B.A. in Education (6-12, K-12, K-9)

Education - Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12)

Major/Professional Sequence

In addition to the Interdisciplinary Studies coursework required of all Lakeland University graduates, students seeking certification to teach Kindergarten through Grade 12 must complete an approved major and the following professional sequence:

• EDU 100 - Introduction to Education
• EDU 140 - Introduction to Educational Technology
• EDU 230 - Educational Psychology /PSY 230
• EDU 330 - Human Growth and Development /PSY 330
• EDU 361 - Reading in the Content Area *
• EDU 371 - Teaching Techniques for Elementary through Secondary *

Note: Music majors are required to complete specific teaching techniques courses in place of EDU 371. Please refer to the music major(s) for details.

• EDU 373 - Field Experience in Education * OR EDU 374 - Field Experience in Music Education /MUS 374
• EDU 432 - Survey of the Exceptional Person /PSY 432
• EDU 449 - Education Capstone Course (WI) *
• One Mathematics (MAT) course numbered 140 or above with the exception of MAT 210 - Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
• EDU 460 - Student Teaching for Middle and High School (12 semester hours) * OR EDU 455 - Student Teaching in Music Education (12 semester hours) /MUS 455
• EDU 470 - Student Teaching Seminar (2 semester hours) *, Must be taken concurrently with EDU 460 or MUS 455
• COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• SOC 210 - Majority-Minority Relations

Teacher Certification

Students seeking certification at the Kindergarten through Grade 12 certification levels must complete a major in Music, Technology Education, or Spanish.

*Admission to a teacher certification program is a prerequisite for entry into these classes.

Education - Elementary and Middle School (K-9) B.A.

Major/Professional Sequence

In addition to the Interdisciplinary Studies coursework required of all Lakeland University graduates, students seeking Elementary and Middle School (K-9) teaching certification will be expected to complete the following major/professional sequence:

• COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics
• ECN 235 - Principles of Macroeconomics
• EDU 100 - Introduction to Education
• EDU 140 - Introduction to Educational Technology
• EDU 230 - Educational Psychology /PSY 230
• EDU 312 - Art Teaching Techniques for Elementary and Middle School (2 semester hours) /ART 312
• EDU 317 - Music Teaching Techniques for Elementary and Middle School (2 semester hours) /MUS 317
• EDU 330 - Human Growth and Development /PSY 330
• EDU 331 - Science Teaching Techniques for Elementary and Middle School *
• EDU 332 - Mathematics Teaching Techniques for Elementary and Middle School *
• EDU 341 - Children's and Early Adolescent Literature *
• EDU 342 - Language Arts and Social Studies Teaching Techniques for Elementary and Middle School *
• EDU 373 - Field Experience in Education *
• EDU 382 - Reading Teaching Techniques *
• EDU 432 - Survey of the Exceptional Person /PSY 432
• EDU 449 - Education Capstone Course (WI) *
• EDU 450 - Student Teaching for Elementary and Middle School (12 semester hours) *
• EDU 470 - Student Teaching Seminar (2 semester hours) *
• MAT 210 - Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
• SOC 210 - Majority-Minority Relations

*Admission to a teacher certification program is a prerequisite for entry into these classes.

Students who have successfully completed the professional sequence in Education from Lakeland University should be able to:

1. Demonstrate how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences
2. Use an understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards
3. Work with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to ensure mastery of the content
5. Connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving related to authentic local and global issues
6. Use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, monitor learner progress, and guide the teacher's and learner's decision-making
7. Plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context
8. Use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop a deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
9. Engage in ongoing professional learning and use evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapt the practice to meet the needs of each learner
10. Seek appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession