Teacher Education

Approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).

FACULTY Professors Antola Crowe, Cantu (chair), Finson, Johnson, Kasambira, Pardieck, Sattler (dean), Wolffe; Associate Professors Arquette, Britner, Chrosniak, Grant, Kuester, Lee, McMullen, Nugent.

The preparation of excellent teachers is the primary mission of the department. At Bradley, candidates are expected to become human resource specialists. The College believes that the productive educator must be an educational leader, advocate, and life-long learner. The smaller class size at Bradley, the caring attitude of the faculty, and the excellent placement record of teacher education graduates make the College an exceptional place from which to launch a teaching career.

As a result of classroom instruction and field experiences in education, it is intended that candidates will:

acquire knowledge and skills to differentiate instruction for students to account for individual differences;
gain competence in planning and presenting subject matter and evaluating the learning of students;
gain competence in structuring learning experiences compatible with developmental levels of students;
acquire the understanding and knowledge to analyze learning processes of students;
gain competence in the skills of classroom structure and organization;
develop an understanding of their responsibility as professional educators; and
develop the desire to continue professional growth and study.

The majors in early childhood education, elementary education require an area of concentration in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts. Candidates must consult with their advisors for details on the area of concentration.

Although the programs in teacher education are designed to meet State of Illinois requirements, graduates will find that they are eligible for licensure in a variety of states in addition to Illinois. Currently 36 states have signed the Interstate Licensure Agreement with Illinois and will issue a comparable entry-level license for elementary, early childhood, high school, or special education graduates. Candidates must consult with the licensure officer for details. All programs are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, and the unit is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Advancement To Degree Candidacy Required

Candidates uncertain about a career in education may take introductory education courses. Admission to most upper-level courses requires department advancement to degree candidacy status or special permission of the department chair or the departmental academic review committee. Through the freshman and sophomore years, candidates may remain in teacher education courses if their overall grade point average is not below a 2.0 or “C.” To be advanced to degree candidacy, however, the grade point averages required are a 2.50 overall and a 2.50 in education, with a grade of 2.0 (C) or better for each education course. In addition, secondary education, K–12 art, K–12 music, elementary, and early childhood education majors must also achieve a 2.50 in the courses which comprise the teaching field(s). Elementary education majors and early childhood education majors must declare a concentration. The courses that make up the concentration or major discipline will be included in the teaching field GPA. If candidates are to be considered for advancement and candidacy, they must have earned grades of not less than 2.0 (C) in ENG 101, COM 103 (or equivalents) and a mathematics course that meets University general education requirements. There are additional requirements for advancement to candidacy beyond these minimum grade point averages, including demonstration of appropriate preprofessional behaviors. Candidates should consult with their advisors regarding these additional requirements. Under extraordinary circumstances, a waiver of the requirement may be requested for the period of one semester only.

Ordinarily, candidates make application to candidacy in their sophomore year. At the end of the semester, department faculty evaluate candidates on their academic achievements and professional growth. Continuance in the program is reviewed if at any time after advancement to candidacy a student’s overall grade point average falls below 2.50; education grade point average falls below 2.50; for secondary education, K–12 art, K–12 music, elementary education, and early childhood education, the grade point average in the teaching field(s) falls below 2.50; the student fails to demonstrate appropriate preprofessional behaviors; or other circumstances occur which would make a teacher candidate unable to be licensed. Additionally, candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal background check report and demonstrate acceptable competency on Dispositions modules. Candidates with questions about advancement to degree candidacy and maintenance of candidacy status should see their advisors in the college or the chair of the Department of Teacher Education.

Student Teaching

Student teaching is an important culminating experience for each teacher education program. It is the policy of the department that all student teaching assignments be in or immediately near Peoria, Illinois. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case petition when there are extenuating circumstances. Candidates with questions about student teaching should see the director of clinical and field experiences or the chair of the Department of Teacher Education. Student teaching and all other field experiences must be taken for a pass/fail grade.

General Education, Degree, And Licensure Requirements For Teacher Education Candidates

Brief outlines of programs are presented for the benefit of prospective candidates interested in preparing for the teaching profession. Both University degree requirements and Illinois teacher licensure requirements are included. Degree and licensure requirements differ. Programs and class schedules are to be planned each semester in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. While a student ordinarily may graduate and be licensed under the University catalog requirements in effect at the time the student becomes a teacher education candidate, the Illinois State Teacher Licensure Board may mandate changes in standards of approved teacher education programs, requiring candidates to modify or add to their original degree programs in order to be eligible for licensure upon completion of graduation requirements. As in any good program, revisions are being made continually; candidates should consult their education advisor about current program requirements.

