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Michael Dalton, Associate Dean for Teacher Education (interim)
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SOU CATALOG HOME : SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS : EDUCATION : COURSES
Professors: Arnold Abrams, William Danley, David E. Hoffman, Carolyn Ruck, Petey Young
Associate Professors: Mary-Curtis Gramley, Geoffrey Mills, Marty Turner, Steve Thorpe
Assistant Professors: Michael Dalton, Gregory Gassman, William Greene, Carol Holum, Joan Marioni
Lecturers: Stephanie Allen, Linda Floyd, Nicole Heun, Donna Jones, Joan Keller-Hand, Luann Lane, Melissa Stowe, Christyn Wieczorek, Chloe Winston
At Southern Oregon University, teacher education is designed to ensure that students who satisfactorily complete programs in education are prepared to meet the educational needs of a changing society. The programs enable students to meet licensing requirements set forth by the State of Oregon.
In accordance with new regulations from the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), in July 1998, the SOU Teacher Education Program began a redesigned teacher preparation program. The new initial licensure program at SOU leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). The SOU MAT program is a yearlong program, beginning at the end of July and ending the following July. In addition to receiving a MAT degree, graduates of the program are licensed to teach at two authorization levels. The authorization levels are:
- Early childhood: 3 years old through grade 4
- Elementary: Grade 3 through grade 8
- Middle school: Grade 5 through grade 10
- High school: Grade 8 through grade 12
Students entering the program choose the two adjacent authorization levels in which they intend to be licensed. The three options are as follows:
1. Early childhood and elementary school
2. Elementary and middle school
3. Middle school and high school
Individuals seeking a license in middle school and high school must also choose an endorsement area, e.g., social studies, math, science, language arts.
1. The redesigned program is a fifth year model. Thus, admission requirements include a bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the authorization level and endorsement area. Applicants to the early childhood/elementary and the elementary/middle school authorization levels are encouraged to take a broad range of courses in English, social science, the humanities, and science.In addition, applicants to the elementary/middle school authorization level must select an endorsement area and show competency in their area by completing a major in the subject area, passing the appropriate Praxis Specialty Area Test or completing prerequisite courses for the subject area designated on the Education Department listing.
Admission requirements do not specify a particular undergraduate major for the early childhood/elementary authorization level. Individuals admitted to the middle and high school authorization levels must complete an undergraduate major in the subject they plan to teach (e.g., English, math). In addition to having a major, specific courses in the subject are required. Please contact the Education Department for a copy of the appropriate list.
2. Applicants to the redesigned program are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the most recent 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours of undergraduate work. Applicants to the middle school and high school authorization levels must also have at least a 3.0 GPA in all graduate and undergraduate coursework in their endorsement area.
3. Admission requirements include a passing score on a basic skills test. Students may choose from the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST), the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), or the Praxis I Academic Skills Assessments Computer-Based Tests (CBT).
4. a) Individuals planning to complete licensure requirements for early childhood and elementary must complete Mth 211, 212, and 213 or an equivalent of these courses before entering the program.
b) Individuals planning to complete licensure requirements for elementary and middle school must complete Mth 211, 212, 213; Mth 481 Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures; and Mth 481 Informal Probability and Statistics before entering the program.
5. The redesigned program requires that individuals document successful experience working with children or adolescents in small or large group settings within public schools. This is a very important requirement for program admission. The Education Department recommends that students consider taking one or two undergraduate courses related to education. SOU courses such as Ed 251 or Ed 252 offer academic and fieldbased opportunities for students to explore interests in the teaching profession.
6. Admission requirements include two years of a second language at the college or university level. The second language proficiency requirement may be also demonstrated through testing. (Note: This requirement will be suspended for students admitted to the MAT program in the 19992000 academic years.)
Two programs will be offered in special education: The Special Educator I (dual) program is open to teachers or students who want to add a special education endorsement to an existing teaching license. The Special Educator II (standalone) program is for candidates who want to become licensed to teach only special education students.In addition to the endorsement and licensure program, there are advanced courses available for those working on master's degrees, continuing licenses, or continuing professional development programs.
Check with Bill Danley, the special education program coordinator, about the details of the programs and admission requirements. His phone number is 541-5526930.
Enrollment caps have been placed on all initial licensure programs at SOU. Check with the Education Department for current enrollment limitations.
