Secondary Eduction - Manchester College

Secondary Eduction from Manchester College is a Campus Bachelor Secondary Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Education Department prepares teachers of ability and conviction at the early childhood, middle childhood, early adolescence, adolescence and young adult levels. These programs are developed in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the Department of Education, Division of Professional Standards. Manchester College is accredited by the Department of Education , Division of Professional Standards, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Teacher Licensing and Graduation Requirements Applications for an Indiana teaching license are available in the Office of Teacher Education . The application will be processed when the candidate has met the following criteria, which are subject to change by action of the Teacher Education Committee of Manchester College: 1. Satisfaction of all requirements for admission to the Teacher Education program and student teaching, including the Celebrating Diversity Workshop requirement. 2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50, including a C+ or better in student teaching . 3. A 2.50 grade point average in each teaching field in which the candidate wishes to be licensed. 4. For elementary education majors, a grade point average of 2.00 in each of the components (language arts, science, social studies, mathematics and fine arts) on the Election of Major form with no grade lower than a C-. 5. Conduct approval from the Office of Student Development. 6. Completion of the baccalaureate degree and an approved Manchester College teacher licensing program. 7. Satisfactory completion of Praxis I Reading (176), Math (175) and Writing (172) subtests, and of Praxis II Specialty Area Test(s). Elementary graduates must also pass a state-mandated reading specialist test. 8. Successful exit interview as evaluated on rubric that incorporates the digital portfolio providing of all 24 goals and objectives. 9. Minimum of proficient rating on each professional disposition from faculty members of the unit and/or clinical faculty. 10. A clear criminal history check from the Indiana State Police. 11. CPR/Heimlich certification on file with Education Department. Secondary Teaching Majors: English/language arts, French, German, life science, mathematics, physical science, social studies, Spanish. A mild interventions option may be added to any secondary teaching major. View more details on Manchester College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Secondary Education courses.