School of Education

Dr. V. Lowe, Dean

Dr. R. Oswald, Associate Dean

Professors: Dr. V. Lowe, Dr. S. Pauler

Associate P rofessor : Dr. R. Oswald

Assistant Professors : Dr. T. Crook, Dr. C. Horn, Ms. B. Kennedy, Ms. H. Rader, Mr. J. P. Rader, Mr. D. Riel, Dr. J. Wallace

Asbury University has a variety of teaching majors leading to either the Bachelor of Science in Education or the Bachelor of Arts degree. The mission of the School of Education is as follow:

Our mission as the School of Education is to facilitate the preparation of professional educators who embody world-class academic excellence, spiritual integrity, and servant leadership.

The goal of the School of Education is to provide a strong academic Clinical-Based Preparation Program and to prepare quality educators who are committed to professional excellence and who positively impact P-12 student learning. It is the intent of the School of Education to provide educators who can design instruction, assess student learning, analyze the work of learners, diagnose pupil progress, and prescribe for student success. To accomplish this, candidates in education will have specific and intentional clinical opportunities in each course and will have extended clinical school-embedded experiences integrated throughout the preparation process. The entire program is designed to facilitate education candidates entering a student-centered profession for the 21^st century.

This commitment is embodied in the School of Education’s model: "Facilitators of Student Success," which seeks to prepare educators in response to the Kentucky Teacher Standards who will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of content
Design/plan instruction
Create/maintain learning climate
Implement/manage instruction
Assess and communicate learning results
Demonstrate implementation of technology
Reflect/evaluate teaching/learning
Collaborate with colleagues/parents/others
Engage in professional development
Demonstrate professional leadership
Demonstrate dispositions that facilitate student learning and success while fostering professional community

An integral facet of the program is education in a Christian context with preparation for service in various educational settings. Addressing a broad range of contemporary educational issues, many courses offer opportunities for working with school-age young people. Cooperating officials of nearby school systems provide the School of Education staff and students access to practical educational experiences. The School of Education preparation programs are approved and accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), now changing to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Teacher Education Program is administered through a Performance Assessment System built on a continuous improvement cycle which includes four progress check points or “Gates”:

Gate 1—Program Entry; complete Form 1 (sophomore standing)

Gate 2—Admission to Teacher Education; admission to upper level courses

Gate 3—Admission to Student Teaching; complete Form 2

Gate 4—Program Exit; recommendation for certification

Each Gate consists of an interview and a portfolio review. A student must complete each Gate successfully (proficient rating) on both the interview and portfolio review before moving to the next Gate. Candidates in education use an e-portfolio process for each of the Gate assessments.

Students seeking a recommendation for a teaching certificate must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program (Gate 2) in order to complete required professional courses (300 or above). Receiving a “proficient” rating at Gate 3 is required to pursue the professional semester and obtain a student teaching assignment. Fulfilling the requirements of Gate 4 (exit from program) results in a recommendation for certification. Student teaching, which is considered to be a full-semester of coursework, involves two weeks of seminars and day-long involvement and participation for 13 weeks during a semester in a local school district. A minimum grade of 2.75 for all coursework in the cumulative, major, and professional courses GPAs must be maintained for

continuation in all education major programs. [The professional courses are as follows: ED/EDA 301, 320, 341, 342, 350, 360, 380, 390, 385, 393, 395, 401, 405, 410, 420, 421, 422, 425, 428, and all Student Teaching courses.]

ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION (GATE 2)

Gate 2 Admission For Traditional Undergraduate- Residential Programs:

1. Meet Teacher Education Program entry requirements.

2. Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the cumulative GPA for admission into the Teacher Education Program.

3. Submit a formal application (Form 1) for admission into teacher education.

4. Obtain a grade of "C" or above in each of these courses:

ENG 110 or ENG 151 (or ENG equivalent)
COM 130 or 150 (or equivalent)
MAT 120 for middle school, secondary, and P-12 education majors (May be met by ACT/SAT Math score of 26/600) or MAT 162 (or equivalent) for elementary education majors

5. Complete the ACT with a composite score of 21 or above, and obtain KY passing scores on the PRAXIS I.

6. Obtain a grade of "C" or above in ED/EDA 200 Introduction to Education.

7. Complete a 70-clock hour practicum (ED/EDA 201 or 210 component) that includes at least one diversity experience with positive teacher recommendations (proficient rating) —including disposition ratings.