1. Contact the Education Department at 541-552-6936 for application deadlines; deadlines are normally six to eight months prior to the start of a program.2. Obtain an application from the Education Department and submit it by the application deadline.
Potential applicants are urged to contact the Education Department at least two years prior to the time they intend to start a program so they can plan to complete all the admission criteria by the application deadline.
The Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) has licensing requirements beyond the coursework taken in the SOU initial licensure programs. These requirements may include a passing score on the Praxis Professional Knowledge test, a passing score on one or more standardized subject knowledge tests, completion of two work samples, completion of an antidiscrimination workshop, submission of fingerprints, and responses to character questions. Check with the Education Department for details and updates.
The MAT Program is a yearlong program which starts in July and ends in the following July. Students progress continuously through the program in a cohort arrangement. Students who are accepted into the program enter together, enroll in the same classes, and finish together as a community of learners.
Summer Session
Fall Quarter
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Summer Session
Southern Oregon University offers two special education programs. The Special Educator I, or dual program, is for individuals who already hold a teaching license. Completion of the dual program allows such persons to add the Initial Special Educator I Endorsement to an existing teaching license. This program is completed by passing a prescribed set of classes that can be taken during the school year and summer session. The dual program requires the candidate to complete 46 hours of coursework and pass the Praxis Specialty Test for Special Education.The second program is the Special Educator II, or stand-alone program. This program allows the candidate to become licensed to teach only special education students. To qualify for admission to the stand-alone program, the student must have a 3.0 grade point average and pass the CBEST, PPST, or CBT basic skills admission test. The stand-alone program is a full-year, full-time program. Beginning in the summer session, the candidate progresses through fall, winter, and spring quarters and completes the coursework by June.
Candidates for both programs must possess a valid first aid card and complete an antidiscrimination workshop or equivalent by the end of the program. In addition, dual program candidates must complete a work sample during their internship and stand-alone candidates must complete two work samples during their practica in accordance with Teacher Standards and Practices Commission requirements.
Upon completion of the required coursework, the candidate in either the dual or the stand-alone program must pass the Praxis Test of Professional Knowledge and the Praxis Specialty Test in Special Education.
Students must be licensed teachers before beginning the Special Educator I coursework. Students who wish to obtain the Special Educator I who are not currently licensed must complete the MAT fifth year program before beginning the special education portion.
(51 credits)
Summer Term
Total summer term 13
Fall Term
Total fall term 12
Winter Term
Total winter term 15
Spring Term
Total Special Educator I 51
(The program includes occasional required special seminars on topics important to all teachers, e.g., HIV/AIDS training, Oregon CIM/CAM Benchmarks. These occur approximately twice each term.)
(70 credits)
Special Educator II candidates take a combination of special education courses required of all endorsement seekers and a selection of courses from the MAT program.
Prerequisites
Summer Term
First 4-Week Summer Session
Second 4-week Summer Session
Post-Summer Session (Sept. 1Sept. 15)
Total summer term 15
Fall Term
Total fall term 17
Winter Term
Total winter term 17
Spring Term
Total spring term 16
Total Credit Hours Required 70
(The program includes occasional required special seminars on topics important to all teachers, such as HIV/AIDS training, and Oregon CIM/CAM Benchmarks. These occur approximately twice each term.)
The Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in education is offered under two programs. The first is for those who have completed the Fifth Year Teacher Licensing Program at Southern Oregon University. The second is for those who have met the requirements for Basic Licensure by completing an undergraduate teacher education program at this or another regionally accredited institution. The second is described under Master of Arts or Science in Education for Individuals Who Complete an Undergraduate Program on printed catalog page 125.
Persons who have completed elementary and secondary licensing requirements under the Fifth Year Education Program by the end of the 19971998 academic year are not required to finish their master's degree to be eligible for a basic or standard teaching credential. Therefore, continued enrollment in the program to obtain the master's degree is optional. The following information is provided for those who finished the licensing phase of the Fifth Year Education Program and plan to complete all work required for the master's degree in either elementary or secondary education.
All education coursework offered in the Fifth Year Licensing Program was at the graduate level and counted toward the Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in education. Student teaching does not count toward a master's degree. The master's degree can be completed by taking 2124 additional credits beyond those required for licensing. The additional credits must be completed within seven years of the date that the first course applied to the program was completed. Normally, courses for the master's degree are scheduled during late afternoons, evenings, and summer to enable employed teachers to attend.
