EDUCATION

Associate Professors Earp, Murrill, Reynolds, Stallions, Whitt (Chair); Teaching Associates Elmore, Stoneman

Roanoke College’s Education Program is approved by the Department of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia and nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.  The program offers teacher licensure with endorsements in the following areas:

Teaching in the Diverse Classroom
Teaching in the Diverse Classroom, Roanoke College’s teacher licensure program, is designed to provide pre-service teachers with the content knowledge and pedagogical skills required for 21st century global classrooms.  Pedagogical skills, content knowledge, and an understanding of differentiated instruction are essential for program completion.  Pre-service teachers are taught how to recognize readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles/styles of PreK-12 students and how to design lessons related to these characteristics by differentiating the curriculum’s content, process, and/or products.  Emphases on content knowledge, research-based pedagogy, and cultural/linguistic diversity empower students to construct student-centered teaching practice for contemporary classrooms. 

Elementary Education (PreK-6)
Secondary Licenses (6-12)
•    Biology
•    Chemistry
•    Computer Science
•    English (Add-ons: Speech Communication, Journalism)
•    History and Social Science
•    Mathematics
•    Physics
Foreign Languages (PreK-12)
•    French
•    German
•    Spanish
Specialty Area Licenses (PreK-12)
•    English as a Second Language
•    Health and Physical Education
•    Music Education: Vocal/Choral
•    Theatre Arts
•    Visual Art Education
Add-on Endorsement (6-12)
•    Mathematics-Algebra

For elementary licensure, freshmen and transfer students entering Roanoke College major in a discipline other than business administration as required by the Virginia State Board of Education. Secondary education licensure candidates must complete a major in a subject pertinent to their licensure area.

Course Requirements for Specific Teacher Licensure Programs:

Elementary Education (PreK-6)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 230       Reading and Literature in the Elementary Classroom
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 320       Differentiated Instruction for Elementary Math and Science
EDUC 330       Differentiated Instruction for Elementary Language Arts
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 350       Differentiated Instruction for Elementary Social Studies
EDUC 370       Field-Based Reading
EDUC 480       Strategic Classroom Management in the Elementary School (in Block)
EDUC 490       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-6  (in Block, 2 units)
HIST 175         United States History
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Elementary Schools

Secondary Licenses

Biology (6-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 221        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
BIOL 120        Principles of Biology
BIOL 125        Biodiversity
BIOL 455        Seminar
One unit from Molecular Biology & Genetics: 
BIOL 315, 345, 346, 380, 400, 410;
One unit from Cell Biology & Microbiology: 
BIOL 210, 305, 345, 346, 365, 370, 390, 420;
One unit from Integrative Biology: 
BIOL 235, 240, 265, 270, 275, 280, 345, 346, 365;
One unit from Ecology & Evolution: 
BIOL 205, 225, 300, 345, 346, 360, 415;
Two additional units from any four Biology core areas
Also:
CHEM 111      General Chemistry I
CHEM 112      General Chemistry II
CHEM 220      Laboratory Safety
CHEM 221      Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222      Organic Chemistry II
MATH 112      Concepts and Techniques of Calculus (OR higher)
INQ 240           Statistical Reasoning
PHYS 103        Fundamentals of Physics I
PHYS 104        Fundamentals of Physics II
It is recommended that students seeking this endorsement substitute MATH 121 (Calculus I) for one of the math requirements and Physics 201-202 (Newtonian Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism, which are calculus-based) for Physics 103-104.

Chemistry (6-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 221        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
CHEM 111      General Chemistry I
CHEM 112      General Chemistry II
CHEM 200      Laboratory Safety
CHEM 221      Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222      Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 331      Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 332      Physical Chemistry II
Three other units from department offerings.

