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M. Winston Egan, Chair
215 MCKB

David O. McKay School of Education Advisement Center
120 MCKB, PO Box 25096, (801) 378-3426





Early Childhood Education

Admission to Degree Program

Students are accepted into the early childhood education teacher preparation program by application only. The application review process includes the following:

  1. Completion of the ECE preapplication packet (PAP) available for purchase at the Bookstore third-floor information desk.
  2. The Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or exemption from the test based on ACT scores. (Minimal scores required: Written: Math 175, Reading 176, Writing 174; Computer: Math 320, Reading 323, Writing 320). Those with an ACT score of 26 or higher on the English and Math subtests are exempt from the PPST requirements.
  3. Successful completion (B grade or above) of the following core and preprofessional courses: FamSc 160, 210, 321/322.
  4. The university cumulative GPA.

To conform to the requirements for professional accreditation and certification, the early childhood education degree program must limit enrollment. Therefore, not everyone who applies will be automatically accepted.

The Discipline

Early childhood education prepares teachers who, having gained their own liberal education, help preschool, kindergarten, and primary-grade-school-age children learn by improving the teaching children receive in the home, school, church, and community. Early childhood education provides a preparation program wherein students enhance their thinking abilities, build their confidence in exploring new ideas, and become self-motivated, independent learners.

The program provides the opportunity for prospective teachers to learn about the culture of young children, develop a solid foundation in basic principles of teaching and learning that originate in developmental theory and research, and become proficient in appropriate practices to implement those basic principles in practical settings.

Career Opportunities

A degree in early childhood education leads to certification in pre-K through grade 3. The kindergarten endorsement can only be obtained as part of the Early Childhood Certificate. Students in this major are certified to teach kindergarten through primary grades in the public schools as well as in private and public preschools. See the advisement center for details.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses)
(Engl 313 is strongly recommended)
3–8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses)
(PhyS 110A, 110B are strongly
recommended.)
3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–3.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course)
(Zool 134 recommended)
3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course)
(FamSc 160 or 210 fills this requirement.)
3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Early Childhood Education

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

Elementary Education Plus Early Childhood Education Certification

Certification may be obtained by completing the elementary education program with an emphasis in early childhood education. See the Education Advisement Center for further information.



BS Early Childhood Education (60 hours,* including certification hours)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. Complete the following preprofessional courses prior to application for admission:
    FamSc 160, 210, 321, 322.

  3. Complete the following:
    FamSc 303, 312, 315.

    And select one course from the following:

    FamSc 250, 310, 311.

  4. Complete the following professional courses (prior acceptance to the major required):
    CSE 400.
    ECE 323.
    ElEd 340.
    Hlth 121.
    IP&T 286.

  5. Complete the following professional sequence cohort and student teaching courses:
    ECE 323, 324, 326, 327, 425, 426.
    ElEd 356, 361, 363.
    RelC 491, 492.

    And select one course from the following:

    ECE 423, 424.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

323. Integrated Curriculum in Programs for Young Children. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: admittance to either ECE or ElEd certification programs.

Methods in planning and implementing an integrated curriculum using projects and thematic units developmentally appropriate for children's learning.

324. Integrated Curriculum Practicum. (2:0:2) Prerequisite: admittance to ECE cohort.

Practical classroom experience in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities, via themes and projects, that effectively integrate learning across curriculum subject areas.

325. Teaching the Creative Arts in ECE Programs. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: admittance to ECE major.

Various strategies that encourage children's aesthetic development, physical abilities, and self-esteem through meaningful, integrated learning experiences in art, music, movement/dance, and drama.

326. Teaching Social Studies for Cultural Understanding. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: admittance to ECE cohort.

Developing and implementing meaningful integrated learning experiences in the social studies area, taking into account children's home experience and cultural values.

327. Assessment and Action Research in Early Childhood Programs. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: admittance to ECE cohort.

Formal and informal assessment strategies and data collection procedures for evaluating children's progress; programs to enhance learning, individualize instruction, and communicate with others.

423. Preschool Student Teaching Practicum. (4:0:Arr.) Prerequisite: all ECE professional sequence courses; concurrent enrollment in ECE 426; prior application.

Student teaching experience in the preschool. Fee.

424. Kindergarten Student Teaching Practicum. (4:0:Arr.) Prerequisite: all ECE professional sequence courses; concurrent enrollment in ECE 426; prior application.

Student teaching experience in the kindergarten. Fee.

425. Primary Grade Student Teaching Practicum. (4:0:Arr.) Prerequisite: All ECE professional sequence courses; concurrent enrollment in ECE 426; prior application.

Student teaching experience in the primary grades. Fee.

426. Capstone Seminar. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment with student teaching practicum.

Gaining insight into significant issues in early childhood education, developing a sense of professional ethics, and becoming personally committed to ongoing professional development.





