Course Catalog 2008-2009 - Concordia University

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is a resource guide for students needing information on general rules of conduct applicable to commuter and residentstudents, disciplinary procedures, the Student Body Constitution, and important phone numbers.Return to Table of Contents9.00 Certificate and Pre-professional Programs9.01 Certificate ProgramsColloquy for The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Teaching MinistryMen and women of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) who have graduated from an accredited collegewith teaching credentials, but who have not completed requirements for a Lutheran Teacher Diploma, may becomecertified by the Synod as eligible for the church's educational vocations by pursuing a program to qualify for thisstatus. Interested applicants who cannot take classes on campus in Austin should contact CUE Net in Medford, OR formore information on taking classes for the teacher colloquy program. Interested applicants who can take courses oncampus in Austin should contact the Office of the Registrar. Students enrolled in the Colloquy Program are classifiedas non-degree seeking students. The eight required classes include:REL 1311 - History & Literature of the Old TestamentREL 1301 - New Testament History and ReadingREL 3341 - Lutheran DoctrineREL 3333 - Introduction to Christian EthicsREL 3353 - American Christianity or REL 3381, Major World ReligionsREL 3354 - History of ChristianityEDU 3333 - Teaching ReligionEDU 3161 - Office of the MinistryDirector of Christian Education (DCE) CertificateUpon successful completion of all requirements for the DCE Major, the final requirement for certification by TheLutheran Church-Missouri Synod is a year-long internship, normally following graduation, in a congregation, agency,or mission site of the LCMS. This internship will enable students experience as many aspects of the DCE ministry aspossible. While interns register as students under the ultimate direction of the DCE Program Director duringinternship, they are also paid by the participating congregation or agency and are under the direct supervision of a fulltimeperson in the congregation or agency during this time.Return to Table of ContentsPost- Baccalaureate CertificateStudents who have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university may pursue coursework at Concordia University Texas for the purpose of acquiring a major in a different field of study. They mustcomplete all of the requirements for the major to receive the certificate. Students who complete a baccalaureate degreewith a 2.50 GPA or higher may apply for the post-baccalaureate program.Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university may pursue coursework at Concordia University Texas for the purpose of teacher certification by the State of Texas. Admission to thisprogram requires the same minimum academic prerequisites as the degree seeking program. All students withbaccalaureate degrees who are interested in teacher certification should call the Dean of Education for detailedinformation.Return to Table of ContentsLutheran Teacher DiplomaComplete the Elementary Education or Secondary Education Program.Membership in a congregation affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.Each year, file a Declaration of Intent to enter the Teaching Ministry of The Lutheran Church-MissouriSynod in the Office of Teacher Education in the Spring Term.Completion of 20 academic hours of Lutheran Teacher Diploma required courses. At least 15 hours must becompleted prior to the Professional Term with a GPA of 2.50 or better in all hours attempted.Completion of EDU 4815 Elementary Student Teaching or EDU 4805 Elementary/ECE Student Teaching inan appropriate accredited/approved Lutheran elementary school (PK-8) or the completion of EDU 4873Secondary Student Teaching in an appropriately accredited/approved Lutheran secondary school (7-12).Recommendation of the Concordia University Texas faculty.2008-2009 Catalog Page 50
Students preparing for the teaching ministry in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod are required to complete thefollowing (12 of these academic hours may be used to fulfill General Education Core requirements):EDU 2102 History & Philosophy of Lutheran EducationEDU 3161 Office of the MinistryEDU 3333 Teaching ReligionREL 1301 New Testament History and ReadingREL 1311 History and Literature of the Old TestamentREL 2352 History and Philosophy of the ReformationREL 3341 Lutheran DoctrineREL xxxx Elective other than REL 1331Return to Table of ContentsEarly Childhood Certificate of Christian TeachingThe increase of Lutheran congregations starting or developing Early Childhood Centers at this time in our history isgreat. So great, that we do not have sufficient Lutheran trained personnel to meet staffing requirements. Recognizingthe need to develop Christian leaders, Concordia University Texas, with the Texas District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, will offer the Early Childhood Certificate of Christian Teaching (ECCCT).The goals of this training will be to:provide Early Childhood professionals with a foundation of Lutheran thought and teaching;introduce Early Childhood professionals to the mission and ministry of the church; andassist Early Childhood professionals in supporting the faith life of young children.There will be four components, covering the following topics:Mission and Ministry in Early ChildhoodEducationLutheran Thought and TeachingOne term unit of academic credit will be given for each component.Faith Development of Children and Families.Methods and Materials of Early ChildhoodEducationThe pre-requisites are a high school diploma or official college transcripts and letters of recommendation.Students in each region will move through the program as a cohort group using Friday and Saturday meeting times. Atotal commitment of four weekends is required. All components will be taught on location at regional sites or on theConcordia University campus. New cohorts will begin when there are 10 confirmed registrations in a region.Course components will be taught by Concordia University faculty, Texas District staff, Lutheran Church - MissouriSynod staff or Leaders in Early Childhood Education.ECC 1111 - Mission and MinistryThis course will assist students in determining their specific role as the early childhood educator in the larger missionof the congregation. Team ministry and ministering through early childhood education will be discussed. EarlyChildhood Certificate only.ECC 1112 - Lutheran Thought and TeachingThis course will provide a foundation of basic Lutheran teaching and doctrine. Students will learn who we are as achurch body and what the Lutheran church believes and teaches. How Lutheran beliefs and practices are conveyed toyoung children will be discussed. Early Childhood Certificate only.ECC 1113 - Faith Development of Children and FamiliesThis course will focus on how faith develops in young children. The people who affect faith development and theirrole in the young child's faith development will be discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the familyin faith development as well as the role of the early childhood ministry center in reaching out to families with theGospel message. Early Childhood Certificate only.ECC 1114 - Methods and Materials of Early Childhood EducationThis course will examine Early Childhood religious curriculums and their appropriate application in the EarlyChildhood classroom. The focus of the module will be on integrating faith development throughout the day as well asthroughout early childhood curriculum. Early Childhood Certificate only.2008-2009 Catalog Page 51
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15.04.04 AstronomyAST 3301 Astronom
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understanding of the marketing func
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negotiation, ethics, essential skil
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constitution and its amendments, wh
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management. Prerequisite: CSC 2305
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sensitivity analysis, transportatio
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for the TExES exams needed for cert
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major oral presentation. May be use
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15.04.20 GeologyGLG 1101 Urban Geol
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Hebrew. Prerequisite: One year of c
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KIN 1134 Bowling/Archery (Skill) 0,
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