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    Nov 21, 2024  
Missouri Baptist University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Missouri Baptist University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

K-12 Education, BPS


CIP Code: 13.1206

K-12 CERTIFICATION

Subject-specific areas for K-12 certification include the following: Health Education, Music Education (Vocal/Choral or Instrumental), and Physical Education. (See the degree requirements section of the catalog for information on the BME degree and the Fine Arts Division for the major in Music Education.) Certification in Library Media Specialist and Special Reading are also available, but only at the graduate-level.

K-12 EDUCATION MAJOR

Students must meet all requirements for certification before this degree will be conferred, including passing the following: 1) all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA); 2) the Professional Development Folio (semester prior to student teaching); 3) the Missouri Content Assessment(s) (MoCA) for each area of certification sought; and 4) a passing composite score on their summative evaluation in the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES).

General Education Requirements (Education)   

Bachelor of Professional Studies (Education)   

Programs within the School of Teacher Education are subject to change as DESE alters their requirements. Students must regularly meet with their advisor to remain on track for graduation and to meet certification requirements.

 

K-12 Education Major Requirements


Professional Education Core


Total: 29 Hours


Note(s)


Students who transfer in a course for EDRD 423/523  which does not include an equivalent field experience must complete EDCL 420/520 - Field Experience with English Language Learners  

^Teacher Education Program Gateway Courses - requires a grade of B or higher (may be repeated once)

Field Experience Core


Total: 14 Hours


Note(s)


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

Students seeking certification will need to complete content area requirements in Health Education and Physical Education.

Total: 43 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
    • ​Courses listed within this major are considered program requirements by DESE; therefore, students must receive a grade of C or better (B or better for Gateway courses).
    • The GPA for this program must be at least 3.000 and will include courses listed in the major.
  • 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.
  • Major GPA 3.000 or better.
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale is required for degree conferral. Program GPA must be 3.000 or better for degree conferral and certification. Students must meet all requirements for certification before this degree will be conferred.
  • 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.
^ Teacher Education Program Gateway course - requires a grade of B or better (may be repeated once)
† Requires enrollment in EDAS WM7 Watermark 7-Year License as co-requisite/pre-requisite.

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.