Department Chair:
Leslie Willey, Ph.D.
Education Faculty:
Sharon Schneeberger, Ph.D
Sean Travis Clouse, Ph.D.
- Education Major-Certification in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- Education Major with Early Childhood Certification
- Education Major with Elementary Certification
- Admission to Teacher Education Program
- Education Minor
- Education & Liberal Studies Major
- Course Descriptions
The Stephens
College Teacher Education Program is founded upon an expanding experience-based
knowledge of the developmental stages of child growth. The public schools
and other community settings are integral parts of the program, as is
coursework that includes observations and work with children at the
preschool and elementary levels in the Audrey Webb Child Study Center
which houses the Stephens College Children's School. Involvement with
children begins in the freshman year and increases throughout the program.
Programs lead to a variety of careers including teaching at the preschool,
kindergarten and elementary levels. Education courses are also elected
by students who major in other areas and use education as an area of
outside emphasis in their majors.
The Bachelor of Science in Education program includes a core of courses
in child development, education, and psychology that provide the basis
for specialization in early childhood education and elementary education.
These certification programs in early childhood education (birth through
third grade) and in elementary education (grades 1 through 6) lead to
initial Missouri teacher certification. For those students who do not
seek a teaching certificate, but who wish to work with young children
and their parents in other settings, the Bachelor of Arts in Human Development/Child
Study is available. Examples of careers open to graduates with this
major include: day care teacher, private preschool teacher, preschool
administrator, hospital child-life worker, parent educator, and recreation
leader.
Education Major with Certification in both Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education
The bachelor of science major with certification in early childhood and elementary education is a teacher preparation program for infancy through elementary grade 6. The early childhood/elementary certificate requires a subject matter concentration of at least 21 semester hours from one of the following areas: language arts, art, foreign languages, mathematics, music, natural sciences, social sciences, speech and theatre. Admission to and completion of the program and state exit assessment requirements, including a passing score on the C-BASE subject area tests and the early childhood specialty test of the PRAXIS II, a cumulative GPA no lower than 2.5, and grades of C or better in all professional education courses and a minimum grade of B- in each of the 300-level methods courses, qualifies a graduate to be recommended for the initial Missouri Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education Certificates.
Required Education Courses
EDU 114: The Child: Lifespan and Cross-Cultural Perspective (3 hrs.)
EDU 115: Advanced Child Development: Cross-Cultural Perspective (6 hrs.)
EDU 225: Integrating Art, Music and Movement in the Classroom (4 hrs.)
EDU 265: Health, Nutrition and Safety (3hrs.)
EDU 276: Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process (4 hrs.)
EDU 355: Literature for Children: Person, Place, Time (3 hrs.)*
EDU 363: Education and Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 hrs.)
EDU 371: Parameters of Early Learning (3 hrs.)
EDU 381: Methods of Developing Concepts (6 hrs.) & Media Workshop with Methods (0 hrs.)
EDU 382: Classroom Management (3 hrs.)
EDU 385: Helping Children Develop Skills in Literacy I (3 hrs.)
EDU 386: Helping Children Develop Skills in Literacy II (3 hrs.)
EDU 387: Helping Children Think Mathematically (3 hrs.)
EDU 413: Family and Community: Partners in Education (3 hrs.)
EDU 415: The Individualizing Process: Assessment and Prescription I (3 hrs.)
EDU 454: Emergent Language and Literacy (2 hrs.)
EDU 421: Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education: The Younger Years (6 hrs.)
EDU 441: Student Teaching in the Elementary School (12 hrs.)
EDU 484: Senior Seminar (3 hrs.)
PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs.)
PSY 211: Educational Psychology (3 hrs.)
MAT 105: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3 hrs.)
MAT 106: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3 hrs.)
*EDU 355 fulfills LBA Literary Studies requirement
Students must successfully complete the required 30 semester hour Liberal Arts program. Students must also meet all Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements for Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher Certification including, but not limited to courses in science, mathematics (at least two courses for a total of at least 5 semester hours), economics, geography, and art or music. In addition students must complete an area of academic concentration of at least 21 semester hours.
