Department Head: Dr. Cheyrl Ensley
Professors: Dr. Loretta Walton Jaggers, Dr. Kathryn Newman, and Dr. A. K. Nur-Hussen
Associate Professors: Dr. Elaine Foster, Dr. Patricia Johnson, Dr. Pamela Payne, and Dr. Cheyrl Ensley
Assistant Professors: Dr. Mary Ghongkedze
Instructors: Ms. Tiffany Jackson and Ms. Tiffany Winzer
The major purpose of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is to produce teachers, including masters-level teachers and other school personnel, who demonstrate competency in their respective teaching areas; exhibit characteristics of thoughtful practitioners; use best practices in all aspects of their work; advocate for children; and who are accountable to themselves, their students and the teaching profession. Each of the programs offered at the baccalaureate level leads to initial licensure (certification) as a teacher in the respective field.
Teacher Education Programs
Admission to a teacher education program is a multi-step process. Candidates should review all requirements for admission to the College and to a degree program. These documents are on the GSU website under the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. In order to complete all programs of study within a four-year period in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, teacher candidates must meet all PRAXIS requirements and may be required to attend summer school.
The Department offers the following undergraduate teacher education programs: Elementary Education, Grades 1-5; Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5; and Secondary Education and Teaching with concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. In addition, the Department also offers two Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees: 1) Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5, and 2) Secondary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate, Grades 6-12.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, Grades 1-5 is awarded to teacher candidates who complete the 125 hour program outlined below in general, specialized and professional education. The programs lead to initial teacher licensure (certification) for grades 1-5.
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Education 111 & 112 |
2 |
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Education 162 |
3 |
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Biology 103, 105 |
4 |
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English 101 & 102 |
6 |
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History 101 or 104 |
3 |
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Mathematics 147 & 148 |
6 |
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Physical Science 105 |
3 |
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Social Science 101 |
3 |
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Total Hours |
30 |
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Education 200 or 202 |
3 |
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Education 300 |
3 |
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Art 210 |
3 |
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Biology 104 |
3 |
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Chemistry 101 |
3 |
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Economics 201 |
3 |
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English 200 |
3 |
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Geography 201 |
3 |
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History 201 |
3 |
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Mathematics 137 |
3 |
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Physical Science 106 |
3 |
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General Education Testing 300 |
0 |
|
Total Hours |
33 |
|
Education 302 |
3 |
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Education 303 |
3 |
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Education 304 |
3 |
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Education 305 |
3 |
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Education 312 |
3 |
|
Education 317 |
3 |
|
Education 325 |
3 |
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English 213 |
3 |
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Kinesiology 301 |
2 |
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Mathematics 273 |
3 |
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Mathematics 313 |
3 |
|
Total Hours |
32 |
|
Education 328 |
3 |
|
Education 402 |
3 |
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Education 427 |
3 |
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Education 431 |
3 |
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Education 452 |
6 |
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Education 455 |
9 |
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Art 402 |
3 |
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Total Hours |
30 |
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TOTAL |
125 |