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Requirements for Lateral EntryThe Department of Education follows two program plans for lateral entry students.1. Students seeking teacher licensure through Methodist University must submit a letter from theiremploying school district verifying they are lateral entry, have their transcripts evaluated by theDepartment of Education, be admitted to Teacher Education, and follow the guidelines for allcandidates admitted to Teacher Education. All courses listed on the IEP must be completed atMethodist University. (See requirements for admission to Teacher Education.)2. Students seeking lateral entry licensure through the State Department of Public InstructionRegional Alternative Licensing Centers (RALC) may take any course(s) offered at MethodistUniversity recommended by the RALC. The Methodist University Department of Educationworks very closely with the Regional Centers to facilitate lateral entry teacher licensure. (Note:The Methodist University Teacher Education Program does not offer a program for teachersworking under the Emergency Permit to Practice. However, the Teacher Education Programunderstands the need to assist teachers holding an Emergency Permit to Practice and works closelywith the school districts to facilitate their enrollment in courses when possible.)Major and Licensure RequirementsPlease refer to the appropriate section of the catalogue for major and licensure requirements for specificprogram areas as follows:School of Science and Human DevelopmentElementary EducationMiddle GradesSpecial Education: General CurriculumAcademically or Intellectually Gifted (Add-on)MathematicsPhysical EducationSchool of Arts and HumanitiesArtMusicSocial StudiesTeaching Language as a Second LanguageEducation DepartmentEducation DepartmentEducation DepartmentEducation DepartmentMathematics DepartmentPhysical Education and ExerciseScience DepartmentArt DepartmentMusic DepartmentHistory DepartmentModern Language DepartmentDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONDr. Yvonne Nolan, ChairDegrees awarded: The Education Department offers teaching licensure programs (B.A. or B.S.) forElementary Education, Middle Grades Education, and Special Education: General Curriculum. Add-onlicensure programs in Reading and Academically and Intellectually Gifted and Teaching English as aSecond Language are also offered.Requirements for the minor in Education : EDU 200 and 251, EDU 331, EDU 361, ENG/EDU 260,SPE 255, and WEL 311.Writing-enrichment courses: EDU 251 and SPE 255Computer intensive course: EDU 240212