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MC’s B.S. in Education leads to initial Mississippi Educator licensure in Elementary Education (K-6), Secondary Education (7-12), or Specialized Subject-Area Education (K-12)
Discover The Science And The Art (And So Much More) to Becoming A Successful Teacher with MC’s B.S. in Education
Theoretical knowledge is integrated with classroom experience and fieldwork for a learning experience tied directly to teaching in the real world.
Make a positive impact in your community with B.S. in Education from MC.
Education majors at MC complete a curriculum that emphasizes a strong, liberal arts background. The array of coursework in these programs provides critical background knowledge and skills for the education major along with specialized knowledge for the chosen content area. Classes you take will prepare you for the PRAXIS II exam and the teaching profession.
Once candidates complete the University Core and Interdisciplinary requirements, they are enrolled in the more specific Professional Education courses. Our program framework is grounded in standards put forth by the Mississippi Department of Education, the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Professional Education and subject matter course requirements at MC are periodically reviewed by the State Board of Education and licensure requirements are subject to change by actions of the Office of Educator Licensure.
TEP Field Experiences
Courses in the Teacher Education Program (TEP) bring reality to theory and research by illustrating and translating the abstract into concrete suggestions and activities for use in the classroom. Teacher candidates are involved in guided, active observation of students, teachers, administrators, schools, and communities.
The geographic location of Mississippi College provides a variety of settings for field experiences. Located just ten miles west of the state capital, our partner school districts range from the largest urban school district in Mississippi to much smaller rural districts. Teacher candidates learn how to work with students from many culturally diverse communities, as well as experience a variety of teaching, learning, and behavior styles throughout their various field and clinical experiences. As you progress through your education, you will transition from observing a teaching professional in a secondary classroom setting to teaching your own classroom with an experienced teacher nearby.
Areas of Concentration
MC's B.S. in education offers three areas of concentration for licensure. In addition to initial educator licensure, students can complete specific coursework leading to supplemental endorsements.
The elementary education (K-6) degree is designed specifically for students desiring to teach in an elementary school, grades K-6. In addition to initial educator licensure, students can complete specific coursework leading to supplemental endorsements.
Candidates seeking a K-12 education degree must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) prior to enrolling in content-area methods courses, EDU 403, EDU 460, and EDU 471-474 (Directed Teaching, grades K-12).
The secondary education program is for students who wish to teach specific content in a secondary school ranging from grades 7-12. Students can choose from the areas listed below for teacher licensure.
Chemistry Education
English Education
Mathematics Education
Social Studies Education
Candidates seeking a secondary education degree must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) prior to enrolling in content-area methods courses, EDU 403, EDU 460, and EDU 431-434 (Directed Teaching, grades 7-12).
The specialized subject-area education program is for students who wish to teach specific content in a specialized subject area in schools ranging from grades K-12. Students can choose from the subject areas listed below for teacher licensure.
Candidates seeking a K-12 education degree must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) prior to enrolling in content-area methods courses, EDU 403, EDU 460, and EDU 471-474 (Directed Teaching, grades K-12).
Art Education
Physical Education
Music Education (Instrumental)
Music Education (Vocal)
Teacher Education Program (TEP) Admission Requirements
All degree candidates will apply for admission to the TEP as part of the course requirements for EDU 300, Introduction to Education. All students applying for entrance into the TEP must:
Successfully complete 44 semester hours of university core courses
Maintain an overall (cumulative) GPA of at least 2.75
Maintain minimum GPA of 2.75 in the area(s) of expected certification
Pass the PRAXIS I CASE: Reading 156: Writing 162: Mathematics 130 * *Praxis I requirements can be waived if the student has an ACT composite score of at least 21 or SAT composite score of at least 1060 and provides official score reports.
Pass the Writing Proficiency Exam or successfully complete ENG 299.
Transfer Guidance Sheet
Students who plan to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6 could take up to 65 hours at a Mississippi Community College to transfer to Mississippi College at the time of admittance and enrollment. Please see the guidance sheet below for suggested courses.
Principles and Methods in Early Childhood Education
3
PSY 305
Child Psychology
3
PSY 435
Psychology of Exceptional Children
3
EDU 403
Measure and Evaluate Student Progress
3
EDU 421**+
Directed Teaching in K-8
3
EDU 422**+
Directed Teaching in K-8
3
EDU 423**+
Directed Teaching in K-8
3
EDU 424**+
Directed Teaching in K-8
3
EDU 488+
Diagnose & Assess Reading Difficulties in Children
3
Elementary Education Subject Matter
24
EDU 301
Methods of Elementary School Teaching
3
EDU 309
Early Literacy I
3
EDU 334
Early Literacy II
3
EDU 311***+
Social Science for Children
3
EDU 312***+
Science for Children
3
EDU 321***+
Mathematics for Children
3
EDU 439***+
Language Arts Methods/Reading
3
EDU 458+
Organization and Management of the Elementary Classroom
3
Interdisciplinary Courses
18
ART 207
Art in the Elementary Schools
3
BIO 145
Introduction to Earth Science
3
MUS 225
Music for Children
3
EDU 411
Children's Literature/Reading
3
MAT 207
Elementary Statistics
3
GEO 210
Principles of Geography
3
Total
131
* Must be taken Sophomore year
** Must be taken during the same semester
*** Must be taken during the same semester
+ Can only be taken after admission to TEP
Important Documents for Elementary Education (K-6)
Elementary Education (K-6) Status Sheet - The status sheet provides a list of all courses required for the degree in Elementary Education (131 total hours).
