EDUCATION
Associate Professors Murrill, Simmons; Assistant Professors Reynolds,
Whitt; Teaching Associates Earp, Gobble
Roanoke College offers teacher licensure programs with endorsements
in the following areas:
Elementary Education (PK-6) |
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Art Education (PK-12) |
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Music Education Vocal/Choral
(PK-12) |
Theatre Arts (PK-12) |
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Foreign Languages (PK-12) |
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French; German; Spanish |
Health and Physical Education (PK-12)
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English (6-12) |
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Speech Add-on; |
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Journalism Add-on |
Mathematics (6-12) |
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Mathematics; Algebra I; Computer Science
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Science (6-12) |
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Biology; Chemistry; Physics; |
History and Social Science (6-12)
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For elementary licensure freshmen and transfer students entering Roanoke College
major in a liberal arts discipline (any major except business administration)
as required by the Virginia State Board of Education. Secondary education
licensure is acquired through a major in the appropriate subject.
Course Requirements for Specific Teacher Licensure Programs
EDUCATION-RELATED COURSE REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Elementary Education (PK-6)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 211 |
Childrens and Adolescent Literature
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 333 |
Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary
School |
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EDUC 334 |
Teaching Science in the Elementary
School |
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EDUC 335 |
Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary
School |
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EDUC 336 |
Teaching of Reading and Language Arts
in the Elementary School |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 340 |
Field Experience in Reading Instruction
and Diagnosis |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology |
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EDUC 404 |
Student Teaching-Grades PK-6, Elementary
(2 units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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GEOG 101 |
Introduction to Geography or |
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GEOG 110 |
World Geography |
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HIST 175 |
United States History |
Art Education (PK-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms
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EDUC 402-404 |
Student Teaching PK-12 (two units)
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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ART 105 |
Arts and Crafts in the Schools |
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ART 110 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
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ART 120 |
Basic Drawing |
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ART 130 |
Three-Dimensional Design |
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ARTH 146 |
History of Art: Prehistoric through
Medieval |
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ARTH 156 |
History of Art Renaissance through
Modern |
Eight additional units*
*Two units at or above the 200 level in one area. (Areas include Art
History, Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Art, Painting, Photography, Printmaking,
and Sculpture.) Four units at or above the 300 level, including Art 498
and Art 499. Two additional units at or above the 200 level.
English (6-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms
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EDUC 402A&B |
Student Teaching (2 Units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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GST 101-102 |
Writing Course I & II |
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COMM 220 |
Public Speaking or |
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COMM 101 |
Principles of Communication |
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ENGL 220 |
Special Topics or |
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ENGL 260 |
World Literature |
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ENGL 240 |
British Literature |
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ENGL 250 |
American Literature |
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ENGL 321 |
Advanced Grammar and Style |
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ENGL 322 |
Theory & Practice of Composition |
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ENGL 323 |
The English Language |
(Two additional one-unit upper level courses at the 300-400 levels.)
Add-ons to English Major:
Speech
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COMM 220 |
Public Speaking |
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COMM 101 |
Principles of Communication |
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TART 111 |
Voice and Diction |
Journalism
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COMM 102 |
Fundamentals of Mass Media |
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COMM 219 |
Journalism |
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COMM 322 |
Theory & Practice of Composition |
French (PK-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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FREN 341 |
Methods of Teaching French or
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms
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EDUC 402A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210
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Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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FREN 101-102 |
Elementary French I, II |
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FREN 201-202 |
Intermediate French I, II |
One language course from the following:
FREN 300, 301 or 303
One composition course from the following:
FREN 302 or 304
One civilization and culture course from the following:
FREN 311, 312, 313 or 315
One course from four of any of the five periods of literature listed
below:
Middle Ages
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FREN 421 |
The Medieval World Renaissance |
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FREN 431 |
Renaissance Vision and Voices |
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FREN 420 |
The French Poetic Tradition |
17th and 18th Centuries
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FREN 441 |
Political and Civil Order in 17th
and 18th-Century French Literature |
19th Century
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FREN 420 |
The French Poetic Tradition |
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FREN 451 |
Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism in the 19th-Century Literature |
20th Century
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FREN 461 |
The Modern Novel and Short Story |
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FREN 462 |
From Surrealism to the Absurd in 20th-Century Drama |
NOTE: FREN 420 may be counted for only one period of Literature.