Also:
BIOL 125        Biodiversity
PHYS 103        Fundamental Physics I OR
PHYS 201        Newtonian Mechanics
PHSY 104        Fundamental Physics II OR
PHYS 202        Electricity and Magnetism
MATH 121      Calculus I

Computer Science (6-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 221        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
CPSC 120        Fundamentals of Computer Science I
CPSC 170        Fundamentals of Computer Science II
CPSC 250        Data Structures and Algorithms
CPSC 290        Computer Architecture & Operating Systems
CPSC 340        Database Systems
CPSC 395        Analysis of Algorithms
CPSC 425        Principles of Programming Languages
INQ 240           Statistical Reasoning OR
STAT 202        Probability
MATH 121      Calculus I
MATH 131      Discrete Mathematics
MATH 201      Linear Algebra

English (6-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 221        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
COMM 101     Introduction to Communications Studies OR
COMM 220     Public Speaking
ENGL 220       Special Topics OR
ENGL 260       World Literature OR
CRWR 215      Creative Writing – Poetry OR
CRWR 216      Creative Writing - Fiction
ENGL 240       British Literature
ENGL 250       American Literature
ENGL 315       Research Methods & Critical Perspectives OR
CRWR 330      Forms and Genres
ENGL 321       Advanced Grammar and Style
ENGL 322       Theory & Practice of Composition
ENGL 323       The English Language
Two additional one-unit upper level ENGL or CRWR courses at the 300-400 levels.

English Speech Communication (6-12)
COMM 101     Introduction to Communication Studies
COMM 220     Public Speaking
COMM 260     Interpersonal Communication

Journalism
COMM 202     Mass Communication
COMM 319     Journalism

History and Social Sciences (6-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 221        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
HIST 125         World History I OR
HIST 150         World History II
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.
GEOG 110       World Geography 
One other one-unit geography course from departmental offerings; Geography 101 is strongly recommended.
Two one-unit economics courses from Business/Economics department offerings.
POLI 101         Introduction to Political Science
Two other one-unit political science courses from departmental offerings.

Mathematics (6-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 221        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
MATH 121      Calculus I
MATH 122      Calculus II
MATH 131      Discrete Mathematics
MATH 201      Linear Algebra
MATH 321      Vector Calculus
MATH 361      Abstract Algebra
MATH 388      Topics in Mathematics: Foundations of Geometry
CPSC 120        Fundamentals of Computer Science I
STAT 202        Probability
INQ 240           Statistical Reasoning OR
STAT 301        Statistical Methods
Plus one additional unit course in mathematics at the 200-level or above.

Physics (6-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 221        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
PHYS 201        Newtonian Mechanics
PHYS 202        Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 203        Modern Physics
PHYS 315        Experimental Analysis
PHYS 350        Electromagnetic Theory
PHYS 370        Thermal Physics
PHYS 480        Senior Seminar: Physics Capstone
Also:
BIOL 125        Biodiversity
CHEM 111      General Chemistry I
CHEM 112      General Chemistry II
MATH 121      Calculus I
MATH 122      Calculus II
MATH 331      Differential Equations

Foreign Language Licenses

French (PreK-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 338       Field Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 490       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-6 (in Block, 2 units) OR
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units) OR
EDUC 492       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Elementary Schools
FREN 101        Elementary French I
FREN 102        Elementary French II
FREN 201        Intermediate French I
FREN 202        Intermediate French I
FREN 341        Methods of Teaching French OR
LANG 341       Methods of Teaching Foreign Language OR
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts & Pedagogy
One language course from the following:
FREN 301 OR 303
One composition course from the following:
FREN 302 OR 304
One unit in civilization and culture from:
FREN 311           Building a Nation: French Civilization and Culture I
FREN 312           A Nation Emerges: French Civilization and Culture II
FREN 315           Francophone Societies
One course from four of any of the five periods of literature listed below:
Middle Ages
FREN 421           The Medieval World Renaissance
Renaissance
FREN 420           The French Poetic Tradition
FREN 431           Renaissance Vision and Voices
17th and 18th Centuries
FREN 441           Political and Civil Order in 17th and 18th-Century French Literature
19th Century
FREN 420           The French Poetic Tradition
FREN 451           Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism in the 19th-Century Literature
20th Century
FREN 461           The Modern Novel and Short Story

NOTE:  FREN 420 may be counted for only one period of Literature.