As previously stated, the State of Oregon does not require the master's degree to be eligible for a basic or a standard teaching license for teachers who earned their basic license through the SOU Fifth Year Program by the end of the 19971998 academic year. Therefore, completion of the master's degree program is optional.
Students who completed the coursework for their basic elementary license have a number of options for completing the additional credits for a master's degree in elementary education. They can choose to complete a program of studies in curriculum and instruction, special education, early childhood education, or reading. In addition, students can select a combination of courses in special education and reading or special education and early childhood education. Regardless of the option chosen, every candidate for the master's degree must complete a course on research.
These courses may be taken in any sequence. Students are advised to take Ed 512 (Educational Research) or Ed 519 (Action Research) early in the program.
The rules governing completion of the fifth year master's degree in elementary education allow students to take some or all of the remaining 2223 hours at other accredited institutions. This should be done only after the Proposed Completion of Master of Arts or Science Degree form has been approved by the Education Department. In each case where a course from another institution is to be substituted for a course at SOU, the student must gain prior permission for the substitution from the SOU Education Department graduate coordinator.
(23 credits)
(2223 credits)
(23 credits)
Candidates for the elementary fifth year master's degree must obtain passing scores on the Multiple Subjects Assessment for Teachers Exam (MSAT) and a score of at least 661 on the Test of Professional Knowledge of the Praxis Core Battery Exam.
The State of Oregon does not require the master's degree to be eligible for a basic or a standard teaching credential for teachers who earned their basic license through the SOU Fifth Year Program no later than the 19971998 academic year. Therefore, enrollment in the remainder of the master's program is optional.
Master's degree requirements for the Fifth Year Program consist of 21 additional credits. For secondary candidates, 12 credits are in subject area coursework and 9 credits are in education.
Courses in this section may be taken in any sequence. Students are advised to take Ed 512 (Educational Research) or Ed 519 (Action Research) early in the program.
The rules governing completion of the fifth year master's degree in secondary education allow students to take some or all of the remaining 21 credits at other accredited institutions. This should be done only after the Proposed Completion of Master of Arts or Science Degree form has been approved by the Education Department. In each case where a course from another institution is to be substituted for a course at SOU, the student must gain prior permission for the substitution from the Education Department graduate coordinator.
Required Education Courses
(21 credits)
(These courses are chosen under the direction of the advisor.)
Candidates for the secondary fifth year master's degree must obtain a score of at least 661 on the Test of Professional Knowledge of the Praxis Core Battery Exam. In addition, the candidate must obtain a passing score on one or more Praxis Specialty Area tests in the endorsement (subject) area of the degree.
Students who have completed a Basic Handicapped Learner Endorsement at any institution may complete the Standard Handicapped Learner Endorsement at Southern Oregon University. Because our courses have all changed since the inception of these programs, each person's program is individually determined. Programs that were established prior to the course changes are individually altered to result in the least disruption possible. Students needing these changes should see a special education advisor.
Students who have an existing plan for the master's degree requiring special education courses should see a special education advisor to make the necessary changes to conform to the new course offerings. Existing plans are honored with the minimum of course changes possible.
Pending state administrative approval, a revised Master of Arts or Science in Education (MEd) program will go into effect June 14, 1999. Until that time the current MEd program, described below, will remain in effect. Persons who already have approved MEd programs of study on file will continue to meet the requirements described in those programs. Teachers planning to apply for admission to the MEd program after June 14, 1999 will be able to gain information regarding admission, required and elective courses of study, and matriculation requirements by contacting the Education Department directly at 541-552-6996 or 541-552-6283.
These programs are primarily designed for teachers who have met basic licensing requirements by completing an undergraduate education program at a regionally accredited institution and now wish to obtain the Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in elementary or secondary education. In most cases these persons also seek an Oregon Standard Teaching License.
The basic purpose of the graduate program in teacher education is to prepare individuals to function as master teachers and to provide a professional example and mentor for other teachers in the process of becoming master teachers. This implies:
1. Refinement of knowledge and skills acquired in the basic license program.
2. Acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary to function in the position of instructional leader.
3. A clear understanding of the role of American education in a multicultural society.
Students completing the Fifth Year Program or the master's degree program may be recommended for the standard Oregon license endorsed for the appropriate level and subject area. However, a student may earn a master's degree without qualifying for teacher licensing if the appropriate endorsement has not been completed.
