Nov 23, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

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Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Elementary Education/K-6 ESOL/Reading Degree Plan - Students with an AA Degree

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Semester One - 18 Hours

BIB 1003 - Exploring the Bible
EDU 1013 - Introduction to Teaching (take and pass GK)
EDU 2023 - Survey of Exceptionalities
EDU 3073 - Elementary Language and Cognition (Fall only)*
EDU 3323 - Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Learners (Fall only)*
PLS 3003 - Freedom in American Society OR ECO 3813 - American Free Enterprise
Pass General Knowledge Exam (GK) All 3000-4000 courses require a passing score on the GK exam. *Policy is waived for conferred AA students to take EDU 3073 & EDU 3323 only, during their initial semester at PBA.

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Apply or First Screening (entrance into School of Education)

Semester Two – 15 Hours

EDU 2303 - Applied Linguistics (Spring Only)
EDU 3063 - Classroom Management, School Law, & Ethics
EDU 3083 - Foundations of Research-Based Literacy (Spring Only)
EDU 4073 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (Spring Only)
EDU 4303 - ESOL Methods, Curriculum, & Assessment (Spring Only)

Semester Three - 18 Hours

EDU 2313 - Cultural Dimensions of ESOL
EDU 3173 - Foundations of Assessment
EDU 4053 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (Fall only)
EDU 4083 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School (Fall only)
EDU 4363 - Foundations and Applications of Differentiated Literacy Instruction (Fall only)
THL 4153 - Christian Values and Biblical Faith
Pass Professional Education Exam (PED)

Pass Subject Area Exam (SAE)

Apply for Second Screening (Student Teaching) Passing PED and SAE/Second Screening are required or Student Teaching

Semester Four – 15 Hours

Optional Semester Five – 15 Hours

(Successful completion of this optional semester prepares candidates to apply for ACSI certification)