, including PPST scores, GPA, and previous classroom performance.

Waiver requests are considered by a faculty committee comprising education faculty and staff.

Students are allowed no more than three semesters after first enrolling in education courses to meet the PPST requirement.

Academic performance, ability to work with others, and demonstrated awareness and representation of the University of Saint Mary philosophy and objectives are strong considerations in admission both to the Teacher Education Program and student teaching.

The Teacher Education Committee reviews the student applications and informs students of its decision within two weeks after meeting.

Students should obtain specific information concerning application for admission into the Teacher Education Program from the education department or site coordinator.

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Admission to Student Teaching 

Students formally apply for admission to student teaching by September 1 if student teaching the following spring semester, and by January 30 if student teaching in the following fall semester.

The Teacher Education Committee evaluates applications.

The department informs students of the decision, and the coordinator for field experiences works with students in student teaching placements.

Further information concerning student teaching may be obtained from the department.

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For more information contact
Sister Frances Juiliano at juilianof@stmary.edu