BS Degree in Biology Education 8-12
BA Degrees in Secondary Education 8-12, with majors in English, mathematics, or social science

Linda Young, EdD, Chair, Education Division
     Secondary Education Program Coordinator
Goodhue Academic Center, Room 102
(270) 384-8135  youngl@lindsey.edu

Unit Mission Statement

The mission of the Education Division is to prepare candidates in a Christian learning environment with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to be successful, reflective teacher-leaders in the 21st century.

The secondary education program offers several challenging and rewarding Bachelor of Arts degree programs and one Bachelor of Science degree program that lead to the granting of the Kentucky Provisional Certificate through the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.

• Biology Education 8-12 (BS degree)
• Secondary Education 8-12 Program with majors in English, mathematics, or social science (BA degrees)

In addition, there are P-12 BA degree programs which can also lead to secondary teaching positions: Art Education P-12, Integrated Music Education P-12, Physical Education P-12, and Physical Education/Health P-12.

Candidates are assigned a content area advisor and work with an education advisor as they progress through their specific content requirements and through the sequential professional education requirements to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

Degree Requirements

A.  General Education Requirements:  36-47 hours

• Principles of Psychology (PSYC 1003) is a prerequisite for EDUC 3123 and EDUC 3143 - 3 hours

Note:   Biology Education 8-12 majors should choose general education courses that meet biology major prerequisite requirements in order to fulfill program requirements within or close to 128 hours.

B.  Professional Preparation (select one of the following based on content area)

1 - Biology, Mathematics and Social Studies:  42 hours

• The Teaching Profession (EDUC 2123) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Educational Technology (EDUC 2713) - 3 hours
• Principles of Lifelong Learning (EDUC 3123) - 3 hours
• The Exceptional Learner (EDUC 3143) - 3 hours
• Fundamentals of Secondary Education (EDUC 3403) - 3 hours
• Curriculum & Methodology in Secondary Schools (EDUC 4433) - 3 hours
• Reading & Writing in the Content Areas 5-12 (EDUC 3523) - 3 hours
• Measurement & Assessment in Education (EDUC 4103) - 3 hours
• Classroom Management 5-9 & 8-12 (EDUC 4463) - 3 hours
• Supervised Student Teaching (EDUC 4600) - 12 hours
• Practicum (EDUC 4603) - 3 hours

2 - English:  39 hours

• The Teaching Profession (EDUC 2123) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Educational Technology (EDUC 2713) - 3 hours
• Principles of Lifelong Learning (EDUC 3123) - 3 hours
• The Exceptional Learner (EDUC 3143) - 3 hours
• Fundamentals of Secondary Education (EDUC 3403) - 3 hours
• Curriculum & Methodology in Secondary Schools (EDUC 4433) - 3 hours
• Measurement & Assessment in Education (EDUC 4103) - 3 hours
• Classroom Management 5-9 & 8-12 (EDUC 4463) - 3 hours
• Supervised Student Teaching (EDUC 4600) - 12 hours
• Practicum (EDUC 4603) - 3 hours 

C.  Academic Major (select one of the following programs)

1 - Biology Education 8-12 (BS)

 Note:  Biology majors are advised to use Chemistry for the liberal arts elective studies in depth requirement.

  Note:  The courses required for a BS degree in Biology Education 8-12 are located in this catalog following the Art Education P-12 Major.

2 - English (BA)

Note:  Please see the English Secondary Education Track for a complete list of major requirements.

Note:  An English Major with Secondary Education certification may require more than 128 hours to complete.

3 - Mathematics (BA)

Note:  Please see Mathematics for a complete list of major requirements.

4 - Social Science (BA)

Note:  World Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 (HIST 2233) or World Civilization II: 1500 to Present (HIST 2243) are strongly recommended as electives to strengthen preparation for the content area of the Praxis II exam.

Note:  Please see Social Science for a complete list of major requirements. While the major is social science, the secondary certification is earned in social studies. 

D.  General Electives:  1-5 hours

Exit Criteria

Graduation requirements for candidates are as follows:

1. Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA (2.75 for candidates entering after Fall 2012);
2. Minimum 2.5 Content/Emphasis Area GPA (2.75 for candidates entering after Fall 2012);
3. Minimum 2.5 Professional Education GPA (2.75 for candidates entering after Fall 2012);
4. Completion of the appropriate PRAXIS Principles of Teaching and Learning  (PTL) exam and the appropriate content exam(s);
5. Successful completion of all program requirements and assessments;
6. Successful completion of Supervised Student Teaching (EDUC 4600), including all course requirements with positive evaluations; and
7. Successful completion of Stage III Exit Portfolio.

TOTAL:  128 credit hours