Department of Education Studies
Faculty in the Department of Education Studies: Michele Pittard (director/chair), Deborah Seltzer-Kelly, and Marc Welch.
The minor in Education Studies offers students a coherent study of Education well-grounded in the liberal arts. Students may complete the minor without being admitted to the Secondary Licensure Program. The minor in Education Studies is required for and prepares students for professional secondary teaching licensure – a program to which students typically apply in the spring of the junior year.
The minor in Education Studies, in addition to the Secondary Licensure Program, is grounded on these guiding principles:
1. Students continually develop content knowledge in their major discipline fields and communicate their knowledge effectively.
2. Students understand the philosophical basis of education in the United States as well as the complex historic and contemporary theoretical foundations of middle and high school education in the United States.
3. Students understand developmental and learning theories, appreciate student diversity, and are able to work creatively and sensitively with diverse students within the complex social environment of the classroom to facilitate student learning.
4. Students conduct themselves as moral and ethical professionals.
5. Students engage in critical reflection and collaboration for individual improvement and systematic educational change, and are creative problem-solvers in their approaches to teaching and learning.
Requirements for the Minor (5 credits):
• Development (1 credit): EDU 101 Introduction to Student Development
• Philosophy (1 credit): EDU 201 Philosophy of Education
• Pedagogy (1-2 credits):
EDU 202 Literacy in Middle School Curriculum & Instruction
EDU 302 Diversity/Multicultural Education in High School Curriculum & Instruction
• Special Topics (1-2 credits): EDU 370 Special Topics
Psychology co-requisite (choose one):
PSY 105 Fatherhood
PSY 210 Special Topics (with approval)
PSY 211 Cross-Cultural Psych
PSY 220 Child Development
PSY 222 Social Psychology
PSY 231 Cognition
Requirements for the Secondary Licensure Program:
The Department of Education Studies offers secondary licensure preparation programs for the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English, French, German, Spanish, Latin, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and History. In addition to the Education Studies minor, the following courses are required:
Required Courses:
Must take both:
EDU 202 Literacy in Middle School Curriculum & Instruction
EDU 302 Diversity/Multicultural Education in High School Curriculum & Instruction
EDU 330 Studies in Urban Education (1/2 credit; with immersion trip)
EDU 370 Special Topics
Content Methods (take one in major area)
EDU 401 English (1/2 credit)
EDU 402 Mathematics (1/2 credit)
EDU 403 Lab Sciences (1/2 credit)
EDU 404 Social Sciences (1/2 credit)
EDU 405 World Languages (1/2 credit)
EDU 406 Latin (1/2 credit)
EDU 423 Student Teaching Practicum (3.0 credits): 15-week full-time co-teaching student teaching experience during the spring semester of the senior year OR in the 9th semester (post-graduation) in accordance with the Ninth Semester Program or in the 10th semester in accordance with the Science Education 4+1 Program. Separate application requirements apply for the Ninth Semester Program and the Science 4+1 Program.
The Secondary Licensure Program (grades 5-12) requires that students officially apply in the spring of the junior year. In order to apply, students must have taken EDU 101 and at least course in pedagogy (EDU 202 or EDU 302). Students interested in the licensure program should be co-advised by Department of Education Studies faculty.
Admission to the Secondary (grades 5-12) Licensure Program requires the following by the end of the junior year (For questions and more details, please consult with Department of Education Studies faculty):
1. Student must submit and successfully pass the Admission Portfolio (and other program application materials, due April 1).
2. Student must have attained an overall 2.5 GPA.
3. Student must maintain a grade of C or better in each course in the major that is required by the licensure program and in all education courses.
4. Student must present acceptable SAT or ACT scores (cut scores set by the State of Indiana) OR pass the Indiana CASA (Core Academic Skills Assessment) by fall of senior year.
5. Student must pass Indiana’s CORE Content Test by fall of senior year.
6. Student must submit a cover letter and resume for application to student teaching placement. These documents will be sent to a school(s) with request for student teaching placement.
7. Student must be in good standing with the College.
During the senior year, in order to be retained in the Secondary Licensure Program, the student must continue to meet the criteria described above. As well, the student must take the remaining courses in Education, in his major (content-based courses), and meet other certifications required for the Indiana grades 5-12 license.