Education Major with Early Childhood Education Certification Requirements
The bachelor of science major in education with early childhood certification is a teacher preparation program for infancy through the primary grades. Admission to and completion of the program and state exit assessment requirements, including a passing score on C-BASE subject area tests and the early childhood specialty exam of the PRAXIS II, a cumulative GPA no lower than 2.5 and grades of C or better in all professional education courses and a minimum grade of B- in each of the 300-level methods courses, qualifies a graduate to be recommended for the initial Missouri Early Childhood Education Certificate.
Required Education Courses
EDU 114: The Child: Lifespan and Cross-Cultural Perspective (3 hrs.)
EDU 115: Advanced Child Development: Cross-Cultural Perspective (6hrs.)
EDU 225: Integrating Art, Music and Movement in the Classroom (4 hrs.)
EDU 265: Health, Nutrition and Safety (3 hrs.)
EDU 276: Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process (4 hrs.)
EDU 355: Literature for Children: Person, Place, Time (3 hrs.)*
EDU 363: Education and Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 hrs.)
EDU 371: Parameters of Early Learning (6 hrs.)
EDU 381: Methods of Developing Concepts (6 hrs.) & Media Workshop with Methods (0 hrs.)EDU 382: Classroom Management (3 hrs.)
EDU 385: Helping Children Develop Skills in Literacy I (3 hrs.)
EDU 386: Helping Children Develop Skills in Literacy II (3 hrs.)EDU 387: Helping Children Think Mathematically (3 hrs.)
EDU 413: Family and Community: Partners in Education (3 hrs.)
EDU 415: The Individualizing Process: Assessment and Prescription I (3 hrs.)
EDU 454: Emergent Language and Literacy (2 hrs.)
EDU 421: Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education: The Younger Years (6 hrs.)EDU 423: Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education: The Primary Years (12 hrs.)
EDU 484: Senior Seminar (3 hrs.)
MAT 105: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (3 hrs.)
PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs.)
PSY 211: Educational Psychology (3 hrs.)
*EDU 355 fulfills LBA Literary Studies requirement
Students must successfully complete the required 30 semester hour Liberal Arts program. Students must also meet all Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements for Early Childhood Teacher Certification.
Education Major with Elementary Education Certification Requirements
The bachelor of science major in education with elementary certification is a teacher preparation program for the elementary grades (1-6). The elementary certificate requires a subject matter concentration of at least 21 semester hours from one of the following areas: language arts, art, foreign languages, mathematics, music, natural sciences, social sciences, speech and theatre. Admission to and completion of the program and state exit assessment requirements, including a passing score on the C-BASE subject area tests and the elementary specialty test of the PRAXIS II, a cumulative GPA no lower than 2.5, and grades of C or better in all professional education courses and a minimum grade of B- in each of the 300-level methods courses, qualifies a graduate to be recommended for the initial Missouri Elementary Education Certificate.
Required Education Courses
EDU 114: The Child: Lifespan and Cross-Cultural Perspective (3 hrs.)
EDU 115: Advanced Child Development: Cross-Cultural Perspective (6 hrs.)
EDU 225: Integrating Art, Music and Movement in the Classroom (4 hrs.)
EDU 265: Health, Nutrition and Safety (3 hrs.)
EDU 276: Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process (4 hrs.)EDU 355: Literature for Children: Person, Place, Time (3 hrs.)*
EDU 363: Education and Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 hrs.)
EDU 381: Methods of Developing Concepts (6 hrs.) & Media Workshop with Methods (0 hrs.)EDU 382: Classroom Management (3 hrs.)
EDU 385: Helping Children Develop Skills in Literacy I (3 hrs.)
EDU 386: Helping Children Develop Skills in Literacy II (3 hrs.)
EDU 387: Helping Children Think Mathematically (3 hrs.)
EDU 413: Family and Community: Partners in Education (3 hrs.)
EDU 415: The Individualizing Process: Assessment and Prescription I (3 hrs.)
