Education

Dean of Education:   Yoli Carter

Associate Dean Undergraduate Education:  Angela Cox

Administrative Assistant—Undergraduate:  Chris Sharp

Teaching Certification Areas

The following teacher preparation programs are offered by Georgetown College and are approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board as a basis for the issuance of the corresponding teaching certification:

P-5 Major in Elementary School

5-9 Certification in Middle School
Students must select one major or two teaching areas from:
English and Communications, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

8-12 Certification in Secondary School
Biological Science, English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies

P-12 Certification for Elementary/Middle/Secondary School
Art, French, German, Music (vocal and instrumental), Spanish

Major in Elementary School (P-5)
(B.S. Degree) A total of fifty-eight semester hours required; forty-four semester hours in education: EDU 131, 233, 307, 309, 313, 315, 317, 321, 323, 329, 345, 413, and 462-463. In addition, 14 hours of allied courses are required: MAT 103-104 (6 hours), KHS 230 (2 hours), ART 313 (2 hours), MUS 315 (2 hours), and THE 407 (2 hours). An academic minor is also recommended. A student must complete all requirements for the Kentucky Provisional Certificate and successfully complete the appropriate PRAXIS Examinations in order to be certified and to earn a degree from Georgetown College.

Recommended Social Science Minor for Elementary Majors (P-5)

The social sciences minor (for elementary education students only) requires 21 semester hours with a concentration of nine hours in one of the departments identified below. At least one course must be taken from the departments of History, Geography, Political Science, Economics plus an additional course chosen from either the Sociology or Psychology Departments. No more than one class may be counted both for General Education and for this minor.

History (no prerequisites): 223 Intro to American History 1492-1877, 225 Intro to American History 1877-present, 304 Kentucky History (Required Course), 306 Colonial and Revolutionary America, 308 History of the Early Republic, 426 History of the American Indian

Geography: 111 World Physical Geography, 115 World Regional Geography, 317 Cultural Geography

Political Science: 100 American Government, 309 State Government, 319 Constitutional Rights, 335 Legislative Process, 409 Kentucky Government

Economics: 221 Macroeconomics, 223 Microeconomics, 317 Economic History of the US

Sociology (SOC 111 is a prerequisite; therefore students are advised to take SOC 111 as a GenEd): 215 Juvenile Delinquency, 313 Intergroup Relations, 335 Sociology of Appalachia

Psychology (PSY 111 is a prerequisite; therefore students are advised to take PSY111 as a GenEd): 328 Learning, 349 Child Development, 343 (Personality), 419 School Psychology

Elementary Education Majors:

• Initial teacher certification by Kentucky requires laboratory experiences for both biological and physical sciences.
• KHS 230 is required for majors.
• MATH 103 and 104 (Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I & II) are General Education requirements for Mathematics.
• Art 313 (Art Education), THE 407 (Creative Dramatics & Children’s Theatre), and MUS 315 (Public School Music) are all required for majors and satisfy the Cultural & Aesthetic Values General Education Requirement.
• Program admission requires a minimum ACT Composite Score of 21; if not attained, discuss alternative testing requirements with the Associate Dean – Undergraduate Education

Certification in Middle School (5-9)

The Middle Grades Education Program is a series of courses and experiences leading to certification. Students must complete a Georgetown College major and specific courses from one major or two areas of emphasis chosen from the following:

• English/Communications: Take thirty semester hours in English and Communications including English 211, 213, 302, 316, 318, 320, Communication 200 and 308, and Theater 220.
  · Mathematics: Requires eighteen hours including Math 121, 122, 221, 301, 335, and 3 additional hours above 221.
• Science: Twenty-four semester hours are required, 8-9 hours must be in biology. In addition, students must take 8-9 additional hours from either chemistry, physics, or earth science. The final 6-8 hours must be taken from the remaining two disciplines. All four areas must include a laboratory experience.
• Social Studies: Twenty-seven semester hours are required including United States History (6 hours), World Civilization (6 hours), World Geography (3 hours), Political Science (3 hours), Economics (3 hours), Sociology (3 hours), Psychology (3 hours).

In addition, students must earn 30 hours of professional education courses: EDU 131, 233, 307, 309, 326, 333 or 339 or 341 or 343, 345, 423, and 471-472.

To be recommended for certification as a teacher, a student must complete all requirements for the Kentucky Provisional Certificate and successfully complete PRAXIS Examinations in both areas of emphasis.

Certification in Secondary School (8-12)

The teacher education program enables a student to obtain a major in an academic area and to complete certification requirements. Since the course work for the teaching major with certification sometimes differs from the graduation major, students should confer with the department chair in the major to verify specific requirements. In addition to major and minor (if chosen) requirements, students earn 30-33 semester hours in education including: EDU 131, 233, 307, 309, 337, 333 or 339 or 341 or 343, 345, 423, and 467-468. To be recommended for certification as a teacher, a student must complete all requirements for the Kentucky Provisional Certificate and successfully complete appropriate PRAXIS Examinations.

