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Details of the Christian School Elementary Education degree

Christian School education is a tremendously exciting ministry field. Imagine the thrill of teaching reading, writing, and other essential life skills, while being able to clearly and lovingly communicate God's love and purpose to young students throughout the day. A broad foundation in educational theory and practice with biblical integration is provided, and the student is ready upon graduation to seek professional certification through the Association of Christian Schools International.
I. Division of Bible and Ministry [33 hours]
Part I.  Bible Concentration:17 hours
BI 205Bible Study Methods3 hours
NT 102New Testament Survey3 hours
OT 101Old Testament Survey3 hours
TH 302Doctrine of Holiness2 hours
TH 308Teachings of Friends (for members of the Friends Church; other students may choose an NT or OT elective)3 hours
3 hours chosen from:3 hours
NT 241 Synoptic Gospels (3 hours)
NT 362 Acts (3 hours)
NT 356 Writings of John (3 hours)
Part II.  Foundations for Ministry:10 hours
CM 104Personal Evangelism Seminar1 hour
CM 107Survey of Church Ministry3 hours
MI 2083Intercultural Ministry3 hours
SL 101Spiritual Formation I3 hours
Additional Bible/Theology:6 hours
TH 105Basic Beliefs2 hours
4 hours chosen from NT or OT electives4 hours
II. Division of General Studies [49 hours]
Communications:12 hours
IT 101/02Introduction to Computer Applications3 hours
EN 101College Writing3 hours
EN 102Research & Writing3 hours
SP 201Fundamentals of Speech3 hours
Humanities:6 hours
PH 205Introduction to Philosophy3 hours
3 hours chosen from Literature (LI) courses3 hours
Social & Behavioral Sciences:7 hours
EN 109Personal Effectiveness1 hour
PY 103General Psychology3 hours
3 hours chosen from:3 hours
SS 201 Western Civilization I (3 hours)
SS 223 American History I (3 hours)
SO 211 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)
Science & Mathematics:7 hours
3 hours chosen from:3 hours
MA 102 Mathematical Concepts (3 hours)
MA 105 College Algebra (3 hours)
4 hours chosen from:4 hours
NS 105 Biology with Lab (4 hours)
PS 105 Physical Science with Lab (4 hours)
Additional General Studies Requirements:15 hours
ED 214Children's Literature3 hours
EN 344Advanced Grammar3 hours
PY 222Individual and Family3 hours
3 hours chosen from literature (LI) courses3 hours
3 hours chosen from:3 hours
MI 223 Cultural Anthropology (3 hours)
PY 322 Social Psychology (3 hours)
SS 202 Western Civilization II (3 hours)
SS 224 American History II (3 hours)
General Studies Electives:2 hours
2 hours chosen from General Studies curriculum2 hours
III. Division of Arts and Sciences [46 hours]
Professional Ministry Courses46 hours
ED 101Philosophy of Christian School Education3 hours
ED 315Instructional Media3 hours
ED 335Elem Math and Science Methods/Content3 hours
ED 336Elem Language Arts Methods/Content3 hours
ED 346Elem Art and Music Methods/Content3 hours
ED 348Elem Phys Ed. & Health Methods/Content3 hours
ED 355Elem Social Science Methods/Content3 hours
ED 402Diagnostic Teaching of Reading3 hours
ED 404Student Teaching Overview2 hours
ED 406Classroom Management and Discipline3 hours
ED 408Christian School Supervised Teaching8 hours
PY 223Developmental Psychology3 hours
PY 315Psychology of Exceptional Child3 hours
PY 454Tests and Measurements3 hours
Total:128 hours