Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction—Elementary Specialization
Additional Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the elementary specialization
will also be able to
- describe and practice a phonics-first approach to reading instruction.
Admission Requirements
See Admission Requirements.
Course Requirements
Students who did not earn credit for ED 600 Education Seminar previously will be required to attend Summer Seminar in addition to these requirements.
Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction—English Specialization
Additional Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the English specialization
will also be able to
- examine the centrality of faith in a literary education and
- examine language and literature from a Christian worldview.
Admission Requirements
See Admission Requirements. The applicant must pass an entrance
examination in English grammar. In
addition, the applicant must have earned
at least a grade of
“C-” in 18 credits of English (undergraduate
or graduate level), including
English Grammar and Composition
(one year), American Literature, and
British Literature.
While a student may begin with a
deficiency in specific course competencies,
some courses may not be taken
until their competency is achieved
with at least a grade of “C-.” All
deficiencies must be removed before
registering for the fourth English
course.
Course Requirements
Students who did not earn credit for ED 600 Education Seminar previously will be required to attend Summer Seminar in addition to these requirements.
Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction—History Specialization
Additional Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the history specialization
will also be able to
- evaluate the nature and influence of historical ideas.
Admission Requirements
See Admission Requirements. The applicant must have earned
at least a grade of “C-” in 18 credits
of history (undergraduate or graduate
level), including one year each in History
of Civilization and United States
History. While a student may begin with
a deficiency in specific course competencies,
some courses may not be taken
until their competency is achieved with
at least a grade of “C-.” All deficiencies
must be removed before registering for
the fourth history course.
Course Requirements
Students who did not earn credit for ED 600 Education Seminar previously will be required to attend Summer Seminar in addition to these requirements.
Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction—Science Specialization
Additional Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the science specialization
will also be able to
- implement a perspective of scientific investigation based on a supernatural
creation of all things in six literal days by the God of the Bible approximately
6,000 years ago,
- apply the understanding of key concepts to solve problems in biology
or physical sciences, and
- evaluate scientific data.
Admission Requirements
See Admission Requirements. The applicant must have
earned a grade of “C-” or higher in at least 18
credits of science (undergraduate or
graduate level), including one year
each in Biology, General Chemistry,
and Physics.
While a student may begin with a
deficiency in specific course competencies,
some courses may not be taken
until their competency is achieved
with at least a grade of “C-.” All
deficiencies must be removed before
registering for the fourth science
course.
Course Requirements
Students who did not earn credit for ED 600 Education Seminar previously will be required to attend Summer Seminar in addition to these requirements.
Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction—Secondary (General) Specialization
Additional Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the secondary (general)
specialization will also be able to
- integrate technology for the purpose of enhancing lessons and
- use a variety of multidisciplinary techniques to enhance student achievement.
Admission Requirements
See Admission Requirements.
Course Requirements
Students who did not earn credit for ED 600 Education Seminar previously will be required to attend Summer Seminar in addition to these requirements.