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The Department of Teacher Education at Catawba College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org. This accreditation covers the initial licensure and M.Ed. in Elementary Education programs at Catawba College. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. Program Details »
The Department of Teacher Education offers the following:
- Major in Elementary Education (B.A. Degree)
- Major in Middle School (B.A. Degree)
- Major in Special Education (B.A. Degree)
- Minor in Secondary Education (9-12) with licensure in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Comprehensive Science, and Comprehensive Social Studies
- Minor in Special Subject Areas (K-12) with licensure in Music Education, Health & Physical Education, Spanish and Theatre Education.
- Reading Licensure
Majors
| EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY Major (B.A. Degree) | Hours |
The following course of study along with general college requirements and applied practice meet requirements for North Carolina initial licensure in grades K-6. Applied practice includes early field experiences assigned as part of the professional course sequence and student teaching. Students enrolled in EDUC 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3106, and 3107 engage in extensive internship and mentoring experiences through the Catawba Overton Partnership for Excellence (COPE) program, a professional development partnership. All elementary education students who are considering North Carolina licensure are strongly encouraged to select HIST 2400 NC History as one of their Humanities electives. They are also strongly encouraged to select MATH 1132 Introduction to Statistics to fulfill the general education distribution. Students should note that MATH 1120 Survey of Mathematics I is required in the Elementary major and will fulfill three semester hours of general education requirements for Mathematics. |
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| EDUC 2000 Introduction to Teaching and Educational Technology |
3 |
| EDUC 2105 Cultural Geography | 3 |
| EDUC 2150 Literature for Children and Youth | 3 |
| *EDUC 3100 Theories of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| *EDUC 3101 Learning Environments and Professional Practice | 3 |
| *EDUC 3102 Elementary Methods in Literacy I | 4 |
| *EDUC 3103 Elementary Methods in Literacy II | 4 |
| *EDUC 3104 Elementary Methods in Science | 2 |
| *EDUC 3105 Elementary Methods in Social Studies | 2 |
| *EDUC 3106 Elementary Methods in Mathematics I | 2 |
| *EDUC 3107 Elementary Methods in Mathematics II | 2 |
| *EDUC 3010 Integrated Arts | 3 |
| ENV 1511 Conceptual Integrated Science and the Environment | 3 |
| MATH 1120 Survey of Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 1121 Survey of Mathematics II | 3 |
| PER 1945 Health and P.E. in Elementary Schools | 4 |
| PSYC 2340 Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3940 Psychology of Exceptionalities | 3 |
| HIST 1201 Survey of American History I OR HIST 1202 Survey of American History II |
3 |
Total for major: |
56 |
| *Student Teaching | 12 |
| *EDUC 4500 Professional Leadership Seminar | 3 |
| *Permission of the Teacher Education Council required. | |
| special EDUCATION Major (B.A. Degree) | HOURS |
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Special Education is a stand-alone major with concentrations in either elementary or middle and high school areas. The following
course of study along with general college requirements and applied practice is designed to meet requirements for North Carolina initial
licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12). Applied practice includes early field experiences assigned as part of
the professional course sequence and student teaching. A student majoring in Special Education may wish to consider dual licensure
and should consult with the Department of Teacher Education for additional information. |
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| Core Courses (Required of all Special Education Majors): - EDUC 2000 Introduction to Teaching and Educational Technology (3) - *EDUC 3100 Theories of Teaching and Learning (3) - *EDUC 3101 Learning Environments and Professional Practice (3) - PSYCH 3940 Psychology of Exceptionalities (3) - PSYCH 3980 Behavior Modification (3) - *EDUC 3109 Methods in Teaching Special Populations (3) - *EDUC 4401 Critical Issues in Special Education (1) *Permission of the Teacher Education Council required. |
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Area of Concentration:
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Minors
| SECONDARY EDUCATION (9-12) Minor | Hours |
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Students seeking licensure to teach secondary subjects (grades 9-12) must complete the minor and in addition complete student teaching. These components are designed to meet program approval standards established by the North Carolina State Board of Education. |
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| EDUC 2000 Introduction to Teaching and Educational Technology | 3 |
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| *EDUC 3100 Theories of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
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| *EDUC 3101 Learning Environments and Professional Practice | 3 |
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| *EDUC 3108 Multiliteracies in the Content Areas | 3 |
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| PSYCH 2350 Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
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| PSYCH 3940 Psychology of Exceptionalities | 3 |
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| *+Methods course appropriate for subject area | 0-3 |
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Total: |
18-21 |
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*Student Teaching |
12 |
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*EDUC 4500 Professional Leadership Seminar |
3 |
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*Permission of the Teacher Education Council required. |
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| SPECIAL SUBJECT AREAS (K-12) Minor | Hours |
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Students seeking licensure to teach special subjects (Grades K-12: Health & Physical Education, Music Education, Spanish Education, and Theatre Education must complete the minor and successfully complete student teaching. These components are designed to meet program approval standards established by the North Carolina State Board of Education. |
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| EDUC 2000 Introduction to Teaching and Educational Technology | 3 |
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| *EDUC 3100 Theories of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
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| *EDUC 3101 Learning Environments and Professional Practice | 3 |
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| *EDUC 3108 Multiliteracies in the Content Areas | 3 |
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| PSYCH 2340 Child Psychology OR PSYCH 2350 Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
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| PSYCH 3940 Psychology of Exceptionalities
(Music Education, Theatre Education) OR PER 4740 Adapting Activities to Special Populations (PE) |
0-3 |
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| *+Methods course appropriate for subject area |
3 |
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Total: |
18-21 |
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| *Student Teaching |
12 |
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*EDUC 4500 Professional Leadership Seminar |
3 |
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*Permission of the Teacher Education Council required. |
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| Reading Licensure | Hours |
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| The program in Reading meets the professional requirements for the North Carolina reading specialist license. Licenses are issued as second field licenses in addition to an elementary, middle school, secondary or special subject license. | ||
| EDUC 2150 Literature for Children and Youth | 3 |
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| EDUC 4351 Developmental Reading Instruction OR EDUC 3103 Elementary Methods in Literacy II |
3-4 |
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| EDUC 4952 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties OR EDUC 3102 Elementary Methods in Literacy I |
3-4 |
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| EDUC 4954 Content Area Multiliteracies OR EDUC 3108 Multiliteracies in the Content Areas |
3 |
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| EDUC 3006 Language Arts Methods for Middle and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
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| EDUC 4201 Practicum |
3 |
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| Literacy-related courses in linguistics, literature, writing, or reading | 4-6 |
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Total: |
21-26 |
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| NOTE: The state requires that the total hours must be at least 24 *Graduate students may use their Project and Practicum courses to complete some of these requirements. |
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Undergraduate Teacher Licensure
All graduates of Catawba College who meet the requirements established by the College and approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education will be recommended for the appropriate North Carolina teaching license. (Post-baccalaureate students will be recommended for licensure by the Department of Teacher Education upon completion of equivalent requirements as outlined in a personalized plan of study.) All persons seeking licensure should confer with the Department of Teacher Education.
The following procedures are required for completion of the teacher education programs at Catawba College:
- Freshman Year
Indicate an interest in teacher education by contacting a member of the Department of Teacher Education.
- Sophomore Year
- Complete EDUC 2000
- Take PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) and obtain acceptable scores by April.
- Apply and be admitted to a teacher education program. The application should be submitted to the Department of Teacher
Education at the beginning of the semester in which the applicant will accrue approximately 60 semester hours. Please
note that an active TaskStream account is necessary upon admission and must be maintained until
program completion. Requirements include a recommendation by the major academic department, a 2.50 overall academic
average, required scores on the PRAXIS I: PPST or appropriate SAT scores exempting some or all PRAXIS testing
requirements, an acceptable record in the college student discipline file, and an acceptable criminal background history.
These requirements must be satisfied before a student is allowed to enter education courses requiring permission of the
Teacher Education Council. Specific requirements for admission to teacher education can be found on the Teacher Education website.
- Junior Year
- Complete designated junior year professional sequence.
- Maintain a 2.50 or better academic average with no more than one D in the professional sequence..