Majors must take one unit in civilization and culture from:
FREN 311 or 312 |
Building a Nation: French Civilization and Culture I; A Nation
Emerges:
French Civilization and Culture II |
FREN 315 |
Francophone Societies |
German (PK-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms
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LANG 341 |
Methods of Teaching of Foreign Languages
or |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 402 A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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GRMN 101-102 |
Elementary German I, II |
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GRMN 201-202 |
Intermediate German I, II |
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GRMN 301 |
German Composition and Conversation
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GRMN 314 |
The Cultures of the German-Speaking
Countries or |
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GRMN 315 |
The Post-War Germanies |
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GRMN 320 |
Age of Goethe: Faust |
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GRMN 321 |
Survey of German Literature |
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GRMN 461 |
20th-Century Fiction |
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GRMN 335 |
German Phonetics and Phonology |
Spanish (PK-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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SPAN 341 |
Methods of Teaching Spanish or |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms
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EDUC 402 A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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SPAN 101-102 |
Elementary Spanish I, II |
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SPAN 201-202 |
Intermediate Spanish I, II |
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SPAN 303 |
Spanish Composition |
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SPAN 304 |
Spanish Conversation |
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SPAN 311 |
Civilization and Culture: Spain or
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SPAN 312 |
Civilization and Culture: Spanish America
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SPAN 402 |
The Structure of Modern Spanish |
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SPAN 320 |
Introduction to Literature: Spain |
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SPAN 323 |
Introduction to Literature: Spanish
America |
In addition, two 400-level Spanish courses and two one-unit elective Spanish
courses from upper-division offerings.
Health and Human Performance (PK-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content
Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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EDUC 402-404 |
Student Teaching PK-12 (two units) |
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HHP 201 |
Skill Analysis: Individual/Dual Sports
I |
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HHP 202 |
Health Fitness Concepts and Applications |
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HHP 203 |
Skill Analysis: Individual/Dual Sports
II |
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HHP 204 |
Skill Analysis: Team Sports I |
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HHP 205 |
Skill Analysis Team Sports II |
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HHP 206 |
Skill Analysis: Fundamentals of Dance |
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HHP 221 |
Professional Concepts and Leadership Development |
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HHP 301 |
Personal and Community Health |
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HHP 302 |
Physical Education Methods & Materials
I: PK-7 |
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HHP 305 |
Adapted and Developmental Physical Education |
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HHP 335 |
Comprehensive Coordinated School Health |
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HHP 402 |
Kinesiology |
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HHP 404 |
Physical Education Methods and Materials
II: 8-12 |
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HHP 409 |
Health Education Methods & Materials:
PK-12 |
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HHP 410 |
Exercise Physiology |
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BIOL 101 |
Life on Planet Earth (or Biol 120 and 215) |
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BIOL 230 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
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HHP 223 |
First Aid & Safety (or demonstrated
competency in "Responding to Emergencies" course) |
[Two Physical Education activities from catalog listings, one of which must
be HHP 160.]
Mathematics (6-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK- 12 Classrooms |
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EDUC 402A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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MATH 101 |
Contemporary Mathematics |
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MATH 121-122 |
Calculus I-II |
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MATH 201 |
Linear Algebra |
Three other one-unit 200-level courses from department offerings (other
upper-level courses may be substituted for Math 101)
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STAT 101 |
Introductory Statistics (Stat 202 Probability may be substituted) |
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CPSC 101 |
Introduction to Computers or |
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CPSC 120 |
Fundamentals of Computer Science I |
Algebra I (6-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK- 12 Classrooms |
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EDUC 402A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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MATH 101 |
Contemporary Mathematics |
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MATH 121-122 |
Calculus I-II |
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MATH 131 |
Discrete Mathematics |
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MATH 201 |
Linear Algebra |
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STAT 101 |
Introductory Statistics |
(Statistics 202 Probability may be substituted)
One, one-unit computer science course
Computer Science (6-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms |
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EDUC 402A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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CPSC 120 |
Fundamentals of Computer Science I |
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CPSC 170 |
Fundamentals of Computer Science II |
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CPSC 220 |
Fundamentals of Computer Science III |
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CPSC 270 |
Algorithms |
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CPSC 310 |
Topics in Applied Computing |
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CPSC 340 |
Database Systems or |
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BUAD 258 |
Information Systems I-Concepts &
Applications |
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CPSC 370 |
Computer Architecture and Operating Systems |
Biology (6-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms |
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EDUC 402A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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BIOL 120 |
Principles of Biology |
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BIOL 125 |
Biodiversity |
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BIOL 455 |
Seminar |
One unit from Molecular Biology & Genetics: BIOL 215, 345, 365, 380,
390, 400;
One unit from Cell Biology & Microbiology: BIOL 235, 290, 345,
375, 390, 420, 430;
One unit from Integrative Biology: BIOL 235, 240, 265, 270, 275,
345, 365, 375;
One unit from Ecology & Evolution: BIOL 200, 300, 345, 360; two
additional units from any of the four core courses.