All education courses required by the major must have a grade of C or better. For secondary and K–12 art and music, all courses required for the major must have a grade of C or better. For elementary and early childhood, all courses required for the concentration must have a grade of C or better. This is a state requirement.

Although candidates are assigned an academic advisor, the ultimate responsibility for meeting the program requirements for graduation is that of the candidate. Candidates are responsible for their programs. Candidates should download a copy of the departmental handbook. A minimum of 124 hours is needed for graduation.

Illinois Licensure Tests Required

Each candidate must pass all applicable licensure tests for their major prior to licensure. Currently, the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) must be passed prior to advancement to candidacy for all majors. The applicable Illinois Content-Area test(s) must be passed prior to student teaching, and the applicable Assessment of Professional Teaching (APT) test must be passed prior to graduation. As with other requirements, the number and type of tests required are subject to changes implemented by the state legislature or the Illinois State Board of Education at any time prior to licensure.

Second Teaching Areas

Candidates seeking a second teaching license must have their transcript(s) evaluated for the desired license by the Licensure Officer. There is a $100.00 fee for the evaluation of the transcript, which may be applied to tuition for candidates who continue in an education program. No additional general education courses will be required provided the overall GPA is 2.5 or better. The concentration for the Early Childhood and the Elementary Education licenses will be considered met by their previous degree provided the overall GPA is 2.5 or better. Candidates seeking a secondary education license who hold a degree in a subject for which Bradley University has a state-approved licensure program must take a minimum of 6 semester hours of courses at the 300 level or above in the subject at Bradley University. If they do not hold a degree in the subject, they must complete a major in the subject. The education courses required for each license are the same as those listed in this section of the catalog. A minimum of 12–16 semester hours, plus student teaching, must be completed at Bradley University. All coursework must be a grade of "C" or better to count toward licensure. Passage of all applicable state licensure tests is required for licensure. Address questions to the Licensure Officer.

Transcript Evaluation To Pursue Teacher Licensure

All individuals pursuing teacher licensure credentials, such as a Second Bachelor’s/Teacher Licensure, or Licensure Only, should apply online to transfer admissions. Individuals should indicate their area of teaching interest. The Licensure Officer will work with admissions.

Licensure Only: Individuals who are currently Illinois state licensed teachers and who wish to pursue an additional teaching license or teaching endorsement will enroll as a Graduate Student at Large at either the undergraduate or graduate level (if they are pursuing a graduate degree). Licensure courses are offered at the undergraduate level of instruction

Early Childhood Education (birth–grade two)

Elementary Education (grades 1–6)

Secondary Education (grades 9-12)

Special K–12 (Art Education, Music Education)

Learning Behavior Specialist I

Early Childhood Majors (Birth Through Grade 2)

General Education Requirements

Communication Skills

COM 103 The Oral Communication Process - 3 hrs.
ENG 101 English Composition - 3 hrs.
ENG 300, 301, 304, 305, or 306 - 3 hrs.

Mathematics

MTH 111 Elementary Statistics - 3 hrs.

Science

*FS SCI 100, 101, 102, 103, or 104 Science Through Inquiry - 4 hrs.
*Science electives - 7-8 hrs.

Coursework must include at least one laboratory science. Most education majors need 12 hours of science, in at least 3 disciplines: biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics. Candidates who have a 4 hour calculus course or a concentration in foreign language need only 11 hours of science, in at least 3 disciplines: biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics.

Humanities

Fine Arts (ART, MUS, or THE) - 3 hrs.
Human Values-Literary (HL) or Philosophical (HP) - 3 hrs.
Non-Western Civilization - 3 hrs.

Social Forces

PSY 101 Principles of Psychology - 3 hrs.
Western Civilization - 3 hrs.
Social Forces Elective - ETE 115 (Note: ETE 115 is counted in the Professional Education Requirements) - 0 hrs.

Total - 39 hrs.

Professional Education Requirements

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 107 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers I - 3 hrs.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience: Schools and Schooling in American Society - 1 hr.
ETE 120 Early Childhood Professional Roles and Responsibilities - 3 hrs.
ETE 194 Physical Education for P-6 Schools - 1 hr.
ETE 196 Fine Art in the P-6 Schools - 2 hrs.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 211 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood and Effective Teaching Field Experience - 1 hrs.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 234 Language Development - 3 hrs.
ETE 235 Methods of Teaching English Language Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 260 Children’s Literature - 3 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health for the Teacher - 1 hrs.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 304 Early Childhood Novice Teaching Experience - 4 hrs.
ETE 310 Teacher Performance Assessment - 1 hr.
ETE 322 Emergent Literacy: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum - 3 hrs.
ETE 324 Early Childhood Special Education Methods - 3 hrs.
ETE 328 Early Childhood Methods - 6 hrs.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 443 Early Childhood Assessment - 3 hrs.
ETE 485 Early Childhood Profession: Reflective Practices - 3 hrs.
ETE 497 Student Teaching in Early Childhood - 12 hrs.

Total - 71 hrs.

Area of Concentration

English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts – 18 hrs.

Minimum Total for Major – 128 hrs.

English Language Learners Endorsement

For those candidates who are interested in English Language Learner endorsement, which would enable the graduate to teach and work with English Language Learners, the following courses are required. These courses may or may not be part of your major or program.

ETE 234 Language Development – 3 hrs.
ETE 235 Methods of Teaching English Language Learners – 0 hrs.
ETE 236 Assessment of English Language Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 237 Practicum for Teaching English Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 0 hrs.
ENG 311 Introduction to Language – 3 hrs. OR
ENG 312 English Grammar – 3 hrs.

Elementary Education Majors

General Education Requirements

Communication Skills

COM 103 The Oral Communication Process - 3 hrs.
ENG 101 English Composition - 3 hrs.
ENG 300, 301, 304, 305, or 306 - 3 hrs.

Mathematics

MTH 111 Elementary Statistics - 3 hrs.

Science

*FS SCI 100, 101, 102, 103, or 104 Science Through Inquiry - 4 hrs.
*Science electives - 7-8 hrs.

Humanities

Fine Arts (ART, MUS, or THE) - 3 hrs.
Human Values-Literary (HL) or Philosophical (HP) - 3 hrs.
Non-Western Civilization - 3 hrs.

Social Forces

PLS 105 Intro. to American Government - 3 hrs.
Western Civilization - 3 hrs.
Social Forces Elective (ETE 115) (Note: ETE 115 is counted in the Professional Education Requirements) - 0 hrs.

Total: 39 hrs.

Professional Education Requirements

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 107 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers I - 3 hrs.
ETE 108 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers II - 3 hrs.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience - Schools and Schooling - 1 hr.
ETE 194 Physical Education for P-6 Schools - 1 hr.
ETE 196 Fine Art in the P-6 Schools - 2 hrs.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 211 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood and Effective Teaching Field Experience – 1 hr.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 227 Development of Early Adolescent (optional) - (3 hrs.)
ETE 228 Strategies for Middle School Instruction (optional) - (3 hrs.)
ETE 230 Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 235 Methods of Teaching English Language Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 260 Children’s Literature - 3 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health – 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 306 Novice Teaching Experience K–8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 310 Teacher Performance Assessment - 1 hr.
ETE 313 Methods of Teaching Literacy I: Reading, Writing, and Language Arts K–2 - 3 hrs.
ETE 315 Methods of Teaching Literacy II: Reading, Writing, and Language Arts 3–8 – 3 hrs.
ETE 335 Methods of Teaching Social Studies K–8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 336 Methods of Teaching Science K–8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 339 Methods of Teaching Mathematics K–8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 498 Student Teaching K–8 - 12 hrs.

Total: 68 hrs.

Area of concentration electives:
English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts - 18 hrs.

Minimum total hours: 125 hrs.

English Language Learners Endorsement

ETE 234 Language Development – 3 hrs.
ETE 235 Methods of Teaching English Language Learners – 0 hrs.
ETE 236 Assessment of English Language Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 237 Practicum for Teaching English Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 0 hrs.
ENG 311 Introduction to Language – 3 hrs. OR
ENG 312 English Grammar – 3 hrs.

Middle School Endorsement

For those elementary or secondary education majors interested in obtaining the State of Illinois middle school endorsement, which would enable them to teach grades 5–8, the following courses are required in addition to the major.

ETE 227 Development of the Early Adolescent - 3 hrs.
ETE 228 Strategies for Middle School Instruction - 3 hrs.
ETE 515 Methods of Middle School Math (if MTH T major) – 3 hrs.