Elementary Education

Admission to Degree Program

Students are accepted into the elementary education teacher preparation program by application only. Students must attend orientation seminars held by the Education Advisement Center prior to making application for admission.

The application review process includes but is not limited to the following:
  1. The Exploratory Experience in Education (EEE), a 35-hour independent field experience verified by a written report.
  2. The university cumulative GPA.
  3. The Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or exemption from the test based on ACT scores.. (Minimal scores required: Written: Math 175, Reading 176, Writing 174; Computer: Math 320, Reading 323, Writing 320). Those with an ACT score of 26 or higher on the English and Math subtests are exempt from the PPST requirement.

The degree programs in elementary education carry enrollment limitations. A maximum of two applications will be considered for any individual.

The Discipline

Elementary education prepares teachers who, having gained their own liberal education, help elementary-school-age children learn by improving the teaching children receive in the home, school, church, and community. Elementary education provides a preparation program wherein students enhance their thinking abilities, build their confidence in exploring new ideas, and become self-motivated, independent learners.

The program provides the opportunity for prospective teachers to learn about the culture of the elementary school, develop a solid foundation in basic principles of teaching and learning that originate in educational theory and research, and become proficient in systematically applying those basic principles in practical settings.

Career Opportunities

A degree in elementary education leads to opportunities for teaching in elementary schools. By taking additional classes in early childhood education, secondary education, or music, students can extend their teaching credential to teach kindergarten, seventh and eighth grade, or elementary music. The current number of elementary education graduates far exceeds the market demand.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses)
(Engl 313 is strongly recommended.)
3–8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses)
(PhyS 110A, 110B are strongly
recommended.)
3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–3.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course)
(FamSc 210 fills this requirement;
Geog 120 is also strongly recommended.)
3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Elementary Education

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MA Teaching and Learning
MEd Teaching and Learning
EdD Reading

For more information see the 1998-99 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Seventh- and Eighth-Grade Endorsement

See the Education Advisement Center for further information.

Elementary Music Education/Elementary Education Dual Certification

See the College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement Center (D-444 HFAC) for music programs and course listings and the Education Advisement Center for the education program.

Elementary Education Plus Early Childhood Education Certification

Certification may be obtained by completing the elementary education program with an emphasis in early childhood education. See the Education Advisement Center for further information.



BS Elementary Education (64.5 hours,* including certification hours)

Major Requirements

  1. Make formal application for admission to the program through the School of Education Advisement Center.

  2. No D credit will be accepted in the supporting or major courses.

  3. Complete the following courses prior to application for admission:
    FamSc 210.
    Math 305.
    PE 169.

  4. Complete the following courses (it is strongly recommended that these be taken prior to application for admission):
    Dance 326.
    FamSc 315.
    Music 378.
    TMA 352.
    VAEdu 326.

  5. Complete orientation seminars (seminar schedule posted outside 120 MCKB).

  6. Complete the following professional courses (prior application required):
    ElEd 302, 340, 351, 356, 357, 358, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 372.
    CSE 400.
    ECE 323.
    EdLF 452.
    Hlth 361.
    IP&T 301.
    PE 375.
    RelC 491, 492.

  7. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    IP&T 286.

  8. Complete 8 hours from one of the following:
    ElEd 400, 496R.

Recommended Courses

The following courses are strongly recommended. All can fill GE requirements:

Biol 100 (101 lab also strongly recommended).
Engl 313.
Geog 120.
PhyS 110A, B.
Zool 134.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Elementary Education (El Ed)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

+Instructional Psychology & Technology 286. Microcomputers in the Schools. (1:2:Arr.)

302. Planning and Management. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: admittance to elementary education program.

Learning principles, lesson planning, classroom atmosphere, classroom management, professional attitudes and practices.

310R. Introduction to Learning and Teaching. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) On dem. By application only. See EAC or department office for application dates. Prerequisite: Engl 115 or Phil 105, Precollege Mathematics, FamSc 210, PPST, speech and hearing test, and minimum of 45 credit hours completed.

Course consists of two major components: (1) teaching for learning, and (2)cognitive understanding of effective teaching and learning. Demonstrated competence in both components is required for admittance to the professional program. Fee.

340. Children's Literature. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp (nonmajors only) Independent Study also. Prerequisite: major status.

Trends and titles in children's and adolescent literature. Reading and critiquing as well as practical uses of children's literature in both school and home.

351. Multicultural Education. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp

Cultural issues related to public education that promote constructive interaction among people of differing economic, social, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

356. Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Primary Grades. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: concurrent registration in ElEd 358.

Issues, theories, and practices of literacy instruction for primary grades, including development of literacy through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

357. Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Intermediate Grades. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: concurrent registration in ElEd 358.

Issues and practices for teaching language arts in grades three to six, including content area reading and writing, literature, comprehending and responding, vocabulary development, and structural analysis applications.