Certification for Elementary/Middle/Secondary School (P-12)
The P-12 certification program allows a student to obtain a major in an academic area for teaching at all grade levels. Since the course work for the teaching major certification sometimes differs from the graduation major, students should confer with the department chair in the major to verify specific requirements. In addition to major and minor requirements, Art, French, German, and Spanish students must earn 31 semester hours in education including EDU 131, 233, 307, 309, 313, 337, 345, 423, 473-474. Music education students earn 24 semester hours in education including EDU 131, 233, 307, 337, 423, 473-474 and meet the requirements in multicultural education and technology through coursework in the music department. To be recommended for certification as a teacher, a student must complete all requirements for the Kentucky Provisional Certificate and successfully complete appropriate PRAXIS Examinations.

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION INTO TEACHER EDUCATION

Students are provided with a current copy of the Teacher Education and Certification Handbook in EDU 131. This Handbook includes curriculum contracts for every certification program and additional information for admission to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching. Students should consult the Handbook for information concerning specific program requirements.

Students must apply for admission to Teacher Education no earlier than the completion of five hours of Education classes including EDU 131, Current Issues In Education. PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for making sure that all materials (including references) are turned into the Education Department on a timely basis. Applications will not be considered by the Teacher Education Committee until the file is complete.

1. October 1 is the deadline for submitting application materials and portfolio for consideration for admission during the fall semester.  February 15 is the deadline for second semester consideration.  Post-baccalaureate students must adhere to the same schedule as regular students.  In addition, post-baccalaureate students must complete the Application for Admission into Student Teaching concurrently.
2. Each student must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average and have completed all previous education classes with a grade of “C” or above.  Reminder: A 2.75 grade point average in education classes is also required for entrance into student teaching.
3. Each student must provide three reference from faculty/staff who will recommend admission to the teacher education program (one must be from a professor in your major).
4. Each student must have a copy of the American College Test (ACT) score on file with Georgetown College.
5. Each student who has not received a minimum of 21 on the ACT may be considered for admission to teacher education by achieving a passing score on the following PPST Tests: Reading, Writing, & Mathematics.  Please consult the Education Department for additional information.
6. Each student must demonstrate oral proficiency as evidenced by completion of COMM 115 or 200 with a grade of “C” or above and oral language skills in the interviewing process.
7. Each student must demonstrate written proficiency as evidenced by earning a “C” or above in English 112 and by accurate and careful completion of appropriate education forms (application, portfolio).  The application must be will written and error-free in order to be approved by the Teacher Education Committee. Students may want to utilize the services of the College Writing Center.
8. Each student must complete an official curriculum contract with his or her designated Education Advisor.  This contract is  completed during an appointment with the advisor.  The contract must be in the students’ file in the education department before admission to the department will be considered.  Acceptance into the teacher Education Program is required for elementary education candidates prior to declaring a major.
9. Each student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in an interview, which includes presentation of the items in the Interview Portfolio.
10. Each student must be a person whose moral, social, and ethical behavior is acceptable in the school community as well as in the community at large.  Each student must read and uphold the Kentucky School Personnel Code of Ethics and affirm a commitment to uphold the code during the interview process for entrance into the department (if not completed beforehand).

Special Note on Course Permissions: Many courses in the Education Department require prior acceptance into Teacher Education before registering for the class. For additional information, contact your Education Advisor or the Education Department Office.

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION INTO STUDENT TEACHING

Each student teacher candidate must submit an application for student teaching before registering for EDU 315 and 329 (elementary students) and EDU 337 (secondary students). These additional application materials must be submitted by Oct. 1 for spring student teaching and Feb. 15 for fall student teaching: curriculum contract, recommendation forms, information record for supervising teacher, and the major/minor check sheet (see Registrar). In addition, the student must meet the following criteria for acceptance into student teaching:

1. Senior standing shall be prerequisite for admission into student teaching. In addition, each student must have been admitted to the teacher education program and must have been in residence at Georgetown College for at least one semester prior to student teaching.
2. Each student teacher candidate must be approved by the Teacher Education Committee. Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program does not mean automatic approval for student teaching.
3. Each student teacher candidate must submit a copy of a current medical examination before the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to do student teaching.
4. Each student must undergo a criminal background check prior to student teaching.
5. Each student must have completed the required hours of clinical and field-based experiences prior to student teaching. Transfer students must provide documentation of field and clinical hours earned at other colleges.
6. The student teacher candidate shall have achieved the following academic requirements:
   1. an overall academic standing of at least 2.75.
   2. an academic standing of 2.75 in the teaching major/specialty area or a 2.5 – 2.74 average and a passing score on the PRAXIS Specialty Area Test(s).
   3. approval by the major department—including three recommendations by major professors attesting to subject matter competency and possession of the dispositions desired in teachers.
   4. completion of all required prerequisite professional education courses with an academic standing of at least 2.75.
7. Each student teacher candidate is required to submit a professional portfolio as part of the application process. Students are advised to consult the Department of Education staff regarding the required format for the portfolio.
8. Student teacher candidates must become student members of the National and Kentucky Education Associations—in order to receive liability insurance coverage during the student teaching experience.
9. Each student must be a person whose moral, social, and ethical behavior is acceptable in the school community as well as in the community at large. Each student must read and uphold the Kentucky School Personnel Code of Ethics and affirm a commitment to uphold the code during student teaching.

** Please refer to the current curriculum contract for advising Education students:

http://education.georgetowncollege.edu/undergraduate/Programs/forms.htm