Change Of College And Curriculum

Candidates who enter the University in the AEP program or another major may change their major to any of the teacher education programs only if their overall grade point average is a minimum of 2.50. Candidates wishing to enter one of the secondary education or K-12 programs must also have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 in their major and 2.50 in education courses.

Areas Of Concentration

Candidates majoring in elementary education or early childhood education, are required to complete 18 additional hours of study to satisfy one of the following areas of concentration. Unless noted, courses taken to meet other program requirements may not be used to complete the Area of Concentration requirement.

English

Minimum 18 hours beyond general education English courses with 9 hours at the 300 level or above in addition to courses taken to meet the General Education requirements.

Foundational English from these options (9 hours):
- 3 hrs. Survey of American/British Literature (ENG 233, 235, 237, 239)
- Creative Writing (ENG 207)
- Introduction to Literary Criticism and Theory (ENG 270)
Language Study (3 hours):
- Introduction to Language (ENG 311) or
- Grammar (ENG 312)
Adolescent Literature (3 hours): Young Adult Literature (ENG 320)
Electives (3 hrs.) One additional course beyond General Education Requirements from the following options:
- Writing: (ENG 300, 301, 303-307) or
- Literature: (ENG 329-332, 334, 336, 341, 344, 347, 358, 361, 363, 364, 368, 372–374, 378, 380, 381, 385)

Foreign Language (French, Spanish)

Minimum 18 hours with at least 9 hours at the 300 level or above.
The appropriate foreign language courses numbered 201, 202 or above
Composition FL(F, S) 303
Conversation FL(F, S) 304
6 hours of electives in appropriate language at the 200 level or above

General Science

A minimum of 12 hours must be at the 300 level or above.
One 300-level course each in biology, physics, chemistry and earth science.
The concentration must include the equivalent of at least 3 hours of labs.
The major program, including general education and other program requirements, must include a minimum of 29 hours of science.
A minimum of 6 hours of the hours taken in the concentration, beyond the general education requirement, will be from one of the four areas: biology, physics, chemistry or earth science.

Math

Minimum 18 hours beyond general education math course, with at least 9 hours at the 300 level or above.
MTH 111 (used as the general education requirement)
MTH 190
MTH 115, MTH 119, or MTH 121
MTH 300 (topics course rotating among geometry, algebra and number theory, and history of mathematics) repeated for 9 hours in 3 different areas. NOTE: MTH 115, MTH 119, or MTH 121 (with a grade of at least a C) is a prerequisite to MTH 300.
One additional course above MTH 111 (excluding MTH 118)

General Social Studies

Minimum 18 hours with at least 9 hours at the 300 level or above that are beyond general education requirement for education majors.
HIS 336 or 337 (may meet general education NW requirement)
PLS 105 (may meet general education FS requirement)
PSY 101 (may meet general education FS requirement)
US History (HIS 203, 204 or 300)
World History
Economics (ECO 100, 221, or 222)
SOC 100 or 101
1 elective from HIS, PLS, SOC at 300 level

The 18 hours required for this concentration are in addition to the General Education requirements. Within the General Education requirements, Non-Western studies must be either HIS 336 or 337, and PLS 105 or PSY 101 must be taken as part of the Social Forces, while the other one is part of concentration hours. The 18 hours required for this concentration are in addition to the General Education requirements. Within the General Education requirements, PLS 105 must be taken as part of the Social Forces and Non-Western studies must be either HIS 336 or 337.

Fine Arts

Minimum 18 hours with at least 6 hours at the 300 level or above.
Appreciation (6 hours) two from list beyond Fine Arts General Education requirement: ART 131, MUS 109, THE 121, THE 131, THE 141
History (3 hours) one course from the following areas:

Art (ART 140, 142)
Music (MUS 203)
Theatre (THE 336)

Three hours of performance or production courses from studio arts, music performance and theater performance, and production, including but not limited to THE 115 and THE 125.
THE 335
CFA 421 Art and the Creative Imagination (3 hours)

Secondary Education (Grades 9–12)

Bradley University has teacher education programs approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for the following secondary education teaching areas:

Secondary (6-12)

English Language Arts
Family and Consumer Science—Apparel and Textiles
Family and Consumer Science—Living Environments
Family and Consumer Science—Nutrition, Wellness, and Hospitality
Mathematics
Science—Biology
Science—Chemistry
Science—Physics
Social Science—History and Social Studies

Requirements for Secondary Teaching Licenses

Bradley’s requirements for a secondary teaching licenses meet the requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education. These requirements comprise the following:

The bachelor’s degree
General education
Professional education
Subject matter preparation (as outlined in the catalog under the respective departments, 32 semester hours minimum).

