Nicholls State University · USA

TEACHER EDUCATION

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

TEACHER EDUCATION is a Bachelor program taught at Nicholls State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Teacher Education at Nicholls State University prepares candidates to become teachers through an undergraduate Initial Certification pathway such as PreKindergarten to Third Grade Certification (PKED), Elementary Education 1-5 Certification (15ED), Secondary Education (6-12), English (SEEN), General Science (SEGS), Social Studies (SESS), Mathematics (MATE), Human Performance Education and Kinesiology (HPEK) (K-12), Art Education (ARTE) – K-12 Certification, or Music Education (MUED) K-12 Certification. Graduates may also choose Post-Baccalaureate, Initial Certification options in similar areas.

Teacher Education includes a transition from a one-semester student teaching to a year-long residency. Candidates enroll in coursework while learning alongside a highly qualified and certified teacher in a public school setting. Clinical practice depends on passing Praxis II requirements prior to resident teaching, and students must complete EDUC 251 — Introduction to Technology Integration for Teachers. Exit includes student teaching with specified teaching hours, evaluations, and a Resident Teaching Portfolio.

Modules

EDUC 251 — Introduction to Technology Integration for Teachers.
EDUC 250
EDUC 312
EDUC 313
EDUC 456
EDUC 458
EDUC 465
EDUC 467
EDUC 473
EDUC 489
PSYC 206
PSYC 210

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in TEACHER EDUCATION at Nicholls State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Nicholls State University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nicholls State University as pre-requiste for admission in TEACHER EDUCATION.

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All parts of the Praxis II required for certification must be passed prior to clinical (resident teaching).
A minimum grade of C in all courses is required for the bachelor’s degree and/or certification.
All candidates must successfully complete EDUC 251 — Introduction to Technology Integration for Teachers.
Portal I: Admission to Foundations Core: candidates must have earned a minimum grade of “C” in all courses required for the Bachelor’s degree and/or teacher certification; earned a minimum of 30 semester hours applicable to a degree (NOTE: Candidates who have maintained a 2.5 overall grade point average and meet the above course requirements may enroll in EDUC 250 with less than 30 semester hours); successfully completed the following courses with a C or better: MATH 101, ENGL 101 AND 102, a social science or history, Science; earned a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 internal GPA; completed a self-evaluation on Content Knowledge, Skills, and Disposition in EDUC 251; completed an Application for Entry to Teacher Education; submitted a Background Check in EDUC 250.
Portal II: Admission to Program: candidates must have earned a 2.5 grade point average; earned a minimum grade of “C” in all courses required for the Bachelor’s degree and/or for teacher education; a disposition Evaluation completed by instructor in EDUC 313; completed a self-evaluation on Educator Disposition Assessment.
Portal III: Prior to Clinical Practice: candidates must have an overall grade point average of 2.5; a minimum grade of C in all courses required for the bachelor’s degree and/or teacher certification; currently not be on probation or conditional status; achieved passing scores on all sections of Praxis II required for State of Louisiana Teacher Licensure (certification); submitted an application to resident teach with a background check.
Portal IV: Exit Clinical/Exit Program: candidates must have an overall grade point average of 2.5; a minimum grade of “C” in all courses required for the bachelor’s degree and/or teacher certification; have earned an S (satisfactory) in student teaching; submitted a verification form for 180 teaching hours; submitted verification form for 60 hours of direct observation; submitted a University Coordinator’s Evaluation Form; earned satisfactory ratings on all evaluation forms (Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching) completed by supervising teachers, university coordinators and school principal; currently not be on probation or conditional status; have successfully completed the Resident Teaching Portfolio (with additional meetings if the portfolio or work sample is unacceptable).