The Secondary Education program is designed to prepare you to be an effective mentor who can train effective mentors.
Program Overview
One of the greatest opportunities in the world is to be a teacher, helping to shape the lives of the next generation. The courses in the Secondary Education program equip you for leadership in educational ministry and discipleship ministry in the church, school, and home setting. This program provides a solid foundation in biblical educational philosophy, while developing the particular pedagogical skills necessary for teaching at the middle school and high school levels. This training includes a wide range of practical, hands-on experience in the classroom and other settings.
Key Degree Classes
for the secondary education programED 206 - Child Growth and Development
A systematic examination of human development from infancy to adolescence, with attention to a child's growth physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Consideration is given to individual differences, representative styles of learning, and the development of personality, with emphasis on how a teacher can apply an understanding of child development in daily classroom management and instruction.ED 453 - Philosophy of Education
A general introduction to the problems, methods, scope, and history of formal and informal education, with attention given to the relationship between philosophy and education. Representative educational systems and theories are analyzed, with emphasis on the role of world-view thinking as it relates to instruction in the classroom.ED 411 - Teaching Methods and Materials
An overview of the basic principles, techniques, and materials of effective instruction common to the various disciplines of school curriculum. Consideration is given to setting up the physical classroom, establishing an effective working relationship with parents, and developing a philosophy of methodology, with emphasis on techniques that enhance the teaching-learning process.ED 303 - Classroom Assessment
This course solidifies the teacher mindset in the student. The student will continue to examine the philosophy of teaching, and will study and complete projects focused on classroom assessment, participate in and critique micro-teaching sessions, while continuing classroom observation and hands-on assistance.Areas of Subject Emphasis
English
EmphasisFocused on. . .
American Literature
British Literature
Advanced English Grammar
Teaching English
History
EmphasisFocused on. . .
Philosophy of Government
Survey of American History
Teaching History
Speech
EmphasisFocused on. . .
Voice and Diction
Advanced Public Speaking
Speech Platform Performance
Teaching Speech
Through the reading, projects, tutoring, and classroom observations, one truth stands out to me: every day of my life I am teaching others, whether it is in a formal setting or not. Inside or outside of the classroom I impact not only my students and colleagues, but also their families.
Typical Course Sequence
for the Secondary Education Program* denotes classes offered every other year.
**All students required to take either Music Lessons or Skills Class during their Freshman Year.
Year 1 - Freshman
| Fall Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| BI131 | Methods of Bible Study | 2 credits |
| CM142 | Ministry of Prayer | 1 credit |
| BI207 | Personal Evangelism | 2 credits |
| MU221 | Written Theory & Skills I | 3 credits |
| BI121 | New Testament Survey | 3 credits |
| EN101 | Composition & Rhetoric | 3 credits |
| CM201 | Philosophy of Church Ministry | 2 credits |
| ED103 | Education Philosophy & Preparation I | 1 credit |
| OR101 | Orientation | 0 credits |
| ML | Music Lessons** | 1 credit |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MI201 | Introduction to Missions | 2 credits |
| BI228 | Life of Christ | 3 credits |
| BI111 | Old Testament Survey | 3 credits |
| EN102 | Composition & Analysis | 3 credits |
| SP101 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| MU102 | Introduction To Music Listening | 2 credits |
| ED104 | Education Philosophy & Preparation II | 1 credit |
| OR101 | Orientation | 0 credits |
| ML | Music Lessons** | 1 credit |
Experienced Faculty
for the secondary education program
Yvonne Sheppard
Terry Swanson
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