Page 112 of Louisiana College 2002-2003 Catalog by Louisiana College, Alexandria-Pineville

112 The Department of Teacher Education offers certification in thirteen areas in addition to Elementary Education and Special Education. Each of these teaching certification areas is listed in the section of the catalog for that discipline. Students will be advised by both the Department of Teacher Education and the specific content discipline. The teacher education unit offers the following subject area certifications: English, Journalism, Mathematics, Business, Science, Social Studies, Speech, French, Spanish, Adaptive Physical Education, Health and Physical Education, Music Education, and Art. Second Teaching Fields In all curricula except art, music, elementary and special education, the student should strongly consider the selection of a second teaching field and meet the certification requirements in that field. No grade below C may be accepted in the second teaching field. Teacher Education Minor A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for entry into the minor program and, in accordance with the Louisiana Department of Education standards, no grade lower than a C in a Teacher Education course will be accepted. The following courses constitute an education minor: Education 190 Survey of Education Foundations with a Multicultural Perspective Education 195 Child Psychology Education 198 The Exceptional Child Education 223 Children s Literary Experiences Education 290 Instructional Use of Computers Education 295 Educational Psychology NOTE THE FOLLOWING: A minor in teacher education is designed for those who may be interested in the field of education but who may not be interested in pursuing certification to teach. Any student pursuing this minor is advised that this minor alone will not meet certification standards of the Louisiana Department of Education. Elementary Education 1-8 First Year Hrs Second Year Hrs LC Connection 1 Education 223, 295 6 Education 190, 195, 198 9 English 200, 201---------------------------- 6 English 101, 102 6 Science* 6 History 101, 102 6 Math 207, 208 6 Science* 7 HP activity 1 Math 111 3 Religion 101, 102 6 HP 100, 1 additional hour 2 Communication Arts 110 or 112 3 Total 34 Total 34 Teacher Education

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