Education, (B.S.)

Program CIP Code

08.13.1206.00

Program Modality

• On-Ground

Program Student Learning Outcomes

6-8 Middle Grades (Science) Concentration

• Teachers of science understand and can articulate the knowledge and practices of contemporary science.
• Teachers of science engage students effectively in studies of the history, philosophy, and practice of science.
• Teachers of science engage students bot in studies of various methods of scientific inquiry and in active learning through scientific inquiry.
• Teachers of science recognize that informed citizens must be prepared to make decisions and take action on contemporary science and technology related issues of interest to the general society.
• Teachers of science create a community of diverse learners who construct meaning from their science experiences and possess a disposition for further exploration and learning.
• Teachers of science plan and implement an active, coherent, and effective curriculum that is consistent with the goals and recommendations of the National Science Education Standards.
• Teachers of Science relate their discipline to their local and regional communities, involving stakeholders and using the individual, institutional, and natural resources of the community in their teaching.
• Teachers of science construct and use effective assessment strategies to determine the backgrounds and achievements of learners and facilitate their intellectual, social, and personal development.
• Teachers of science organize sage and effective learning environments that promote the success of students and the welfare of all living things.
• Teachers of science strive continuously to grow and change, personally and professionally, to meet the diverse needs of their students, school, community, and profession.

6-8 Middle School (Social Studies) Concentration

• The student will be able to connect applied learning experiences derived from participation in the high-impact practices with relevant knowledge acquired in the University setting.
• The student will be able to adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies acquired in the University setting to address novel situations or problems in the applied setting.

6-12 Secondary Biology Education Concentration

• Articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.
• Express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern biology instruction.
• Develop inquiry - and problem - based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines, that are aligned with state standards and the National Frameworks for K-12 Science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, biological inquiry, and interactions between the biological sciences and society.
• Construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitable measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approaches to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.
• Demonstrate abilities to research relevant problems in biology education and propose solutions for effective instruction across diverse populations.

6-12 Secondary Chemistry Education Concentration

• Articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.
• Express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern biology instruction.
• Develop inquiry - and problem - based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines, that are aligned with state standards and the National Frameworks for K-12 Science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, biological inquiry, and interactions between the biological sciences and society.
• Construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitable measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approaches to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.
• Demonstrate abilities to research relevant problems in biology education and propose solutions for effective instruction across diverse populations.

6-12 Secondary Earth Science Education Concentration

• Articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.
• Express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern biology instruction.
• Develop inquiry - and problem - based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines, that are aligned with state standards and the National Frameworks for K-12 Science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, biological inquiry, and interactions between the biological sciences and society.
• Construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitable measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approaches to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.
• Demonstrate abilities to research relevant problems in biology education and propose solutions for effective instruction across diverse populations.

Education Non-Licensure Concentration

• Students will be prepared for a variety of education-related work not requiring initial licensure in the public and private PreK-12 education sector and related educational organizations and agencies. 
• Students will also be prepared to apply to a master’s degree program that includes initial teacher licensure.

K-5 Licensure Program Concentration

• Student learning outcomes will be measured in each course in the major and minor using InTasc Standards which are aligned to each course. Key assessments are detailed in each course with the InTasc Standards measured multiple times in the programs. 
• Students are also required to demonstrate content knowledge using the Praxis I and Praxis II exams. 
• The EdTPA is the required culminating capstone experience which measures all competencies required for teaching license. 

Integrated Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)

• Student is able to make plans for instruction that address content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.
• Student is able to use knowledge of his/her students to target support for students to develop content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.
• Student is able to use knowledge of his/her students to justify instructional plans. 
• Student is able to identify and support language demands associated with content learning tasks.
• Student is able to select or design informal and formal assessments to monitor students’ progress toward developing content-specfici skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.
• Student is able to demonstrate a positive learning environment that supports students’ engagement in learning.
• Student is able to actively engage students in developing content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes. 
• Student is able to elicit student responses to promote thinking and to develop content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.
• Student is able to use subject specific pedagogical strategies and/or materials to support students’ understanding of content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes. 
• Student is able to use the analyses of what students know and are able to do to plan next steps in instruction.
• Student is able to analyze evidence of student learning in content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.
• Student is able to provide feedback to focus students that addresses their strengths and needs. 
• Student is able to provide opportunities for students to use feedback to guide further learning. 
• Student is able to analyze students’ use of language to develop content understanding. 
• Student is able to use the analysis of what students know and are able to do to plan next steps in instruction.

Curriculum

• 6-8 Middle Grades (Science) Concentration  
• 6-8 Middle School (Math) Concentration   
• 6-8 Middle School (Social Studies) Concentration  
• 6-12 Secondary Biology Education Concentration  
• 6-12 Secondary Chemistry Education Concentration  
• 6-12 Secondary Earth Science Education Concentration  
• Education Non-Licensure Concentration  
• K-5 Licensure Program Concentration  
• Integrated Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) Concentration