Secondary Education (Grades 5 Through 9)
Requirements for B.S.E. Major- 53-55 Hours, 2.75 GPA and 2.5 Core GPA
NO GRADE LOWER THAN A "C" IN EDUCATION CORE
This program is offered through:
Parkville 16 week program
Professional Curriculum
| EDU107 | Career Inquiry in Education | 2 cr. |
| EDM225 | Psychology of Education & Adolescence | 3 cr. |
| EDU207 | Technology in Education | 3 cr. |
| EDU210 | School as a Social System | 3 cr . |
| EN320 | Literature for Young Adults | 3 cr. |
| EDU310 | Issues in Diversity & World Cultures | 3 cr. |
| BI214 | Personal and Community Health | 3 cr. |
| SO302 | The Study of the Family | 3cr. |
Admission to the School-Certification Program required for enrollment in the followng EDS/EDU courses
| EDS353 | Teaching Strategies & Classroom Management | 3 cr. |
| EDS358 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 cr. |
| EDS360A | Practicum | 2 cr. |
| EDS360B | Practicum | 2 cr. |
| EDU367 | Assessment in Education | 3 cr. |
| EDU375 | Exceptional Children | 3 cr. |
| EDS397 | Methodology in the Content Area- Secondary | 2 cr. |
| EDS410 | Directed Teaching | 12 cr. |
| -OR- | ||
| EDU410 | Directed Teaching- Art or Spanish | 14 cr. |
| TOTAL | 53-55 cr. |
Because there are specific general education and subject area courses required for graduation from Park University and for teacher certification on the state of Missouri, it is imperative the student speak with his or her advisor regarding these requirements prior to enrollment.
Areas of Certification
Students should plan the courses needed for the areas of concentration with his or her advisor.
English
| EN231 | Introduction to Language | 3 cr. |
| EN351 | Foundations of Literature | 3 cr. |
| EN387 | Composition Theory | 3 cr. |
| EN315 | Earlier English Literature | 3 cr. |
| EN316 | Later English Literature | 3 cr. |
| EN317 | Earlier American Literature | 3 cr. |
| EN323 | Literacy Modernaism | 3 cr. |
| EN440 | Shakesphere | 3 cr. |
Social Science
| HIU104 | American History Survey through the Cival War | 3 cr. |
| -OR- | ||
| HIU105 | American History Survey since the Cival War | 3 cr. |
| HIE101 | Western Civilization | 3 cr. |
| HIE102 | The Reformation to 1918 | 3 cr. |
| PS101 | Introducation to Psychology | 3 cr. |
| HIU325 | The Cold War | 3 cr. |
| PO201 | State & Local Government | 3 cr. |
| HIE330 | Modern Europe | 3 cr. |
| SO141 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 cr. |
| PO210 | Comparitive Political Systems | 3 cr. |
| EC141 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 cr. |
| EC142 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 cr. |
Mathematics
| MA301 | Mathematical Thought | 3 cr. |
| MA150 | Pre Calculus | 3 cr. |
| MA221 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry for Majors I | 5 cr. |
| MA222 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry for Majors II | 5 cr. |
| MA141 | College Trigonometry | 3 cr. |
| MA360 | Modern Geometries | 3 cr. |
| MA312 | Abstract Algabraic Structures | 3 cr. |
| MA311 | Linear Algebra | 3 cr. |
Unified Science- Biology Certificate
| BI320 | Genetics | 4 cr. |
| BI225 | Botany | 4 cr. |
| BI226 | Zoology | 4 cr. |
| CH107 | Introducation to Chemistry I | 4 cr. |
| CH108 | Introduction to Chemistry II | 4 cr. |
| PY156 | Concepts of Physics II | 4 cr. |
| GO141 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 4 cr. |
| GO205 | Introduction to Meterology | 4 cr. |
| BI231 | Introduction to Molecular Cell Biology | 3 cr. |
| BI378 | Ecology | 4 cr. |
| BI300 | Evolution | 3 cr. |
| BI350 | Microbiology | 4 cr. |
| BI115 | Human Biology | 4 cr. |
Unified Science-Chemistry Certificate
| BI320 | Genetics | 4 cr. |
| BI225 | Botany | 4 cr. |
| BI226 | Zoology | 4 cr. |
| CH107 | Introducation to Chemistry I | 4 cr. |
| CH108 | Introduction to Chemistry II | 4 cr. |
| PY156 | Concepts of Physics II | 4 cr. |
| GO141 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 4 cr. |
| GO205 | Introducation to Meterology | 4 cr. |
| CH337 | Biochemistry | 4 cr. |
| CH317 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 cr. |
| CH318 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 cr. |
