Enriching the Mind, Inspiring the Heart

BIBLE –EC–4 GENERALIST

A Bachelor of Science degree is offered for the six programs under the auspices of Bible and Education.

The six programs are: Generalist EC-4, Social Studies 4-8; English, Language Arts, and Reading 4-8, Social Studies 8-12, and English, Language Arts, and Reading 8-12.

They are designed to prepare students for classroom teaching and for obtaining state certification and/or further professional development.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The graduate who completes this program will:

1.	Have skills in communicating the Word of God as it relates to the field of education.
2.	Understand the unique place of the local church in education.
3.	Demonstrate an awareness of the history of education, its cycles and the contributions of outstanding leaders in education.
4.	Be familiar with present day trends and innovations in education.
5.	Have ability to manage a classroom situation.
6.	Be competent in the use of the tools of inquiry in the curriculum content areas of Early Childhood through 12th grade.
7.	Acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes appropriate for Christian education.
8.	Exercise the skills and methodologies basic to teaching.
9.	Have some experience in classroom teaching.
10.	Follow the example of Christ in love and compassion for children.
11.	Minister enthusiastically to students.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1.	Admission to the program is open to students who have completed the following requirements:

a.	60 credit hours
b.	A grade point average of 2.5
c.	Any prerequisite work
d.	Successful completion of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test prior to enrolling for the second year.

Academic foundation:

	The Core Curriculum general courses
	Math 1312 is required and sciences are designated
	Delete PSY 1303, CM 1310 and 2 hours of physical education.

Academic specialization:

	Core Curriculum Bible courses
	(12 hours must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses)

General Education (in addition to core curriculum)

	REA 3302, 3312, 3314
	ART 3308
	MAT 3310, 3312
	COS 3301
	SCI 2306/2106
	SCI 2307/2107

Professional Development:

	EDU 3300, 3303, 3305, 3306, 3308
	EDU 4204, 4205, 4306, 4307, 4309, 4310, 4610
	PE 3310

Music requirements:

	MUT 0305 (or test)
	MUS 2308

No General Elective hours

Minimum of 138 degree credits

Successful completion of 45 hours of observation (included with course work)

10.

To continue in the Education Program students are expected to maintain the following standards:

a.	A grade point average of 2.5
b.	Character and conduct expected of a Christian teacher
c.	Professional attitude.

11.	Fulfillment of all requirements in the Christian Service Program.

General Information:

	Division of Professional Studies
	Program Objectives and Requirements
	Special Information
	Course Numbering

Course Information:

	Recommended Course Schedule
	Core-Currculum
	Course Descriptions
	Course Schedules

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