358. Practicum in Assessing and Supporting Literacy Development. (2:0:4) F, W Prerequisite: concurrent registration in ElEd 356, 357.

Applying reading and writing assessment and instructional strategies in elementary classrooms. Fee.

360. Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching in Reading. (2:2:2) On dem. Prerequisite: ElEd 310R, 356, 357, and formal admission into elementary education major. Attendance first day is mandatory.

Using classroom diagnostic techniques to design a prescriptive program for correcting reading difficulties. Fee.

361. Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: Math 305, 306 or demonstrated competency on test of content; concurrent registration in ElEd 362.

Methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics guided by current principles of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in mathematics education.

362. Practicum in Teaching Mathematics. (1:0:2) F, W Prerequisite: Math 305, 306 or demonstrated competency on test of content; concurrent registration in ElEd 361.

Applying content and methods learned in ElEd 361 in an elementary school classroom. Fee.

363. Teaching Science in the Elementary School. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: department approval; concurrent registration in ElEd 364.

Designed to help prospective teachers develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to teaching science in the elementary school.

364. Practicum in Teaching Science. (0.5:0:1) F, W Prerequisite: department approval; concurrent registration in ElEd 363.

Field experience designed to give students opportunities to interact with elementary school students and apply skills and knowledge developed in ElEd 363.

365. Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: concurrent registration in ElEd 366.

Developing instructional methods and curriculum design to initiate and maintain effective learning in social studies classrooms.

366. Social Studies Practicum. (0.5:0:1) F, W Prerequisite: concurrent registration in ElEd 365.

Practicing strategies in instruction and curriculum to initiate and maintain effective learning in social studies classrooms.

370. Practicum in Reading, Language Arts, and Mathematics. (4:1:4) F, W 1st block only, Sp interns only. Prerequisite: ElEd 350, 352, 353, 356, 357, Engl 313. Students must take ElEd 400 immediately following 370.

Practicum in reading, language arts, and mathematics in a school setting with emphasis on learning. Fee.

372. Instruction and Assessment. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: admittance to elementary education program.

Taken during second professional semester. Extended planning, integrated units, teaching strategies, management problems, and assessment and reporting of student progress.

400. Classroom Student-Teaching Experience. (1–8:Arr.:Arr.) F, W 2d block only. Prerequisite: ElEd 370 and prior application. See EAC for application dates. Fee.

450. Foundations for Bilingual/ESL Education. (3:3:0) F

Identifying and assessing legal, linguistic, cultural, community, and familal issues affecting access of Limited English Proficient (LEP) student populations to education.

461. Individualized Instruction in the Elementary School. (1–2:1:0) On dem.

Techniques for individualizing instruction in the elementary school.

490R. Senior Seminar. (1–2:2:0 ea.) On dem. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

493R. Independent Readings or Project. (1–4:0:3 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: department's consent.

496R. Cooperative Education—Internship. (8–12:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F Prerequisite: ElEd 370 or two-semester professional sequence and prior application. See EAC for application dates.

A full-year classroom teaching internship in the public schools.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

514R. Special Topics in Education. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) On dem. These courses do not count toward a graduate degree.

—Children's Literature
—Classroom Management
—Computers in Education
—Curriculum
—Environmental Education
—Foundations of Reading
—Increasing Teaching Effectiveness
—Individualized Instruction
—Language Arts
—Language Development and Reading
—Mathematics
—Organizing for Instruction
—Precision Teaching
—Reading
—Reading in the Content Areas
—Science
—Social Studies
—Writing in Elementary Education

515R. Special Topics in Education. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) On dem. These courses do not count toward a graduate degree without prior approval.

—Art in Education
—Children's Literature
—Classroom Management
—Curriculum Innovations
—Dance Drama in Education
—Early Childhood Education
—Effective Teaching
—Evaluating Student Learning
—Foundations
—Health Education
—Home-School Relations
—Human Development
—Investigating Home Schooling
—Language Arts
—Mathematics
—Microcomputers in Schools
—Multicultural Education
—Music in Education
—PE in Education
—Precision Teaching
—Program Evaluation
—Reading
—Reading in the Content Areas
—Science
—Social Science
—Writing in the Elementary School

530. Principles of Learning. (3:3:0) Su

Improving classroom learning through understanding underlying psychological principles and theories.

533. Written Expression in the Elementary Schools. (2:2:0) On dem.

Foundation, objectives, and strategies for teaching the writing process to elementary students, including spelling, handwriting, and integration with listening and speaking skills.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the 1998-99 BYU Graduate Catalog.





Secondary Education

Admission to Degree Program

The degree programs in this department carry special enrollment limitations. Please see the college advisement center for specific details.

