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BA/BS - Christian Education Ministry
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: Elementary Education Specialization is designed to . . .
- develop a philosophy of education that reflects a Christian worldview.
- develop professional skill and attitudes required for classroom instruction and institutional teamwork.
- exhibit competencies in all subject areas.
- apply principles of human development and insights into the learning process.
- develop competencies (knowledge skills) for pre-professional teachers in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices: Assessment, communication, continuous improvement, critical thinking, diversity, ethics, human development and learning, knowledge of subject matter, creating learning environments, planning, understanding of role of the teacher, and use of technology.
Note: Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for courses in the Ministry Major to graduate with this Specialization.
Education Major Info: click here
Course Requirements
Bible Division
30 credits |
Bible Introduction |
6 |
BIN 110 Introduction to Biblical Study (3)
–OR–
BIN 112 Bible Survey (3)
BIN 330 Biblical Interpretation (3) |
| Gospels |
3 |
BNT 125 Introduction to the Life of Christ (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 |
4 |
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 240 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 |
GMU 210 Introduction to Music (3)
–OR–
GDR 110 Drama I (1) +
GDR 115 Drama II (2)
–OR–
GDR 210 Performing Shakespeare |
| Speech |
3 |
GSP 235 Speech: Pulpit (3)
–OR–
GSP 230 Speech: Public (3) |
| Math |
3 |
GMA 110 Finite Math (3)
–OR–
GMA 120 College Algebra (3) |
| Apologetics |
3 |
GPH 120 Introduction to 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 315 Developmental Psychology (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 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)
MED 460 Instructional Technology (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 |
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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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