8. Obtain clearance from the Office of Student Development concerning moral, social, and ethical behavior.

9. Obtain 5 positive recommendations with disposition ratings for admission into teacher education.

10. Submit completed “Character and Fitness” form that meets Kentucky’s Code of Ethics

11. Complete a successful interview with the Teacher Education Committee (Proficient ranking).

12. Obtain an overall Proficient score on the Gate 2 portfolio, which includes Standard XI for dispositions.

Gate 2 Admission For APS – Adult Professional Studies - Elementary Education Programs:

1. Obtain 39 credit hours plus the first 14 credit hours in the Elementary ADULT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Program.

2. Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in cumulative, professional, and major GPAs by the end of the 14 elementary education credit hours.

3. Submit a formal application (Form 1) for admission into teacher education.

4. Obtain a grade of "C" or above in each of these courses:

ENG 110 or ENG 151 (or ENG equivalent)
COM 130 or 150 (or equivalent)
MAT 162 (or equivalent) for elementary education majors

5. Complete the ACT with a composite score of 21 or above, and obtain KY passing scores on the PRAXIS I, or obtain a passing score on the FL General Knowledge Test.

6. Obtain a grade of "C" or above in EDA 200 Introduction to Education.

7. Complete a 70-clock hour practicum (EDA 201 or 210 component) that includes at least a 21-hour diversity experience with positive teacher recommendations (proficient rating) —including disposition ratings.

8. Sign off on the Community Life Form.

9. Obtain 5 positive recommendations with disposition ratings for admission into teacher education. Two of the five recommendations come from application to the Program (one personal and one professional).

10. Submit completed “Character and Fitness” form that meets Kentucky’s/Florida’s Code of Ethics.

11. Complete a successful interview with the Teacher Education Committee (Proficient ranking).

12. Obtain an overall Proficient score on the Gate 2 portfolio, which includes Standard XI for dispositions.

ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING (GATE 3)

– Residential and APS:

1. Cumulative GPA 2.75 minimum

2. Major GPA 2.75 minimum

3. Professional GPA 2.75 minimum

4. Complete Form 2--Application to Student Teaching

5. Obtain positive department approval,, including disposition ratings

6. Submit completed “Character and Fitness” form that meets Kentucky’s/Florida’s Code of Ethics or the comparable documentation in Florida

7. Complete all professional education courses with a grade of “C” or better

8. Obtain Medical Clearance

9. Complete criminal background check

10. Obtain a Proficient rating on each type of field component

11. Obtain a Proficient rating on the interview

12. Obtain a Proficient rating on the portfolio, including Standard XI for dispositions

13. Interview with the Director of Clinical/Field Experiences

EXIT FROM PROGRAM – RECOMMENDATION FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION (GATE 4)

– Residential and APS:

1. Cumulative GPA minimum of 2.75

2. Major GPA minimum of 2.75

3. Professional GPA minimum of 2.75

4. Complete Certification Application

5. Obtain positive cooperating teacher recommendation, including Standard XI for dispositions

6. Complete and meet the criteria on the “Character and Fitness” Form

7. Complete student teaching with a Proficient rating, including Standard XI for dispositions

8. Obtain a Proficient rating on the interview

9. Obtain a Proficient rating on the portfolio, including Standard XI for dispositions

Licensure Examinations:

All education majors are required to take the appropriate PRAXIS II Specialty Area Exam(s) and the respective Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) or Florida assessments prior to graduation.

Certification (Gate 4)

The Teacher Education Program at Asbury University is accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE—now CAEP—Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation). Requirements for each teaching area at Asbury University are in compliance with the minimum regulations set forth by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and are subject to change. Each program curricular design responds to the specific NCATE (CAEP) specialty professional associations (SPA).