The Discipline

The Department of Teacher Education provides a program that certifies secondary teachers for the public schools. In addition to content courses in the field(s) in which they plan to teach, students complete professional education courses and practicum experiences that prepare them to teach in a secondary school setting.

Career Opportunities

Secondary education teacher.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses) 3–8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–3.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

Composite teaching majors only:
BS Physical Science
BS Social Science

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

General Information

Teaching Majors, Minors and Composites

Students wishing to certify as secondary teachers select one of the following options in addition to the professional education sequence.

Option 1a: Teaching Major

The following subjects do not require a teaching minor, although a teaching minor is recommended.

Chemistry Education (83.5–89.5 hours)
English Teaching (71–72 hours)
French Teaching (61–62 hours)
German Teaching (80–81 hours)
History Teaching (61–62 hours)
Mathematics Education (68–69 hours)
Physical Education: Public School Teaching (83.5–84.5 hours)
Physics Teaching (69–70 hours)
Theatre and Media Arts Education (68 hours)

Option 1b: Teaching Major and Approved Teaching Minor

The following subjects require an approved teaching minor.

Dance Education (94–100 hours)
Geography Teaching (84–92 hours)
Spanish Teaching (80–102 hours)

Approved Teaching Minors for Options 1a and 1b Teaching Majors:

Art Education (23 hours)
Biology Teaching (29–30 hours) See Department of Botany and Range Science, Department of Microbiology, or Department of Zoology)
Chemistry Education (16–18 hours)
Chinese Teaching (27 hours)
Coaching and Teaching Physical Education (25 hours)
Computer Science Teaching (19 hours)
Driver and Safety Education (16 hours)(see Department of Health Sciences)
English Teaching (24 hours)
French Teaching (21 hours)
Geography Teaching (18 hours)
Geology Teaching (16 hours)
German Teaching (22 hours)
Health Education (21 hours)
History Teaching (21 hours)
Japanese Teaching (25 hours)(see Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages)
Latin Teaching (22 hours)(see Department of Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature)
Mathematics Education (26 hours)
Multicultural Education: Asian Studies (23–24 hours)(see David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies)
Multicultural Education: Latin American Studies (24 hours)(see David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies)
Multicultural Education: Near Eastern Studies (23–24 hours)(see David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies)
Native American Studies (22 hours)(see Department of History)
Physics Teaching (25 hours)
Political Science Teaching (21 hours)
Psychology Teaching (21 hours)
Russian Teaching (31–32 hours)(see Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages)
Sociology Teaching (21 hours)
Spanish Teaching (21 hours)
Special Education (29–32 hours)
Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)(K–12)(19 hours) (see Department of Linguistics)
Theatre and Media Arts Education (32 hours)

Option 2: Restricted Teaching Major and Approved Teaching Minor

The following subjects require an approved teaching minor from a frequently taught academic area.

Chinese Teaching (80–86 hours)(see Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages)
Health Sciences: School Health Education (77–83 hours)
Japanese Teaching (85–91 hours)(see Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages)
Latin Teaching (81–87 hours)(see Department of Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature)
Political Science Teaching (89–95 hours)
Psychology Teaching (81–87 hours)
Russian Teaching (90–96 hours)(see Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages)
Sociology Teaching (78–83 hours)

Approved Teaching Minors for Option 2 Teaching Majors

Art Education (23 hours)
Biology Teaching (29–30 hours)(see Department of Botany and Range Science, Department of Microbiology, or Department of Zoology)
Chemistry Education (16–18 hours)
Coaching and Teaching Physical Education (25 hours)
Driver and Safety Education (16 hours)(see Department of Health Sciences)
English Teaching (24 hours)
French Teaching (21 hours)
Geography Teaching (18 hours)
German Teaching (22 hours)
History Teaching (21 hours)
Mathematics Education (25 hours)
Physics Teaching (25 hours)
Spanish Teaching (21 hours)
Special Education (29–32 hours)
Theatre and Media Arts Education (32 hours)

Option 3: Composite Teaching Major

A teaching composite enables a student to complete a broader range of content area courses. However, a composite requires at least 46 hours in the teaching major, usually exceeding the 128 hours required for graduation. Teaching composite majors are available in the following subject areas:

Art Education: K–12 (83 hours)
Biology Composite Teaching (94–101 hours )(see Department of Botany and Range Science, Department of Microbiology, or Department of Zoology)
Earth and Space Science Education (83–87 hours)(see Department of Geology)
Family Sciences: Home Economics Education Emphasis (89–90 hours)
Family Sciences: Home Economics Education–Family Life Emphasis (83–86 hours)
Humanities Composite Teaching (74–113 hours)
Music Education: K–12 Choral Emphasis (90 hours)
Music Education: K–12 Instrumental Emphasis (92 hours)
Physical Science Composite Teaching (78.5–80.5 hours)(see Department of Teacher Education)
Social Science Composite Teaching (75–77 hours)(see Department of Teacher Education)
Technology Teacher Education (87–89 hours)

Professional Education Requirements

Regardless of the option chosen for the content area course work, all students certifying in secondary education must complete the following courses:

  1. Complete the following:
    ScEd 276R, 351, 375.

  2. Complete 1 hour from the following:
    IP&T 286.

    Note: Two hours may be completed, with one hour used for ScEd 376R (see item 4 below).

