BA/BS - Christian Education Ministries

Specialization:Elementary Education (4.5 year program)

(147 semester hour degree:  Bible - 30 hours; General Studies - 45 hours; and Ministerial Studies - 72 hours)
Purpose:   This course of study is for the student who desires the benefit of a Bible College education, who desires certification to teach in the Christian School or in the public school setting, and who is committed to exercise Christian influence in a non-professional role of Christian service in the local church.
Objectives:   This block of courses is designed to help students . . .

  1. develop a philosophy of education that reflects a Christian worldview.
  2. appreciate teaching as a profession in which they can minister to children.
  3. develop professional skill and attitudes required for classroom instruction and institutional teamwork.
  4. integrate various fields of learning and exhibit competencies in all subject areas.
  5. apply principles of human development and insights into the learning process.
  6. evaluate curriculum, management approaches, and trends and choose appropriately.
  7. pass the Florida Teacher’s Certification Examination.

Note:  Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for courses in the Ministry Major to graduate with this Specialization.

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Course Requirements

Bible Division
30 credits 		Bible Introduction 3 BIN 110 Introduction to Biblical Studies (3)
–OR–
BIN 112 Bible Survey (3)
Gospels 3 BNT 111 Life of Christ I (3)
–OR–
BNT 121 Life of Christ II (3)
Church History 3 BNT 260 Foundation of Christianity (3)
Bible History 6 Choose two
BOT 216 Foundations of Hebrew History (3)
BOT 211 History of Israel (3)
BOT 220 Seminar in Genesis (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
BOT 225 Seminar in Samuel (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
BOT 226 Seminar in Kings (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
Theology 8 BTH 120 Theology of Evangelism & Missions (3)
BTH 123 Fundamentals of Christian Faith (2)
BTH 321 Foundations of Theology (3)
Bible/Theology Elective 7 Any BNT, BOT, or BTH courses
FCC Bible Comp 0 Student must take the test during Senior Year
General Education
45 Credits		 Composition 6 GEN 110 Composition I (3)
GEN 120 Composition II (3)
Social Science 3 GPS 110 General Psychology (3)
–OR–
GSO 220 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Evidences 3 GPH 110  Evidences (3)
Restoration History 3 GHI 270 Restoration History (3)
History 3 GHI 220 Western Civilization I (3)
–OR–
GHI 230 Western Civilization II (3)
Fine Arts 3 MMU 380 Music History & Literature I (3)
Speech 3 GSP 235 Speech:  Pulpit (3)
–OR–
GSP 230 Speech:  Public (3)
Math Competency 0 GMA 050 Math Competency Test (0)
–OR–
Students demonstrate competency at enrollment
Math 3 GMA 110 Finite Math (3)
–OR–
GMA 120 College Algebra (3)
Apologetics 3 GPH 410  Apologetics (3)
Philosophy Elective 3 Any 3 hour GPH course
History Elective 3 Any 3 hour GHI course
Humanities Electives 9 Any Humanities courses
Ministry Major
72 Credits		 Ministry Core 3 MIN 220 Ministry as Life’s Work (2)
MIN 225 Core Communication (1)
Major Core 12 MCE 212 Introduction to Education (3)
MCE 220 Education Psychology (3)
MCE 310 Methods of Teaching (3)
MCE 320 Education Administration (3)
Specialization Core 39 GPS 313 Developmental Psychology: Child & Adolescent (3)
MED 310 Teaching Science to Children (3)
MED 323 Teaching Fine Arts to Children (3)
MED 330 Foundations of Reading (3)
MED 335 Corrective Reading Strategies (3)
MED 340 Teaching Math to Children (3)
MED 350 Language Arts for Children (3)
MED 460 Instructional Technology (3)
MED 360 Children’s Literature (3)
MED 380 Social Science for Children (3)
MED 390 Children’s Health Education (3)
MED 410 Methods of ESOL (3)
MED 420 Exceptional Children (3)
Education Practicum 6 MED 491 Practicum I (2)
MED 492 Practicum II (2)
MED 493 Practicum III (2)
Certification Internship 12 MED 451 Classroom Management (3)
MED 498 Certification Internship (9)
Certification Tests 0
0
0		 MED 485 General Knowledge Test
MED 486 Subject Area Exam (K-12)
MED 487 Professional Education Exam

MED ESOL, Class II (3) not part of the program but is available.

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