German (PreK-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 490       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-6 (in Block, 2 units) OR
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units) OR
EDUC 492       Student Teaching, PreK-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Elementary Schools
GRMN 101      Elementary German I
GRMN 102      Elementary German II
GRMN 201      Intermediate German I
GRMN 202      Intermediate German II
GRMN 301      German Composition and Conversation
GRMN 314      The Cultures of the German-Speaking Countries OR
GRMN 315      The Post-War Germanies
GRMN 320      Age of Goethe: Faust
GRMN 321      Survey of German Literature
GRMN 335      German Phonetics and Phonology
GRMN 461      20th-Century Fiction
LANG 341       Methods of Teaching Foreign Language OR
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts & Pedagogy

Spanish (PreK-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 490       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-6 (in Block, 2 units) OR
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 2 units) OR
EDUC 492       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Elementary Schools
SPAN 101        Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 102        Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 201        Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 202        Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 303        Spanish Composition
SPAN 304        Spanish Conversation
SPAN 311        Civilization and Culture: Spain OR
SPAN 312        Civilization and Culture: Spanish America
SPAN 320        Introduction to Literature: Spain
SPAN 323        Introduction to Literature: Spanish America
SPAN 341        Methods of Teaching Spanish OR
LANG 341       Methods of Teaching Foreign Language OR
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
SPAN 402        The Structure of Modern Spanish OR
SPAN 403        Translation and Interpretation
Two 400-level Spanish courses
Two one-unit elective Spanish courses from 300-400 level courses.

Specialty Area Licenses

English as a Second Language (PreK-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, PreK-12 (in Block, 2 units)
ENGL 321       Advanced Grammar and Style
LANG 341       Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages OR
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts & Pedagogy
LING 320        Basic Linguistics
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Elementary Schools
TESL 221        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
TESL 330        Reading and Principles of Second Language Acquisition
TESL 346        Curriculum and Assessment for the ESL Teacher
TESL 370        Field Experience in Reading Instruction and Diagnosis for English Language Learners
In addition, students must complete two units of modern foreign language study in the same language.  (Competency will be accepted based on College “Competency Standards”).

Health and Physical Education (PreK-12)
BIOL 105        Human Biology OR
BIOL 120        Principles of Biology
BIOL 230        Human Anatomy and Physiology I
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-12 (in Block, 2 units)
HHP 200          Foundations of Movement
HHP 203          Individual Sports
HHP 204          Team Sports
HHP 205          Non-Traditional Games and Activities
HHP 206          Fundamentals of Rhythms and Dance
HHP 207          Health Fitness Concepts and Applications
HHP 221          Professional Concepts and Leadership Development
HHP 223          First Aid & Safety (or demonstrated competency in “Responding to                                    Emergencies” course)
HHP 301          Personal and Community Health
HHP 302          Physical Education Methods & Materials I: PreK-6
HHP 305          Adapted and Developmental Physical Education
HHP 306          Motor Behavior
HHP 335          Coordinated School Health Programs
HHP 403          Exercise Physiology
HHP 404          Physical Education Methods and Materials: 6-12
HHP 409          Health Education Methods & Materials: PreK-12
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Elementary Schools
Two Health and Human Performance activities from catalog listings, one of which must be HHP 160, are required.

Music Education:  Vocal/Choral (PreK-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12 
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School
EDUC 492       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-12 (in Block, 2 units)
MUSC 150      Fundamentals of Music
MUSC 240      Music in Culture
MUSC 251      Diatonic Harmony
MUSC 252      Chromatic Harmony
MUSC 261      Music History I: 300 A.D. to 1750
MUSC 262      Music History II: 1750 to Present
MUSC 321      Instrumentation and Score Reading
MUSC 323      Conducting
MUSC 339      Music Education in the Elementary School
MUSC 340      Music Education in Secondary School
MUSC 350      20th-Century Theory
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Elementary Schools
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 (PreK-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 492       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-12 (in block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
THEA 125       Stagecraft
THEA 150       Play Analysis
THEA 211       Acting I
THEA 212       Acting II
Three other Theatre Arts courses (three units)

Visual Arts (PreK-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 492       Student Teaching, Grades PreK-12 (in Block, 2 units)
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Elementary Schools
ART 101          Arts and Crafts in the Schools
ARTH 146       Survey of Art History I
ARTH 156       Survey of Art History II
ART 240          Children and Their Art (at Hollins)
Seven additional units as follows:
Two units from the following:
ART 111, 121, 131, 151
One unit from the following:
ART 171 OR 181
Two units from the following: 
ART 211, 221, 231, 241, 261, 271, OR 281
Two units from the following: 
ART 311, 321, 331, 341, 361, 371, OR 381
Note: Two media must be completed through the advanced (300) level.  Media are painting, ceramics, photography, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, and sculpture.
Note:  ART 151 is the entry class for ART 241 and ART 261.

