Mission
The mission of the Department of Education at LAU is to prepare highly qualified educators committed to evidence-based practices, diversity, collaboration, and ongoing self-improvement.
The Department of Education seeks to be a leader in the region for preparing ethical professionals able to support a diverse student body learning in a non-native environment, to work collaboratively with others with commitment to civic engagement, and to engage in continuous personal and professional development. In particular, graduates of the program will excel in the use of technology in teaching.
Program Objectives
The B.A. in Education seeks to:
- disseminate research-based pedagogical content knowledge with particular attention to the needs of diverse learners,
- provide practice in designing effective learning situations and communicating knowledge in many modalities, drawing on up-to-date educational technologies,
- promote reflective thinking on choices and actions during the learning process, and
- foster productive collaboration in a group setting, and active engagement in opportunities to grow professionally.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the B.A. in Education, students should be able to:
- analyze critically the contents and organization of modern school curricula,
- apply theories of learning to instructional decision-making and curriculum design, with attention to diverse learners’ characteristics,
- apply theories and techniques of student learning assessment,
- utilize a variety of communication techniques suitable for learners in a non-native language, including written, verbal, nonverbal and media-based communication,
- design and manage effective learning environments,
- engage in a continuous cycle of planning, implementing, reflecting and improving professional practice, and
- demonstrate collaborative and ethical professional practice.
Curriculum
A total of 95 credits are required to graduate, distributed as follows:
- Education Core Courses (30 credits)
- Emphasis Course Requirements (24 credits)
- LAC Core Courses (13 credits)
- LAC Elective Courses (21 credits)
- Free Elective Courses (7 credits)
Education Core Courses (30 credits)
- EDU201 Fundamentals of Education (3 cr.)
- EDU203 Reading Across the Curriculum (3 cr.)
- EDU204 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
- EDU208 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 cr.)
- EDU308 Multilingualism in the Classroom (3 cr.)
- EDU310 Computers in Education (3 cr.)
- EDU330 Management of Learning Environments (3 cr.)
- EDU332 Educational Assessment (3 cr.)
- STA302 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (3 cr.)
- EDU499 Senior Study in Education (3 cr.)
Emphasis Course Requirements (24 credits)
Early Childhood Education
Methods Courses (18 credits)
- ART333 Art Education (3 cr.)
- EDU209 English for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
- EDU211 Math for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
- EDU340 Literacy for Early Years (3 cr.)
- EDU341 Numeracy for Early Years (3 cr.)
- EDU348 Performing Arts for Children (3 cr.)
Practicum Courses (6 credits)
- EDU300 Practicum I: ECE (3 cr.)
- EDU420 Practicum 2: ECE (3 cr.)
Elementary Education (Home Room Teaching)
Methods Course (18 credits)
- EDU209 English for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
- EDU211 Math for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
- EDU342 PCK Math (3 cr.)
- EDU343 PCK Science (3 cr.)
- EDU344 PCK English (3 cr.)
- EDU345 PCK Social Studies (3 cr.)
Practicum Courses (6 cr)
- EDU302 Practicum I: Elementary (3 cr.)
- EDU424 Practicum 2: Elementary (3 cr.)
Recommended Study Plan
Year One
Fall (16 credits)
- ENG101 Academic English I (3 cr.)
- CSC201 Computers Applications (1 cr.)
- EDU201 Fundamentals of Education (3 cr.)
- LAC Social Science (3 cr.)
- LAC Arts (3 cr.)
- ARA2xx or ARA3xx (3 cr.)
Spring (16 credits)
- ENG102 Academic English II (3 cr.)
- HLT201 Basic Health (1 cr.)
- EDU204 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
- EDU208 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 cr.)
- EDU203 Reading Across the Curriculum (3 cr.)
- LAC Science (3 cr.)
Summer (6 credits)
Year Two
Fall (16 credits)
- ENG202 Advanced Academic English (3 cr.)
- PED2xx Physical Education (1 cr.)
- EDU308 Multilingualism in the Classroom (3 cr.)
- EDU330 Management of Learning Environments (3 cr.)
- EDU310 Computers in Education (3 cr.)
- STA302 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (3 cr.)
Spring (16 credits)
- COM203 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3 cr.)
- ETH201 Moral Reasoning (1 cr.)
- EDU209 English for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
- EDU211 Math for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
- EDU302 Practicum I (3 cr.)1
- LAC Literature (3 cr.)
1 or EDU 300 Practicum I (3 cr)
Year Three
Fall (16 credits)
- EDU342 PCK Math (3 cr.) 1
- EDU343 PCK Science (3 cr.) 2
- EDU344 PCK English (3 cr.) 3
- EDU345 PCK Social Studies (3 cr.) 4
- LAC Humanities (3 cr.)
- Free Elective (1 cr.)
1 or ART333 Art Education (3 cr.)
2 or EDU340 Literacy for Early Years (3 cr.)
3 or EDU341 Numeracy for Early years (3 cr.)
4 or EDU348 Performing Arts (3 cr.)
Spring (15 credits)
- EDU332 Educational Assessment (3 cr.)
- EDU424 Practicum II (3 cr.) 1
- EDU499 Senior Study (3 cr.)
- Free Electives (6 cr.)
1 or EDU420 Practicum II (3 cr)
