Bachelor's in Elementary Education ProgramSaint Martin's University
baccalaureate program in elementary education provides graduates with the
education and training for advanced study and/or initial teaching
certification with a primary endorsement in elementary education
(kindergarten-8) by the state of Washington.
The University's education
program insures that all students have knowledge in the liberal
arts. During the professional sequence, students gain knowledge and
skills essential to effective teaching and participate in varied field
experiences in school classrooms. University faculty, as well as local
school district teachers and administrators, participate in the program
and contribute to its quality and relevance.
The education program is
approved by the Washington State Board of Education under the 1998 revised
performance-based standards. Students completing the elementary,
secondary or special education programs are eligible for state
certification. The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public
Instruction sometimes makes changes in certificate requirements that takes
precedence over requirements outlines in the University's Catalog. Saint Martin's has been authorized by the
Washington Board of Education to offer teacher certificate endorsements in
the following fields: biology, bilingual education, chemistry, choral music, drama, early childhood education,
early childhood special education elementary education, English/Language
arts, English-as-a-second-language, French,
health/PE, instrumental music, Japanese, mathematics, middle level education
in math/science, middle level education in humanities, music (general), reading, science, social studies,
Spanish and
special education.
The University's elementary
education program provides:
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A rigorous educational
environment in which faculty members work closely with their students.
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Quality curriculum library
and computer facilities.
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A faculty with extensive
experience as University educators and in the kindergarten-12 education
system.
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Small classes, allowing
students to receive individual attention.
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Necessary class, library,
computer and field experiences to support the University's teacher
education programs.
To supplement the classroom
learning, Saint Martin's education students can become members in the
Student Washington Education Association (SWEA), an active education club
on campus, and/or take part in other informal activities that allow
professional development in their chosen major. Seminars with guest
speakers from the education profession and field trips also are part of
the University experience.
An outline of the University's
elementary education program is given below. To insure proper
sequencing of courses, students planning to enter the program must consult
an adviser from the college of education prior to taking courses at the
University. Formal acceptance to the program is required before
students may register for basic courses in education.
Elementary education
program
Grades kindergarten-8
General education
(45-51 semester hours)
General Education requirements for all Saint Martin's University students
are listed in the Undergraduate Catalog in the Academic Program and
Policies section.
Preprofessional courses
(33-34 semester hours)
One U.S. History course
One university-level natural science course with laboratory
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
ENG 101 College Writing I
ENG 102 College Writing II
One speech or acting course
ED 204 Introduction to Education
PSY 205/ED 205 Child and Adolescent Development
MTH 101 or higher level math course
CSC 160 Introduction to Computing Technology
SOC 396 Intercultural Communication
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Soc 302 Sex, Race and Disability
Basic Courses
(59-60 semester hours)
Includes an endorsement in elementary education
ED 300 Competency Seminar (optional-may be required for some students)
ED 306 Curriculum and Instruction
TED 312 Classroom Technology
SED 359 Introduction to Exceptionality
ED 360 Classroom Management
ED 370 Classroom Assessment
ED 371 Education Law
ED 383 Issues of Abuse/Teacher as Counselor
ED 411 Methods of Teaching Mathematics
ED 415 Methods of Teaching Science
ED 416 Methods of Teaching Art
ED 417 Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education
ED 418 Methods of Teaching Social Studies
ED 419 Methods of Teaching Language Arts
MUS 430 Methods of Teaching Music
ED 438 Literature for Children and Young Adults
ED 474 Primary Reading
ED 476 Elementary Content-area Reading, Elementary-Teachers
ED 494 Student Teaching in the Elementary School
ED 498 StudentTeaching Seminar: Elementary
Academic major/primary
endorsement
To receive a primary endorsement in "Elementary Education,
Kindergarten-8," a student must complete all required
courses and be verified for program completion for a residency teaching
certificate with an endorsement in elementary education (kindergarten-8).
Academic field/additional endorsement
In addition to the primary endorsement in "Elementary Education,
K-8," students are required to complete at least one additional
endorsement with 30 to 40 semester hours of credit in an area of academic field emphasis.
The additional endorsement may be earned either at Saint Martin's University or elsewhere.
(Please see section on competency-based endorsements.)
Depending on the academic field and with careful
planning, this endorsement/academic field may require only 14 or 15
semester hours.
Admission procedures
Students must apply for formal admission to a specific education
program before or during the semester in which they complete the
preprofessional sequence of courses required for the program
admission. Admission to the program requires a grade of at least
"C" (2.00) in each of the required preprofessional courses; an
overall grade point average of at least 3.0; demonstrated competency in
basic skill areas (oral and written expression, mathematics); and scores
that meet state requirements on standardized tests. Students should
contact the college of education to obtain a Teacher Education Programs
Application Packet.
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