Add-on Endorsement

Mathematics-Algebra (6-12)
EDUC 210       Principles of Education
EDUC 221       The Exceptional Student
EDUC 242       Instructional Technology
EDUC 311       Secondary Curriculum Concepts and Pedagogy
EDUC 338       Field-Based Internship/Practicum
EDUC 345       Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
EDUC 351       Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Area, 6-12
EDUC 481       Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School (in Block)
EDUC 491       Student Teaching, Grades 6-12 (in Block, 1 unit)
TESL 220        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Elementary Schools OR
TESL 221        Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication: Understanding the Needs of English                         Language Learners in Secondary Schools
MATH 121      Calculus I
MATH 122      Calculus II
MATH 131      Discrete Mathematics
MATH 201      Linear Algebra
MATH 388      Topics in Mathematics: Foundations of Geometry
PSYC 215        Child and Adolescent Development
CPSC 120        Foundations of Computer Science I OR
INQ 241           Mathematical Reasoning (Departmental approval – course with a computer science topic that includes some programming)
INQ 240           Statistical Reasoning OR
STAT 202        Probability OR
STAT 301        Statistical Methods
Guidance in the selection of both Inquiry Curriculum and elective courses is strongly advised. A second advisor from the Education faculty is required for all students seeking teacher licensure.
For teacher licensure, Honors courses will count in the same manner for Inquiry Curriculum courses or major courses as in the Honors program. For specific information, consult with a major advisor.

Minor in Elementary Education: Teaching in the Diverse Classroom
A minor in Elementary Education (PreK-6) requires six units, including Education 210, 221, 230, 242, 320, 338, and TESL 220.
NOTE: Completion of a minor in Elementary Education does not meet all requirements for elementary teacher licensure. An overall 2.5 GPA, 2.5 GPA in the minor, VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score, as outlined below, are required for granting the minor.
Minor in Secondary Education: Teaching in the Diverse Classroom
A minor in Secondary Education (6-12) requires six units, including Education 210, 221, 242, 338, 345, 351 and TESL 220 OR 221.
NOTE: Completion of a minor in Secondary Education does not meet all requirements for secondary teacher licensure. An overall 2.5 GPA, 2.5 GPA in the minor, VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or the SAT/ACT established pass score, as outlined below, are required for granting the minor.

Teacher Licensure Program Requirements
The College has selective admission requirements for the Teacher Licensure Program. Points at which students must meet specific requirements include:

Prerequisites for Methods Courses
(EDUC 311, 320, 330, 345, 350, 351, TESL 330, 346)
•    VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or SAT/ACT equivalency
•    EDUC 210                
•    Prerequisites specific to courses listed under individual course descriptions
Admission to TESL 370:  Field Experience in Reading Instruction

• VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or SAT/ACT equivalency
• TESL 330
• 2.5 or greater overall GPA achieved
• Application approved by Education Department

Admission to EDUC 338: Field-Based Internship/Practicum
•    VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or SAT/ACT equivalency
•    One methods course (EDUC 311, 320, 330, 345, 350, 351)
•    EDUC 242
•    2.5 or greater overall GPA achieved
•    Application approved by Education Department

Admission to EDUC 370: Field Based Reading
•    VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or SAT/ACT equivalency
•    EDUC 330
•    2.5 or greater overall GPA achieved
•    Application approved by Education Department

Admission to EDUC 490/491/492:  Student Teaching
•    VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or SAT/ACT equivalency
•    Praxis II completed successfully
•    2.5 or greater GPA achieved:  overall, in EDUC/PSYC licensure courses, and in major (PK-6) or licensure area content courses (6-12 and PreK-12)
•    Application approved by Education Department
•    EDUC 338 or competency

