Studies in Teaching and Learning, BPS

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CIP Code: 13.0101

This major is intended for those individuals who are not ready to be certified at the time of graduation. It is also available as a dual-degree option.

General Education Requirements (Education)

Bachelor of Professional Studies (Education)

Studies in Teaching and Learning Major Requirements

Professional Requirements

EDUC 203 - Teaching in a Diverse Society Semester Hours: Three † (Must be taken second semester of the sophomore year with EDUC 201 )
EDUC 303 - Methods of Teaching and Differentiated Instruction Semester Hours: Three †
PSYC 313 - Human Growth and Development (MOTR PSYC 200) Semester Hours: Three
EDUC 373 - Technology and Instructional Media Semester Hours: Three †
ECTA 323 - Curriculum, Assessment, and Data-Based Decision Making Semester Hours: Three
EDPS 383 - Psychology of Teaching and Learning Semester Hours: Three †
EDPS 453/553 - The Exceptional Child Semester Hours: Three *
EDRD 423/523 - Integration of Literacy in Content Areas: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *‡
ETOP 423/523 - Classroom and Behavior Management Semester Hours: Three *

Total: 27 Hours

‡ Students who transfer in a course for EDRD 423/523 that does not include an equivalent field experience must take EDCL 420/520 .

Field and Clinical Experiences

EDCL 211 - Teaching Field Experience I Semester Hours: One †‡
EDUC 210 - Field Experience I Seminar Semester Hours: Zero
EDCL 411/511 - Teaching Field Experience II Semester Hours: One (different grade than EDCL 211 )
EDUC 410 - Field Experience II Seminar Semester Hours: Zero

Total: 2 Hours

‡ Students who transfer in a course for EDCL 211 who do not have a MEES evaluation (or equivalent) must take EDCL 220 .

Electives

Electives from the following courses (12 hours)

ECED 363 - Family and Community Resources in Early Childhood: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three (includes 15-hour infant/toddler field experience)
ECED 373 - Health, Nutrition, and Safety of the Young Child Semester Hours: Three
ECED 383 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Semester Hours: Three
ECED 413/513 - Language Acquisition of the Young Child Semester Hours: Three *
ECED 443/543 - Diagnostic Procedures in Early Childhood Education Semester Hours: Three *
ECED 453/553 - Role of Movement and Creative Arts in Development of the Young Child: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three * (includes 15-clock hour pre-kindergarten field experience)
ECSP 403/503 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
ECSP 413/513 - Teaching Young Children with Disabilities: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
ECSP 423/523 - Family Engagement and Partnership: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDEN 453/553 - Teaching Language Arts and Composition in Middle/Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDEN 463/563 - Teaching Literature Within the Curriculum Semester Hours: Three *
EDGE 203 - Introduction to World Geography (MOTR GEOG 101) Semester Hours: Three
EDHE 453/553 - Curriculum, Theory and Methods of Health Education for Grades K-12: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDMS 403/503 - Teaching Business and Marketing: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDMS 433/533 - Teaching Social Science for Middle/ Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDMS 443/543 - Middle School: Philosophy and Organization Semester Hours: Three *
EDMS 473/573 - Teaching Mathematics for Middle/ Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDMS 483/583 - Teaching Science for Middle/Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDPE 433/533 - Curriculum, Theory, And Methods of Physical Education in The Elementary School: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDPE 453/553 - Curriculum, Theory, and Methods of Physical Education in the Middle School: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDPE 463/563 - Curriculum, Theory, And Methods of Physical Education in The Secondary School: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDRD 433/533 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction for Early Childhood/Elementary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDRD 443/543 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities Semester Hours: Three *
EDRD 463/563 - Reading and Writing Strategies for Middle and Secondary Content Areas Semester Hours: Three *
EDSP 403/503 - Introduction to Autism: Evident Practices in Teaching and Interventions Semester Hours: Three *
EDSP 413/513 - Language Development and Disorders of the Exceptional Child Semester Hours: Three *
EDSP 433/533 - Introduction and Methods of Teaching and Inclusion for Students with Cross-Categorical Disabilities and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDSP 453/553 - Teaching Remedial Math K-12: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
EDSP 463/563 - Individual Diagnostic Assessment Semester Hours: Three *
EDST 473/573 - Methods of Teaching Speech and Theatre for Middle/Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
ELED 433/533 - Integrated Mathematics Concepts for Early Childhood/Elementary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
ELED 443/543 - Integrated Science Concepts for Early Childhood/Elementary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
ELED 453/553 - Integrated Language Arts Concepts and Children’s Literature for Early Childhood/Elementary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
ELED 463/563 - Integrated Concepts in Social Science, Geography, and Economics for Early Childhood/Elementary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three *
HUED 443/543 - Transition/Career Development and Vocational Education Semester Hours: Three *

Total: 12 Hours

Total: 41 Hours

Note(s)

At least six hours of major and three hours of minor must be earned at Missouri Baptist University.
A grade of C or better (CR for zero credit classes) is required in courses taken to fulfill the requirements for a major or minor
If a substitution has been made, documentation of the signed approval and course number and title must be sent to the Records Office. Please include the date of the submission.
At least 24 of the last 32 hours must be taken at Missouri Baptist University to meet residency requirements.
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale is required for degree conferral. This program does not satisfy the requirements for teacher certification.
At least 42 total hours of Upper Division (54 for dual degree).
At least 120 total credit hours (144 for dual degree).

* Available for graduate credit through Senior Permission.
† Requires enrollment in EDAS WM7 Watermark 7-Year License as co-requisite/pre-requisite.
‡ Students who transfer in a course for EDCL 211 who do not have a MEES evaluation or equivalent must take EDCL 220 .

Students need to make an appointment with their assigned School of Teacher Education advisor (see myMBU Access) or the Director of Teacher Education Certification Advising during the first semester of their junior year for a graduation check.

MBU enrollment tops 5,600 students

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