Department of Secondary and Physical Education

Helen Kottle Memorial Building

Office #221

P: 386-481-2395

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Biology Education is designed for students who plan to teach Biology in grades 6-12.
The Bachelor of Arts in English Education is designed for students who plan to teach English in grades 6-12.
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education is designed for students who plan to teach physical education in grades K-12.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education is designed for students who plan to teach Music in grades K-12.

Educational Outcomes

Biology Education 6-12

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in Biology Education offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the Florida Education Accomplished Practices as measured by a passing score on the Professional Florida Teacher Certification Exam.

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in Biology Education offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the Biology subject area competencies as measured by a passing score on the Biology Education Subject Area Florida Teacher Certification Exam.

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in Biology Education offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the Teacher Dispositions as measured by a comprehensive score of basic skills from the senior internship Teacher Candidate Dispositions Ratings Form, triangulated by the University Supervisor, Cooperating Teacher, and Self-evaluation.

English Education 6-12

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in English Education offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the Florida Education Accomplished Practices as measured by a passing score on the Professional Florida Teacher Certification Exam.

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in English Education offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the Biology subject area competencies as measured by a passing score on the Biology Education Subject Area Florida Teacher Certification Exam.

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in English Education offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the Teacher Dispositions as measured by a comprehensive score of basic skills from the senior internship Teacher Candidate Dispositions Ratings Form, triangulated by the University Supervisor, Cooperating Teacher, and Self-evaluation.

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in English Education/ESOL Endorsement offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of competencies required for state ESOL endorsement as measured by a score of basic on the ESOL portfolio.

Mathematics Education 5-9

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices in simulated teaching environments in early field experiences and student teaching internship experiences by obtaining a minimum score of 80% on the rubric evaluation of the professional portfolio and a passing score on the appropriate Florida Teacher Certification Examination tests.

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in Elementary Education offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the mathematics competencies that are appropriate for the certification.

Physical Education K-12

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in Physical Education K-12 offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the Florida Education Accomplished Practices as measured by a passing score on the Professional Florida Teacher Certification Exam.

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in Physical Education K-12 offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of Physical Education subject area competencies as measured by a passing score on the Physical Education Subject Area Florida Teacher Certification Exam.

Students who desire to earn a degree in education and who seek to receive a teaching certificate in Physical Education K-12 offered at Bethune-Cookman University will demonstrate mastery of the Teacher Dispositions as measured by a comprehensive score of basic skills from the senior internship Teacher Candidate Dispositions Ratings Form, triangulated by the University Supervisor, Cooperating Teacher, and Self-evaluation.

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