Formal Admission to Teacher Licensure Program
•    VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or SAT/ACT equivalency
•    2.5 or greater overall GPA achieved
•    Admission to TESL 370, EDUC 338, 370 or EDUC 490/491/492

Additional Information:
•    Application materials for field experience courses are due by:  March 1 (for fall) and October 1 (for spring).
•    As teachers are both ethically and legally responsible for children, it is imperative that pre-service teachers exhibit professional characteristics and dispositions. Students are required to complete an approved departmental disposition survey and demonstrate the required personal competencies delineated on the survey. A professional growth plan is available.
•    In September and January, informational meetings are held for each field experience. During these meetings, applications are supplied, requirements are reviewed and questions are answered. 
•    GPA requirements for field experience courses refer to the grade point average earned at Roanoke College.
•    In exceptional circumstances, a student may present to the Education advisor a formal written appeal asking for additional time to meet minimum requirements or consideration of coursework taken at other colleges. 
•    School divisions within the educational community may require a criminal background check of students seeking enrollment in field experiences.
•    In accordance with state requirements, an applicant must possess the physical and mental health necessary for the tasks to be performed.  Violation of a Roanoke College academic integrity or student conduct regulation, 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 and state government/police officials verifying that the 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.

Professional Licensure Program
Roanoke College offers a Professional Licensure Program (PLP) to graduates of regionally accredited institutions of higher learning.  Graduates seeking program admission must meet and maintain all requirements of the Roanoke College teacher licensure program.  Roanoke College graduates who return to pursue teacher licensure and who were not admitted to the program prior to completing their degree requirements will be classified as PLP students.
Formal Admission to Professional Licensure Program:
•    VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or SAT/ACT equivalency
•    2.5 or greater overall GPA and major GPA achieved at the student’s graduating institution
•    Two references from former instructors or supervisors, describing a candidate’s skills and dispositions when working with children or adolescents.  If the student is a Roanoke graduate, one reference must come from a Roanoke faculty member if available.

• Interview with Program Director
• Approval of Education faculty

Formal Admission to Teacher Education Program

• Admission to or competency for TESL 370 or EDUC 370, EDUC 338 or 490/491/492

Additional Information:
•    PLP students must meet all teacher licensure program requirements specified in the handbook for admission to methods courses (EDUC 311, 320, 330, 345, 350, 351, TESL 330, 346) and field-based courses (TESL 370 or EDUC 370, EDUC 338, 490/491).

• GPA in content courses may be augmented by Roanoke College coursework.

•    At time of application for student teaching, a 2.5 GPA must be achieved in Education coursework at Roanoke College.
•    No more than half of the student’s Education courses may be transferred to Roanoke College, and at least one Education methods course must be taken at Roanoke College.  No more than one of the transferred courses can be for EDUC 311, 320, 330, 345, 350, 351.

• EDUC 242 must be taken at Roanoke College.

Student Teaching
Students seeking one endorsement area are required to student teach for a minimum 13 weeks and a minimum total of 400 hours. 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. The course cannot be taken pass/fail. Specific endorsement areas and the required number of weeks of student teaching (noted parenthetically) are listed below:

Elementary:  PreK-6 (thirteen weeks)
Secondary:  Secondary 6-12 (thirteen weeks)
Foreign Language:  PreK-12 (thirteen weeks)
PreK-6 and One Secondary Subject Area (sixteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (eight weeks), Secondary subject area (eight weeks)
PreK-6 and Foreign Language (sixteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (eight weeks), Foreign Language (eight weeks)
Two Secondary Subject Areas (sixteen weeks total):  First subject area (eight weeks), Second subject area (eight weeks)
PreK-12 Art, Music, Theatre or Physical Education (sixteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (eight weeks), Secondary (eight weeks)
PreK-12 Art, Music, Theatre or Physical Education and PreK-6 (eighteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (six weeks), Subject area PreK-6 (six weeks); Subject area 6-12 (six Weeks)
Note:  During the term of student teaching, students may enroll in no more than one unit of credit in addition to student teaching and classroom management.

