BACHELOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
This program, with elementary, secondary, and special education specializations, is designed to prepare men and women to teach students in a Christian school classroom. The course of study emphasizes the philosophy and methodology of Christian education and introduces the student to a wide range of strategies to plan instruction, prepare instructional materials, and teach effectively in a Christian school. This program does not lead to licensure for teaching in public school systems.
Elementary Specialization
The Elementary specialization provides the student with the knowledge, application, and experience needed to prepare him for managing, instructing, and evaluating students in a Christian elementary classroom. Semester hours and specific courses required in each category are as follows:
Bible/Theology/CM Core – 30 credits
- Introduction to Worldview (3)
- Old Testament Survey (3)
- New Testament Survey (3)
- Genesis (2)
- Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
- Principles of Bible Study (2)
- Personal Evangelism (2)
- Christian Leadership (2)
- Bible Doctrines I (3)
- Bible Doctrines II (3)
- Field Practicum (1)
Education Core – 32 credits
- Methods and Materials (2)
- Human Growth and Development (2)
- Philosophy of Christian Education (2)
- Instructional Technology (3)
- Ed. Classroom Practicum (3)
- Educational Psychology (3)
- Tests and Measurements (3)
- Classroom Management (2)
- Student Teaching (6)
- Capstone Project (3)
- Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (3)
Concentration Core – 19 credits
- Teaching Fine Arts (2)
- Teaching P.E. and Health (2)
- Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
- Teaching Elementary Math (3)
- Teaching Elementary STEAM (2)
- Teaching Elementary Science (2)
- Teaching Elementary Social Studies (2)
- Children’s Literature (3)
General Education – 30 credits
- English Composition I (3)
- English Composition II (3)
- Literature (3)
- Western Civilization I (3)
- Western Civilization II (3)
- Fundamentals of Speech (3)
- Math or Science (3)
- Gen. Ed. Electives (9)
Electives – 9 credits
Total – 120 credits
Secondary Specialization
The Secondary specialization provides the student with the knowledge, application, and experience needed to prepare him for managing, instructing, and evaluating students in a Christian secondary classroom. Semester hours and specific courses required in each category are as follows:
Secondary Education Teaching Fields: History, English, or Mathematics
Bible/Theology/CM Core – 30 credits
- Introduction to Worldview (3)
- Old Testament Survey (3)
- New Testament Survey (3)
- Genesis (2)
- Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
- Principles of Bible Study (2)
- Personal Evangelism (2)
- Christian Leadership (2)
- Bible Doctrines I (3)
- Bible Doctrines II (3)
- Field Practicum (1)
Education Core – 32 credits
- Methods and Materials (2)
- Human Growth and Development (2)
- Philosophy of Christian Education (2)
- Instructional Technology (3)
- Ed. Classroom Practicum (3)
- Educational Psychology (3)
- Tests and Measurements (3)
- Classroom Management (2)
- Student Teaching (6)
- Capstone Project (3)
- Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (3)
General Education – 30 credits
- English Composition I (3)
- English Composition II (3)
- Literature (3)
- Western Civilization I (3)
- Western Civilization II (3)
- Fundamentals of Speech (3)
- Math or Science (3)
- Gen. Ed. Electives (9)
Teaching Field and Electives – 28 credits
Total – 120
Special Education Specialization
The Special Education specialization provides the student with the knowledge, application, and experience needed to prepare him for managing, instructing, and evaluating students with learning disabilities in a Christian classroom. Semester hours and specific courses required in each category are as follows:
Bible/Theology/CM Core – 30 credits
- Introduction to Worldview (3)
- Old Testament Survey (3)
- New Testament Survey (3)
- Genesis (2)
- Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
- Principles of Bible Study (2)
- Personal Evangelism (2)
- Christian Leadership (2)
- Bible Doctrines I (3)
- Bible Doctrines II (3)
- Field Practicum (1)
Education Core – 32 credits
- Methods and Materials (2)
- Human Growth and Development (2)
- Philosophy of Christian Education (2)
- Instructional Technology (3)
- Ed. Classroom Practicum (3)
- Educational Psychology (3)
- Tests and Measurements (3)
- Classroom Management (2)
- Student Teaching/Capstone Project (9)
SPED Core – 24 credits
- Introducation to Exceptional Learners (3)
- Characteristics and Methods: Mild Disabilities (3)
- Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners (3)
- Behavior Management (3)
- Characteristics and Methods: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (3)
- Inclusion Planning for Diverse Learners (3)
- Characteristics and Methods: Communication Disorders (3)
- Characteristics and Methods: Gifted Learners (3)
General Education – 30 credits
- English Composition I (3)
- English Composition II (3)
- Literature (3)
- Western Civilization I (3)
- Western Civilization II (3)
- Fundamentals of Speech (3)
- Math or Science (3)
- Gen. Ed. Electives (9)
Electives – 7 credits
Total – 123
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