  3. Select one course from the following:
    ScEd 326.
    Soc 326.

  4. Complete 1 hour from the following:
    ScEd 376R.

  5. Complete 12 hours from the following:
    ScEd 476R or 496R (interns only).

  6. A teaching methods course must be completed within the teaching major or composite. Biological science, physical science, mathematics, and social science majors must complete ScEd 377 (3.0 credit hours) as their methods course. For other majors, refer to the appropriate advisement center or major course listing regarding the methods class.

Recommended Courses

RelC 491, 492.

Student Teaching Prerequisites

  1. Teaching Major. Complete at least 24 hours in their teaching major or 36 hours in a composite teaching major. Some departments require more than this minimum before they will clear a candidate for student teaching.

  2. Teaching Within a Minor. Students requesting to student teach in the area of a teaching minor must (1) complete all minor course work before student teaching and (2) obtain written permission from the Teacher Education Department.

  3. Professional Education Courses. Complete ScEd 276R, 326 (or Soc 326), 351, 375, 376R (1 hour), IP&T 286, and the appropriate 377 course with a C or higher.

  4. Application. Apply for student teaching at the Education Advisement Center.

Certification Procedures

Students are responsible for keeping the EAC informed of their progress toward certification. If any changes are to be made in the certification program outlined in this catalog, the student must prepare and circulate the necessary memoranda to obtain approval from both the academic major department and secondary education.

To avoid undue delay certifying, students are urged to arrange for a personal review of their EAC file well in advance of registering for their final semester, because completion of graduation requirements does not necessarily mean that all certification requirements have been met.
Students who have already received a degree in an academic area and wish to obtain a secondary teaching certificate should contact the Admissions Office for specific information.

Teaching Majors, Teaching Minors, and Composite Teaching Majors

The following is a list of teaching majors and minors offered jointly with the Department of Teacher Education and other academic departments throughout the university. For specific major course requirements, see the department offering the teaching major or minor. For certification requirements, refer to the above information.

Teaching Majors and Composite Teaching Majors

(Hours listed include courses taken to fill both major and certification requirements.)

Art Education (K–12) (83 hours)
Biology Composite Teaching (94–101 hours)(see Department of Botany and Range Science, Department of Microbiology, or Department of Zoology)
Chemistry Education (83.5–89.5)
Chinese Teaching (80–86 hours)(see Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages)
Dance Education (94–100 hours)
Earth and Space Science Education (83–87 hours)(see Department of Geology)
English Teaching (71–72 hours)
Family Sciences: Home Economics Education Emphasis (89–90 hours)
Family Sciences: Home Economics Education—Family Life Emphasis (83–86 hours)
French Teaching (61–62 hours)
Geography Teaching (84–92 hours)
German Teaching (80–81 hours)
Health Sciences: School Health Education Emphasis (77–83 hours)
History Teaching (61–62 hours)
Humanities Composite Teaching (74–113 hours)
Japanese Teaching (85–91 hours)(see Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages)
Latin Teaching (81–87 hours)(see Department of Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature)
Mathematics Education (68–69 hours)
Music Education: K–12 Choral Emphasis (90 hours)
Music Education: K–12 Instrumental Emphasis (92 hours)
Physical Education: Public School Teaching Emphasis (83.5–84.5 hours)
Physical Science Composite Teaching (78.5–80.5 hours)(see Department of Teacher Education)
Physics Teaching (69–70 hours)
Political Science Teaching (89–95 hours)
Psychology Teaching (81–87 hours)
Russian Teaching (90–96 hours)(see Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages)
Social Science Composite Teaching (75–77 hours)(see Department of Teacher Education)
Sociology Teaching (78–83 hours)
Spanish Teaching (80–102 hours)
Technology Teacher Education (87–89 hours)
Theatre and Media Arts Education (68 hours)