Also:
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CHEM 111-112 |
General Chemistry I & II |
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CHEM 221-222 |
Organic Chemistry I & II |
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PHYS 103-104 |
Fundamentals of Physics I-II |
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MATH 112 |
Concepts and Techniques or higher of Calculus |
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STAT 101 |
Introductory Statistics |
It is recommended that students seeking this endorsement substitute MATH
121 (Calculus I) for one of the math requirements and Physics 201-202
(General I-II, which are calculus-based) for Physics 103-104.
Chemistry (6-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK- 12
Classrooms |
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EDUC 402 A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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CHEM 111-112 |
General Chemistry I & II |
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CHEM 221-222 |
Organic Chemistry I & II |
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CHEM 331-332 |
Physical Chemistry I & II |
Three other units from department offerings
Also:
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BIOL 125 |
Biodiversity |
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PHYS 201-202 |
General I-II |
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MATH 121 |
Calculus I |
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms |
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EDUC 402 A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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PHYS 201-203 |
General Physics I, II, III |
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PHYS 315 |
Experimental Physics |
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PHYS 370 |
Thermal Physics |
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PHYS 453 |
Electronics |
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PHYS 480 |
Physics Capstone |
Also:
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MATH 121-122 |
Calculus I-II |
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MATH 331 |
Differential Equations |
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CHEM 111-112 |
General Chemistry I & II |
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BIOL 125 |
Biodiversity |
History and Social Science (6-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms
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EDUC 402 A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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HIST 125 |
World History I or |
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HIST 150 |
World History II |
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HIST 175 |
U.S. History |
Two units from the American History course groups (200, 300, 400 levels)
in history major.
One other one-unit history course from departmental offerings. A
non-western unit is strongly recommended to fulfill the additional course
required.
One other one-unit geography course from departmental offerings;
Geography 101 is strongly recommended.
Two one-unit economics courses from Business departmental offerings
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POLI 102 |
American National Government |
Two other one-unit political science courses from departmental offerings
Music Education (Vocal/Choral PK-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the
Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK- 12
Classrooms |
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EDUC 402-404 |
Student Teaching PK-12 (two units)
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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MUSC 150 |
Fundamentals of Music |
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MUSC 339 |
Music Education in the Elementary School
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MUSC 340 |
Music Education in Secondary School
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MUSC 251 |
Diatonic Harmony |
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MUSC 252 |
Chromatic Harmony |
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MUSC 261 |
Music History I: 300 A.D. to 1750 |
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MUSC 262 |
Music History II: 1750 to Present |
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MUSC 321 |
Instrumentation and Score Reading |
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MUSC 323 |
Conducting |
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MUSC 350 |
20th-Century Theory |
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MUSC 360 |
Music in Culture |
Private applied music (5 sem. @ 1 /4 unit each = 1.25 units)
Second private applied music (4 sem. @1 /4 unit each = 1 unit)
Ensemble (7 sem. @ 1 /4 unit each = 1.75 units)
Theatre Arts (PK-12)
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EDUC 210 |
Principles of Education |
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EDUC 221 |
The Exceptional Student |
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EDUC 324 |
Secondary Methods (6-12) |
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EDUC 338 |
Field-Based Internship |
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EDUC 341 |
Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas |
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EDUC 342 |
Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms |
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EDUC 402 A&B |
Student Teaching (two units) |
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PSYC 210 |
Child Development |
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PSYC 211 |
Adolescent Development |
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TART 125 |
Stagecraft |
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TART 150 |
Play Analysis |
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TART 211-212 |
Acting I-II |
Three other Theatre Arts courses (three units)
Guidance in the selection of both General Education and elective courses
is strongly advised. A second advisor from the Education faculty
is required
for all students seeking teacher licensure. Consultation with education
faculty and a major advisor is necessary since requirements for licensure
often differ
from major requirements. Many secondary subjects require courses other
than major courses for teacher licensure.
