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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION : AT A GLANCE

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION : AT A GLANCE

OVERVIEW OF SCHOOL
The School of Education prepares teachers for classrooms today and tomorrow by providing teacher candidates with the knowledge , skills , and classroom experience essential to excel in an education-based career .
Within the School , each education degree program places emphasis on providing experiences in a variety of school environments , early and often . As candidates advance through the major , they spend progressively more time acquiring classroom experience in their chosen field , while University and school faculty provide valuable mentoring . All candidates study subjects closely related to the major and take courses in technology . Throughout the programs , the goal is to blend the liberal arts with courses within the major to prepare candidates for life after Stevenson . The School of Education prepares competent , caring and highly qualified educators .
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
The School of Education at Stevenson University offers three distinct majors :
» Early childhood education : liberal arts and technology ( preK-grade 3 )
» Elementary education : liberal arts and technology ( grades 1-6 )
» Middle school education : liberal arts and technology ( grades 4-9 ) with areas of concentration in math and science or English language arts and social studies
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