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"I love going into the school, interacting with the children, and learning what strategies to use. I love seeing the kid’s faces, eager to learn something new and exciting.  In one of my pre-practicum experiences, I was able to assist with a demonstration that allowed the students to feel how whale blubber protects the whales in the water. The kids loved having a hands-on experience and learning new things.  I can’t wait until I get the same reaction when I am a teacher."

~ Meghan Holt, Junior Special Education Major ~

Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities: Pre-K - 8, 5-12

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Students who seek general licensure in early childhood and elementary education and/or Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (pre-K-8 and 5-12) must take the following Liberal Arts Major:

1. 2 Lab Sciences
2. 1 Math Course (MA101 or MA109)
3. GO210 API
4. GO220 World Political Geography
5. HI205 The American Experience
6. EN221 American Lit I or EN222 American Lit II
7. BA231 Principles of Economics I or 232 Principles of Economics II
8. MA 107 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
9. A Math Methods Course or MA111 College Algebra, MA122 Trigonometry, or MA118 Intro to Math Statistics
10. 1 English or 1 History Course

A senior comprehensive exam is required for all Liberal Arts education majors.

All faculty members at Eastern Nazarene College share in the responsibility of preparing students for teaching careers. Teacher education is a major function of the college.

Title II Section 207 of the Higher Education Act mandates that institutions preparing educators for work in schools must disclose the pass rates for their students during the most recently completed academic year. Reporting guidelines do not permit reporting pass rates for programs which have less than 10 students who have taken a test. This applies to both the Communication and Literacy Skills exam and the Content Exams.

To be licensed to teach in Massachusetts, candidates must pass two licensure tests: a Communication and Literacy Skills test (basic skills reading and writing tests) and an exam in their academic Content area. (The teaching areas of Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Needs must also pass the Foundations of Reading Test.) The following table reports the pass rate information for ENC candidates (includes graduate as well as undergraduate students).

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Course Descriptions

SN325 Curriculum and Methods Special Needs I (3 credits)
This course will focus on various methodologies in teaching all types of special needs students. The content for language arts, the humanities, social studies, and the arts are explored, with an emphasis on matching the teaching style of the teacher to the learning styles of the student. An emphasis on both corrective and functional techniques will be
included, as well as the development of appropriate materials. There are 25 pre-practicum hours to complete the course.
Prerequisites: SN311, Junior or Senior and in good standing in Teacher Education Program

SN330 Curriculum and Methods Elementary Special Needs II (3 credits)
This course will focus on various methodologies in teaching all types of special needs students in the natural sciences (including mathematics, science and health) in the elementary setting. Emphasis will include remediation techniques that can be varied to meet differing teaming styles using a variety of teaching styles. Techniques of evaluation, teaching and instructional materials with diverse populations will be included. There are 25 pre-Practicum hours to complete the course.
Prerequisites: SN311, Junior or Senior and in good standing in Teacher Education Program

SN335 Curriculum and Methods Secondary Special Needs II (3 credits)
This course will focus on various methodologies in teaching all types of special needs students in the natural sciences (including mathematics, science and health) in the secondary setting. Emphasis will include techniques that can be varied to meet differing learning styles and application of knowledge to real life situations in becoming a positive
functioning member of society. Techniques of evaluation, teaching and instructional materials with diverse populations will be included. There are 25 pre-Practicum hours to complete the course.
Prerequisites: SN311, Junior or Senior and in good standing in Teacher Education Program

SN499e Practicum Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pre K-8) (12 credits)
The student will spend at least 12 weeks (300 clock hours) in an inclusive general education setting or 75 hours in an inclusive general education setting and 225 hours in a separate or substantially separate setting for students with moderate disabilities. Local school districts cooperate by providing experiences in resource rooms and other special facilities. The student is expected to demonstrate competence as a teacher of students identified as having moderate disabilities. Supervision will be provided by the supervising practitioner, the college supervisor, and school district administrators.
Prerequisites: ED210, ED310, SN311, ED243, ED320, SN325, SN335, RE441, SN420, a cumulative GPA of 2.5, approval of Teacher Education Faculty

SN499s Practicum Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5-12) (12 credits)
The student will spend at least 12 weeks (300 clock hours) in an inclusive general education setting or 150 hours in an inclusive general education setting and 150 hours in a separate or substantially separate setting for students with moderate disabilities. Local school districts cooperate by providing experiences in resource rooms and other special facilities. The student is expected to demonstrate competence as a teacher of students identified as having moderate special needs. Supervision will be provided by the supervising practitioner, the college supervisor, and school district administrators.
Prerequisites: ED210, ED310, SN311, ED243, ED320, SN325, SN335, RE441, SN420, a cumulative GPA of 2.5, approval of Teacher Education Faculty

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Education Department
Eastern Nazarene College | 23 East Elm Ave.
Quincy, Massachusetts 02170
Phone: 617-745-3533 | Email: Education Department Head