Teaching Minors

Art Education (23 hours)
Biology Teaching (29–30 hours)(see Department of Botany and Range Science, Department of Microbiology, or Department of Zoology)
Chemistry Education (16–18 hours)
Chinese Teaching (27 hours)(see Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages)
Coaching and Teaching Physical Education (25 hours)
Computer Science Teaching (19 hours)
Driver Safety Education (16 hours)(see Department of Health Sciences)
English Teaching (24 hours)
French Teaching (21 hours)
Geography Teaching (18 hours)
Geology Teaching (16 hours)
German Teaching (22 hours)
Health Education (21 hours)
History Teaching (21 hours)
Japanese Teaching (25 hours)(see Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages)
Latin Teaching (22 hours)(see Department of Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature)
Mathematics Education (26 hours)
Multicultural Education: Asian Studies (23–24 hours)(see David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies)
Multicultural Education: Latin American Studies (24 hours)(see David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies)
Multicultural Education: Near Eastern Studies (23–24 hours)(see David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies)
Native American Studies (22 hours)(see Department of History)
Physics Teaching (25 hours)
Political Science Teaching (21 hours)
Psychology Teaching (21 hours)
Russian Teaching (31–32 hours)(see Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages)
Sociology Teaching (21 hours)
Spanish Teaching (21 hours)
Special Education (29–32 hours)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)(K–12)(19 hours)(See Department of Linguistics)
Theatre and Media Arts Education (32 hours)

Teaching Composite Majors Offered by the Department of Teacher Education

BS Teaching Physical Science (78.5-80.5 hours,* including certification hours)

Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108, 127, 137.
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 223, 351, 501.
    Geol 111, 112, 210.
    Phil 423.
    Biol 130.

  2. Select one course from the following:
    Geol 286, 351, 370, 480.

  3. Complete the Professional Education Component (27–28 hours).

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Teaching Social Science (75-77 hours,* including certification hours)

Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    Hist 120, 121, 201, 202, 366.

    Note: Hist 366 must be completed before ScEd 476R/496R.

  2. Select one course from 300-level or above history courses.

  3. Complete the following:
    Geog 101, 301.

  4. Select one course from the following:
    Geog 302, 331, 341, 346, 401, 405, 450, 455, 460, 465, 470, 471, 480, 485.

  5. Complete the following:
    Econ 110 and any 200-level or above economics course.

  6. Complete the following:
    PlSc 110.

  7. Complete the following:
    Either PlSc 150
    Or any 300-level or higher political science course.

  8. Complete the following:
    Psych 111.

  9. Select one course from the following:
    Psych 321, 341, 342, 350, 361, 365.

  10. Select one course from the following:
    Soc 111.
    Anthr 101, 110.

  11. Complete the Professional Education Component (28–29 hours).

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Secondary Education (Sc Ed)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

276R. Exploration of Teaching. (4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W Prerequisite: 30 semester hours or sophomore status.

Field-based, team-taught, initial teaching experience that helps potential teachers identify their strengths and weaknesses in viable educational settings.

326. Foundations of Teaching. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ScEd 276R.

Knowledge base of teaching, including social, legal, familial, governmental, technological, and empirical impacts upon the teacher's personal and professional life.

351. Multicultural and Exceptional Education. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp Su Prerequisite: ScEd 276R.

Promoting constructive interaction both with students of differing economic, social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds and students with exceptional physical and mental conditions. Field trip required.

375. Theory and Methods of Secondary Education. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ScEd 276R.

Disciplines of education; analysis of educational practice and relationship between theories and research on education and the practice of teaching.

376R. (ScEd-IP&T) Secondary Education Field and Specialty Experiences. (1–2:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Independent Study also for secondary education majors. Prerequisite: ScEd 276R.

School-related experiences to provide preservice teachers with field or specialty experiences related to specific teaching majors.

377. Teaching Methods and Instruction. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: ScEd 276R; concurrent registration in ScEd 476R for social studies and mathematics students.

Teaching secondary-specific courses in science or social studies; discussions, demonstrations, materials, planning. Students must enroll for section that corresponds with appropriate teaching major.

450. Foundations for Bilingual/ESL Education. (3:3:0) F

Identifying and assessing legal, linguistic, cultural, community, and familial issues affecting the access of Limited English Proficient (LEP) student populations to education.

476R. Secondary Student Teaching and Reading in the Content Area. (1–15:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W Prerequisite: acceptance to certification program in David O. McKay School of Education; completion of IP&T 286, ScEd 276R, 326, 351, 375, 376R, appropriate 377; successful completion of at least 24 hours in teaching major or 36 hours in composite teaching major.

Professional education certification experience for all approved secondary teacher candidates. Theory and practice of teaching, specific subject instruction, reading in the content, curriculum development, evaluation, classroom management, professional education. Student teaching is a direct full-day experience. Seminar attendance required. Fee.

490R. Senior Seminar. (1–2:2:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

493R. Readings. (1–2:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

496R. Secondary Education Internship. (1–15: Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: ScEd 276R, 326, 351, 375, 376R, IP&T 286, and completion of 30 teaching major credits.

Full-time, full-year teaching in approved secondary schools. University and secondary school supervision. Contractual agreement. Seminar attendance required. Fee.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

514R. Special Topics in Secondary Education. (1–3:3:3 ea.) On dem.

