Secondary and K-12 Teacher Education - Education Core

Lipscomb Core (Journey) Courses Required for Secondary and K-12 Teacher Education Programs

• BI 1093 - The Story of Israel (3) F
• BI 1073 - The Story of Jesus (3) SP
• BI 1083 - The Story of the Church (3) F

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• BI 3213 - Faith and Culture (3) SP

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• BI 3433 - Practices for Spiritual Formation (3) F, SP

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• BI 4093 - Joy and the Good Life (3) F, SP

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• BI 4213 - Christian Ethics (3) F, SP

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• LUMS 2003 - Explorations in Math/Science: Power of Science I/Biology and Chemistry (3) F, SP

• Science teaching majors- see specific degree plans.

• and  LUMS 3013 Sciences in Crisis Credits / Units: 3

• EN 2153 - Survey of World Literature I (3) F, SP, SU or
• EN 2163 - Survey of World Literature II (3) F, SP or
• LULT 2043

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• (English teaching majors take 2153)

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• EN 1113 - Introduction to University Writing (3) F, SP

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• MA 1043 - Survey of the Fundamentals of Mathematics (3) F, SP or
• MA 1113 - College Algebra (3) F, SP, SU

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• (Math and physics majors take 1314; chemistry majors take 1135)

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• PS 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (3) F, SP, SU

• * BA majors are required to take 2 Foreign Language classes Credits / Units: 8

Core Professional Education Courses for Secondary and K-12 Teacher Education Programs

• ED 2313 - Introduction to Education (3) F, SP
• ED 3323 - Planning for Learning (3) F, SP (except music)
• ED 3343 - Cultural Perspectives in Education (3) F, SP
• ED 3353 - Characteristics and Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3) F, SP
• ED 3643 - Classroom Communities (3)
• ED 3653 - Teaching Strategies and Technology Integration (3)
• ED 3663 - Academic Feedback and Assessment (3)
• ED 4703 - Clinical Experience Lab I: Learning Environments & Theories (3)
• ED 4713 - Clinical Experience Lab II: Teaching, Learning & Assessment
• ED 4403 - Student Teaching Seminar (3) F, SP

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• ED 474C - Clinical Experience Lab III: Student Teaching - 6-12 (12) F, SP or
• ED 475C - Clinical Experience Lab III: Student Teaching- K-12 & PreK-12 (12) F, SP

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• Teaching methods course in respective department

Specialized Professional Courses

See each major. Note: Candidates must take and pass the appropriate PRAXIS II national teacher’s exam(s) in order to enroll in Student Teaching (Clinical Experience Lab III) as well as complete and pass EdTPA to be recommended for licensure.

Requirements for Specific Secondary and K-12 Teaching Majors

Refer to each department’s section for teaching major requirements.

• Visual Arts Education
• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education
• English Education
• French Education
• Health and Physical Education
• History Education
• Mathematics Education
• Mathematics/Physics Education (Dual Program)
• Music Education (instrumental and vocal)
• Physics Education
• Spanish Education
• Theatre Education

The program in teacher education is developmental in nature. It is outlined as a tier system and must be followed closely. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Teacher Education.