Study Away Student Teaching (International and Domestic)
Student teaching candidates, who have met all of the standard qualifications for admission to the education program, including the appropriate applications, may seek permission to student teach outside the Roanoke Valley, in Department approved accredited schools.  Students are not guaranteed the opportunity.  The decision to place students outside the Roanoke Valley is determined by the Education faculty.  Additional information is available in the Department Handbook.  Additional fees may be required for student teaching outside of the Roanoke Valley.

Mandated Tests
•    Praxis I Math
Minimum Score:  178

NOTE:  SAT score substitutions will be allowed in lieu of Praxis I, Math.  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.

In addition, ACT score substitutions will be allowed in lieu of Praxis I, Math.  A composite score of 21, If taken prior to April 1, 1995, with no less than a score of 21 in mathematics and an English Plus Reading score not less than 37 OR a composite score of 24, if taken after April 1, 1005, with no less than a 22 on mathematics and an English Plus Reading score no less than a 46.

•    Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
Minimum Score: ................... 470
•    Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) – Elementary Licensure Candidates Only
Minimum Score: ................... 157
•    Praxis II Specialty Area Test

Note:  Students should take Praxis II in their specialty area based on the guidance of their education advisor.  Minimum scores for each Praxis II specialty area tests are available in the Education Handbook.

Program Completion
Completion of the teacher licensure program is defined as a student’s passage of the appropriate Praxis II examination, the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment, and the Virginia Reading Assessment (elementary only), as well as successful completion of student teaching and fulfillment of all course requirements as outlined in the College Catalog.  No College recommendation for teacher licensure will be given until requirements are met.

• Policy for Oral Defense Evaluation:  For successful completion of the oral defense, the student teacher must achieve an average of 3 or above on each goal.  If a pre-service teacher receives an average score below 3 on a goal, he or she will be asked to revise the portfolio for that goal and present it to the college supervisor for reevaluation.  The student teacher will not be recommended for licensure until a 3 or above is received as assessed by the college supervisor.
• Policy for Student Teaching Grade:  For successful completion of EDUC 490/491/492 (EDUC 480/481 in Teaching in the Diverse Classroom program) Student Teaching, the student teacher will not be recommended for licensure if the student teaching grade is below a C-.  Roanoke College policy will be followed for a receipt of course credit.
• Policy for Student Teacher Evaluation:  For successful completion of student teaching and recommendation for licensure, an average of 3 or above must be achieved on each goal listed on the Final Evaluation of Student Teaching Performance.  The student teacher’s progress is monitored throughout student teaching experience, and all student teachers are informed by mid-semester if there are any areas of concern.  If the student teacher receives a score below 3 on Midterm Evaluation of Student Teaching Performance, he or she must meet with the college supervisor to determine an early intervention plan (EIP) for improvement and compliance.  Successful completion of student teaching will be contingent on completion of the EIP.  A description of the EIP process is available in the Education Department Handbook.

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)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

221 The Exceptional Student
Study of the development of children with exceptional needs (e.g., gifted, students with disabilities). (1/2)
Prerequisite: EDUC 210.
Lecture: 1 ½ hrs/wk.

230 Reading and Literature in the Elementary Classroom
Examination of literature for children and adolescents as a context within which to introduce and strengthen skills that comprise reading:  phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:  VCLA and Praxis I math attempted or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score and EDUC 210.

242 Instructional Technology
Examination of how classroom teachers maximize both instructional efficiency and power with appropriate use of technology, including educational applications and creation of rich-media, html, spreadsheets, word-processors, course management tools, and related applications. (1/2)
Lecture: 1 ½ hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: EDUC 210 or concurrently.

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) Prerequisite: Permission.
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

311 Secondary Curriculum Concepts & Pedagogy
Examination of key curriculum design and instructional planning elements, including use of technology, organization of the middle and secondary school, and current practices and trends in teaching at the 6-12 level. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: VCLA Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score, EDUC 221 and EDUC 242.

320 Differentiated Instruction for Elementary Math and Science
Examination of the content knowledge, teaching strategies, methods, and theoretical foundations necessary to teaching math and science effectively in the elementary school. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:  VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score, EDUC 210 and EDUC 242.

