MEMO
To: University Curriculum Committee
From: Louise Moulding, Curriculum Director, Teacher Education
Date: November 19, 2009
Re: Elementary Licensure Track within MED
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Attached is the proposal for an elementary education licensure track within the existing Master of Education program. This proposal provides additional opportunities for individuals with an earned bachelors degree seeking a teaching career.
Within the materials you will find the following documents:
Cover sheet with a side-by-side comparison of our existing program and the proposed track for placement in the catalog. The font on the first few pages is very small because it is included for clarification of catalog placement. The proposed track begins on page 4.
Note that our existing program will remain in place, this proposes a track within it.
Summary of licensure track showing the articulation between the requirements for licensure and completion of the masters program.
Course proposals for two new courses: MED 6314 and MED 6316. A proposed change to an existing course resulting in double numbering EDUC 3430/MED 6430. A syllabus is included with each course proposal.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this proposal.
Elementary Education Licensure Track via MED
Prerequisites:
∙Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
∙Pass Praxis II for elementary education before student teaching
∙Complete transcript review sheet meeting requirements and meeting deficiencies (see USOE website for description on
27 semester curriculum content areas required in undergraduate study)
∙Background check
∙Provisional admittance (first 21 hours)
∙Admission interview with members of the Master’s Policy Committee (similar to the undergraduate process)
Courses: 21 credits (In the MEd program this 21credit hours is 6 credits in the core and 15 credits in electives)
Foundations courses:
MED 6110-Introduction to Classroom Management (3) or
MED 6120- Advanced Classroom Management (3)
MED 6050-Curriculum Design, Evaluation, Assessment (3)
The following taken in any order:
MED 6510-Foundations in Special Education (3)
MED 6020-Diversity in Education (2)
MED 6311-Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Science (2)
MED 6312-Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Mathematics (2)
MED 6313-Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Social Studies (2)
Literacy courses:
New course MED 6314—Reading Instruction in Elementary Schools (2)
New course MED 6316—Language Arts Instruction in Elementary Schools (2)
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Mentoring and Supervision:
(These credits do not count towards a master’s degree, but are part of the requirements for licensure.)
Option 1. If currently teaching on a provisional license
EDUC 5860–Practicum in Education (2 + 2)
Mentoring, supervision, and coaching support will be given for two semesters
(2 credits each semester–min. of 4 credit hours).
Note: If you are currently teaching and licensed in one area but desire a license in another area, you will need to job swap and student teach for 35 days full time or 70 days half time.
Option 2. If not currently teaching
EDUC 5860–Practicum in Education (2)
Complete a practicum of at least 60 clock hours in a school setting after completing MED 6050.
and
EDUC 5840–Student Teaching in Elementary Education (6)
Complete student teaching (all day for 40 days) with an assigned cooperating teacher, even if you are emergency hired by a district during student teaching.
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Praxis II subject test + SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Successful completion of coursework and Fieldwork = Utah Level 1 License
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SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1If desired, a pursuit of a master’s degree can follow if fully accepted in the program with the inclusion of 6000, 6010, 6030, 6060, 6080, 6085, 6090, 6091 (in appropriate sequence), for a total of 36 credit hours.
You should begin your graduate work with MED 6000. |
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SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Courses strongly recommended for Praxis PLT: 6030–Advanced Educational Psychology 6010–Advanced Historical Foundations |