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. The framework is built on the conceptual model of the “Professional Educator” as one who demonstrates these Learner Outcomes:
The Professional Educator
- 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 |
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| 2MUSI 201 |
Introduction to Music History |
3 | |
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Approved Humanities and Fine Arts elective |
3 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives | |||
| HIST 101 | Western Civilization to 1600 OR HIST 102 Western Civilization 1600-1918 OR HIST 121 World Civilizations to 1600 OR HIST 122 World Civilizations 1600-present |
3 | |
| Behavioral and Social Perspectives elective | 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 | |||
| 2MUSI 333 |
Music of the World |
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
2Music majors must earn a “C” or better in MUSI 201 and MUSI 333.
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|
| MUSI 111 | First-Year Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 112 | First-Year Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | First-Year Theory Applications | 1 |
| MUSI 114 | First-Year Theory Applications | 1 |
| MUSI 211 | Second-Year Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 212 | Second-Year Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 213 | Second-Year Theory Applications | 1 |
| MUSI 214 | Second-Year Theory Applications | 1 |
| MUSI 342 | Music of Antiquity, Middle Ages, and Renaissance | 3 |
| MUSI 343 | Music of the Baroque and Classic | 3 |
| MUSI 344 | Music of the 19th and 20th Centuries | 3 |
| MUSI 401 | Form and Analysis | 2 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
| MUSI 017 | Recitals and Concerts | 0 |
Students majoring in music, K-12 teacher certification, can choose an emphasis from three different areas:
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - INSTRUMENTAL | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 131 | Strings and Woodwinds | 1 |
| MUSI 132 | Brass and Percussion | 1 |
| MUSI 222 | Materials and Methods K-8 | 2 |
| MUSI 303 | Conducting | 2 |
| MUSI 304 | Conducting | 2 |
| MUSI 311 | Orchestration | 2 |
| MUSI 317 | Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music or MUSI 318 Methods of Teaching Orchestral Music |
3 |
| MUSI 389 | Performance Project | 0 |
| Primary Applied Instrument MUSN 150, MUSN 151, MUSN 250, MUSN 251, MUSN 350, MUSN 351 MUSN 450 |
7 | |
| Secondary Piano* MUSI 123, MUSI 124 or MUSK 154, MUSK 155 |
2 | |
| Secondary Voice MUSI 125 or MUSV 154 |
1 | |
| Secondary Instrument MUSN 255, MUSN 354, MUSN 355 |
3 | |
| Ensemble (assigned by music faculty) MUSI 143, MUSI 145, MUSI 149 |
7 | |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 60 | |
| TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 121 | |
*Students may satisfy this two hour piano requirement by passing the Piano Proficiency Exam or by completing MUSI 123-124 or MUSK 154, 155. If a student passes the Piano Proficiency Exam, two additional hours of a major elective must be earned in order to satisfy the minimum number of credit hours for a degree in music with teacher certification (121).
- 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 credit hours earned at 300-level or above, of which 12 credit hours must be in the major.
- Freshman Year: Students are expected to pass the State Skills Exam (Praxis CORE) during their freshman year, earn a C or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a B or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Sophomore Year: Students must file their application for admission to Teacher Education, pass the Screening Interview for Teacher Education, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students are required to stand for the Sophomore and Transfer Music Major Evaluation.
- Junior Year: Students must file their application for student teaching, maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. 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 their Junior and Senior Years.
- Senior Year: Students must pass the Praxis II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461, complete the PPAT Teacher Certification Assessment during Clinical Practice, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must submit the Graduation Application and complete any remaining FALS requirements.
- See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - KEYBOARD | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 131 | Strings and Woodwinds | 1 |
| MUSI 132 | Brass and Percussion | 1 |
| MUSI 222 | Materials and Methods K-8 | 2 |
| MUSI 303 | Conducting | 2 |
| MUSI 304 | Conducting | 2 |
| MUSI 311 | Orchestration | 2 |
| MUSI 315 | Methods of Teaching Choral Music | 3 |
| MUSI 389 | Performance Project | 0 |
| Primary Applied Keyboard MUSK 150, MUSK 151, MUSK 250, MUSK 251, MUSK 350, MUSK 351 MUSK 450 |
7 | |
| Secondary Voice MUSI 125, MUSI 126, MUSI 225, MUSI 226 or MUSV 154, MUSV 155, MUSV 254, MUSV 255 |
4 | |
| Secondary Voice MUSV 354, MUSV 355 |
2 | |
| MUSI 141 | University Singers | 7 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 60 | |
| TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 121 | |
- 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 credit hours earned at 300-level or above, of which 12 credit hours must be in the major.
- Freshman Year: Students are expected to pass the State Skills Exam (Praxis CORE) during their freshman year, earn a C or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a B or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Sophomore Year: Students must file their application for admission to Teacher Education, pass the Screening Interview for Teacher Education, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students are required to stand for the Sophomore and Transfer Music Major Evaluation.
- Junior Year: Students must file their application for student teaching, maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. 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 their Junior and Senior Years.
- Senior Year: Students must pass the Praxis II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461, complete the PPAT Teacher Certification Assessment during Clinical Practice, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must submit the Graduation Application and complete any remaining FALS requirements.
- See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - CHORAL | CREDIT HOURS |
|
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 131 | Strings and Woodwinds | 1 |
| MUSI 132 | Brass and Percussion | 1 |
| MUSI 222 | Materials and Methods K-8 | 2 |
| MUSI 303 | Conducting | 2 |
| MUSI 304 | Conducting | 2 |
| MUSI 311 | Orchestration | 2 |
| MUSI 315 | Methods of Teaching Choral Music | 3 |
| MUSI 389 | Performance Project | 0 |
| Primary Applied Voice MUSV 150, MUSV 151, MUSV 250, MUSV 251, MUSV 350, MUSV 351 MUSV 450 |
7 | |
|
Secondary Piano* |
6 | |
| MUSI 141 | University Singers | 7 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 60 | |
| TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 121 | |
*Students may satisfy this two hour piano requirement by passing the Piano Proficiency Exam or by completing MUSI 123-124 or MUSK 154, 155. If a student passes the Piano Proficiency Exam, two additional hours of a major elective must be earned in order to satisfy the minimum number of credit hours for a degree in music with teacher certification (121).
- 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 credit hours earned at 300-level or above, of which 12 credit hours must be in the major.
- Freshman Year: Students are expected to pass the State Skills Exam (Praxis CORE) during their freshman year, earn a C or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a B or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Sophomore Year: Students must file their application for admission to Teacher Education, pass the Screening Interview for Teacher Education, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students are required to stand for the Sophomore and Transfer Music Major Evaluation.
- Junior Year: Students must file their application for student teaching, maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. 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 their Junior and Senior Years.
- Senior Year: Students must pass the Praxis II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461, complete the PPAT Teacher Certification Assessment during Clinical Practice, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must submit the Graduation Application and complete any remaining FALS requirements.
- See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
