2010-2011 - Sweet Briar College

2010-2011 Catalog education5. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 orhigher in professional studies courses6. Submission of official transcript from eachcollege or university attended7. A $40 non-refundable application feeApplicants to the MAT program who did notearn their baccalaureate degree from SweetBriar should consult the Graduate Catalogfor admission requirements.PreK-6 LicensureRequired Professional Studies:EDUC 103 (3) -Teaching, Learning, andHuman DevelopmentEDUC 211 (3) -Teaching Diverse LearnersEDUC 225 (3) -Literacy Development IEDUC 227 (3) -Literacy Development IIEDUC 355 (3) -Models of TeachingEDUC 416 (3) -Curriculum, Instruction andAssessmentRequired Field Experiences:EDUC 107 (3) -Appropriate TeachingPractices in Early ChildhoodEducationEDUC 377 (3) -InternshipAdditional Required Course:PSYC 201 (3) -Developmental Psychology:Infancy and ChildhoodSecondary LicensureRequired Professional Studies:EDUC 103 (3) -Teaching, Learning andHuman DevelopmentEDUC 211 (3) -Teaching Diverse LearnersEDUC 233 (3) -Reading in Content AreasEDUC 355 (3) -Models of TeachingEDUC 416 (3) -Curriculum, Instruction andAssessmentRequired Field Experience:EDUC 377 (3) -InternshipAdditional Required Course:PSYC 302 (3) -Developmental Psychology II:Adolescence and AdulthoodStudents seeking PreK-12 licensure in studioart, dance, music (vocal-choral), as well as thelanguages of Spanish, French, German, andLatin should consult the Teacher EducationHandbook for requirements.Students who complete teacher licensure atSweet Briar College must meet all requirementsin the Commonwealth of Virginia, includingpassing scores on Praxis I and II. In recent years,teachers completing licensure at Sweet Briarhave met all of these requirements and acceptedpositions in elementary education, secondaryEnglish, Spanish, French, biology, mathematics,dance, studio art, and government.Course DescriptionsEDUC 103 (3)–Teaching, Learning andHuman DevelopmentAn introductory experience to the teaching professionemphasizing the major principles of humangrowth and development as they relate to teachingand learning. Students will explore historical,philosophical and sociological themes in Americaneducation. Field experiences provide the opportunityfor application.EDUC 107 (3)–Appropriate TeachingPractices in Early Childhood EducationThis course will focus on strategies for teaching allstudents in the early childhood classroom includingthe child with special needs. Emphasis will beplaced on typical and atypical patterns of earlychildhood development. Three hours per week offield experience in the campus school are required.EDUC 211 (3)–Teaching Diverse LearnersPrerequisite: EDUC 103. This course is an introductionto major issues in the field of specialeducation with emphasis placed on understandingthe characteristics, definitions, and etiologies ofindividuals with diverse needs. Topics exploredinclude: historical perspectives of special education,legal issues, ethical considerations, and the identificationof the qualities of home, school, and communityenvironments that support special educationstudents in achieving their full potential. V.5.89­