Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

130 The University of Akron 2005-2006
5300: Secondary (Adolescent to
Young Adult) Education
http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/COE/programs.php
Prior to admission, students must complete 30 credit hours of course work with a
2.50 GPA as outlined below. These requirements provide Adolescent to Young
Adult Education, P-12 and Specialty Program majors with the breadth of knowledge
they will need to make decisions in the secondary school setting. Students admitted
to Secondary Childhood Education must achieve a grade of “C” or higher
in all professional education courses to be eligible to student teach and graduate
from the College of Education. Other admission requirements are outlined
on the program application form.
The program mandates an expert knowledge in a specific content area. This knowledge
prepares and encourages teachers to be decision-makers by adapting and
applying content knowledge to the needs and interests of a diverse student population.
Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Education, students are
ready to teach in school settings appropriate to their licensure. For further licensure
and graduation requirements, students should consult a departmental advisor.
The Department offers teacher licensure in the following areas: Language Arts (7-
12), Math (7-12), Science (7-12), Social Studies (7-12), Foreign Language (P-12),
Visual Arts (P-12), Dance (P-12), Drama/Theatre (P-12), Music (P-12) and Family and
Consumer Science (4-12)
For specific program and licensure requirements, students should contact a preadmission
advisor in Zook Hall 228, (330) 972-6970.
Requirements for Admission to Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) or P-
12 Specialty Programs
All applicants must successfully complete the following course work prior to
admission into an AYA program.
• Written and Oral Communication – at least 10 credits Credits
3300:111 English Composition I 4
3300:112 English Composition II 3
7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking
or
3
7600:106 Introduction to Effective Oral Communications 3
• Social Science – a minimum of 3 credits
• Mathematics – minimum of 3 credits
3450:xxx Course work offered by the Mathematics Department that meets
General Education Math requirements (3450:100 or 140 does not count)
or
3470:xxx Course work offered by the Statistics that meets the General Education
level mathematics requirement
• Natural Science – a minimum of 5 credits
• Physical Education/Wellness
5540:xxx Physical Education/Wellness 1
• Teaching Field(s) – a minimum of 8 credits
Does not include course work already used above. A 2.50 GPA
in all such course work is required. This includes credits beyond
the minimum of 8.
• Professional courses (courses to be taken in an approved sequence):
8
5100:210 Characteristics of Learners 3
5100:211 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3
5100:410 Professional Issues in Education 3
5300:100 Orientation to the AYA/P-12/Multi-Age Programs 0
5300:311 Instructional Techniques in Secondary Education@ 5
5300:325 Content Reading in Secondary Schools (for AYA)
or
3
5500:480 Special Topics: Reading for P-12/Multi-Age 3
5300:375 Exploratory Experience in Secondary Education@ 1
5300:495 Student Teaching 8
5300:496 Student Teaching Colloquium 1
5500:310 Instructional Design 3
5500:311 Instructional Resources 3
5500:320 Diversity of Learners 3
5500:330 Classroom Management 3
5500:475 Instructional Technology Applications 3
5610:440 Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Individuals 3
• Courses in teaching field(s) and electives as determined by the department.
@ Variations will occur in P-12 licensure fields. See Program Plan sheets for specific courses.
* Those receiving less than a “B” must take the PRAXIS I and pass for admission.
Teaching Fields
Each student preparing for secondary school teaching must complete at least one
teaching field. P-12 indicates that licensure in that field is for preschool through
grade 12. Other fields lead to licensure for grades 7-12 or as noted. Minimum
number of credits is shown for each field.
Minimum Number of Credits Required for Approval in Various
Teaching Fields
Comprehensive Subjects by Field Credits
Integrated Language Arts 45
Integrated Mathematics
Integrated Science (six options)+:
42
Biology (Life Science) and Earth Science 80-81
Biology (Life Science) and Chemistry 84-85
Biology (Life Science) and Physics 83-84
Earth Science and Chemistry 79
Earth Science and Physics 71
Chemistry and Physics 79
Integrated Social Studies 62
P-12 Drama Theatre 45
P-12 Foreign Language 45
P-12 Music 54-56
P-12 Visual Arts
Family and Consumer Science
58
Endorsements in the following fields may be added to any of the above fields:
Reading 18
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) 22