Applicants for a Kentucky teaching certificate must complete state approved program requirements and all graduation requirements which provide for meeting the initial academic certification standards. To be recommended for certification, a candidate must pass the Gate 4 interview and the portfolio review with a proficient rating, which includes a rating on candidate dispositions. For certification the candidate must also receive scores that meet or exceed the Kentucky established minimums on the PRAXIS II Specialty Area Assessment(s) and Principles of Learning and Teaching or the Florida assessments.

When the approved teacher education program and Kentucky certification testing requirements have been met and when an application for Kentucky certification has been completed, a Statement of Eligibility may be requested from the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (Florida certification process will be explained to Orlando candidates). Upon securing a teaching contract in Kentucky or Florida, the beginning teacher must participate in the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) or the Florida process for Professional certification during the first year of teaching in Kentucky.

Asbury graduates currently teach throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. Over 60% of the states, including Kentucky, belong to the Interstate Certification Compact. (When certification is desired in another state, keep in mind that most state Departments of Education request a copy of the teaching certificate obtained from the state in which the teacher education program was completed.) Graduates can contact a state’s Department of Education to ask for an application for certification and can contact the Certification Specialist at Asbury University for assistance in interpreting individual state certification requirements.

Student Teaching Overseas

Asbury is affiliated with Interaction International/CCTECC (Christian College Teacher Education Coordinating Council) and SEND International. These organizations provide Asbury with an accredited framework to offer overseas student teaching. Dual placement is necessary, with candidates teaching stateside in a local school district with supervision by Education faculty during the first half of the semester. Student teaching overseas occurs during the last half of the professional semester. Careful consideration needs to take place by anyone desiring to student teach overseas. There is an application and stateside training fee. Candidates must apply at least one full calendar year in advance of student teaching placement. Contact the Director of Field and Clinical Experiences in the School of Education for details and application specifications.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board mandates four levels of certification requirements which include Elementary (P-5), Middle School (5-9), Secondary (8-12), and all grade levels (P-12) Education. Students must meet the requirements of one of the prescribed certification programs.

Fifty percent of the major must be taken at Asbury University to receive a degree, and student teaching must be completed in a school district with which Asbury has a contractual agreement. All program requirements are in response to Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and Florida Department of Education regulations and are subject to change.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADES (P-5) (82 hour major + general education + electives)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (82)

ED 200 Intro to Education 2

ED 201 Field Exper Level I 1

ED 220 Tech for Education 2

ED 230 Hum Growth & Dev 2

ED 274 Soc Stds/Sci in Class 3

ED 276 Arts/Humanities 3

ED 301 Field Exper Level IIA 1

ED 320 Exceptional Learner 3

ED 341 Read/Language Arts 2

ED 342 Teaching of Reading 2

ED 350 Literacy Assessment 3

ED 360 Social Stud Methods 2

ED 380 Elem Mth/Sci Meth 3

ED 390 Facilit EL Stu Success 3

ED 401 Field Exper Level IIB 1

ED 405 Learn Perf & Assess 3

ED 410 Classroom Mgmt 2

ED 428 Interven for Differen 2

Choose One: 12

ED 430 Student Teaching

ED 435 Student Teaching

ED 440 Student Teaching

ENG 240 Grm&Cmp El Tch 3

ENG 360 Children’s Lit 3

MAT 162 Elem School Mth I 3

MAT 261 Elem School Mth II 3

MAT 262 Elem School Mth III 3

PSY 100 General Psych I 3

ACADEMIC EMPHASIS (Choose 1):

[12 hours from one of the following areas (general education and other courses required above may not be included)]

A. CROSS-CULTURAL (12)

SOC 212 Intro to Anthro

SOC 353 Itnl Social Issues

Choose 1 class from:

SOC 323 Urban Studies

ED 393 Seminar

Choose 1 class from:

COM 311 Strat Intercult Com

ENG 200 Intro to Tchg ESL

ENG 362 Am Multi-Eth Lit

MIS 201 Chr/Wrld Religions

MIS 312 Mission Theo/Strat

MIS 322 Christianity & Culture

MIS 323 Ministry in 2/3 Wrld

MIS 330 Lat Am Cult & Rel

B. ENGLISH (12)

Choose 4 classes of ENG ___

C. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (12)