Note: ScEd 514R and 515R are for recertification only. These courses do not count toward preservice secondary certification or graduate degrees.

—Computers in Education
—Curriculum and Instruction
—Fine Arts Education
—Foreign Language Education
—Health and Physical Education
—Language Arts Education
—Mathematics and Computer Science Education
—Middle Education
—Reading in the Content Area
—Science Education
—Social Science Education
—Vocational Education

515R. Special Topics in Education. (1–3:Arr.:1 ea.) On dem. These courses must have prior approval of department to count toward graduate degrees.

—Middle Education
—Reading in the Content Area
—Science Education
—Secondary Curriculum
—Secondary Instruction
—Teaching and Learning

531. Effective Classroom Instruction. (2:2:Arr.) On dem.

Developing strategies to initiate and maintain effective learning in elementary and secondary classrooms. Expanding teaching perspectives and acquiring observation skills.

539R. Practicum in Learning and Teaching. (1–8:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

Experience in a school setting under direction of college faculty.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the 1998-99 BYU Graduate Catalog.



Teacher Education Faculty

Professors

Baird, James E. (1973) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1957, 1962; PhD, U. of Utah, 1973.

Clark, D. Cecil (1974) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1961; PhD, Stanford U., 1965.

Coombs, C. Garn (1971) BS, U. of Utah, 1962; MA, DA, Carnegie-Mellon U., 1968, 1975.

Cutler, Beverly R. (1969) BA, U. of Utah, 1952, MS, Brigham Young U., 1963; PhD, Stanford U., 1966.

Earle, Rodney S. (1993) BA, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1973; PhD, Indiana U., 1981.

Edwards, Clifford H. (1978) BS, MEd, Utah State U., 1962, 1964; EdD, U. of Utah, 1968.

Eldredge, J. Lloyd (1981) BS, Brigham Young U., 1958; MS, EdD, U. of Utah, 1962, 1970.

Hansen, J. Merrell (1988) BA, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1964, 1967; PhD, U. of Texas, Austin, 1971.

Hardy, Garry Ray (1970) BS, Utah State U., 1961; MS, Brigham Young U., 1970; EdD, U. of Houston, 1977.

Harris, R. Carl (1975) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1967, 1968; PhD, Pennsylvania State U., 1971.

Jacobs, James S. (1976) BA, U. of Utah, 1968; MA, Stanford U., 1970; EdD, U. of Georgia, 1978.

Larsen, Jean M. (1963) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1953, 1960; PhD, U. of Utah, 1972.

Monroe, Eula Ewing (1992) BS, MA, Western Kentucky U., 1960, 1964; EdD, George Peabody Coll. of Vanderbilt U., 1980.

Reutzel, D. Ray (1985) BA, U. of Wyoming, 1977; MA, Utah State U., 1980; PhD, U. of Wyoming, 1982.

Tolman, Marvin N. (1975) BS, Utah State U., 1964; MEd, U. of Utah, 1969; EdD, Utah State U., 1975.

Tunnell, Michael O. (1992) BA, Brigham Young U., 1973; MEd, Utah State U., 1978; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1986.

Associate Professors

Campbell, Milo Kay (1966) BA, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1961, 1966; PhD, Wayne State U., 1972.

Chilcoat, George (Skip) (1989) BA, MEd, EdD, Arizona State U., 1972, 1975, 1983.

Fawson, Parker C. (1993) BA, Weber State Coll., 1983; MEd, EdD Brigham Young U., 1986, 1989.

Morrison, Timothy G. (1994) BA, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1977, 1979; PhD, U. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1986.

Pinnegar, Stefinee (1992) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1989; PhD, U. of Arizona, 1992.

Richards, A. LeGrand (1985) BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1975, 1982; MEd, Harvard U., 1976.

Assistant Professors

Arnoldsen, Larry M. (1969) BS, Brigham Young U., 1960; MA, California State Polytechnic U., 1965; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1985.

Birrell, James (1993) BS, Brigham Young U., 1981; MEd, U. of Utah, 1984; EdD, U. of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1993.

Clemmer, Janice White (1980) BS, Brigham Young U., 1964; MA, Dominican Coll. of San Rafael, 1975; MA, U. of San Francisco, 1976; PhD, PhD, U. of Utah, 1979, 1980; JD, Brigham Young U., 1993.

Erickson, Lynnette B. (1996) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1987; PhD, Arizona State U., 1996.

Kokol, Martin L. (1995) BA, Princeton U., 1978; MA, Claremont Graduate School, 1981; CAS, Harvard U., 1988; EdD, Boston U., 1994.

Ostlund, Margaret F. (1987) BA, MEd, EdS, Brigham Young U., 1958, 1976, 1977; PhD, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1993.

Tuttle, Marie (1976) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1969, 1976; PhD, Texas A&M U., 1995.

