Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 | Page 362

Education Studies Bachelor of Science

2021-2022 Curriculum EDUS . BS
School of Business and Education
A student must complete the course and credit requirements as defined on this curriculum sheet to be a candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies . Additional policies and procedures may be found in the current University Catalog and the School of Education Handbook .
MAJOR
GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM
Core Courses for BS in Education Studies - 54 Credits
EDU100
Education in America
3
Skills for Exploring - 6 credits
EDU104
Health & Motor Development Pre K-4
3
FYE 1000
First Year Experience
2
EDU216
Foundations of Teaching & Learning Pre K-4
3
FYE 1001
First Year Experience Service
1
EDU226
Reading Sequence I
3
ENG 101
College English
3
EDU227
Math Methods for Pre K-4
3
EDU228
Art and Humanities
3
Signature Seminar - 6 credits
EDU301
Educational Psychology
3
Seminar
3
EDU
Elective ( 229 , 314 , 316 )
3
Seminar
3
EDU309
Educational Technology
3
EDU351
Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners
3
Exploring Society and Global Diversity - 12 credits
EDU395
Field Experience I
6
HIS131 or 132
American Civilization
3
SPE205
Exceptional Person
3
PSY 200 1
Developmental Psychology
3
SPE231
Mild / Moderate Disabilities in the Inclusionary Setting
3
SOC
Sociology Elective
3
EDU495
Field Experience II
6
GEO
Geography Elective
3
EDU4000
Capstone Seminar
3
EDU / SPE
Elective
3
Exploring the Natural World , Mathematics and Technology - 9 credits
SCI
BIO , CHM , PHY , SCI Elective
3
TAP
MTH 103
Fundamentals of Math I
3
Semester
Validation
MTH 104
Fundamentals of Math II
3
Freshmen Sophomore
Exploring the Spiritual World - 9 credits
Transfer
PHL
Philosophy Elective
3
RS
Religious Study Elective
3
RS / PHL
RS elective OR PHL upper level elective
3
Exploring the Arts and the Imagination - 9 credits
ART , ENG , or
Language
Elective
3
ENG
Literature Elective 2
3
MUS 104
Music Appreciation 3
3
1 Child Psychology can be transferred in to replace this course .
2 must be ENG201 , 216 , 217 or literature elective
3 or ART115 or 116
The Education Studies major provides students the option of completing the requirements for the bachelor of science degree in education without completing the requirements for the Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate .
Open Electives 15 credits
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
PA Certification Requirement - Students interested in Pennsylvania Certification will apply for Official entry into the Teacher Professional Core curriculum on or before the 48 credit mark by succeeding with one of the four Basic Skills test options and an appropriate GPA of 3.0 or higher . The minimum passing grade within the major is C + to move into the certification track . Students who do not successfully meet all of the Basic Skills Testing requirements will not be accepted into the Professional Core Major at that time , and , based on Departmental discretion , may be advised to choose another program , Education Studies or an Arts & Science program at the University .
Curriculum sheets for all education programs at Gwynedd Mercy University are subject to change pending program specific competency changes in certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Education .
Grade / GPA Requirement - A minimum major GPA and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to be considered in good academic standing and remain a student within the Education Studies Program . A minimum grade of C is required in each of the major ' s courses .
Credit Requirements - A minimum of 120 credits is required for this degree . An evaluation of transcripts will be necessary to determine the required coursework for transfer students .
Submit all transcripts prior to enrollment for accurate transfer evaluation .
Highest math completed with C or better . Exempt from math placement yes no ENG101 completed with C or better _____. Exempt from writing placement _____ yes _____ no Course substitutions may be made at the discretion of the School .
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Office of the Registrar 7 / 9 / 2021