Education 210 is a prerequisite for all courses in the department. For
teacher licensure, Honors courses will count in the same manner for General
Education courses or major courses as in the Honors program. For specific
information, consult with a major advisor.
Minor in Elementary Education PK-6
A minor in elementary education PK-6 requires seven units, including
Education 210, 221, 333, 334 335, 336, 338 and 342.
NOTE: Completion of a minor in Elementary Education does not meet
all requirements for elementary teacher licensure. A 2.5 GPA and successful
Praxis I test scores, as previously outlined, are required for granting
the minor.
Minor in Secondary Education
A minor in secondary education requires six units, including Education
210, 221, 324, 338, 341, 342; and Psychology 210 and 211. NOTE: Completion
of a minor in Secondary Education does not meet all requirements for secondary
teacher licensure. A 2.5 GPA and successful Praxis I test scores, as previously
outlined, are required for granting the minor.
PSYC 210 and PSYC 211 covers the licensure requirements previously attained
through PSYC 215, a course no longer offered at Roanoke College. If
a student has earned a child and adolescent psychology course credit at
another institution that is equivalent to the requirements of Roanoke College's
former PSYC 215, this credit will substitute for the requirements of PSYC
210 and 211.
Admission to Teacher Licensure Programs
The College has selective admission policies and practices for the Teacher
Education Program, including the minors in education. Admission into the
education licensure program is defined as a student's initial entry into
one of two field-based course experiences (EDUC 338, EDUC 402/404). Students
seeking teacher licensure may take all other education courses, but may
not enroll in EDUC 338 or EDUC 402/404 until Praxis I is successfully
achieved, required grade point average(s) achieved, and background screening
completed. Prior to formal admission to the program, the student must
successfully complete Praxis I of the National Teacher Examination (NTE).The
student must meet minimum passing scores on these tests as set by the
Virginia Board of Education. Admission to the internship (EDUC 338) requires
a 2.5 overall average. Required at the time of application for student
teaching is a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 2.5 average in the student's
major and/or teaching endorsement area, and a 2.5 overall average in education
and psychology courses applicable to licensure.
GPA requirements of 2.5 for the Education 338 (Field-based Internship),
and Education 402-404 (Student Teaching) refer to the grade point average
earned at Roanoke College.
ONLY the 2.5 overall minimum GPA earned at Roanoke
College will be considered for Education 338. In exceptional circumstances,
the minimum 2.5 GPA requirement for student teaching (overall, major,
and Education/psychology licensure courses) may include consideration
of course credit earned at all other colleges/universities if it in no
way compromises the intent of the minimum standard. A formal written appeal
with justification for the consideration of this possibility must be presented
to the chair of the Department of Education, Health and Human Performance.
In accordance with state requirements, an applicant must possess the
physical and mental health necessary for the tasks to be performed. In
addition, the student should demonstrate good moral character. Violation
of the Roanoke College academic
integrity regulations or of judicial rules and regulations, as well as
convictions of any felony or any misdemeanor laws involving moral turpitude,
may be taken as evidence of lack of fitness for admission or for recommendation
for licensure. Evidence must be available from appropriate College officials
verifying that this standard has been met. The above described standards
for admission to the program must be maintained, or the student may be
dropped from the program.
Admission to student teaching requires two recommendations from full-time
faculty members (one of these must be from the student's department) and
possession of a grade point average of 2.5 overall as well as in the major
and/or teaching endorsement area and in all education and psychology courses
applicable to licensure. All non-degree-seeking students must meet the
same standards. All non-degree seeking students must have earned a minimum
of four units of credit approved by the Education department at Roanoke College prior
to placement in student teaching. Standards for admission to the Teacher
Education Program must be maintained during the period of student teaching.
All tests (Praxis I and Praxis II specialty tests) of the National Teacher
Examination required by the Virginia Department of Education for licensure
must be successfully completed and scores furnished to the Registrar's
Office before the College recommendation for licensure can be given.