Choose 4 classes from:

ED 418 Tch ESL Meth&Cult

ENG 200 Intro Tchng ESL

ENG 331 Ling&Adv Gram

ENG 335 Sound Sys of Lang

ENG 336 Gram Struct of Lang

D. FINE ARTS (12)

[Music and/or ART: 3 hour limit on independent studies, ensembles, private lessons]

E. INTERDISCIPLINARY (12)

[12 hours compiled from the following areas:

Communications, English, Fine Arts, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Science, Social Studies, World Languages (general education and other courses required above may not be included)]

F. LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR DISORDERS (P-12) (12)

[Completion of all 18 hours provides dual certification in Elementary and Special Education]

Choose 4 classes from:

ED 225 Assistive Tech

ED 330 Beh Intervention

ED 332 Collab and Advocacy

ED 334 Early Childhood

ED 338 Lrng/Beh Disab

ED 415 Assess for Spec Ed

ED 416 Methods Spec Pop

G. MATHEMATICS (12)

[MAT 131 or higher; not 162, 261, 262]

Choose 4 classes of MAT ___

H. SCIENCE (12)

Choose 12 hours from:

BIO, CHE, ESC, and/or PHY

I. SOCIAL STUDIES (12)

4 classes from HIS, PS, PSY, and/or SOC

J. WORLD LANGUAGE (12)

Choose 12 hours of One Language

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES (5-9) (79-90 hour major + general education + electives)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (79-90)

ED 200 Introduction to Education 2

ED 201 Field Exper Level I 1

ED 220 Technology for Education 2

ED 230 Hum Growth & Dev 2

ED 301 Field Exper Level IIA 1

ED 320 Exceptional Learner 3

ED 385 Read/Write Across the Curric 3

ED 401 Field Exper Level IIB 1

ED 405 Learn Perform & Assess 3

ED 410 Classroom Management 2

ED 425 Mid Sch Curric/Cont Methods 3

ED 428 Interven for Differen 2

ED 450 Student Teaching 6

ED 455 Student Teaching 6

Student must complete TWO of the following five options. These options satisfy Middle School Education emphases only and cannot be taken outside of the Middle School Education major.

A. ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION (24)

ENG 230 Intro to Literature

ENG 231 British Lit Trad I

ENG 232 British Lit Trad II

ENG 250 Writing for Teachers

ENG 261 American Literature I

ENG 262 American Literature II

ENG 331 Descr Ling/Adv Grammar

ENG 361 Adolescent Literature

B. MATHEMATICS MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION (25)

Choose Track 1 or Track 2:

Track 1

MAT 162 Elem School Math I

MAT 261 Elem School Math II

MAT 262 Elem School Math III

MAT 371 Algebraic Structures

Choose 12 hours from:

CSC 113 Java Programming (4)

CSC 121 Computer Science I (4)

MAT 152 Discrete Math (3)

MAT 181 Calculus I (4)

MAT 232 Probability & Statistics (3)

MAT 241 Logic & Sets (3)

MAT 271 Linear Algebra (3)

MAT 342 Hist & Found of Math (1)

MAT 362 Modern Geometry (4)

MAT 462 Topics in Sec Math (3)

Track 2

MAT 152 Discrete Math

MAT 232 Probability & Statistics

MAT 362 Modern Geometry

MAT 371 Algebraic Structures

MAT 462 Topics in Sec Math

Choose 8 hours from:

CSC 113 Java Programming (4)

CSC 121 Computer Science I (4)

MAT 181 Calculus I (4)

MAT 241 Logic & Sets (3)

MAT 262 Elem School Math III (3)

MAT 271 Linear Algebra (3)

MAT342 Hist & Found Math (1)

C. SCIENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION (26)

BIO 201+203 General Biology I

BIO 221+225 Ecology

BIO 341 Ethical Issues

CHE 121+123 General Chemistry I

CHE 122+124 General Chemistry II

ESC 150+151 Earth Science

PHY 201 Introductory Physics

D. SOCIAL STUDIES MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION (27)

ECN 100 Current Economics Issues

GEO 211 Principles of Geography

HIS 201 History of US to 1876

HIS 202 History of US since 1876

HIS 350 Survey Non-West Cultures

HIS 352 Latin America

Choose one class from:

HIS 320 – 327

Choose 1 class from:

PS 101 American Politics & Govt

PS 300 Washington Federal Sem

Choose 1 class from:

PSY 100 General Psychology

SOC 100 Intro to Sociology

E. LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR DISORDERS (P-12) DUAL CERTIFICATION WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (18)

ED 225 Assistive Technologies

ED 330 Beh Intervention

ED 332 Collaboration & Advocacy

ED 334 Early Childhood

ED 338 Learning/Beh Disabilities

ED 415 Assessment for Spec Ed

ED 416 Methods Spec Pop

SECONDARY EDUCATION (8-12) Majors

Students preparing to teach at the secondary level must follow the curriculum as outlined by the departments offering majors in education. (See School of Arts & Sciences) These majors have the following components: general education 39-48 hours; professional courses 37 hours; and teaching major 42-56 hours. Major Fields: Biological Science, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Psychology, and Social Studies. See the COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES departments for major requirements.

P-12 EDUCATION (All grade levels) Majors

Students preparing to teach at all levels must follow the curriculum as outlined by the departments offering P-12 majors. These majors have the following components: general education 46.5-48 hours; professional courses 28-34 hours; P-12 teaching major 39-61.5 hours. Major Fields: Art, French, Health and Physical Education, Integrated Music, Latin, and Spanish. See the COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES departments for major requirements.

DUAL LICENSURE:

LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR DISORDERS (P-12) DUAL CERTIFICATION WITH ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Must complete with one of these majors:

Art Grades P-12

Elementary School Grades P-5

French Grades P-12

Health & Physical Education P-12

Latin Education P-12

Middle School Grades 5-9

Music Education P-12

Spanish Grades P-12

REQUIREMENTS (18)

ED 225 Assistive Tech 1

ED 330 Beh Intervention 2

ED 332 Collab and Advoc 3

ED 334 Early Childhood 3

ED 338 Lng/Beh Disabilities 3

ED 415 Assess for Spec Ed 3

ED 416 Methods Spec Pop 3

[Note: Student teaching would be split between elementary, middle school, and special education.]

Moderate And Severe Disabilities (Msd) Certification

Undergraduate: Aligns with the LBD Dual Certification P-12 and Endorsement 8-12. Moderate and Severe Disabilities P-12 certification may only be attached to the LBD certification—it is not a standalone certification. 19 hours. Courses are completed through the University of Kentucky: EDS 530, 546, 548, and 549 (course descriptions found in graduate education section) in conjunction with Asbury’s Course in Student Teaching for 6 hours.

[see the School of Education for details]

See also the major/teacher certification in Elementary Education P-5 (Kentucky) offered by the School of Education through the APS program of the University. For information on that program see ADULT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES WILMORE section.

See also the major/teacher certification in Elementary Education K-6 (Florida) offered by the School of Education through the APS program of the University. For information on that program see ADULT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ORLANDO section.

PRE-EDUCATION (18-19 hour minor)

For students completing an Associates of Arts Degree.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-19)

ED 200 Intro to Education 2

ED 201 Field Exper Level I 1

ED 220 Tech for Education 2

ED 230 Hum Growth & Devel 2

ED 320 Exceptional Learner 3

Choose one track:

A.) Elementary Track: (9)

MAT 162 Elem School Math I 3

Choose 2 classes from: 6

ED 274 Soc Stds/Sci in Class

ED 276 Arts/Humanities

ENG 240 Grm&Cmp El Tch

ENG 360 Children’s Lit

MAT 261 Elem School Mth II

B.) P-12 and Middle/Secondary Track (8-9)

Choose 8-9 hours in the content area:

Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, French,

Health/PE, Latin, Math, Music, Psychology,

Social Studies, or Spanish

Additional Endorsements & Extensions Available

[see the School of Education for details]

Bulletin 2011-2012 Revised 8/11/2011