MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.) TEACHING AND LEARNING SPECIALIZATION EC-6 CERTIFICATION

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MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.)

TEACHING AND LEARNING SPECIALIZATION

EC-6 CERTIFICATION

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 36

MEDU 5243 Theoretical Applications of Teaching and Learning* MEDU 5263 Teaching Children and Adolescents *

MEDU 5253 Foundations of Literacy Instruction* MEDU 5283 Assessment and Instructional Planning*

MEDU 5233 Theory and Practice in Classroom Management* MEDU 5393 Effective Methodologies for Teaching

MEDU 5223 Differentiated Instruction for Individualized Learning* MEDU 5356 Student Teaching EC-6* -OR-

MEDU 5713 Internship EC-6 **

MEDU 5143 Educational Research for Effective Teaching MEDU 5163 Public School Law

MEDU 5613 Instructional Leadership

* Courses required for Teacher Certification. MEDU5223 is a capstone course for the certification courses. MEDU5743 is to be taken after MEDU5223, if needed. Student teaching should be scheduled at the end of the Teacher Certification courses. Be sure to check course prerequisites.

** Course to be taken 2 times Supplemental Courses

MEDU 5743 Certification Preparation (required if practice exams are not passed successfully) MEDU 5383 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners (provides eligibility for

certification process for ESL)

MEDU 5353 Special Education Programs and Processes

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MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.)

TEACHING AND LEARNING SPECIALIZATION

4–8 CERTIFICATION

MEDU 5223 Differentiated Instruction for Individualized Learning* MEDU 5386 Student Teaching 4-8* -OR-

MEDU 5723 Internship 4-8 **

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TEACHING AND LEARNING SPECIALIZATION

8-12 CERTIFICATION

MEDU 5223 Differentiated Instruction for Individualized Learning* MEDU 5396 Student Teaching 8-12* -OR-

MEDU 5733 Internship 8-12 **

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TEACHER CERTIFICATION FIELD EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENT

Observation Experience Requirement:

The educator preparation program requires 30 clock-hours of field-based experience to be completed prior to student teaching or internship. Up to 15 clock-hours of field-based experience may be provided by use of electronic transmission, or other video or technology-based method. These required hours are included in the student teaching and internship courses.

Student Teaching:

The Student Teaching course is taken in the final fall or spring semester of the student’s major courses. Students complete the traditional 12-week student teaching assignment by enrolling in Student Teaching. Student placements will be arranged by LETU personnel in the area where the student lives.

Internship:

Students opting to complete an internship rather than student teaching will need to gain employment at a Texas P-12 TEA approved school district that will accept them on a probationary certificate. These students must enroll in an Internship for two semesters.

Students are required to document and submit 30 hours of observations and reflections prior to being eligible for a probationary certificate.

Professional Communication And Demeanor:

Students must have a record of professional behavior, effective communication and respectful interactions with others that reflect the established community behavior expectations and Christian mission and values of the university. This proficiency must be verified prior to beginning field experience.

STATE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS

Students enrolled in the Teaching and Learning program are preparing for state TExES examinations in pedagogy throughout their coursework. Students must pass state content exams prior to beginning the third course in their program. Students who pass the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) practice test with a score of 80% or above will be issued a test approval that will allow them to take the state TExES PPR exam. Students who have not successfully passed the practice test after the third attempt must complete MEDU 5743 Certification Preparation.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To obtain Texas Teacher Certification, students must successfully complete the following: 1. Complete the required curriculum with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.

2. Complete all required major courses with a grade of C or higher. 3. Complete an approved field experience.

4. Pass the appropriate TExES content exam. EC-6: Elementary Generalist Exam

4-8: Middle School Generalist 4-8 Exam 8-12: Content Exam

5. Pass the EC-12 TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities exam. 6. Payment of all tuition and fees.