NOTE: SAT score substitutions will be allowed in lieu of Praxis I.
A score of 1100 on the SAT, taken after April 1, 1995, with at least a
530 on the verbal and a 530 on the mathematics tests OR a score of 1000
on the SAT, taken prior to April 1, 1995, with at least a 450 on the verbal
and a 510 on the mathematics tests may be used as a substitute for Praxis
I.
Students seeking one endorsement area are required to student teach for
a minimum 13 weeks (65 days). Students seeking added endorsements for
teacher licensure will be required to extend their student teaching beyond
the regular term. A minimum of 16-18 weeks of student teaching will be
required if additional endorsements are sought. Specific endorsement areas
and the required number of weeks of student teaching (noted parenthetically)
are listed below:
Elementary
PK-6 (thirteen weeks)
Secondary 6-12 (thirteen weeks)
PK-6 and Secondary Subject Area:
PK-6 (eight weeks), Secondary subject area (eight weeks)
PK-12 Art, Music, Theatre or Physical Education and PK-6:
PK-6 (six weeks), Subject area PK-6 (six weeks); Subject area 6-12 (Six
Weeks)
Candidates for student teaching are required to make application in
writing in the semester preceding the one in which student teaching is
to be taken. March 1st and October 1st have been designated as the closing
dates for such applications. Application must also be made in writing
to enroll in EDUC 338 and EDUC 340. October 1st and March 1st are the
closing dates for these applications. Appropriate forms for making application
will be supplied upon request in the Education, Health and Human Performance
department office. Students wishing to do a field placement (EDUC 338,
or EDUC 402/404) during the Fall semester must have met all GPA and Praxis
I requirements by March 1st. Students wishing to do a field placement
(EDUC 338, or EDUC 402/404) during the Spring semester must have met
all GPA and Praxis I requirements by October 1st.
Completion of the education licensure program is defined as a student’s
passage of the appropriate Praxis II examination, successful completion
of student teaching, and fulfillment of all course requirements as outlined
on the Teacher Licensure Application form. No College recommendation
for teacher licensure will be given until requirements are met.
(During the term of student teaching, students may enroll in no more
than one course in addition to student teaching. (Students should take
Praxis II in their specialty area based on the guidance of their education
advisor.)
International Student Teaching
Roanoke College has a student teaching agreement with the US Department
of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS). Student teaching candidates, who
have met all of the above qualifications, including the appropriate applications,
may seek permission to student teach in DoDDS. Candidates are not guaranteed
the opportunity. The decision to place students in an international setting
is determined by an Education faculty committee. The committee considers
if the students’ attributes match the requirements and expectations
of an international setting. Students seeking permission to student teach
abroad must adhere to the following.
1. Student must be admitted into to Education program at Roanoke College
and have an Education Advisor.
2. Students must have met all of the requirements for Roanoke College’s
regular student teaching program.
a. All education courses completed
b. Approved background check
c. Praxis I completed
d. Minimum GPA of 2.5 in major, education, and overall (may consider
a higher GPA)
e. Two letters of recommendation from faculty outside EHHP (one must
be from the major)
f. Application completed for placement
3. Student must complete the US Department of Defense student teaching
application and education application by October 1 in the fall semester
and March 1 in the spring semester.
4. Student must write an essay combining three distinct features that, in sum,
describe how he/she would represent RC and the US in a positive manner.
a. Discuss the elements of good citizenship, and describe how he/she
has contributed to others through activities such as CCLS, volunteering
on campus or in the community, and giving your support to family, colleagues,
and friends.
b. Explain why he/she wants to work in the DoDDS program, and describe
how his/her skill and understanding enable him/her to work independently
and successfully in an international setting.
c. Tell the committee how he/she approaches the importance of cross-cultural
learning, and suggest ways in which he/she expects to adapt and adjust
to life and work outside the US.
5. Student must interview with an education faculty committee (education
or major advisor, director of field placement, international supervisor).
6. Student must complete all medical requirements recommended for international
travel by the Roanoke College Health Service.
7. Student must secure health insurance appropriate for international travel.
Title II Reporting–Academic Year 2003-2004
As required by Sections 207 and 208 of Title II Higher Education Act,
all colleges and universities with teacher licensure programs must report
the performance of program completers on Praxis tests.