EDU 454: Emergent Language and Literacy (2 hrs.)EDU 441: Student Teaching in the Elementary School (12 hrs.)
EDU 484: Senior Seminar (3 hrs.)
MAT 105 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3 hrs.)
MAT 106 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3 hrs.)
PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs.)
PSY 211: Educational Psychology (3 hrs.)*EDU 355 fulfills LBA Literary Studies requirement
Students must successfully complete the required 30 semester hour Liberal Arts program. Students must also meet all Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements for Elementary Teacher Certification including, but not limited to courses in mathematics (at least two courses for a total of at least 5 semester hours), science, economics, geography, and art or music. In addition, students must complete an area of academic concentration of at least 21 semester hours.
Admission to the Teacher Education Programs
A student
applying for admission to either the early childhood or elementary education
certification programs must submit a completed application form, which
includes informational data and a statement about personal and professional
goals.
Application procedures and materials are distributed and explained during
the Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process course and are available
in the program office. After all application materials have been received
in the program office, a professional interview will be conducted with
the applicant by the program faculty. The program faculty will consider
the applications and interviews, and notify each applicant of her acceptance
or denial. Conditions for retention or reapplication, in the case of
those denied, will be stated in writing to the student. When accepted
for admission to the program, the student will be required to seek an
adviser in the program.
Students seeking admission to the early childhood or the elementary
teacher certification program should apply during their sophomore year.
Admission to the program is necessary before enrollment in the junior-level
methods courses.
To apply, the student must have:
- completed 30 semester hours of college course work with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA;
- successfully completed LBA 107: Composition I and LBA 108: Composition II or an equivalent;
- completed EDU 276: Foundations of the Teaching-Learning
Process with a minimum
grade of B-; - received satisfactory recommendations from the program faculty; and
- met the State of Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education basic competency requirements as follows:
(a) attained the minimum required score on all parts of the College BASE Test. Students have two years to retake the subtests they did not pass before they are required to retake the entire test. Information about test administration dates and application procedures will be given during the Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process course. The information is also available in the education program office.
(b) documented a score on the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) as an entering Stephens freshmen.
Retention
in the program in good standing assumes that the student is maintaining
an overall 2.5 GPA; earning a minimum grade of C in each professional
education course completed; and achieving a minimum grade of B- in each
of the 300 and 400-level methods courses.
In addition to successful completion of all requirements for the Bachelor
of Science in education, students with a certification emphasis must
meet the state exit assessment requirements, including a passing score
on the appropriate specialty test of the PRAXIS II, to be recommended
for the initial Missouri teaching certificate. Upon successful completion
of degree and exit requirements the student applies for this certificate
through the education program office. Official transcripts of all college
work must accompany the certificate application.
Requirements for a Minor in Education
The minor in education requires completion of at least 15 semester hours in education courses, including 7 semester hours of required course work (see below) and a minimum of 6 semester hours of EDU electives at or above the 300 level. Additional EDU courses to total 24 semester hours may be elected by the student. Students select their electives for this minor in consultation with Department of Education faculty.
Required Courses
EDU 114: The Child: Lifespan and Cross-Cultural Perspective (3 hrs.)
EDU 276: Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process (4 hrs.)
Education and the Liberal Studies Major
In the residential program, the Department of Education offers concentrations in child development and in early childhood education that are available for the liberal studies major. See the liberal studies section of the catalog for complete information about these concentrations and the major.
Students wishing to prepare for careers working with children but do not wish to seek teacher certification may pursue the Human Development/Child Study major. See the Human Development/Child Study section of the catalog for complete information about this major.
Note: Students enrolled in classes that entail interaction with children are required to obtain a background check and/or fingerprinting at least once per year.
EDU
114: The Child: Lifespan and Cross-Cultural Perspective
(3 hrs.)
(Open to all students)
This course explores the developmental periods of conception, infancy,
early childhood and adolescence with a focus on benchmarks in the areas
of biological/physical, psychosocial and cognitive development. Through
opportunities to observe and interact with children, students gain a
general understanding of and will be able to identify critical moments
of child and adolescent development. This course also explores the cross-cultural
differences and similarities in development emphasizing the interactions
of race, social class, gender and religion.
