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Teacher candidates in all programs of study within the Department of Education must successfully pass the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching exam prior to being admitted to clinical practice:

• Principles of Learning and Teaching (K-6) – 0622 • Principles of Learning and Teaching (7-12) – 0624

The Judson College Department of Education Teacher Handbook provides information regarding tests for each major, including test titles, test codes,

and required passing scores. Although the administration of Judson College attempts to incorporate all such laws and regulations of the Alabama State Department of Education, there always exists the possibility that the Alabama State Board of Education will take action on teacher certification matters after the Judson College Academic Catalog has been published. It is the responsibility of the student to meet the new standards as they become effective.

Judson College guarantees the success of the students who complete our approved programs, who are certified by recommendation of the College, and who are employed in their area(s) of specialization in an accredited private or public school in the state of Alabama. Judson College will provide remediation, at no cost, if a graduate receives less than a

satisfactory rating on an EDUCATE Alabama evaluation. This warranty is valid for the two years following the date listed on the initially issued Teaching Certificate. Judson College will not be required to provide remediation for more than the first two years of employment (ALSDE Rule 290-3-3-.02(10)).

Admission and Retention Requirements of the Teacher Education Program

Prior to Formal Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)

Students must declare to the Registrar of the College that they are pursuing an education program as their academic major. The Registrar assigns an academic advisor to the student.

Prior to admission to TEP, teacher candidates are eligible to enroll in the following education courses:

• EDU 201 – Introduction to Education

• EDU 204 – Human Growth and Development • EDU 302 – Educational Psychology

• EDU 311 – Instructional Media, and/or • EDU 402 – Exceptional Children

Requirements for Admission to the Teacher Education Program:

• Fifty-three (53) semester hours of college studies in the General Education Curriculum

• Written application submitted to the Teacher Education Committee

• A minimum score of 18 on the ACT and/or acceptable GPA scores from high school as determined by the Academic Dean • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 overall

• A passing score on the ACT WorkKeys assessment system • Satisfactory completion of a Teacher Education Written Exam

and Oral Interview

• Completion of no more than 15 hours of the education courses specified above

• Submission and completion of a Criminal History

Background Check which includes fingerprinting submitted to Alabama Bureau of Investigations and Federal Bureau of Investigations

• Proof of professional liability insurance submitted to the Certification Officer

• Signature on the Assumption of Risk, Release, Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement

Requirements for Retention in the Teacher Education Program:

• Maintain a 2.5 GPA overall, in professional studies, and in the teaching field

• Earn a final grade of “C” or better in all professional studies courses, including retakes

• Complete the program within a four-year period after admission to the program

• Earn satisfactory scores on the Judson College Professional Dispositions Assessment Form

Admission to Clinical Practice

Upon receipt of the Clinical Practice Application Form, a review of the teacher candidate’s files is made for completion of all prerequisites,

including all requirements for acceptance into the Teacher Education Program listed above, and the following additional requirements:

• Completion of all courses required for the education program (except clinical practice) by the end of the semester or academic year in which the clinical practice application is submitted (Hours will vary according to the program) • Maintain a 2.5 overall GPA

• Earn a grade of “C” or better in all professional studies and teaching field courses

• Demonstrate evidence of satisfactory competence during the field experience assignments and complete a minimum of 201 hours of field experience

• Pass the Praxis II Content Knowledge exam in their specific teaching field

• Pass the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching exam • Pass the Praxis II Teaching Reading exam (elementary

education majors only)

• Provide proof of renewed liability insurance

• Sign the yearly Assumption of Risk, Release, Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement

Completion of the Teacher Education Program

A student is considered to have completed the Teacher Education Program when the following requirements have been met:

• Successful completion of the clinical practice experience • Complete a comprehensive exam/portfolio for completion of the

program

• Complete the Quality Enhancement Plan requirement, including the Senior Essay Exam

• Complete the program within the four years of acceptance into the TEP. Extensions of this time are rare and may only be granted by the Academic Dean of the College on the basis of written appeal by the student. Extensions may require teacher candidates to fulfill requirements of the current academic year program

• Maintain a minimum 2.50 grade point average (general studies, professional studies, and teaching field) and a grade of “C” or better in all teaching field and professional studies courses upon completion of the TEP, which includes a bachelor’s degree in an approved program

• Schedule an appointment with the Certification Officer to submit documents to the Alabama State Department of Education • Request credit audits and complete diploma cards with the

Registrar of the College

The Judson College Department of Education Teacher Education Handbook provides information related to the overview of teacher candidate responsibilities at transition points in its program as well as a suggested block schedule.

Educational Organizations Kappa Delta Epsilon

Kappa Delta Epsilon is a national education honor fraternity. Judson College is proud to have a local chapter of KDE, Beta Rho. This chapter has been active on campus since 1982. Membership in the Kappa Delta Epsilon Beta Rho chapter is based upon an overall GPA of 3.0 with 30 hours of completed coursework.

Student Alabama Education Association

SAEA is a pre-professional organization that is influencing the future of education. It is composed of tomorrow’s teachers who are interesting in learning about and preparing themselves for the teaching profession. SAEA is open to any student who is an education major.

The organization’s purpose is to make pre-service teachers more aware of their role, issues, and problems in education. It also provides an opportunity to interact with other students who are interesting in learning more about the profession they have chosen.

Field Experience and Clinical Practice

Field experiences and clinical practice are an integral part of the strong rapport that exists among Judson College teacher candidates, the

Department of Education, and area schools. Field experiences are required in most education courses. Prior to clinical practice, a student completes 201 field experience hours. The Department of Education maintains effective and strong partnerships with area schools in diverse settings for field experiences and clinical practice. These settings include multicultural and urban/suburban schools as well as other community settings that support candidates’ learning. Integrating pedagogical content knowledge with experiences in schools puts theory into practice. The Judson College Department of Education Teacher Handbook and The Judson College Department of Education Clinical Practice Handbook, published by the Department of Education, describe more fully the requirements for field experience and clinical practice.

Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Science degree is offered in elementary education. Completion of the TEP includes the General Education Curriculum with the following stipulation for elementary education majors: Bachelor Science degree-seeking students will complete at least 12 additional credit hours of mathematics and science.

Professional studies and teaching field courses required for a Bachelor of Science Degree: EDU 201, 204, 302, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 313,

318, 319, 402, 403, 406, 410, and 404. (Students must be admitted to the

Teacher Education Program to enroll in the courses in bold print. Most teacher education courses require field experiences in P-6 school settings.)

Secondary Education 6-12

This certification qualifies the recipient to teach at the secondary school level (grades 6-12 or K-12) and requires completion of professional education courses, courses in the teaching field(s), and an internship. (Most teacher education courses require field experiences in 6-12 school settings.)

Judson College offers undergraduate teacher education programs leading to Alabama Class B (initial) certification at the secondary-school level in the following areas:

• General Science Education 6-12 • Social Science Education 6-12

• English/Language Arts Education 6-12 • Mathematics Education 6-12

• Music Education, Vocal/Choral Only P-12

Students should refer to the major disciplines of this catalog for specific information regarding each certification area.

Secondary students take EDU 201, 204, 302, 311, 313, 319, 402, 406, 409 and the specified methods course required for the discipline (EDU 412, 413, 415, or 416).

Music Education students take EDU 201, 204, 302, 311, 313, 319, 402, 406, and 407.

Education Services

Students seeking only a Bachelor of Science and/or a Bachelor of Arts in Education Services degree take the required General Education Curriculum and course requirements for the field of study. This is a non-

professional/non-certification degree program available in the following areas of study:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education Services

• Bachelor of Arts Degree or a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Services