| CH328 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 cr. |
In addition, Students must choose a minimum of 4 hours among the following:
| CH329 | Intro to Instrumental Analysis | 4 cr. |
| CH321 | Intro to Medicinal Chemistry | 3 cr. |
| CH306 | Chemical Bibliography | 3 cr. |
| CH440 | Organic Synthesis | 5 cr. |
| CH490 | Research in Chemistry | 1-3 cr. |
K-12 Spanish
| SP202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 cr. |
| Students must test out of SP 201 to enroll in SP202 | ||
| SP294 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation | 3 cr |
| SP295 | Intermediate Spanish Composition | 3 cr |
| SP301 | Advanced Spanish Conversation | 3 cr |
| SP302 | Advanced Grammer & Composition | 3 cr |
| SP311 | Culture & Civilization of Spain | 3 cr |
| SP310 | Independent Readings in Spanish | 3 cr |
| SP394 | Introducation to the Literature of Spain | 3 cr |
| SP395 | Introduction to Literature of Spanish American & Hispanic Caribbean | 3 cr |
K-12 Fine Arts
| AR150 | Drawing I | 3 cr. |
| AR203 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 cr. |
| AR204 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 cr. |
| AR208 | Color Theory | 3 cr. |
| AR216 | Art History II | 3 cr. |
| AR241 | Photography I | 3 cr. |
| AR251 | Drawing II | 3 cr. |
| AR260 | Painting I | 3 cr. |
| Ceramics I | 3 cr. | |
| AR370 | Fiber I | 3 cr. |
| AR497 | Senior Seminar in Fine Arts | 2 cr. |
Criteria for Admission to the School for Education Certification Program
Meeting these minimum requirements states that applicant is eligible for admission consideration, but does not guarantee admission.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 including transfer courses
- GPA of 2.5 in Core classes
- WCT passing score (Transfer student's with a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution are exempt)
- C-BASE passing score (two years to complete) (Transfer student's with a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution are exempt)
- ACT test scores (on file in Admissions office)
- Completion of EDU107, MA131, EN105, EN106 & EDU203 (a grade of C or higher is required in EDU107)
The above information is verified by the Office of the Registrar on the Application for Admission to the School for Education (form to be picked up by the student in the School for Education office and turned in to the Office of the Registrar)
- Letter of recommendation from professor outside of the School for Education (submitted electronically or in a signed/sealed envelope)
- Two long form Dispositions completed by SFE faculty with each disposition rated "at" or "above"
- Initial portfolio approved by advisor
- Missouri Highway Patrol background check
- FBI Finger Print check
- Child Abuse and Neglect Screening
Procedures for Request to Admission to the School for Education Certification Program
The student provides the three following documents to the Director of Field Experiences, ten days before the School for Education meeting (4th Wednesday of each month). Please submit documents in a single envelope with your name, telephone number and email address.
- Letter of recommendation (submitted electronically or in a signed/sealed envelope)
- Application for Admission to the School for Education (completed form picked up by the student from the Registrar's office)
- Initial portfolio form with a score of 2 or above
- Two long form Disposition evaluations completed by SFE faculty with a rating of "at" or "above"
Procedures for Request to Admission to Directed Teaching (to be requested one year before planned student teaching semester)
Council for Teacher Education must approve all Student teaching requests.
- Completed Application for Directed Teaching
- Completed an autobiography
- Signed permission to send request materials to school districts
- Updated FBI Finger Print check
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 including transfer courses
- Good standing in School for Education
To learn more about Park University's School for Education, call us today at 816-584-6335 or email: education@park.edu