EDU
115: Advanced Child Development: Cross-Cultural Perspective
(6 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EDU 114 or permission of instructor)
This course focuses on the development of children from birth to age eight with an emphasis on the physical, social, cognitive, language and emotional areas. Further synthesis and integration of previous observational experiences and coursework allows students to explore child development theories, concepts, research and the interactions of multiple cultural identities at an advanced level. Observations of infants in an outside child development center will be arranged.
EDU 185: Early Seminar in Education
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students.)
Students interested in pursuing a career in education or a related field observe and participate in a variety of classroom settings to familiarize them with the many roles of the educator. Observations of and interaction with pre-school and school-aged children are arranged. (graded on S - U basis)
EDU 225: Integrating Art, Music and Movement
in the Classroom
(4 hrs)
(Prerequisite: EDU 114 or permission of instructor)
Future teachers gain an understanding of children's physical and cognitive
development through activities designed in the areas of music, art and
movement. Perceptual motor development is a component of each area.
Students will design and carry out music, art and movement activities
with children.
EDU
265: Health, Nutrition and Safety Principles for Children
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EDU 114)
This course will provide a knowledge base of basic health information,
community resources and health, nutrition and safety regulations for
the professional working with children. The course will help students
develop skills and knowledge to both design and implement policies and
curriculum in health, nutrition and safety.
EDU 276: Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process
(4 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: EDU 114 and sophomore standing)
This course is required for those who major or minor in education and
is recommended for those who value direct participation with children
in learning environments. Guidance skills, understanding behavior, appropriate
educational objectives and teaching methods are emphasized. The historical,
philosophical, sociological and legal foundations of education are included
in the course.
EDU 280: Topics in Education
(3 hrs.)
Topics courses are designed and offered to address areas of special interest to faculty and students.
EDU 340/HDE 340: Practicum
(1-3 hrs.)
(May be repeated
for a total of 6 hrs. credit.)
(Prerequisites: EDU 276 and junior standing; or permission of instructor)
Provides the opportunity for guided work with children, youth or families
in such settings as day care, preschool, elementary or secondary classrooms,
youth service center or program for hospitalized children.
EDU 355: Literature for Children: Person, Place, Time
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EDU 114 or permission of instructor)
Literature chosen from diverse cultures is read, critiqued and shared
with children. Connections between cultures drawn by noting similarities
and differences in person, place and time. Evaluation directed at the
authenticity of images projected and the literary quality of the various
types of literature for children.
EDU 363: Education and Psychology of the Exceptional Child
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: PSY 111 and completion of 15 hours from the liberal
arts core courses)
Students
will be introduced to the biological, psychological and educational
characteristics of children identified by federal laws for special consideration
in public education. The categories covered are : mental retardation,
learning disabilities, behavior disorders/emotional disturbance, speech
and language disorders, hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical
disabilities and giftedness.
EDU 371: Parameters of Early Learning
(6 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: EDU 276, PSY 211; or permission of instructor)
Early childhood education students have the opportunity to develop skills
and knowledge to teach young children effectively. Emphasis is given
to planning and implementing an integrated curriculum in the areas of
language arts, science and social studies. Students gain knowledge and
classroom experience in managing classroom groups, designing a daily
schedule and planning a year-long childhood education program.
EDU
380: Topics in Education
(3 hrs.)
Topics courses are designed and offered to address areas of special
interest to faculty and students.
EDU 381: Methods of Developing Concepts
(6 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission
of instructor.)
Students learn methodologies for teaching sciences, social studies and
language arts; knowledge about how children learn and how teachers create
learning environments in a human relations laboratory; and lesson and
cluster planning. Campus course work is enhanced through extensive field
experiences in local schools.
EDU 382: Classroom Management
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission
of instructor.)
Students gain an understanding of individual and group motivation and
behavior necessary to create a learning environment that encourages
positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-motivation.