To be recommended for the Indiana Secondary Teaching License, students will successfully complete the following:
1. Indiana's CORE Pedagogy Test
2. Program e-portfolio following student teaching
3. Classroom-Based Research project
4. CPR certification
5. Suicide prevention workshop
NOTE regarding advising: All students interested in the Education Studies minor or the Secondary Licensure Program should be co-advised by a Department of Education Studies faculty member.
Elementary Education Licensure: Wabash does NOT offer licensure in K-6 education; however, students interested in this level of licensure may pursue the minor in Education Studies and focus on elementary education as preparation for graduate study or licensure elsewhere. See Director/Chair for information.
Title II: Wabash College Secondary Licensure Program completers passed Title II required Indiana license tests with 100% passing rate on the Praxis I test in the most recent year. For more information, please contact the Director/Chair of Teacher Education.
Following is information regarding course requirements for students (by major) who are pursuing the Secondary (grades 5-12) Licensure Program:
NOTE: Students in any major who are pursuing the Secondary Licensure Program will meet the College distribution and graduation requirements. Within these distribution and graduation requirements, students should take a course in oral communication (RHE 101 or THE 105). Students may be asked to take an additional writing course if they received below a C in ENG 101, or if they did not pass the writing section of the CASA Basic Skills Test.
Division I (Science and Mathematics)
According to state standards, the following courses meet Indiana Secondary (grades 5-12) Teacher Licensure Requirements for Science and Mathematics (effective with the entering class of 2014):
Biology (Life Science)
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in biology
- Take the following additional course: DVI 301 and 302* (earth space science)
- Recommended to take an additional course in chemistry and physics (if not already taking as part of biology major)
Chemistry
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in chemistry
- Take the following additional courses: BIO 111 and DVI 301 and 302* (earth space science)
- Recommended to take an additional course in physics (if not already taking as part of chemistry major).
Physics
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in physics
- Take the following additional courses: DVI 301 and 302* (earth space science), and BIO 111, and CHE 111
Physical Science
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in chemistry OR physics
- Chemistry majors must take the following additional courses: PHY 113, 114, 210 and one more full credit course (to be determined in consultation with the Chair of Physics and the Chair of Education Studies)
- Physics majors must take the following additional courses: CHE 211, 221 and 2 additional credits(preferably 222, 351, or 451, but can be determined in consultation with the Chair of Chemistry and the Chair of Education Studies)
NOTE: DVI 301 & 302 Earth Space Science is a survey of the fields of astronomy, geology, and meteorology designed for those preparing for the secondary teaching license in a scientific field. The course is not offered regularly; therefore, course work is typically completed on an independent basis and both DVI 301 and 302 must be taken to receive the full credit.
Prerequisites: Must be a major in a lab science, must be admitted to the Education Licensure Program or have permission of the Chair/Director of Education Studies, should have junior or senior standing and should have completed EDU 101, 201, 202, and 302. This is an arranged course.
Mathematics
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in mathematics
- To include the following courses*: MAT 111 (unless the candidate has tested out), MAT 112 (unless the candidate has tested out), MAT 219 (offered in alternating years), MAT 221, 222, 223, 254 (1/2 credit), 331 (recommended to take as a sophomore), and 333 (may be taken as a senior).
NOTE: Eight and one-half credits are prescribed for the secondary teaching license in mathematics. Several of the courses are offered in the spring semester only, so scheduling is a challenge. Students are advised to meet regularly with the Chair of the Math Department if his advisor is not a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics. Also, please note that math majors pursuing the Secondary Licensure Program will find that their required major courses fit under the pure math track.
DIVISION II (Humanities)
According to state standards, the following courses meet Indiana Secondary (grades 5-12) Teacher Licensure Requirements for English Language Arts, French, German, Latin, and Spanish:
English Language Arts (English literature majors)
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in English
- To include the following courses:
As part of the required three core survey courses (ENG 215-220), one should be in American literature, one should be a course in world literature (an intermediate course or colloquium), one should be a course in multicultural literature (introductory or intermediate course).
Additionally, students should take an additional course in composition beyond ENG 101 (expository or creative) and fulfill the linguistics requirement (ENG 121 and 122 or 123).
Rhetoric requirement: RHE 101 and an additional special topics course in Rhetoric related to media.
NOTE: Students majoring in English/Creative Writing must take enough literature courses to meet state standards, and should consult with the Chair of Education Studies and the Chair of the Department of English when selecting courses.
World Languages
Latin
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Latin
- To include the following courses: LAT 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 330, and 400
- One course from LAT 210, 387, or 388.
