Circle one: B.S. Education; B.A. Education; B.M. Education
Catalogue Year _____________
NEW STUDENTS ENTERING AFTER JULY 2010
Thirty of the last thirty-six hours must be
completed in residence.
Reflective Constructors of Quality Learning Experiences
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS - PLANNED PROGRAM/CURRICULUM CONTRACT
CERTIFICATION IN P-5 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION(ACADEMIC EMPHASIS – FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES)
NAME: ____________________________________________
(Print - Student Name)
ID#_____________________________
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STUDENT SIGNATURE (Indicating Responsibility for Requirements)
DATE__________________________
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Head of Education Department
GENERAL EDUCATION
I-Christian Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hrs
Two courses selected from the following, one of which must be MSMN 135 or MSMN 136:
MSMN 133
Introducing Church History
MSMN 135
Exploring the Old Testament
MSMN 136
Exploring the New Testament
MSMN 233
Introducing Christian Ethics
MSMN 239
Exploring World Religions
*Integrated Studies Course_________________________
II-Writing Competence (Must be a C or above). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hrs
. ENGL 131
English Composition I
. ENGL 132
English Composition II
III – Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning (10 hours)
A.
MATHEMATICS (6 hours)
MATH 130
Concepts of Mathematics for the Elementary and Middle School
Teacher I
MATH 230
Concepts of Mathematics for the Elementary and Middle School
Teacher II
B.
SCIENCE (4 hours)
BIOL 130
General Biology and BIOL 110 General Biology Laboratory
BIOL 133
Introduction to Population Biology & BIOL 113 Intro to Pop Lab
BIOL 134
Introduction to Cellular Biology & BIOL 114 Intro to Cell Lab
BIOL 231
Environmental Science & BIOL 116 Environmental Science Lab
CHEM 140
Introduction to General Chemistry
PHYS 140
Astronomy
PHYS 137
Physical Science & PHYS 117 Physical Science Laboratory
PHYS 241
Physics I
*Integrated Studies Course________________________
IV- Historical and Cultural Understanding (6 hours)
A.
History (3 hours) – One of the following
HIST 138
World Civilization since 1648
HIST 231
American History to 1877
*Integrated Studies Course________________________
B.
CULTURE (3 hours)
PSYC 131
Basic Psychology (required for all Teacher Education candidates)
V – Aesthetic Appreciation (6 hours representing two departments)
ART
131
Art Appreciation
ART
132
Ancient To Gothic Art
ART
133
Renaissance To Modern Art
ART
134
Drawing I
ENGL 330
Literary Studies
ENGL 331
English Literature through 1660
ENGL 332
English Literature 1660-1830
ENGL 333
English Literature since 1830
ENGL 334
American Literature through 1865
ENGL 335
American Literature since 1865
MUSC 130
Music Appreciation
MUPR 108-112, 114-116, 119 Music Ensemble or Band
THTR 130
Introduction to Theatre
*Integrated Studies Course_______________________
VI – Social and Professional Awareness (6 hours)
COMM 230
Public Speaking (required for all Teacher Education candidates)
BMIS 130
Introduction to Application Software (required)
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*3-6 hours of Integrated Studies courses must be completed by all students who have
reached Junior or Senior class standing. Integrated Studies courses must be completed in
residence.
Total Credit Hours in the General Education Curriculum: 40
CONVOCATION REQUIREMENT AND LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
______CONV 101 Convocation – All full-time students with less than senior standing must be
enrolled each semester. All students must have at least two full semester hours of
convocation credit as a requirement for graduation. The following two exceptions exist (1)
transfer students with 60 or more semester hours of credit at the time of enrollment at the
University of the Cumberlands must have one full semester hour of credit for graduation (2)
Students who are 25 or more years of age at the time of initial enrollment at the University of
the Cumberlands are totally exempt from Convocation. Credit 0.50 hours each semester.
INST 101 INSIGHTS (transfer students with 30+ hours are not required to complete)
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LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: LEAD 110 or 120 Leadership Seminar
(required for all students completing a bachelor’s degree)
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Rev 10/15
VII-Related Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 hrs
ART
331
School Art
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ELEM 333
Children's Literature
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HLTH 438
Health Education in the School and Community
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HSRV 337
Race and Diversity
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MUED 331
School Music
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POLS 233
American National Government
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VIII-Professional Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 hrs
EDUC 235
Basic Concepts Concerning Education
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+EDUC 237
Effective Teaching Practices in Literacy
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+PSYC 232
Psychology and Human Development
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+PSYC 238
Psychology of Learning and Exceptionality
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SPED 233
Survey of Individuals with Exceptionalities (P-12)
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The following may not be taken until admitted into Teacher Education.
ELEM 331
Reading and Language Arts I
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ELEM 334
P-5 Teaching of Social Studies
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+ELEM 338
Reading and Language Arts II
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ELEM 339
P-5 Teaching of Science
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+MATH 332
P-5 Teaching of Math
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=ELEM 430
Classroom Management and Behavior
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* EDUC 331
Studies in Ed: Special Topics
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ELEM 491
Supervised Student Teaching: Elementary Education
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Academic Emphasis . . . . . . Fine Arts/Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 hours
Required:
ART 331
School Art
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MUED 331 School Music
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ELEM 333 Children’s Literature
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ESS 233
Physical Education in the Classroom
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Remaining nine (9) hours selected from the following:
ART 134
Drawing I
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ENGL 337 Adolescent Literature
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ESS 332
Techniques of Teaching Rhythmic Activities
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THTR 130 Introduction to Theatre
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THTR 131 Acting I
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REQUIRED CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT:
Pillar I (Entrance): GPA (2.75) General Ed. ____ Content area ____ Professional Ed. _____
ePortfolio/Interview ____Dispositions check _____Clinical Hours ____
PPST (Praxis I) Reading (176)____ Writing (174)_____ Math (174)______
English 131/ 132 ___/___ (C or above) TE/AC Approval ____
Pillar II: GPA (2.75) General Ed. ____ Content area ____ Professional Ed. _____
ePortfolio ____Dispositions check _____Clinical Hours ____ *Praxis II Specialty ____ Specialty
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Pillar III (Exit): GPA (2.75) General Ed. ____ Content area ____ Professional Ed. _____
ePortfolio/Interview ____Dispositions check _____Clinical Hours ____ *Praxis II PLT ___
*Must pass all Praxis II exams and University coursework/requirements to be recommended for licensure.
*PRAXIS Specialty exams must be taken prior to Student Teaching
Thirty-six hours in upper division courses must be completed by all students. This program is subject
to adjustment because of error, or grades of below "C" made after planning was approved. A minimum
of 128 semester hours is required for graduation with a minimum grade point average of 2.50. Thirty
of the last thirty-six hours must be completed in residence*. At least one-third of the courses for the
major and minor must be taken at Cumberland College. No change permitted in this program without
permission of the advisor. This form must be filed with the Registrar no later than the first semester
of the junior year. It is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with the requirements for
graduation and for the number of hours. The college does not accept this responsibility.
*Exclusive of Student Teaching
+ Prerequisite required
=Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program to enroll
! Teacher Education Admission
* Must take or provide verification of registration to take
PRAXIS PLT during first month of student teaching
Approval
Initial & Date
Advisor ____________________________________________
Date _____________________
TE Advisor _________________________________________
Date _____________________
Major Professor ______________________________________
Date _____________________