Students graduating from Lander University with recommendation for teacher certification complete student teaching, coursework and testing requirements for recommendation for certification in South Carolina consistent with the College of Education’s conceptual framework. This framework provides direction for programs, courses, teaching and teacher candidate assessment.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Integrates content knowledge and skills of scholarly inquiry to teach all students;
- Plans, provides and assesses learning experiences that are supported by research, knowledge of best practice and professional standards;
- Communicates and collaborates with diverse populations (students, educators, families and community members) exhibiting professional behaviors and dispositions; and
- Engages in reflection and professional development to foster student learning and inform instructional decisions.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|---|
| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
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Approved Mathematics |
3 | ||
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B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives | |||
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| Approved Behavioral and Social Perspectives (not Psychology) | 3 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Approved Lab Science | 4 | ||
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111 |
United States History to 1877 |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| University Requirement | |||
| FALS 101 | 15 FALS-approved events |
0 |
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| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|
| ART 103 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 104 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 105 | Basic Design I | 3 |
| ART 106 | Basic Design II | 3 |
| ART 111 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 112 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 202 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 203 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 204 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 205 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 207 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 499 | Art Issues | 1 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|
| ART 301 | Art, Culture, and Community | 3 |
| ART 451 | Secondary Methods for the Art Teacher | 3 |
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Art Studio (select 2) *only 1 summer travel course may be included |
6 | |
| Art History (select 2) ART 311, ART 312, ART 314, ART 315, ART 316, ART 317, ART 371, ART 372 |
6 | |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 52 | |
| TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|
| EDUC 203 | 2Field Experience I | 0.5 |
| EDUC 223 | 1General Pedagogy | 3 |
| EDUC 240 | 1Child Growth and the Educational Process | 3 |
| EDUC 329 | 2Field Experience II | 0.5 |
| EDUC 429 | 2Clinical Practice A | 1 |
| EDUC 499 | 2Teacher Education Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 461 | 2Clinical Practice B | 11 |
| SPED 223 | 1PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs | 3 |
| 1Reading and Writing Content Area EDUC 300 or EDUC 320 |
3 | |
| Total Teacher Certification Requirements | 26 | |
| Additional Electives | 7 | |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 | |
- For formal admission to the visual arts with teacher certification major, see Student Eligibility on page 68-69 of the catalog.
- Students must earn a “C” or better in all program requirement courses.
- 1A grade of “C” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
- 2A grade of “B” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
- Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
- See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
Student Eligibility
The Lander art program is one that emphasizes the philosophy that “those who teach must also do.” Therefore, our teacher training program provides the student with a solid background in the fine arts, with a variety of experiences from which to draw upon in the classroom, as well as being a source for developing personal interests.
Students enrolled in Secondary or PK-12:
Freshman Year: Take PRAXIS Core or provide proof of 1100+ SAT or 22+ ACT and earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Students who do not earn the minimum GPA of 2.75 by the end of their Freshman Year are moved from the program to the Visual Art major.
Sophomore Year: Apply for admission to major in Teacher Education; pass the Screening Interview; and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Students who do not maintain the minimum GPA of 2.75 are moved from the program to the Visual Art major.
Junior Year: Apply for student teaching; earn professional education GPA 3.00 or higher; and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Students who do not maintain the minimum GPA of 2.75 are moved from the program to the Visual Art major. Students must pass the PRAXIS II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461 and are advised to take the exam during the summer between Junior and Senior year.
Senior Year: Pass Content Area Exams (PRAXIS II) prior to taking EDUC 461 complete PPAT Teacher Certification Assessment during Clinical Practice; earn professional education GPA of 3.00 or higher; and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; submit Graduation Application; and complete FALS requirements. Students who do not maintain the minimum GPA of 2.75 are moved from the program to the Visual Art major. Students who do not meet all requirements will not earn teacher certification in visual art.