330 Differentiated Instruction for Elementary Language Arts
Examination of educational theory, pedagogical methods and issues related to teaching reading, writing, spelling and oral communication in the PreK-6 classroom. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:  VCLA Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score, EDUC 230 and EDUC 242. 

338 Field-Based Internship/Practicum
Practical experience in an appropriate level and/or subject area within 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.
Prerequisites: EDUC 210, EDUC 242, one methods course, application by October 1st or March 1st, passing score on VCLA and Praxis I math or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score and approval.

345 Differentiated Classrooms in the Secondary School
Examination of the processes and strategies of curriculum design and implementation, including differentiated instruction. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score; EDUC 242, and EDUC 311 or LANG 341.

350 Differentiated Instruction for Elementary Social Studies
Examination of goals, content, materials, methods, and technology of teaching social studies in grades PreK-6. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score, HIST 175, and either EDUC 320 or 330.

351 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6-12
Examination of the processes and strategies of curriculum design and implementation for teaching reading, writing, and study skills in the middle and secondary school subject matter areas. (1) 
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: VCLA  and Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score and EDUC 311 or HHP 302 or HHP 404 or HHP 409 or LANG 341.

370 Field Based Reading, PreK-6 
Examination of the use of formal and informal assessment tools to assess reading level, diagnose needs, and monitor student progress.  Through field experiences, data organization and analysis will provide information to plan and implement individualized reading based instruction. (1)
Lecture: 1 ½ hrs/wk.; Laboratory: Field experience is required.
Prerequisite: Passing score on VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score, EDUC 330, and approval. Department approval is required for the course to be taken concurrently with 490, 491, or 492.

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.

480 Strategic Classroom Management in the Elementary School
Examination of the cognitive, physical, social and emotional characteristics of elementary school students through field observation, professional readings, class discussion and construction of comprehensive classroom management plans.   Attention will be given to philosophies and strategies of classroom management proven effective with this age group. (1/2)
Lecture: 1 ½ hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:  All admission requirements for EDUC 490 or EDUC 492 student teaching must be met.  EDUC 480 must be taken concurrently with EDUC 490.

481 Strategic Classroom Management in the Secondary School
Examination of the cognitive, physical, social and emotional characteristics of middle and secondary school students through field observation, professional readings, class discussion and construction of comprehensive classroom management plans.  Attention will be given to philosophies and strategies of classroom management proven effective with this age group. (1/2)
Lecture: 1 ½ hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:  All admission requirements for EDUC 491 or EDUC 492 student teaching must be met.  EDUC 481 must be taken concurrently with EDUC 491.

490 Student Teaching-Grades PreK-6, Elementary
Examination of the processes and strategies necessary to teach effectively in the public or department approved, accredited independent school classroom: planning and implementing instruction, managing classrooms, and collaborating successfully with teachers, administrators, and parents. (1, 1)
Seminar: 1 hr./wk.; Laboratory: Minimum 400 hours in schools.
Prerequisite: VCLA and Praxis I math competed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score, Praxis II completed successfully, EDUC 338 or competency, background check, 2.5 GPA (overall, major, and education/psychology licensure courses) and approval.

491 Student Teaching-Grades 6-12, Secondary
Examination of the processes and strategies necessary to teach effectively in the public school or department approved, accredited independent school classroom: planning and implementing instruction, managing classrooms, and collaborating successfully with teachers, administrators, and parents. (1, 1)
Seminar: 1 hr./wk.; Laboratory: Minimum 400 hours in schools.
Prerequisite: VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score, Praxis II completed successfully, EDUC 338 or competency, background check, 2.5 GPA (overall, licensure area content courses, and education/psychology licensure courses) and approval.

492 Student Teaching-Grades PreK-12, Elementary and Secondary
Examination of the processes and strategies necessary to teach effectively in the public school classroom or department approved, accredited independent school:  Planning and implementing instruction, managing classrooms, and collaborating successfully with teachers, administrators and parents
Lecture: 1 hr/wk.; Student Reaching: 35 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: VCLA and Praxis I math completed successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established pass score, Praxis II completed successfully, EDUC 338 or competency, background check, 2.5 GPA (overall, licensure area content courses, and education/psychology licensure courses) and approval.