Education Degree Requirements
Academic Calendar 2010-2012
This program is designed to meet the needs of prospective teachers who desire the background and knowledge necessary to pursue successfully a professional career as a teacher. In conjunction with the mission of Crandall University, this preparation occurs in an environment in which the integration of Christian faith and learning is continuously explored in the framework of a Christian perspective on the world. The completion of a Bachelor of Education degree leads to Teacher Certification by the Province of New Brunswick. (Students who are considering certification possibilities in other provinces, should contact the Assistant Registrar for Professional Studies or the certification division of the specific province.) Students who wish to teach in private schools, who wish to teach outside Canada, or wish to pursue other education-related careers will also benefit from this degree program.
Program Options:
1. Consecutive B.Ed. Degree – This is available to those individuals who have previously completed a B.A., B.B.A., or B.Sc. degree, or equivalent. (Note: Equivalences are based on Crandall’s standards and guidelines.) It is a two-year, 60 credit hour program.
2. Concurrent B.Ed. Degree – This is available to those individuals who have completed 30 credit hours towards a B.A., B.B.A. or B.Sc. degree, or equivalent, and are interested in completing the two degrees simultaneously. The two degrees combine into 180 credit hours, but in certain instances this may be reduced to 168 credit hours should electives be available from the student’s initial undergraduate degree. The concurrent program begins in the student’s second year and requires a minimum of four years of study beyond the initial year, for a total of five years. Students will need to maximize their courses within several semesters and/or take additional spring or summer courses to graduate with both degrees in five years. (Note: Equivalencies are based on Crandall’s standards and guidelines.)
Program Goals:
The purpose of this program is to prepare educators who are sensitive to the individual differences of children and adolescents and who are competent in addressing a wide range of learning levels. A student-centered approach to educational practice and the role of the teacher as a servant-leader are major areas of emphasis for this program of study. The program goals outline the values which guide the students’ program of study and ultimately lead to the formation of student-centered educational leaders. The following are the program goals:
Knowledge of Children and Adolescents: Student-centered educators draw on their knowledge of childhood and early adolescent development and their relationships with students to understand and foster their students’ knowledge, skills, interests, aspirations, and values.
Knowledge of Subject Matter: Student-centered educators draw on their knowledge of subject matter to establish goals and to facilitate student learning within and across the disciplines that comprise the curriculum.
Instructional Resources: Student-centered educators select, adapt, create, and use rich and varied resources.
Learning Environment: Student-centered educators establish a caring, stimulating, inclusive, and safe community for learning where students take intellectual risks and work independently and collaboratively.
Meaningful Learning: Student-centered educators require students to confront, explore, and understand important and challenging concepts, topics, and issues in purposeful ways.
Multiple Paths to Knowledge: Student-centered educators use a variety of approaches to help students build knowledge and strengthen understanding.
Social Development: Student-centered educators foster students’ self-awareness, self-esteem, character, civic responsibility, and respect for diverse individuals and groups.
Student Assessment: Student-centered educators employ a variety of assessment methods to obtain useful information about student learning and development and to assist students in reflecting on their own progress.
Reflective Practice: Student-centered educators regularly analyze, evaluate, and strengthen the effectiveness and quality of their practice.
Family Partnerships: Student-centered educators work with families to achieve common goals for the education of their children.
Collaboration with Colleagues: Student-centered educators work with colleagues to improve schools and to advance knowledge and practice in their field.
Degree Requirements:
The B.Ed. degree is granted upon completion of 60 credit hours of Education courses which include the specific requirements listed below. All requirements for a B.A., B.B.A., or B.Sc. degree, or equivalent, must be completed prior to the awarding of the B.Ed. degree.
In both program options, course work is required in four areas: Foundations of Education (18 credit hours), Areas of Study (21 credit hours), Electives Area (6 credit hours), and Field Practicum (15 credit hours). A minimum of 168 credit hours will be required to earn the two degrees, but this is possible if some education courses have been completed as part of one’s first baccalaureate degree. Most consecutive B.Ed. graduates will have completed 180 credit hours. All courses in the Foundation of Education and Areas of study sections require a minimum grade of “B-”.
Students who have not completed their B.A., B.B.A., or B.Sc., or equivalent, at Crandall University normally will be required to take an additional six credit hours in Bible-oriented Religious Studies in order to meet Crandall’s B.A., B.B.A., or B.Sc. equivalency requirements. The specific B.Ed. requirements are given below:
I. Foundations of Education
A foundation of 18 credit hours is required as follows:
A. ED 3213/3223 - Theory and Practice: Secondary/Elementary (6 cr. hrs)
B. ED 3313/3323- Instructional and Learning Processes: Elementary/Secondary (6 cr. hrs)
C. ED 4013 - Worldview Seminar* (3 cr. hrs)
D. ED 4103 - Educational Psychology: Inclusionary Practices (3 cr. hrs)
* NOTE: Concurrent Education students may take ID4013 as an equivalent. Crandall graduates are exempt from ED4013 and must replace it with another course from the elective area.
II. Areas of Study
A minimum of 21 credit hours is required as follows:
A. ED 3113 - Literacy Education (3 cr. hrs)
B. ED 3203 - Mathematics Education (3 cr. hrs)
C. ED 3303 - Science Education (3 cr. hrs)
D. ED 3413 - Social Studies Education (3 cr. hrs)
E. ED 3823 - Physical/Wellness Education (3 cr. hrs)
F. ED 3913 - Fine Arts Education I: Music (3 cr. hrs)
G. ED 3923 - Fine Arts Education II: Art (3 cr. hrs)
III. Electives:
Electives (6 credit hours) are required to complete a total of 60 credit hours. As Crandall graduates are exempt from ED4013, it must be replaced with another course from the elective area. As a result, Crandall graduates require 9 credit hours in electives.
IV. Field Practicum Program
A. ED 5115 - Internship (15 cr. hrs)
V. Bible-oriented Religious Studies
Bible-oriented Religious Studies courses (6 credit hours) are required of students in order to meet Crandall’s B.A., B.B.A., or B.Sc. equivalency requirements. Crandall graduates are exempt from this requirement as it has been met in their first degree.
