Faculty of Education

www.poly.asu.edu/ecollege/education

480/727-1103

SUTON 240E

Bette S. Bergeron, Faculty Head

Professors

Bergeron, Darst

Assistant Professors

Kulinna, Marble, Smith

Clinical Assistant Professors

Gomez, Molina-Walters, White-Taylor

Senior Lecturers

Stever, Wenhart

Lecturers

Foley, Oliver, Orlowicz, Prest, Rinkol, Rome

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION—BAE

Program Overview

The Elementary Education program at the Polytechnic campus is unique in its focus on intensive field experiences, practical application of current theory, and emphasis on technology. The curriculum is also focused on and directly aligned with Arizona’s standards for teachers. Courses are arranged sequentially and taken with peer cohorts in four semester-long blocks. Each semester Elementary Education students are immersed in field experiences that directly link with course discussions and assignments. Course instructors have taught in a variety of K–8 settings and can therefore augment class experiences with practical applications. Current educational technologies are incorporated into course delivery and assignments. Additionally, students have the opportunity to choose between the daytime Elementary Education program at the Polytechnic campus or one of the campus’s district-based evening cohorts.

Graduation Requirements

A total of 120 semester hours is required for graduation with a minimum of 45 semester hours of upper-division credit. As part of the undergraduate degree program, students will complete ASU General Studies (see General Studies) requirements. In addition, Elementary Education students are required to complete 18 semester hours in an academic specialization, which is tailored to an individual student’s academic strengths (e.g., math, science, social studies, English). The remaining program hours, which specifically focus on the teaching profession, are outlined below. Students must first be admitted to the Polytechnic Elementary Education program before enrolling in the Professional Preparation Program courses (Blocks I–IV).

Foundations (15 Semester Hours)*

EDP 310 Educational Psychology SB (3)

EDP 313 Childhood and Adolescence (3)

MCE 446 Understanding the Culturally Diverse Child C (3)

MTE 180 Theory of Elementary Mathematics (3)

SPE 311 Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children SB, C (3)

* For foundation courses, see College of Education.

Professional Preparation Program*
Block I

EDC 320 Integrated Learning Experience I: Learning Climate (2)

EDC 330 Literacy I: Emerging Literacy and Phonemic Awareness (3)

EDC 354 Educational Media in the Classroom (3)

EDC 355 Accommodating Instruction for Diverse Learners (3)

EDC 474 Field Experience (0–1)

Block II

EDC 325 Integrated Learning Experience II: Instructional Design and Implementation (2)

EDC 335 Literacy II: Intermediate Literacy and Phonetic Principles (3)

EDC 345 Math Methods for the Elementary Classroom (3)

EDC 474 Field Experience (0–1)

ELL 415 Structured English Immersion (SEI) Methods (3)

Block III

EDC 420 Integrated Learning Experience III: Assessment (2)

EDC 430 Literacy III: Interventions (3)

EDC 440 Science Methods for the Elementary Classroom (3)

EDC 450 Social Studies Methods for the Elementary Classroom (3)

EDC 474 Field Experience (0–1)

Block IV

EDC 425 Integrated Learning Experience IV: Professional Knowledge (2)

EDC 484 Student Teaching in the Elementary School (10–12)

* Block courses can only be taken upon admission to the Elementary Education program.

Postbaccalaureate Program

Individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution are encouraged to participate in the Elementary Education program as nondegree graduate students. Postbaccalaureate students complete the same professional preparation program courses as outlined above, which are augmented by the students’ unique life and work experiences.

In addition to participation in any of the four-semester undergraduate Elementary Education programs, postbaccalaureate students also have the option of an accelerated program with a master’s degree option (“TEACH ME”). For more information, call 480/727-1103.

Application

Applications for the Polytechnic Elementary Education programs are due October 15 for spring admission, and April 15 for fall admission. Students eligible for admission must meet the following criteria:

 1. admission to the Polytechnic campus;

 2. a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50;

 3. completion of at least 56 semester hours at the time of admission (undergraduate degree-seeking students); or, completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (postbaccalaureate students); and

 4. evidence of competence in written English.

Applications must include two letters of recommendation and a résumé outlining work with school-age children and/or their families. Students seeking admission to the postbaccalaureate “TEACH ME” program must also be admitted to the Division of Graduate Studies. Students should call the Polytechnic campus Teacher Education Office at 480/727-1103 for complete admission packet information and eligibility requirements.