- CLA 104 or 106 (recommended to take both)
French
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in French
- To include the following courses: FRE 201, 202, 301, 302, and 401, HUM 121 and HUM 122
- Four additional culture and literature courses
German
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in German
- To include the following courses: GER 201, 202, 301, 302, and 401, HUM 121 and HUM 122
- Four additional culture and literature courses
Spanish
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Spanish
- To include the following courses: SPA 201, 202, 301, 302, and 401, HUM 121 and HUM 122
- Four additional culture and literature courses
NOTE: Students licensing in Spanish, French, or German may be required to take an oral proficiency exam at the expense of the student. Please consult with the Chair of Education Studies to make arrangements for this exam. It is suggested students take the exam during or just following the student teaching semester.
DIVISION III (Social Sciences)
According to state standards, the following courses meet Indiana Secondary (grades 5-12) Teacher Licensure Requirements for social studies (majors in Economics, History, Political Science, and Psychology,). State requirements ask that students major in an area for which they seek licensure. Effective with the entering class of 2011, students may license in one area of the social sciences; however, in order to better prepare for the job market, they are advised to take additional course work in other content areas to enable them to license via testing in more than one area.
Economics Major
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Economics.
- Recommended to take at least ONE course in each of the other social science departments (History, Psychology, Political Science).
- If the student is interested in licensing in additional areas of the social sciences, the student should consider a minor in the department and he is advised to meet with the Chair/Director of Education Studies to discuss specific requirements for licensure.
History Major
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in History
- To include the following: Three courses in U.S. history, one course in European history, and two additional (beyond 101 and 102) courses in world history.
- Recommended to take HIS 301 when it is offered as one of the world history courses
- Recommended to take at least ONE course in each of the other social science departments (Economics, Psychology Political Science)..
- If the student is interested in licensing in additional areas of the social sciences, the student should consider a minor in the department and he is advised to meet with the Chair/Director of Education Studies to discuss specific requirements for licensure.
Political Science Major (government and citizenship)
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Political Science.
- To include the following: One advanced course in U.S. government and two courses from PSC 311, 312, 313, 314, or 317.
- Recommended to take at least ONE course in each of the other social science departments (History, Psychology, Economics). Students are recommended to take HIS 102 and ECO 101 as they will also fulfill collateral requirements for the PSC major. The psychology course selection should be discussed with the Chair/Director of Education Studies.
- If the student is interested in licensing in additional areas of the social sciences, the student should consider a minor in the department and he is advised to meet with the Chair/Director of Education Studies to discuss specific requirements for licensure.
Psychology Major
- Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Psychology.
- Recommended to take at least ONE course in each of the other social science departments (History, Economics, Political Science).
- If the student is interested in licensing in additional areas of the social sciences, the student should consider a minor in the department and he is advised to meet with the Chair/Director of Education Studies to discuss specific requirements for licensure.
- Because Psychology is not a required course in most high schools, students are advised to consider an additional license in historical perspectives (enabling him to teach U.S. and World History), which will require additional course work (possibly a minor) in history.
Post-Baccalaureate Programs for Licensure Completion
All students qualifying and approved for these programs must meet the same admission and retention standards as regular licensure program students. A separate application process is required and should be completed at the time of application to the Education Licensure Program.
- Ninth Semester Program
This program allows admitted licensure program students to return for an additional semester immediately after graduation to complete student teaching (EDU 423) on a tuition-free basis (students must pay administrative fees). The Ninth Semester Program student must have completed graduation requirements with an academic major and minor (in Education Studies). The program is available to students in majors for which we offer licensure programs, and is tuition-free (applies only to Education courses). College housing is NOT available to Ninth Semester Program students.
- Science Education 4 + 1 Program
This program allows admitted licensure program students to return for two additional semesters immediately after graduation to complete their education course work on a tuition-free basis (students must pay administrative fees). This tuition-free program is only available to Wabash students in laboratory science majors. Students wishing to apply for this program should begin education course work prior to or during their senior year at Wabash. To be eligible, students must be accepted and must be graduated with a major in a laboratory science. The tuition-free coursework applies only to education courses taken in the 9th and 10th semester duringthe post-baccalaureate licensure year. Please see the Chair of Education Studies for details. 4+1 Program students must have taken EDU 101 and either EDU 202 or EDU 302 to apply.
- Transition to Teach Program
Individuals interested in the Wabash Transition to Teach program should contact the Chair of Education Studies for information on this program. Wabash offers this program secondary licensure only.