All students who plan to complete an advanced degree in education should check with the education graduate coordinator at the beginning of their program. Failure to do so may result in delayed completion of the program.
To be admitted into the elementary, secondary, and special education master's and standard license program, the student must meet the following prerequisites:
1. Have completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Have completed an approved teacher education program to be eligible for an Oregon Basic Teaching License.
3. Complete and submit new student or returning student graduate application forms and pay the $50 admission fee. Persons who have previously been officially admitted to SOU as post baccalaureate status or graduate school students do not have to pay the $50 fee.
4. If the candidate is seeking a master's degree in secondary education, a passing score totaling 1200 is required on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a score of at least 400 on the verbal section.
Applicants seeking Oregon Standard Secondary Licensure who have not passed the GRE at the time of application may submit a Proposed Planned Standard Licensure Only Program. This program does not require passage of the GRE. Once the GRE has been passed, the applicant may submit a Change of Status form to establish a program leading to a master's degree. See description of Standard License (Fifth Year) program on page 127.
5. Candidates seeking entry to the master's degree program in elementary education must obtain passing scores on the Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers Exam (MSAT). Note: Applicants to the elementary master's degree program may substitute the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a passing score totaling 1200 and a score of at least 400 on the verbal section, or the Praxis Core Battery Exam with a score of at least 667 on the Communication Skills and 666 on the General Knowledge sections of the test for entrance to that program; however, the MSAT is required for the Oregon Standard Elementary License. Therefore, applicants are advised to use the MSAT for both requirements.
6. Applicants seeking Oregon Standard Elementary Licensure, but who have not passed the MSAT or the GRE at the time of application, may submit a Proposed Planned Standard Licensure-Only Program. This program does not require passage of the MSAT or the GRE for entrance; however, the MSAT must be passed to qualify for the Oregon Standard Elementary License. See page 127 for description of the Standard License (Fifth Year) program.
7. Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits) of undergraduate work.
8. Submit two favorable written recommendations from immediate supervisors employed by educational or social agencies. Recommendations must attest to the applicant's competence to work with school-aged children or youth in volunteer or paid work experiences.
9. Fill out and sign the Character Question form, meeting the criteria required by this form.
10. Demonstrate skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. This requirement is met by passing one of the tests listed below at the state performance levels.
a) The California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). Applicant must attain a total score of at least 123, with no score less than 37 on each of the three content areas of the test.
b) The Praxis I PreProfessional Skills Test (PPST) [#'s 10710, 10730, and 20720]. The applicant must attain a score of at least 174 on Reading, 171 on Writing, and 175 on the Math sections of the test.
c) The Praxis ComputerBased Academic Skills Assessments (CBT). The applicant must attain a score of at least 321 on Reading, 317 on Writing, and 320 on Math. The test may be taken by appointment at the Sylvan Technology Center in Eugene. Call 541-4854589 for information.
d) The Praxis Core Battery Test. The applicant must attain a score of at least 659 on the Communication Skills (#10510) and a score of at least 654 on the General Knowledge (#20500) sections of the test.
These tests are not required of candidates who can document five years of successful, fulltime employment in a licensed position in public schools in Oregon or other states.
All graduate students in an Education Department program must apply for admission to the teacher education program within the first 12 credits of graduate work. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in delayed completion of the degree program.
Transcripts of undergraduate and previous graduate work must accompany the application to the SOU Graduate Division. The Graduate Division application and transcripts must be submitted to the SOU Office of Admissions. To meet teacher education accreditation standards, 50 percent of the master's degree program in education coursework must be 500 level.
The curriculum for the degree for Master of Arts or Master of Science in education for elementary school teachers consists of a professional core of 21 credits plus a concentration in one of the following options: curriculum and instruction, reading, early childhood, and handicapped learner, and electives to total 45 credits.
Professional Core
(24 credits)
Education Research
Foundations of Education
Diagnostic, Prescriptive, and Evaluative Techniques
Counseling and Guidance
Curriculum/Methodology
Group Process and Human Relations
Field Practicum
Elementary Education Options
The MA or MS options are: classroom teacher, reading, early childhood, or handicapped learner. Each option consists of 1521 credits plus 39 credits of electives.
