2009-2011 - Benedict College

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 93
pletion of the criteria and submits the appropriate materials to the State Department of Education for
Initial Certification upon the request of the candidate.
ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING
Applications for admission to Student Teaching should be filed in the Office of Teacher Education by
December 1st for student teaching during the following fall semester and by March 1st for student
teaching during the following spring semester. Students must complete a minimum of one (1) full academic
semester (fall or spring) as a teacher education candidate prior to applying for admission to student
teaching. Students cannot apply for admission to teacher education and admission to student
teaching during the same semester. The criteria for admission to Student Teaching (ED 460)
are as indicated below. The student must have:
1. completed all requirements in general education, area of specialization (major),
and professional education, or show evidence that this requirement will be satisfied
during the semester prior to student teaching;
2. maintained a GPA of 2.75;
3. removed all "Incomplete" grades;
4. removed any grade of "D" in the major;
5. completed required practicums; and
6. passed all Praxis II subject assessments and examinations for the respective
academic major and teaching area required by the Benedict College Teacher
Education Program.
ADVISORS
Each academic department which offers a teaching program has faculty members who are designated
as “teaching option advisors.” These persons work closely with the Director of Teacher Education
and have the following specific duties:
1. To advise all teacher education majors in the department
2. To assist the Director of Teacher Education with monitoring entry, retention, and
exit procedures for teacher education students
3. To teach the methods course(s) in the department
4. To assist with observing, critiquing, and evaluating student teachers.
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES
Teacher education students engage in practicum experiences as required components of designated
courses. These experiences begin in the Freshman Year and extend through succeeding semesters.
Each teacher education student must complete the required practicum experiences prior to student
teaching.
EDUCATION, CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Education, Child and Family Studies Department is to prepare students for occupations
in PK-12 instruction and for further study in education and related fields. Students completing
Programs of Study in the Education, Child and Family Studies Department will be able to acquire and
maintain leadership positions in the educational arena as related to teaching, research, and service.
The Education, Child and Family Studies Department prepares well-qualified and certified teachers in
two majors: Early Childhood and Elementary Education. A third major, Child and Family Development,
prepares graduates to work in non-public school settings that serve children and families.
The Early Childhood Education program leads to certification to teach in grades PK-3. The Elementary
Education program leads to certification to teach in grades 2-6. In addition, the Education, Child and
Family Studies Department offers the professional education courses for Art (PK-12); English (9-12);
Mathematics (9-12); and Music-Vocal/Choral and Instrumental (PK-12).