Newcomb-Tulane College: Teacher Certification Program
2008-2009 Academic Year
112
Knowledge of the Learner and the Learning Environment (10 credits)
EDLA 200 Education in a Diverse Society
(3)
EDLA 289 Service Learning in Public School
(1)
EDUC 340 Classroom Management
(3)
PSYC 320 Educational Psychology (included in psychology major)
PSYC 321 Child Psychology (included in psychology major) (3)
Reading/Language Arts (10 credits)
EDUC 380 Reading Methods
(3)
EDUC 381 Early Childhood Education Reading Practicum
(1)
EDUC 300 Emergent Literacy
(3)
EDLA 316 Children's & Adolescent Literature (3)
Teaching Methodology (7 credits)
EDUC 350 Methods I of Early Childhood Education
(3)
EDUC 390 Methods II of Teaching: Math and Science (3)
EDUC 391 Practicum in ECE Math/Science
(1)
Student Teaching or Internship (EDUC 690 (6)) OR Internship (EDUC 691 (3) &
EDUC 692 (3)) will be completed after graduation.
III. PRAXIS Requirements (Required for licensure in Louisiana and many
other states)
Praxis I (PPST) Complete during sophomore year and before enrollment in
EDUC methods courses. Students who achieve a score of 22 or above on
the ACT or 1030 on the SAT combined math/verbal are excused from
taking the PPST.
Praxis II (Content Area) - Complete before Student Teaching semester or
internship.
Praxis II (Principles of Learning and Teaching) - Complete before or during
Student Teaching semester or internship.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION COURSES
EDLA 200 Education in a Diverse Society (3)
Staff. Optional corequisite: EDLA 289 (education candidates must complete
EDLA 289) An introductory course for those preparing for certification to teach.
This course examines the historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological,
organizational and socio-cultural bases of American education and the political
influences as they relate to contemporary issues in education in the United States.
It is designed to assist students in determining if they want to pursue teaching as a
career and it helps prospective teachers to gain a valid and comprehensive
knowledge of what is involved in a teaching career. Emphasis is placed upon
reflection, inquiry and personal involvement in planning an effective and
successful career in education. (Liberal Arts) (Both ECE and SEC)