Education Core (All students interested in teaching must complete the education core) (17):

*This course fulfills 3 credits of the Liberal Studies Major requirements.

Elementary Education Concentration (28):

Total Liberal Studies Major Credits**	69-71
Education Core	17
Elementary Education Concentration***	28
Core Requirements remaining	9-12
Electives	0-3
Total	126-128

**The courses in this major fulfill all of the core requirements.  Please see the Liberal Studies major for requirements.
***It is recommended that those interested in Home School Education also enroll in EDU 361.

COURSES: 

EDU 101 Foundations of Education
This introductory course provides a context for the educational enterprise, primarily focusing on the history and philosophy of education. The Bible is examined to determine biblical norms for education, and a philosophy of education based on these norms is developed. The history of education in America (both public and Christian schools) is explored. An answer is sought to the question: Is God calling me to be a teacher? (3 credits)

EDU 201 Psychology of Lifespan Development
This course provides an opportunity for the student to explore and evaluate both secular and Christian theories related to the study of human development and the self. The course will examine biological, cognitive, spiritual, and psychosocial perspectives of our growth and maturation from conception to old age. The student will utilize research, observation, interviews, field work, and self-evaluation to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their own experience as a person in relationship with God, others, and creation. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as PSY 201)

EDU 202 Educational Psychology
This course answers the epistemological question: How does a student know? Views of motivation, behavior, classroom management, and learning that emerge from or are in harmony with the Bible are explored. Special emphasis is placed on a biblical approach both to knowing and to truth, as personified in Jesus Christ. Prerequisite: EDU 201. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as PSY 202)

EDU 300 Student Diversity and Exceptionality
This course equips future teachers with the knowledge and skills required to meet the educational needs of students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as those with exceptionality in abilities or disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 202, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

EDU 301 Curriculum Structure and Development
This course develops an orientation and worldview for a school’s curriculum that emerges from or is in harmony with the Bible and the previously developed philosophy of education. It then explores the ways in which a Biblical view of truth and knowledge influences curriculum design and application. Special emphasis will be placed on equipping students to write integrated units, assessments, and lesson plans that implement a school’s mission statement and core values. Prerequisite: EDU 101. (3 credits)

EDU 305 Technology for Educators
This course prepares students to integrate technologies in teaching, learning, assessment, and the school curriculum. Students develop competence in planning and designing learning environments and experiences that use technologies, and in using technologies in professional growth and productivity. The course addresses social, ethical, and legal issues in developing a Christian perspective on the use of technology. Prerequisite: EDU 202. (3 credits)

EDU 303 Instructional Strategies (Elementary)
This course develops instructional strategies for elementary (K-8) teachers in the teaching of Bible, social studies, mathematics, and science. Emphasis is placed on the development of strategies or methods that are in harmony with biblical norms, the nature of the student, the nature of the discipline, the ways that students learn/know, and the unique dispositions of the teacher. Prerequisites: EDU 301. (3 credits)

EDU 310 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
This course is a study of the reading and writing process as it relates to the secondary school curriculum. It also includes an analysis of the factors that enhance or impede comprehension of content area reading materials; a presentation of reading, writing, and study skills required in specific content areas; a review of formal and informal tests of student reading levels; and an analysis of the “writing across the curriculum “ movement in education. Prerequisite: EDU 202. (3 credits)

EDU 321 The Arts for the Elementary Grades
This course explores the relationship and integration of music, art, and drama to other subjects within the elementary school. The importance of the arts in education is emphasized. (1 credit)

EDU 322 Bible for the Elementary Grades
This course presents strategies for teaching Bible in the elementary grades of the Christian school. This workshop will present and evaluate strategies for Bible instruction, including incorporating biblical concepts throughout the elementary curriculum. Prerequisite BTS 111, 112, 211, 212. (1 credit)

EDU 323 Health and Physical Fitness for the Elementary Grades
This course focuses on the health program within the elementary school, basic motor learning through sequential movement education principles, childhood growth and development, and their significance to the overall learning and development of elementary age children. (1 credit)

EDU 324 Language Arts for the Elementary Grades
This course provides a foundation to the teaching of reading as a language art and demonstrates the relationship of language arts to the various subjects in the elementary school. Students learn strategies and techniques for assessing and differentiating instruction to meet the wide range of reading and writing levels found in elementary classrooms. Prerequisite: EDU 202. (2 credits)

EDU 325 Mathematics for the Elementary Grades
This course is a workshop in the teaching of mathematics in the elementary grades that focuses on goals, methods, materials, and assessment procedures. The emphasis is on the use of manipulatives in the teaching of mathematics concepts. Prerequisite: MAT 102. (1 credit)

EDU 326 Science for the Elementary Grades
This course focuses on teaching science geared towards the elementary grades. A special emphasis will be placed on utilizing hands-on, age appropriate experiments and discovery methods in science education. Prerequisite: SCI 113 and 114. (1 credit)

EDU 327 Social Studies for the Elementary Grades
This course evaluates history, social studies, and geography instruction in the elementary grades. Students will discuss and evaluate current practices of social studies education. (1 credit)

EDU 400 Capstone Course in Education
Students will work closely with an education faculty member on an in-depth investigation of a current issue in education. This capstone project will display the student’s ability to analyze an education topic from a Christian perspective. This course will emphasize proper writing and research techniques in creating a significant literature review and analysis paper. Prerequisite: Senior standing as an education student. (3 credits)

EDU 450 Field Experience
Students are placed for a one-semester student teaching internship within a Christian school that provides them the opportunity to practice what they have been taught in the Teacher Education Program. During this internship the student will be working closely with a Christian K-12 teacher in all facets of teaching; in addition the student will meet regularly with and be evaluated by an Education professor. Prerequisite: Senior standing as an education student. (12 credits)

EDU 312 Children and Adolescent Literature
The course explores the vast resources in children’s literature and demonstrates appropriate ways of making literature a delight for young children. In addition, this course incorporates a general survey of both traditional and contemporary authors and works from the adolescent literature genre. (3 credits)

EDU 360 Church Education
This course examines the Sunday school movement historically in America and equips students to deal with the special challenges that face a church education program, i.e., curriculum choice, classroom management, Sunday school teacher training, effective classroom management, etc. (3 credits)

EDU 361 Home School Education
This course examines the Home School movement historically in America and equips students to deal with the special challenges that face families who choose to home school. This course will equip students to be effective home school educators. (3 credits)

EDU 365 Educational Leadership
This course explores the theory and practice of educational leadership. The focus is primarily upon preparing students to become effective K-12 administrators; however, application can be made to train for leadership in church education programs. (3 credits)

EDU 385 - 395 Special Topics in Education
These courses will cover a variety of topics that are not studied in depth in other departmental courses. Topics will be chosen according to student interest and instructor expertise. Each summer Providence offers a summer education class for continuing education units for local Christian teachers; this can also be taken by education students for credit. (1-3 credits)