Wentworth, Nancy M. (1992) BS, MA, PhD, U. of Utah, 1971, 1972, 1992.

Wilcox, Brad (1990) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1990; PhD, U. of Wyoming, 1994.

Young, Janet R. (1996) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1974, 1989; PhD, U. of Oklahoma, 1996.

Instructor

Smith, Stephanie Z. (1995) BS, Brigham Young U., 1984.

Adjunct Faculty

Alldredge, Joseph (1995) BS, Brigham Young U., 1969; BS, Utah State U., 1975; MS, Southwest Missouri State U., 1978; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1980.

Black, Jan (1995) BA, Southern Utah U., 1962; MEd, Oregon State U., 1971.

Grant, Charles (1995) BS, MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1954, 1968, 1975.

Hansen, Sharon (1995) BS, Brigham Young U., 1965; MEd, Utah State U., 1987.

Hawkes, Lynda (1995) BS, Brigham Young U., 1989; MEd, Idaho State U., 1996.

Lloyd, Linda (1995) BS, Utah State U., 1983; MEd, Idaho State U., 1986; PhD, U. of Idaho, 1995.

Nielsen, Kendall L. (1995) BA, Southern Utah State Coll., 1976; MM, Brigham Young U., 1988.

Reeve, JoAnn (1995) BS, Brigham Young U., 1964.

Robertson, Blaine (1995) BS, MEd, Idaho State U., 1981, 1984; EdS, Utah State U., 1986.

Seamons, Rhonda (1995) BS, Brigham Young U., 1984; MEd, Utah State U., 1989; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1993.

Stocking, Larry (1995) BS, MHEd, Idaho State U., 1992, 1993.

Emeriti

Allred, Ruel A. (1961) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1954, 1958; EdD, U. of Oregon, 1965.

Allred, Wallace E. (1956) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1956, 1957; MS, Oregon State U., 1965; PhD, U. of Utah, 1971.

Anderson, Enid R. (1968) BS, MA, EdD, Utah State U., 1951, 1956, 1972.

Baird, Joseph Hugh (1963) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1954, 1954; EdD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1962.

Belt, W. Dwayne (1961) BA, Brigham Young U., 1952; MA, EdD, Colorado State Coll., 1958, 1961.

Berryessa, Max J. (1963) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1948, 1949; EdD, Stanford U., 1959.

Bowles, Catherine (1960) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1936, 1953.

Card, Willard R. (1967) BS, U. of Utah, 1957; MA, San Jose State Coll., 1964.

Chai, Henry K. (1971) BS, Brigham Young U., 1951; MA, EdD, Arizona State U., 1962, 1979.

Clark, H. Clifford (1969) BS, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1954, 1963; MA, California State U., Los Angeles, 1957.

Clark, Hazel C. (1952) BS, U. of Utah, 1938; MS, Brigham Young U., 1957.

Clark, Welsford Hone (1956) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1956, 1962.

Compton, Lane A. (1953) BS, MS, EdD, U. of Utah, 1944, 1951, 1955.

Daines, Delva (1955) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1940, 1947; EdD, Washington State U., 1956.

Davidson, Bertha B. (1950) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1950, 1954.

Dunn, James W. (1970) BS, MS, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1950, 1960, 1968.

Harmon, Frank W. (1963) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1952, 1956; EdD, Columbia U., 1964.

Heil, Lillian H. (1974) BA, Fresno State Coll., 1950; MS, U. of Utah, 1960; EdD, Columbia U., 1968.

Henderson, E. Dean (1964) BS, MEd, Utah State U., 1936, 1958.

Koplin, Joanne W. (1968) BS, U. of Utah, 1951; MEd, Brigham Young U., 1976.

Laird, Robert William (1973) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1951, 1962; EdD, Utah State U., 1971.

Miller, Elva K. (1955) BS, Brigham Young U., 1947.

Moore, Blaine H. (1970) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1955, 1960; EdD, Colorado State Coll., 1969.

Nelson, Marvin N. (1959) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1951, 1961; PhD, U. of Utah 1975.

Rasband, Mima (1952) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1937, 1950.

Rogers, J. Keith (1971) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1959, 1963; PhD, Michigan State U., 1971.

Searle, June G. (1961) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1958, 1967; PhD, U. of Utah, 1974.

Steed, Robin (1988) BS, Brigham Young U., 1951; MA, St. Mary's Coll., 1981; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1984.

Storrs, Jane G. (1960) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1946, 1960.

Sucher, Floyd (1991) BS, Brigham Young U., 1954; MA, California State U., Los Angeles, 1957; EdD, Northern Colorado State U., 1963.

Wilcox, Ray T. (1957) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1951, 1954; EdD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1957.

Winterrose, Geneva (1967) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1948, 1951; EdD, Utah State U., 1968.

Wolfgramm, Harold F. (1966) BS, MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1959, 1960, 1964.






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