Effective teachers can direct others in developing their potential, while creating rich learning environments. Excellent teachers emerge from preservice programs with knowledge, skills, and values resulting from strong liberal arts programs which are integrated with personalized multifaceted courses in teaching.
Education students are challenged by roles of preserving the past and predicting the future. Confronted with these tasks,
schools need teachers who are knowledgeable, creative, flexible, constructive, and competent. Teachers need to be sensitive to the individuality of all students. They must preserve their dignity and encourage their personal development. Teachers need to be architects of programs that enable students to learn in positive and productive environments.
THE PROGRAM
College of Saint Mary offers a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts program for teachers at elementary levels (K-6). Students in the BS degree program major in Elementary Education and secure additional minors or majors in other certification programs. Students in the BA degree program major in both Elementary Education and an academic area.
Students majoring in Elementary Education may secure a double major in Early Childhood Education or Special Education. Separate brochures outlining the details of these programs are available in Enrollment Services.
Middle school programs (4-9) require Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts programs with specific hours in selected major and minor areas. Middle school programs may be combined with elementary or secondary programs.
Additional certification opportunities are available in reading,
Information Technology and English as a Second Language.
Students who successfully complete the above programs qualify for certification in Nebraska and Iowa. Since certification requirements are not uniform for all states, students planning to teach in other states should discuss requirements with the education program director.
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