State Certification

Students who successfully complete the undergraduate or postbaccalaureate routes to Elementary Education teacher preparation at the Polytechnic campus are recommended for K–8 certification in the State of Arizona pending the completion of all other requirements mandated by the state. These additional requirements include, but are not limited to, successful completion of all appropriate areas of the Arizona Education Proficiency Assessment and course work in the United States and Arizona constitutions. Because of the possibility that requirements for state certification may change, students are urged to maintain close contact with their education advisor.

SECONDARY EDUCATION—BAE

Physical Education

The faculty of education offer the BAE in Secondary Education with a concentration (academic specialization) in physical education. Students interested in obtaining certification to teach physical education will major in Secondary Education with a concentration in physical education. Once all state certification requirements are met, graduates are eligible to teach physical education in grades K–12.

Graduation Requirements

A total of 120 semester hours is required for graduation, with a minimum of 45 hours of upper-division credit. As part of the undergraduate degree program, students meet the General Studies requirement (see Meeting the General Studies Requirement). Courses specific to the physical education concentration include courses in the content core (including courses offered by Exercise and Wellness), education foundations, and in the methods of teaching physical education. The program concludes with student teaching experiences in both an elementary and junior high/high school setting.

Application

Students interested in pursuing physical education/Secondary Education need to be admitted into the Education unit before taking the methods courses (usually during the junior year). The following are requirements for admission to the physical education program:

 1. completion of 56 semester hours, including core content course work in physical education/exercise and wellness (the candidate should meet directly with the advisor to determine appropriate content course work that is to be completed before formal admittance);

 2. an overall 2.50 GPA within the area of concentration;

 3. proficiency in written English, met in one of the following ways: (a) GPA of 3.00 in ENG 101 and 102 (or equivalent) or (b) successful completion of a writing tutorial assigned by the Education unit; and

 4. formal application to the Polytechnic Education program, including two letters of recommendation and current résumé; the résumé and letters should outline the candidate’s experiences with children and/or their families and show proficiency in the content (i.e., physical education).

Advising Information

Students interested in the physical education program are advised through the Education unit. Students interested in the program should contact the Polytechnic Education Office to make an appointment with an advisor. Advising is required at the time a student seeks formal admission into the methods course sequence (approximately the junior year). However, students are encouraged to seek advising from Education as soon as they decide to pursue the physical education certification program.

For the latest information about application, admissions, program requirements, and courses, access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/ecollege/education, or call the Polytechnic campus Teacher Education Office at 480/727-1103 or the prospective student advisor at 480/727-1745.

Physical Education

Candidates for the BAE degree are required to complete course work in foundations, exercise, and wellness (content specialization), and in teacher preparation. Students must receive a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. Specific course work includes the following:

Foundations (17 Semester Hours)*

BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I SG (4)

BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

EDP 310 Educational Psychology SB (3)

EDP 313 Childhood and Adolescence (3)

SPE 311 Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children SB, C (3)

* All foundation courses must be in progress or successfully completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher at the time of application to the preparation program.

Exercise and Wellness (15 Semester Hours)*

EXW 300 Foundations of Exercise and Wellness L/SB (3)

EXW 310 Computer Skills and Technology for Exercise and Wellness CS (3)

EXW 315 Physiological Foundations of Movement (3)

EXW 330 Kinesiological Foundations of Movement (3)

EXW 450 Cultural and Social Issues in Exercise and Wellness SB, C (3)

* At least three EXW courses must be in progress or completed at the time of application to teacher preparation.

Teacher Preparation (42–46 Semester Hours)
Block I

PPE 210 Teaching Fitness Activities for K–12 Students* (2)

PPE 350 Physical Education for the Elementary School (3)

PPE 474 Field Experience in Physical Education (0–1)

Block II

PPE 215 Teaching Team Sports* (2)

PPE 355 Physical Education in the Secondary School (3)

PPE 474 Field Experience in Physical Education (0–1)

RDG 301 Literacy and Instruction in the Content Areas (3)

Block III

PPE 294 ST: Teaching Lifetime Activities for K–12 Students* (2)

PPE 360 Adapted and Inclusive Physical Education (3)

PPE 480 Professional Seminar for Physical Education (3)

PPE 484 Internship: Student Teaching in Physical Education (Elementary) (6)

PPE 494 ST: Motor Development (3)

Physical education elective (3)

Block IV

EDC 405 Classroom Management K–12 (3)

ELL 415 Structured English Immersion (SEI) Methods (3)

PPE 294 ST: Teaching Adventure Activities for K–12 Students* (2)

PPE 484 Internship: Student Teaching in Physical Education (Secondary) (6)

* A minimum of six semester hours is required for teaching activity courses; these can be substituted with EXW 212.

APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES–BS SECONDARY EDUCATION CONCENTRATION

Program Overview

Applied Biological Sciences majors can complete requirements for state certification in Secondary Biology through a concentration in applied biological sciences/secondary education. See Applied Biological Sciences/Secondary Education Concentration. Students complete course work in the applied biological sciences core, science content courses related to secondary biology, and courses specific to the secondary education curriculum and instruction. The program concludes with full-time student teaching in secondary science classrooms.

Graduation Requirements

A total of 120 semester hours is required for graduation with a minimum of 45 hours of upper-division credit. As part of the undergraduate degree program, students meet the General Studies requirement (see General Studies). Courses specific to the applied biological sciences/secondary education concentration are outlined below:

Applied Biological Sciences Core

ABS 300 Environmental Biology (3)

ABS 301 Technology and Biology (2)

ABS 302 Ethical and Policy Issues in Biology (2)

ABS 350 Applied Statistics or equivalent CS (3)

BIO 187 General Biology I SG (4)

BIO 188 General Biology II SQ (4)

BIO 340 General Genetics (4)

MAT 210 Brief Calculus MA (3)

Choose one course 3 or (4)

ABS 311 Applied Cellular Biology (3)

––– or –––

ABS 312 Structure and Function (4)

Choose one course 3 or (4)

BIO 360 Animal Physiology (3)

––– or –––

PLB 308 Plant Physiology (4)

Total 31–33

For students choosing the secondary education concentration, the following courses must be used as General Studies courses in order to graduate in 120 hours:

ABS 350 Applied Statistics CS¹ (3)

BIO 187 General Biology I SG (4)

BIO 188 General Biology II SQ (4)

MAT 210 Brief Calculus MA (3)

Applied Biological Sciences/Secondary Education Concentration

ABS 207 Applied Plant Taxonomy 3
or ABS 355 Vertebrate Zoology (4)

ABS 370 Ecology (3)

ABS 490 Applied Biological Sciences Seminar (1)

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ (4)

CHM 116 General Chemistry II SQ (4)

MIC 205 Microbiology SG² (3)

MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory SG² (1)

PHY 101 Introduction to Physics SQ (4)

Upper-division electives (2)

Total 25–26

Secondary Education Course Work

BIO 480 Methods of Teaching Biology (3)

BIO 482 Advanced Methods of Teaching Biology (3)

EDC 354 Educational Media in the Classroom (3)

EDC 494 ST: Professional Knowledge (2)

EDP 310 Educational Psychology SB (3)

EDP 313 Childhood and Adolescence (3)

RDG 301 Literacy and Instruction in the Content Areas (3)

SDE 474 Field Experience 0–1

SDE 484 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (10–12)

SED 403 Middle and Secondary School Principles, Curricula,
and Methods (3)

SPE 394 ST: Inclusion Practices at the Secondary Level (3)

Total 36–39

Concentration total 61–65

¹ An equivalent course may be taken in place of ABS 350.

² Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure SG credit.

Strongly Recommended

MCE 446 Understanding the Culturally Diverse Child C (3)

SPE 311 Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children SB, C (3)

The Arizona Department of Education requires the following courses for certification; these courses must be completed before the Education unit can submit an Institutional Recommendation for certification:

EDC 405 Classroom Management K–12 (3)

ELL 415 Structured English Immersion (SEI) Methods (3)

Application

Students interested in pursuing the applied biological sciences/secondary education concentration need to be admitted into the Education unit before taking the secondary methods courses (usually during the junior year). The following requirements for admission to the applied biological sciences/secondary education concentration mirror those of acceptance into other education programs at the Polytechnic campus. Requirements for entry include

 1. completion of 56 semester hours;

 2. a 2.50 cumulative GPA;

 3. a 2.50 GPA within the major (Applied Biological Sciences);

 4. proficiency in written English, met in one of the following ways: (a) GPA of 3.00 in ENG 101 and 102 (or equivalent) or (b) successful completion of a written proficiency exam; and

 5. formal application to the Polytechnic campus Education program, including two letters of recommendation and current résumé; the résumé and letters should outline the candidate’s experiences with adolescents and/or their families and show proficiency in the content (i.e., applied biological sciences).

Advising Information

Students interested in the applied biological sciences/secondary education concentration must participate in dual advising—in applied biological sciences and in education. Education advising is required at the time a student seeks admission to the Education unit. However, students are encouraged to seek advising from Education as soon as they decide to pursue the secondary education concentration. For more information about application, admission, program requirements, and courses, visit the Polytechnic campus Education Office, SUTON 240E, call 480/727-1103, or access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/ecollege/education.

Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.

Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.