Catalog 73 - National University

Nevada Programsfor professional work as elementary teachers in a changing culturaland economic environment.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Demonstrate an understanding of interdisciplinary theory and thepractice of critical thinking for the collection, validation, analysisand synthesis of historical data and new information;• Explain the integration of knowledge in a global context andengage in collaborative research across disciplines;• Identify and appreciate the cultural perspectives of world views;• Use information communications technology for knowledgesharing and the interdisciplinary approach;• Demonstrate a deep and flexible understanding of subject matter• Demonstrate application of educational technology to meet theneeds of all learners including those with special needs andlinguistically and culturally diverse students; this was originallyone – split into 2 for clarity and language• Demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent development inorder to explain how to support growth in cognitive, social,physical and emotional domains;• Utilize different teaching strategies to accomplish the teachingand learning goals;• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the learning needs anddevelopmental issues of students to create positive learningenvironments that ensures healthy human growth;• Demonstrate understanding through use of systematicobservations, documentation and other effective assessmentstrategies in a responsible manner to facilitate and account forlearning, and to support positive growth,• Design, implement and evaluate standards-based lesson plans forlearning and achievement n content areas;• Consider students’ knowledge when designing, implementing,and assessing curriculum to promote developmentallyappropriate learning outcomes for all children;• Adhere to professional standards and ethics.Degree RequirementsTo receive a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, candidatesmust complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 45 ofwhich must be completed in residence at National University and76.5 of which must be completed at the upper division level. In theabsence of transfer credit, additional general electives may benecessary to satisfy total units for the degree. The following coursesare specific degree requirements. Candidates must demonstratecompetency with passing scores on PRAXIS I & II examinations.I. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (75.0 quarter units)AREA B: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS QUANTITATIVEREASONING(4.5 quarter units required)MTH209AFundamentals of Mathematics IAREA C: INFORMATION LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY(4.5 quarter units required)ILR 260Information Literacy(Prerequisite: ENG 100/101)AREA D: ARTS AND HUMANITIES(13.5 quarter units required)HIS 233orHIS 234ART 100MUS 100World Civilizations I(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)World Civilizations II(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Introduction to Art HistoryFundamentals of MusicAREA E: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES(13.5 quarter units required)HIS 220A United States History I [+](Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)PSY 301 Child Development(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)SOC 100 Principles of Sociology (+)(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)AREA F: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES(15.0 quarter units required with 1 lab)Students must take one course each in the following three areas: Lifescience, Physical Science, and Earth Science. One of the requiredareas must have a laboratory component (minimum 6 quarter unitscombined for both lecture and lab component). The following arerecommended.BIO100BIO100APHS102EES301Survey of BioscienceSurvey of Bioscience Lab (1.5 quarter units)Survey of Physical ScienceEarth and Planetary ScienceAREA G: MODERN LANGUAGE(9 quarter units required)See the General Catalog for Modern Language requirementThe General Education requirements are listed below:AREA A: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION(15 quarter units required)CATEGORY 1 Writing(10.5 quarter units required)ENG 100ENG 101ENG 240Effective College English I (3.0 quarter units)(Prerequisite: Placement Exam)Effective College English II (3.0 quarter units)(Prerequisite: ENG 100)Advanced Composition(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)CATEGORY 2 Speech and Communication(4.5 quarter units required)COM100Introduction to Mass CommunicationII. Preparation for the Major(3 courses; 10.5 quarter units)LIT 100HIS 375TED 320Introduction to Literature(Prerequisite ENG 100/101)Nevada Hist., Govt., Const.(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Introduction to Teaching (includes 30 hours of fieldexperience) (1.5 quarter units)Passage of PRAXIS I Examination is required before beginningcourse work in the major.Iii. Requirements for the Major(24 courses-106.5 quarter units )(Prerequisite to all courses except MTH301 is ENG 100/101).ALL Teacher Education courses (TED) have a field experiencecomponent. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA within all TED courseNevada Programs297