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Bachelor of Science in Education

Mission

The BS in Education program at LAU strives for excellence in the preparation of qualified educators, capable of serving as competent practitioners and leaders, who adhere to professionalism, support equity and social justice, and commit to constantly innovating their practices through research, scholarship and on-going personal and professional development.

Program Objectives

BS in Education graduates will:
 

  1. Develop knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to be competent educational practitioners
  2. Demonstrate commitment to the ethics, principles, and requirements of the profession
  3. Design effective learning situations and motivate learners’ construction of knowledge, drawing on up-to-date educational theories, approaches, and technologies.
  4. Demonstrate commitment to equity and social justice
  5. Develop abilities and dispositions needed for the advancement of their practices through research and scholarship
  6. Demonstrate commitment for on-going personal and professional development

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the program students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge
  2. Design effective learning situations for learners to develop knowledge, thinking skills and dispositions
  3. Identify, evaluate and integrate suitable technologies to enhance learning
  4. Engage in research that improves their practice
  5. Utilize professionally a variety of communication techniques suitable for learners in a non-native language, including written, verbal, nonverbal and media-based communication.
  6. Design environments that encourage inclusive learning
  7. Appreciate teaching as a scholarly endeavor
  8. Make decisions related to curriculum, instruction and evaluation
  9. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders
  10. Practice reflective and self-directed learning that focuses on continuous professional development
  11. Demonstrate commitment to ethical and legal responsibilities

Curriculum

A total of 92 credits are required to graduate, distributed as follows:

  • Education Core Courses (30 credits)
  • Emphasis Core Courses (30 credits)
    • Early Childhood Education emphasis (24 credits of methods courses and 6 credits of practicum)
    • Elementary Education emphasis (Home Room Teaching) (24 credits of methods courses and 6 credits of practicum)
  • LAS Core Courses (6 credits)
  • LAS Elective Courses (24 credits)
  • Free Elective Courses (2 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.)
  • EDU310 Technology for Education (3 cr.)
  • EDU330 Classroom Management (3 cr.)
  • EDU332 Educational Assessment and Evaluation (3 cr.)
  • EDU360 Introduction to Educational Research (3 cr.)
  • EDU390 STEAM Education (3 cr.)
  • EDU499 Senior Study in Education (3 cr.)

Emphasis Core Courses depending on emphasis (30 credits)

Elementary Education Emphasis (30 credits)

Methods/Subject Matter Courses (24 credits)

  • EDU209 English for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU211 Math for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU212 Science 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.) 
  • EDU352 Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary School (3 cr.)

Practicum Requirements (6 credits)

  • EDU302 Practicum I: Elementary (1 cr.)
  • EDU424 Practicum 2: Elementary (3 cr.)
  • EDU445 Practicum 3: Elementary (2 cr.)

Early Childhood Education Emphasis (30 credits)

Methods/Subject Matter Courses (24 credits)

  • ART333 Art Education (3 cr.)
  • EDU209 English for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU211 Math for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU340 Language and Literacy in Early Years (3 cr.)
  • EDU341 Mathematical Literacy for Early Years (3 cr.)
  • EDU348 Performing Arts for Children (3 cr.)
  • EDU349 Scientific Literacy for Early Years (3 cr.)
  • EDU350 Curriculum and Instruction for the Early Years (3 cr.)

Practicum Requirements (6 credits)

  • EDU300 Practicum I: ECE (1 cr.)
  • EDU420 Practicum 2: ECE (3 cr.)
  • EDU443 Practicum 3: ECE (2 cr.)

Recommended Study Plan

BS in Education: Emphasis Elementary

Year One

Fall (15 credits)

  • EDU201 Fundamentals of Education (3 cr.)
  • EDU204 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
  • LAS Elective (3 cr.)
  • LAS Digital Cultures (3 cr.)
  • LAS Change Makers (3 cr.)

Spring (15 credits)

  • EDU208 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 cr.)
  • EDU330 Classroom Management (3 cr.) 
  • EDU352 Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary School (3 cr.)
  • LAS Elective (3 cr.)
  • LAS Change Makers (3 cr.)

Year Two

Fall (15 credits)

  • ENG202 Advanced Academic English (3 cr.)
  • EDU203 Reading across the Curriculum (3 cr.)
  • EDU310 Technology for Education (3 cr.)
  • ​EDU390 STEAM Education (3 cr.)
  • LAS Elective Course (3 cr.)

Spring (16 credits)

  • COM203 Art of Public Communication (3 cr.)
  • EDU209 English for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU211 Math for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU212 Science for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU 302 Practicum I: Elementary (1 credit)
  • EDU360 Introduction to Educational Research (3 cr.)

Year Three

Fall (15 credits)

Spring (16 credits)

  • LAS Elective Course (3 cr.)
  • LAS Humanities and Art (3 cr.)
  • EDU332 Educational Assessment and Evaluation (3 cr.)
  • EDU445 Practicum 3: Elementary (2 cr.)
  • EDU499 Senior Study in Education (3 cr.)
  • Free Elective (2 cr.)

BS in Education: Emphasis Early Childhood Education

Year One

Fall (15 credits)

  • EDU201 Fundamentals of Education (3 cr.)
  • EDU204 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
  • LAS Elective (3 cr.)
  • LAS Digital Cultures (3 cr.)
  • LAS Change Makers (3 cr.)

Spring (15 credits)

  • LAS Elective (3 cr.)
  • EDU208 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 cr.)
  • EDU330 Classroom Management (3 cr.) 
  • EDU350 Curriculum and Instruction for the Early Years (3 cr.)
  • LAS Change Makers (3 cr.)

Year Two

Fall (15 credits)

  • ENG202 Advanced Academic English (3 cr.)
  • LAS Elective Course (3 cr.)
  • EDU203 Reading across the Curriculum (3 cr.)
  • EDU310 Technology for Education (3 cr.)
  • ​EDU390 STEAM Education (3 cr.)

Spring (16 credits)

  • COM203 Art of Public Communication (3 cr.)
  • EDU209 English for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU211 Math for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU212 Science for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.)
  • EDU300 Practicum I: Early (1 credit)
  • EDU360 Introduction to Educational Research (3 cr.)

Year Three

Fall (15 credits)

  • EDU340 Language and Literacy in Early Years (3 cr.)
  • EDU341 Mathematical Literacy for Early Years (3 cr.)
  • EDU348 Performing Arts for Children (3 cr.)
  • ART333 Art Education (3 cr.)
  • EDU420 Practicum 2 (ECE) (3 cr.)

Spring (16 credits)

  • LAS Elective Course (3 cr.)
  • LAS Humanities and Art (3 cr.)
  • EDU332 Educational Assessment and Evaluation (3 cr.)
  • EDU443 Early Childhood Education Practicum III (2 cr.)
  • EDU499 Senior Study in Education (3 cr.)
  • Free Elective (2 cr.)