To satisfy the State of Illinois mandates, which add field experiences prior to student teaching for programs leading to licensure, candidates will be required to enroll in pre-student field experience courses.

NOTE: The candidate for the secondary teacher’s license maintains registration in the college offering the selected subject matter preparation. Usually the student’s academic major will provide the core of the teaching area preparation. However, the State of Illinois may require specific areas of preparation. Candidates must consult their education advisor. Candidates will have an advisor in both their major area of preparation and in the Department of Teacher Education.

General Education Requirements

Communication Skills

COM 103 The Oral Communication Process - 3 hrs.
ENG 101 English Composition - 3 hrs.
ENG 300, 301, 304, 305, or 306 - 3 hrs.

Mathematics

MTH 111 Elementary Statistics - 3 hrs.
Math or Science elective (if B.S.) - 3–6 hrs.

Science

Electives 6–8 hrs.
Science or math elective (if B.S.) [hours counted above] (3–6 hrs.)

Humanities

Fine Arts (ART, MUS, or THE) - 3 hrs.
†English (Gen. Ed. literature course) - 3 hrs.
Non-western Civilization - 3 hrs.
†Humanities Elective (Gen. Ed. Philosophy elective) - 3 hrs.
†One must meet Gen. Ed. HP requirement and one must meet HL requirement

Social Forces

Social Forces Electives or ETE 115 & ETE 280 (Note: ETE 115 and 280 are counted under Professional Education Requirements) - 0 hrs.
Western Civilization - 3 hrs.

Total: 36–42 hrs.

Professional Education Requirements

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience: Schools and Schooling in American Society - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 211 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood and Effective Teaching Field Experience - 1 hrs.
ETE 217 Planning and Instruction in Secondary Classrooms - 3 hrs.
ETE 227 Development of the Early Adolescent (optional) - (3)
ETE 228 Strategies for Middle School Instruction (optional) - (3)
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health – 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 310 Teacher Performance Assessment - 1 hr.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 365 Teaching Reading Within the Content Areas - 3 hrs.
ETE 371 Secondary Assessment and Technology - 3 hrs.
ETE 499 Student Teaching in the Secondary School - 12 hrs.

Special Methods

Choose course appropriate to candidate’s major.*

ETE 373 Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics - 3 hrs.
ETE 374 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science - 3 hrs.
ETE 375 Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies - 3 hrs.
ETE 378 Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences - 3 hrs.
ETE 379 Novice Teaching Experience in the Secondary School - 3 hrs.

*English majors have methods courses offered by the English Department.

Total: 44–50 hrs.

Major minimum: 32 hrs.

Additional electives as needed for specific teaching area: 0–12 hrs.

Grand total: 124 hrs.

English Language Learners Endorsement

ETE 234 Language Development - 3 hrs.
ETE 235 Methods of Teaching English Language Learners - 3 hrs.
ETE 236 Assessment of English Language Learners - 3 hrs.
ETE 237 Practicum for Teaching English Learners - 3 hrs.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 0 hrs.
ENG 311 Introduction to Language – 3 hrs. OR ENG 312 English Grammar

Special K-12 (Art, Music)

Art Education (K–12)

The candidate for the art teacher’s license maintains registration in the Slane College of Communications & Fine Arts. The Department of Art will provide the core of the teaching area preparation. Candidates will have an advisor in both the Department of Art and in the Department of Teacher Education. Candidates should contact their advisors for specific course requirements.

General Education Requirements

Coursework as required for the B.A. or B.S. degree.

Required Mathematics General Education course:

MTH 111 Elementary Statistics - 3 hrs.

Total General Education: 43 hrs.

Professional Education Requirements

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience: Schools and Schooling in American Society - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 211 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood and Effective Teaching Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching- 3 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health - 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 303 Novice Teaching Experience in K-12 classrooms - 3 hrs.
ETE 310 Teacher Performance Assessment -1 hr.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 365 Teaching Reading Within the Content Areas - 3 hrs.
ETE 371 Secondary Assessment and Technology - 3 hrs.
ETE 386 Methods of Teaching K–12 Art - 3 hrs.
ETE 499 Student Teaching in Secondary School - 12 hrs.