During the 2003-2004 academic year, there were 34 program completers
in the teacher preparation program at Roanoke College. All 34 program
completers passed the Praxis I in reading, writing, and mathematics or
met the composite score. Thirty three program completers were required
to take the Praxis II specialty area test for their licensure area. All
passed Praxis II for a 100% pass rate. During the 2003-2004 academic
year, thirty-four (34) students were enrolled in student teaching clinicals.
Students were in supervised (4 or 5 student teacher per supervisor) clinical
student teaching experiences for 13 weeks or more averaging 35 hours
per week for a minimum 400 required hours. In addition, there were 32
students formally admitted into the teacher preparation program for the
academic year 2003-2004.
210 Principles of Education
Historical, philosophical, political and social principles of American
education. Curricular patterns and objectives with emphasis on present-day
changes and legal implications for schools and teachers. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
211 Children’s and Adolescent Literature
A survey of child and adolescent literature (PK-6) for those who plan
to become pre-school, kindergarten, elementary, or middle school teachers.
(1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: Education 210.
221 The Exceptional Student
Study of the development of children with exceptional needs (e.g., gifted,
students with disabilities). (1/2)
Lecture: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Education 210.
260, 261 Selected Topics in Education
A course offered in various formats, designed to give students instruction
in topics not regularly offered, with topics selected on the basis of
faculty and student interest. (1, 1/2)
324 Secondary Methods (6-12)
Curriculum making and instructional planning, including technology and
organization of the middle and secondary school. Current practices and
trends in teaching at the middle and secondary level. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Passing score on Praxis I, Education 210 and Psychology
211 or Education 221.
333 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
The focus of this course is upon the goals, content, materials, methods,
and technology of teaching mathematics in grades PK-6. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Passing score on Praxis I, Education 210 and one unit
from mathematics or statistics.
334 Teaching Science in the Elementary School
The focus of this course is upon goals, content, materials, methods,
and technology of teaching science in grades PK-6. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Passing score on Praxis I, Education 210.
NOTE: Intensive Learning 177 Hands-On Science may be substituted for
EDUC 334 provided the student has taken Biology as his/her lab science.
335 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
The focus of this course is on the goals, content, materials, methods,
and technology of teaching social studies in grades PK-6. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Passing score on Praxis I, Education 210 and History 175
or Geography 101 or 110.
336 Teaching of Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School
This course examines principles and techniques related to the teaching
of reading, writing, spelling and oral communication. The course is required
of students preparing to teach in grades PK-6. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Passing score on Praxis I, Education 210.
338 Field-Based Internship
Practical experience in a public school classroom as a participant observer
under the supervision of classroom teachers and an Education faculty
member. (1)
Seminar: 1 hr/wk.; Laboratory: Minimum 115 hours in schools.
Prerequisite: Education 210; application by October 15th or March 15th
and approval.
340 Field Experience in Reading Instruction and Diagnosis
Techniques that can be used by the classroom teacher in evaluating reading
progress and discovering each child’s needs; methods for meeting
these needs through differentiation of instruction and remediation in
the classroom. (1/2)
Lecture: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: Field experience is required.
Prerequisite: Passing score on Praxis I, Education 210, 336; application
and approval by Department.
341 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
Teaching middle and secondary students reading, writing, and study skills
in the subject matter areas. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Passing score on Praxis I, Education 210.
342 Instructional Technology
Classroom teachers maximize both instructional efficiency and power
with appropriate use of technology. Examine educational applications
and creation of rich-media, html, spreadsheets, word-processors, course
management tools, and related applications. (1/2)
Lecture: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Education 210.
402 Student Teaching-Grades 6-12, Secondary
The student may elect student teaching in a middle or secondary field.
(1, 1)
Seminar: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.; Practicum: Minimum 65 school days.
Prerequisite: Application and approval.
404 Student Teaching-Grades PK-6, Elementary
The student may elect student teaching in grades pre-school through
six. (1, 1)
Seminar: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.; Practicum: Minimum 65 school days.
Prerequisite: Application and approval.
405, 406, 407 Independent Study and Research
Selected research projects or topics in education carried out under
the supervision of the departmental staff. (1/2, 1, 1/2)
Prerequisite: Permission. |