Note: Students who have not previously taken an undergraduate course dealing with mainstreaming or the exceptional child must include Education of the Exceptional Child (Ed 470/570) in their graduate program in order to meet state standard licensing requirements. This course may be included in the electives portion of the student's program of studies.
Curriculum and Instruction
The classroom teacher option requires 15 credits in one of the following selected academic areas: language arts, social studies, mathematics, health and physical education, art, music, or science.
Reading Option
The State of Oregon offers two reading endorsements:
1. The Oregon Basic Reading Endorsement, designed to indicate a classroom teacher's heightened understanding of the reading process, K12, and available from the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) by obtaining a score of 640 or higher on the Praxis Specialty Test in Reading.
2. The Oregon Standard Reading Endorsement, designed to create specialists capable of serving as reading-resource people and coordinating literary activities K12 and available to those holding an Oregon elementary or secondary teaching license, an Oregon Basic Reading Endorsement, and completing the courses listed under Reading Option or Special Education and Reading Option.
All courses required for the Standard Reading Endorsement can be applied toward a master's degree in education with an option in reading for graduates of either undergraduate or fifth year teacher education programs.
Special Education Option
The Handicapped Learner Endorsement may be completed as part of the standard program or the master's degree program as an option of the teaching specialty.
For a list of the approved classes leading to handicapped learner endorsements, contact Dr. Bill Danley.
Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Endorsement is an optional endorsement offered in combination with a Basic or Standard Elementary Education License. Students may elect to complete the endorsement concurrently or after completion of Basic Licensing requirements.
Endorsement program requirements include 21 quarter credits which can be taken from the following list:
Early childhood education is also an option for a focus area within the MA or MS in education. Interested students should contact Dr. Mary-Curtis Gramley.
Degree Completion Requirements for Master's in Elementary Education
Candidates for the elementary master's degree who obtained their basic teaching license in an undergraduate program must attain a score of at least 661 on the Test of Professional Knowledge of the Praxis Core Battery Exam and pass the Praxis Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers Exam (MSAT). Completion of a work sample and the Praxis Professional Knowledge test have replaced the written and oral exams.
Graduate programs leading to the master's degree in secondary education are listed under Master's Degree Programs beginning on the bottom of page 123.
The curriculum for the degree of Master of Arts or Master of Science in education for secondary school teachers consists of a required professional education core of 21 credits, a minimum of 1524 credits in the selected teaching area, and 09 credits of electives. A minimum of 45 graduate credits is required for the degree.
Professional Core
(21 credits)
Diagnostic, Prescriptive, and Evaluative Techniques
Foundations of Education
Education of the Exceptional Child
Counseling and Guidance
Curriculum
Group Processes and Human Relations
Select 09 credits of free electives 09
Note: Students who have not previously taken an undergraduate course dealing with mainstreaming or the exceptional child must include Education of the Exceptional Child (Ed 470/570) in their graduate program in order to meet state standard licensing requirements. This course may be included in the electives portion of the student's program of studies.
Under most conditions, secondary teachers must first complete the requirements for standard licensure in their endorsement subject if they wish to remain eligible to teach at the secondary level. Once standard licensure has been obtained, secondary teachers may choose to add a reading endorsement or special education endorsement through SOU.
Candidates for the secondary master's degree, who obtained their basic teaching license in an undergraduate program must achieve a score of at least 661 on the Test of Professional Knowledge of the Praxis Core Battery Exam. In addition, written and/or oral exams may be required in the selected endorsement (subject) area of the degree. Students must also complete a work sample and obtain a passing score on one or more Praxis Specialty Area tests in their endorsement area.
This program is for individuals who have completed an undergraduate program leading to a Basic Teaching License in Elementary or Secondary Education and now wish to obtain a Standard License without a master's degree. The process for establishing a plan for this program, as well as course of study requirements, are nearly identical to those covered on page 125, under the heading of Master of Arts or Science in Education for Individuals Who Complete an Undergraduate Program. The key differences between standard licensing and the master's are the academic requirements that govern entry and exit of the Fifth Year Program. Interested persons should contact the education graduate coordinator or the chair of the Education Department for advisement early in their programs.
(21 credits)
The Education Department offers a 21 credit undergraduate minor for persons interested in gaining skill working in educational settings.
Required Courses