- Maintain an acceptable record in the Catawba College student discipline file as well as an acceptable criminal background history.
- Apply and be admitted to student teaching. Application for admission to student teaching must be made between January 15 and February 28 of the year before the student teaching is to take place. Student teaching for some licensure areas is offered in the Fall semester only. Any student who plans to student teach should check with the Department of Teacher Education to be certain when student teaching will be offered for a particular specialization.
- Complete designated junior year professional sequence.
- Senior Year
- Enroll in student teaching and EDUC 4500 Professional Leadership Seminar.
- Take PRAXIS II tests required for licensure in North Carolina. Consult with the Department of Teacher Education regarding testing requirements.
- Complete an electronic professional portfolio.
- Enroll in student teaching and EDUC 4500 Professional Leadership Seminar.
Teacher licensure requirements (e.g., student teaching) may be in addition to graduation requirements. Candidates must complete the licensure program with a 2.50 GPA or better in order to be recommended for a North Carolina teaching license. Certain course selections from the college distribution requirements may be used to meet licensure requirements. In order that such requirements can be met, all programs leading to secondary or special subjects licensure should be planned jointly with the major department and the Department of Teacher Education. North Carolina licensure requirements mandate the achievement of a specified minimum score on the PRAXIS I and specialty area components of the PRAXIS II. Current minimum scores are available upon request. Because of formal reciprocity agreements with other states, a person who completes the requirements for a North Carolina teacher's license may be granted the corresponding licensure in other states. Students are responsible for checking the specific requirements for licensure in states outside of North Carolina.
Licensure-Only Program
A person holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution who wishes to prepare for a teaching license must apply through undergraduate admissions. A licensure program will be developed following evaluation of the individual's transcript. A letter of agreement will be issued specifying courses needed in order for the individual to complete Catawba College's state-approved program in the desired area of licensure. Graduates who enroll as post-baccalaureate students are eligible for reduced tuition. For more specific information contact the Department of Teacher Education.
Alternative Licensure / Lateral Entry Teachers
Lateral entry teachers employed in the North Carolina public schools should contact the Office of Personnel in the local school district about the service of the Regional Alternative Licensure Center (RALC). The RALC will develop a plan of study which outlines the coursework a lateral entry teacher must complete in partial fulfillment of the requirements for an alternative teaching license. Catawba College offers a limited number of courses which may satisfy these requirements. For more information, please contact the Dean of the Goodman School of Education.
Undergraduate Education Major
Completion of the major program in Education along with early field experience and student teaching meets basic licensure requirements in North Carolina in Elementary (K-6), Middle School (grades 6-9), or Special Education: General Curriculum (grades K-12) depending on the track which the student chooses. The Middle School license requires specialization in one area selected from Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies. A major in Special Education requires a concentration in Elementary or Middle/High School.
Secondary Education
Programs approved for licensure in Secondary Education (9-12) at Catawba College include Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Comprehensive Science and Comprehensive Social Studies. Licensure programs in each of these areas share a common core of professional course requirements. These are met by completing the minor in Secondary Education. Applied practice, which includes early field experiences assigned as a part of the professional course sequence and Student Teaching, must be completed in a satisfactory manner, also. The licensure programs in Science and Social Studies typically require an additional 1-2 semesters of coursework. Graduates who enroll as post-baccalaureate students are eligible for reduced tuition.
Programs approved for licensure in Special Subject Areas (K-12) at Catawba College include Health & Physical Education, Music Education, Spanish Education, and Theatre Education. Licensure programs in each of these areas share a common core of professional course requirements. These are met by completing the minor in Special Subject Areas. Applied practice, which includes early field experiences assigned as part of the professional course sequence and student teaching, must be completed in a satisfactory manner.
Additional Field
In addition to primary fields of licensure, Catawba College offers a program leading to licensure in the second field of Reading (K-12).
Criminal Background Check
All candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check before being admitted into any teacher education program. Furthermore, all candidates must maintain an acceptable criminal background throughout the program. All candidates must maintain an acceptable Catawba College student discipline file. Details are provided in the Department of Teacher Education Policies and Procedures Handbook.
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