Total: 44 hrs.

Other

For specific coursework in Art, please see the Art Department/Art Education Major section of this catalog.

Music Education (K-12)

The candidate for the music teacher’s license maintains registration in the Slane College of Communications & Fine Arts. The Department of Music will provide the core of the teaching area preparation (see Department of Music). Candidates will have an advisor in both the Department of Music and in the Department of Teacher Education. Candidates should consult their music advisors for major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Coursework as required for the B.M.E. (Bachelor of Music Education) degree.

Required Mathematics General Education course:

MTH 111 Elementary Statistics - 3 hrs.

Total General Education: 43 hrs.

Professional Education Requirements

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience: Schools and Schooling - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 211 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood and Effective Teaching Field Experience - 1 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health – 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 301 Novice Teaching Experience in Music P-8 – 1 hr.
ETE 302 Novice Teaching Experience in Secondary Music – 1 hr.
ETE 310 Teacher Performance Assessment- 1 hr.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 351 Elementary School Music Methods for Music Majors - 3 hrs.
ETE 352 Secondary School Music Methods for Music Majors - 3 hrs.
ETE 365 Teaching Reading Within the Content Areas - 3 hrs.
ETE 493 Student Teaching in K–12 Music Education - 12 hrs.

Total professional education hours: 41

Learning Behavior Specialist I

General Education Requirements

Communication Skills

COM 103 The Oral Communication Process - 3 hrs.
ENG 101 English Composition - 3 hrs.
ENG 300, 301, 304, 305, or 306 - 3 hrs.

Mathematics

MTH 111 Elementary Statistics - 3 hrs.

Science

*FS SCI 100, 101, 102, 103, or 104 Science Through Inquiry - 4 hrs.
*Science electives - 8 hrs.

Foreign Language

Must present credit for two years of college-level foreign language or its equivalent if BA.

Humanities

Fine Arts (ART, MUS, or THE) - 3 hrs.
Human Values - Literary or Human Values - Philosophical (HL/HP) - 3 hrs.
Non-Western Civilization - 3 hrs.

Social Forces

Gen. Ed. Social Forces (ETE 115 is counted under Professional Education Component) or ETE 115 - 0 hrs.
Western Civilization - 3 hrs.
PSY 101 Principles of Psychology - 3 hrs.

Total: 39 hrs.

Professional Education Requirements

Professional Education Component

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 107 Mathematics for Teachers I - 3 hrs.
ETE 108 Mathematics for Teachers II - 3 hrs.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience: Schools and Schooling in American Society - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 211 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood and Effective Teaching Field Experience – 1 hr.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 313 Methods of Teaching Literacy I: Reading, Writing, and Language Arts K–2 - 3 hrs.
ETE 315 Methods of Teaching Literacy II: Reading, Writing, and Language Arts 3–8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 335 Methods of Teaching Social Studies K–8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 336 Methods of Teaching Science K–8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 339 Methods of Teaching Mathematics K–8 - 3 hrs.

Total: 36 hrs.

Special Education for LBS I

ETE 230 Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments – 3 hrs
ETE 234 Language Development - 3 hrs.
ETE 291 Assistive Technology for Individuals with Special Needs - 3 hrs.
ETE 305 Novice Teaching Experience for LBSI Setting - 3 hrs.
ETE 310 Teacher Performance Assessment - 1
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 391 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Developmental Disabilities - 3 hrs.
ETE 393 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Emotional and Learning Disabilities - 3 hrs.
ETE 395 Secondary Special Education - 3 hrs.
ETE 425 Life Planning for Learners with Exceptionalities - 3 hrs.
ETE 426 Assessment for Learners with Exceptionalities - 3 hrs.
ETE 445 Multidisciplinary Collaboration - 3 hrs.
ETE 496 Student Teaching for LBS I - 12 hrs.
One professional elective - 3 hrs.

Total: 49 hrs.

Total professional education: 85 hrs.

Minimum total hours for LBS I major: 124 hrs.

English Language Learners Endorsement

ETE 234 Language Development – 0 hrs.
ETE 235 Methods of Teaching English Language Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 236 Assessment of English Language Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 237 Practicum for Teaching English Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 0 hrs.
ENG 311 Introduction to Language – 3 hrs. OR
ENG 312 English Grammar

This is the official catalog for the 2014-2015 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.

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