See the MC Catalog for the most up-to-date course requirements.
Contact
Dr. Beth Barlow
Chair, Biological Sciences
Hederman 104B babarlow@mc.edu
601.925.3972
Catalog Listings
Requirement
Class Name
Hours
University Core
29
Biology
18
BIO 111
Biology I
4
BIO 112
Biology II
4
BIO 305
Cell Biology
3
BIO 306
Genetics
3
BIO 307
Cell & Genetics Laboratory
2
BIO 431
Biology Seminar
1
BIO 433
Biology Capstone
1
Chemistry
8
CHE 141
General Chemistry I
4
CHE 142
General Chemistry II
4
Mathematics
6
MAT 207
Elementary Statistics
3
Choose one of the following courses
MAT 121
Calculus with Analytics Geometry I
3
MAT 122
Calculus with Analytics Geometry II
3
MAT 206
Applied Calculus
3
Computer Science
3
CSC 114
Introduction to Computer Science
3
or
CSC 115
Foundations of Computer Science
3
Communication
3
COM 203
Professional Communication Skills
3
or
COM 304
Public Speaking
3
Teacher Education Track
28
For students planning to teach in secondary schools - Students following this curriculum will be eligible for an educator license in Biology and General Science. Students should follow the current Secondary Education Biological Sciences Status Shet when selecting courses.
PHY 104
Physics for Today
3
CHE 143
Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry
3
BIO 145
Introduction to Earth Science
3
BIO 203
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
4
BIO 204
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4
BIO 321
Ecology
4
BIO 414
General Microbiology
4
BIO 435
Methods of Teaching Secondary School Science
3
Students seeking an additional licensing in Chemistry should complete a minor in Chemistry and drop the CHE 143 requirement.
Students seeking additional licensing in Physics should complete a minor in physics and drop the CHE 143 and PHY 104 requirements.
Professional Education, 7-12
28
Students may not take EDU 403, 460, 431, 432, 433, 434, 471, 472, 473, 474 prior to admittance into the TEP.
See the MC Catalog for the most up-to-date course requirements.
Contact
Dr. Carol Barnes
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
Cockroft 8 cbarnes@mc.edu
601.925.3303
Catalog Listings
Requirement
Class Name
Hours
University Core
49
Kinesiology Core
31
KIN 099
Comprehensive Examination
0
KIN 105
Comprehensive Health
3
KIN 107
First Aid & CPR
3
KIN 150
Foundations & History of Physical Activity & Sport
3
KIN 211
Basic Principles of Nutrition
3
KIN 308
Basic Athletic Training
3
KIN 322
Principles of Strength & Conditioning
3
KIN 350
Psychology of Sport
3
KIN 360
Anatomical Kinesiology
3
KIN 420
Physiology of Exercise
3
KIN 421
Physiology of Exercise Lab
1
KIN 430
Exercise Prescription & Assessment
3
Physical Education Track
47
KIN 091
Physical Fitness Evaluation (Undergraduate)
0
KIN 092
Physical Fitness Evaluation (Seniors)
0
KIN 226
Team Sports
2
KIN 228
Lifetime Sports
2
KIN 385
Motor Development & Learning
3
KIN 396
Measurement & Evaluation in Kinesiology
3
PED Activity Course (Aquatics)
1
PED Activity Course (Conditioning)
1
PED Activity Course (Individual Sport or Activity)
1
EDU 299**
Pre-Teaching Field Experience
1
EDU 300**
Introduction to Education
3
EDU 304
Educational Psychology
3
PSY 435
Psychology of Exceptional Children
3
Students must be accepted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking any of the following courses.
KIN 306
Methods & Materials of Teaching Physical Education in Elementary Schools
3
KIN 307
Methods & Materials of Teaching Physical Education in Secondary Schools
3
KIN 386
Adapted Physical Education
3
EDU 460
Managing the Secondary Classroom
3
EDU 471*+
Directed Teaching in K-12
3
EDU 472*+
Directed Teaching in K-12
3
EDU 473*+
Directed Teaching in K-12
3
EDU 474*+
Directed Teaching in K-12
3
Students must enroll in and receive credit for KIN 091 - Undergraduate Physical Fitness Examination prior to acceptance in the Teacher Education Program. Students must receive credit for KIN 092 - Senior Physical Fitness Examination prior to graduation.