Concurrent enrollment with EDU 381 is expected. Students will demonstrate
their skills in effective classroom management during field experiences
in the local schools.
EDU 385: Helping Children Develop Skills in Literacy I
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission
of instructor.)
Students examine how teachers can facilitate literacy development in
young learners. During the class and its accompanying field experiences,
they conduct exploration and inquiry into such topics as: the development
of reading and writing processes, facilitating growth in spelling, grammar,
and punctuation, creating classrooms for readers and writers, assessing
literate behaviors, and readers and writers with a difference.
EDU 386: Helping Children Develop Skills in Literacy II
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission
of instructor.)
This course focuses on methods for integrating reading, writing, speaking,
listening, and thinking through a meaning construction approach. This
will be emphasized by providing rich environments for language, inquiry,
problem solving, development of humane classroom models, reflection,
and assessment through self, peer, and teacher perspectives. Throughout
these activities, students will be encouraged to defend, refute, question,
debate, and voice their concerns related to content, methods, materials,
and approaches. Students apply the knowledge in a field experience.
EDU 387: Helping Children Think Mathematically
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and MAT 105
and/or MAT 106 or an equivalent college mathematics course or permission
of instructor.)
Diagnostic, instructional and evaluative processes for assisting development
of numerical and spatial concepts in children are examined and applied
in classroom settings. During the field experience component of the
course, students identify children's conceptual levels and design appropriate
learning experiences for them.
EDU 413: Family and Community: Partners in Education
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, senior standing
or permission of instructor.)
Students examine the importance of the professional relationship between
the school, family, and community. Course topics include interpersonal
relationships, nature and the role of family relationships, methods
of parent involvement, and identification and utilization of family
and community resources.
EDU 415: The Individualizing Process: Assessment and Prescription
I
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, senior standing
or permission of instructor.)
Skills and techniques for assessing of and planning for the dynamic,
integrated process of a child's development and learning are developed.
Background from which to identify and critique methods and instruments
of screening and diagnosis in major developmental areas is developed.
Students engage in the development and evaluation of individualized
programs based on the assessment of the children's needs.
EDU 421: Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education: The
Younger Years
(6-12
hrs.)
(Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, senior standing
or permission of instructor.)
Student teachers involve themselves as participants in all aspects of
the pre-school: planning and implementing the daily program, participating
in the full range of parent activities, and guiding the individual child
and the group. Emphasis is placed on building the student teacher's
personal repertoire of teaching skills. (graded on S-U basis)
EDU 423: Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education: The
Primary Years
(6-12 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, senior standing
or permission of instructor.)
Student teachers participate in all aspects of the primary (grades K-3)
curriculum. They develop a sharpened awareness of varied learning styles,
refine personal teaching methods, and meet the challenges of group management
while remaining sensitive to the needs of the individual child. (graded
on S-U basis)
EDU 441: Student Teaching in the Elementary School
(6-12 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, senior standing
or permission of instructor.)
Student teachers participate in all aspects of the elementary school
(grades 1-6) curriculum. They develop a sharpened awareness of varied
learning styles, refine personal teaching methods, and meet the challenges
of group management while remaining sensitive to the needs of the individual
child. (graded on S-U basis)
EDU 454: Emergent Language and Literacy
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, senior standing
or permission of instructor.)
Students
review theories and practices related to speech and language development,
and complex emerging literacy. Emphasis will be given to practical applications
of language and literacy development from birth through age eight. Students
design, facilitate and evaluate literacy experiences that support children
in learning to read and write.
EDU 484: Senior Seminar
(3
hrs.)
(Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in student teaching.)
Students
examine issues and research relevant to the new teacher, including the
application of self-evaluative processes directly related to teaching
and the continuation of professional growth.
EDU 493/HDE 493: Senior Project
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of the department)
The student plans and implements a course of independent research or
a project in child study/human development.
Independent Study
Independent Studies (special studies, readings,
projects) may be proposed by students who wish to investigate a subject
not otherwise available. Information is available from the coordinators
for each of the education majors.
