Academics
2005-06 Greenville College
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Undergraduate Teacher Education Program (UTEP)
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the partnership, students must have:
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or above.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
- A statement of educational purpose.
- One letter of reference.
- Successful completion of technology proficiency.
- Completion of community college component of coursework (see below).
- “C” grade or above in all professional education coursework and ENG 101 and 102.
- Completion of associate of arts or sciences degree
- Favorable criminal background check.
- Passing scores on Illinois Certification System Basic Skills Test.
- Formal approval by the Committee on Teacher Education (COTE).
Types of Admission
- Full Admission: Student has met all requirements.
- Provisional Admission: Students who have not met all admission requirements may be provisionally admitted at the discretion of the Committee on Teacher Education (COTE). Students who are provisionally admitted may not be allowed to continue enrollment beyond one semester until all requirements have been met.
Degree Requirements:
Students wanting to major in education must be admitted to the teacher education program. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required for admission. Students must also be admitted to the professional internship which includes student teaching. To Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on all college coursework and professional education course work.
Early Childhood Education Major Requirements:
The early childhood education major provides a course of study leading to certification to teach children from birth through third grade. As an option, students may complete an additional three credit course for Early Childhood special education approval. Students completing this major are eligible for a bachelor of science degree.
Required Kaskaskia College Courses:
- LITO 218 Children’s Literature (3 cr)
- PSY 215 Child Development (3 cr)
- GEO 104 World Geography (3 cr)
- HIST 103 or 104 American History (3 cr)
- POLS 101 American government (3 cr)
- EDU 101 Intro to Educational Practice (3 cr)
- EDU 200 Cultural Conflicts/Class (3 cr)
- EDU 190 Intro to Special Education (3 cr)
- + Remaining courses for completion of Kaskaskia College AA or AS degree requirements
Required Lewis & Clark College Courses:
- LITT 140 Literature and Related Media for Children (3 cr)
- PSYC 131 General Psychology (3 cr)
- PSYC 233 Child Psychology (3 cr)
- GEO 132 Geography by World Regions (3 cr)
- HIST 231 or 232 American History (3 cr)
- POLS 131 American Government (3 cr)
- EDUC 231 American Education (3 cr)
- EDUC 230 Teacher Ed Co-Op (1 cr)
- EDUC 232 Intro to Special Education (3 cr)
- EDUC 233 Cultural Conflict Class (3 cr)
- + Remaining courses for completion of Lewis & Clark AA or AS degree requirements
Required Greenville College Courses:
Students wishing to earn early childhood special education approval must complete the following courses as well as the course listed above.
Elementary Education Major Requirements:
The elementary education major is a program designed to prepare individuals to teach kindergarten through grade eight. Students wishing to earn a middle-school endorsement will need to complete 18-21 credits in a specific area. (The Guide to Teacher Education contains details on endorsement requirements. Specific coursework that counts towards endorsements vary by community college location. Students should contact their Greenville College advisor.) Students completing this major are eligible for the bachelor of science degree.
Required Kaskaskia College Courses:
- LITO 218 Children’s Literature (3 cr)
- PSY 216 Adolescent Development (3 cr)
- GEO 104 World Geography (3 cr)
- HIST 103 or 104 American History (3 cr)
- POLS 101 American government (3 cr)
- EDU 101 Intro to Educational Practice (3 cr)
- EDU 200 Cultural Conflicts/Class (3 cr)
- EDU 190 Intro to Special Education (3 cr)
- + Remaining courses for completion of Kaskaskia College AA or AS degree requirements
Required Lewis & Clark College Courses:
- LITT 140 Literature and Related Media for Children (3 cr)
- PSYC 131 General Psychology (3 cr)
- PSYC 243 Adolescent Psychology (3 cr)
- GEO 132 Geography by World Regions (3 cr)
- HIST 231 or 232 American History (3 cr)
- POLS 131 American Government (3 cr)
- EDUC 231 American Education (3 cr)
- EDUC 230 Teacher Ed Co-Op (1 cr)
- EDUC 232 Intro to Special Education (3 cr)
- EDUC 233 Cultural Conflict Class (3 cr)
- + Remaining courses for completion of Lewis & Clark AA or AS degree requirements
Required Greenville College Courses:
Special Education Major Requirements:
The special education major is a course of study leading to LBS 1 certification. The program leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Required Kaskaskia College Courses:
- LITO 218 Children’s Literature (3 cr)
- PSY 216 Adolescent Development (3 cr)
- GEO 104 World Geography (3 cr)
- HIST 103 or 104 American History (3 cr)
- POLS 101 American government (3 cr)
- EDU 101 Intro to Educational Practice (3 cr)
- EDU 200 Cultural Conflicts/Class (3 cr)
- EDU 190 Intro to Special Education (3 cr)
- + Remaining courses for completion of Kaskaskia College AA or AS degree requirements
Required Lewis & Clark College Courses:
- LITT 140 Literature and Related Media for Children (3 cr)
- PSYC 131 General Psychology (3 cr)
- PSYC 243 Adolescent Psychology (3 cr)
- GEO 132 Geography by World Regions (3 cr)
- HIST 231 or 232 American History (3 cr)
- POLS 131 American Government (3 cr)
- EDUC 231 American Education (3 cr)
- EDUC 230 Teacher Ed Co-Op (1 cr)
- EDUC 232 Intro to Special Education (3 cr)
- EDUC 233 Cultural Conflict Class (3 cr)
- + Remaining courses for completion of Lewis & Clark AA or AS degree requirements
Required Greenville College Courses:
Last updated: September 15 , 2005
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