General Electives
Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program. Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor.
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Total Hours
130
+ Prerequisite for admission to Teacher Education Program (TEP)
* Taken during the same semester
** Taken during the same semester, these courses must be taken during the sophomore year
See the MC Catalog for the most up-to-date course requirements.
Contact
Dr. Craig Young
Professor, Instrumental Music
Bandhall cyoung@mc.edu
601.925.3439
Catalog Listings
Requirement
Class Name
Hours
University Core
51
Professional Education
26
MUS 050
Seminar in Music Education
0
MUS 204
Introduction to Music Education
1
EDU 299
Pre-Teaching Field Experience
1
EDU 300
Introduction to Education
3
EDU 304
Educational Psychology
3
EDU 403
Measurement and Evaluation of Student Progress
3
PSY 435
Psychology of Exceptional Children
3
EDU 460
Managing the Secondary Classroom
3
EDU 471-74
Directed Teaching in K-12
12
Music Courses
40
MUS 066
Piano Prof.
0
MUS 099
Senior Recital
0
MUS 103
Introduction to Musicology
2
MUS 201
Theory III
2
MUS 202
Theory IV: Form and Analysis
2
MUS 205
Aural Skills III
2
MUS 206
Aural Skills IV
2
MUS 209
Intro to Music Technology
3
MUS 257
Music History I
2
MUS 258
Music History II
2
MUS 273
Woodwind Instruments Class
2
MUS 283
Brass Instruments Class
2
MUS 316
Post-tonal Theories
3
MUS 323
Music Education in the Elementary School
3
MUS 324
Instrument Conducting
2
MUS 326
Advanced Instrumental Conducting
2
MUS 327
Band Methods
3
MUS 328
Marching Band Techniques
2
MUS 343
String Instruments Class
2
MUS 393
Percussion Instruments Class
2
MUS 437
Instrumental Literature
2
Applied Areas
40
Major Instrument
14
Piano
4
MUS 055
Performance lab/8 semesters
0
Choir (required for 1 semester)
0
Band (required each semester except teaching semester)
0
Total Hours
138
Note(s)
PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology (General Psychology) and SOC 205 - Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context are suggested courses to meet the Social Sciences requirement for the University Core.
PHY 104 - Physics for Today is recommended for the 3-hour lecture science course in the University Core science requirement.
See the MC Catalog for the most up-to-date course requirements.
Important Note:
This degree planner should be used for planning purposes only. It does not serve as an official degree evaluation. At any time, you can review an unofficial degree evaluation through Banner Web by logging in and clicking on the Student Menu. Then choose Student Records and Degree Evaluation. You can generate a new degree evaluation based on your current major or even generate a “what if” scenario if you are considering changing your major. Please keep in mind that schedule changes and grades earned impact degree evaluations. When you apply for graduation, the Office of the Registrar will generate an official degree evaluation and communicate with you via MC email regarding your results. Please review your academic progress often with your advisor to ensure you successfully complete your academic goals.
Contact
Dr. Renee Wilson
Assistant Professor, Music
Aven 204B rlwilson@mc.edu
601.925.3443
Stage Production or Music Theatre or Opera Workshop (one semester)
0
MUS 055
Performance Lab (eight semesters)
0
MUS 099
Senior Recital
0
Class Instruments
Choose one of the following:
MUS 273
Woodwind Instruments Class
2
MUS 283
Brass Instruments Class
2
MUS 343
String Instruments Class
2
MUS 393
Percussion Instruments Class
2
Music Theory and History
32
MUS 101
Theory I
2
MUS 102
Theory II
2
MUS 105
Aural Skills I
2
MUS 106
Aural Skills II
2
MUS 161
Vocal Diction
2
MUS 201
Theory III
2
MUS 202
Theory IV: Form and Analysis
2
MUS 205
Aural Skills III
2
MUS 206
Aural Skills IV
2
MUS 209
Intro to Music Technology
3
MUS 257
Music History I
2
MUS 258
Music History II
2
MUS 348
Music History III
2
MUS 316
Post-tonal Theories
3
MUS 318
Choral Conducting
2
Total Hours
138
NOTE(S):
PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology (General Psychology) and SOC 205 - Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context are suggested courses to meet the Social Sciences requirement for the University Core.
PHY 104 - Physics for Today is recommended for the 3-hour lecture science course in the University core science requirement.
Due to winter weather, MC’s main campus will shift to virtual learning at noon on Friday, Jan. 23. Main and Law campuses will observe virtual learning on Monday, Jan. 26. Friday’s Founders week activities are postponed. Read the full update.