Students put finishing touches on semester with projects, papers, exams
Howard sings praises of ACM's Urban Studies program
MC's Vivian comments on the loss of one of education's 'three Rs'
Frank Sorensen, emeritus professor of education, passed away earlier this week
Through work-study, MC provides tutoring services at three area schools
Becoming an accomplished teacher involves personal commitment and extensive professional preparation. The Educational Studies department relies upon a conceptual framework which is founded upon the believe that one should be committed to the principles of expertise, integration, responsiveness, empowerment, and community.
Monmouth College faculty believe that an education that cultivates both the desire to learn and the ability to teach is firmly grounded in the liberal arts. A well conceived liberal arts education nurtures intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, an examination of diverse cultural and social practices, and an open-minded free exchange of ideas.
Monmouth College considers the liberal arts to be the expression of humanity dedicated to advancing those ideals and practices considered essential for the re-creation of a pluralistic, moral, and well-educated society. At Monmouth College, we believe education is a fundamentally transforming experience which benefits all who actively participate.
Educational Studies Department Requirements Students must successfully complete Foundations of Education (EDUC 100), and pass the ICTS Basic Skills Test to be admitted to the program. In order to student teach, candidates must have a grade point average of 2.75 in three domains: Educational Studies coursework, coursework within the discipline they are preparing to teach, as well as all coursework taken at the college. Certificates and Endorsements The Educational Studies Department currently offers a major in elementary education and course work leading to an initial Illinois teacher certificate. Illinois teaching certificates available through Monmouth College include: Elementary (Type 03), Secondary (Type 09), and K-12 Special (Type 10). A variety of optional endorsements to the initial certificate in specific content areas may be earned through the completion of additional coursework, the most common being the middle level endorsement. Professionalism and Activism Students preparing for a teaching career may participate in several education related programs; the campus chapter of the Illinois Education Association student organization, the educational honor society Kappa Delta Pi. In addition, several candidates each year in the Teacher Education Program are awarded the highly regarded Golden Apple Scholarship.
ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE Elementary Education Major with Content-Area Concentrations (K-9) English Language Arts Foreign Language (Latin, French, Spanish) Mathematics Music Social Science Science (Biological, General, Physical) Optional 5-8 Grade Level Endorsements Art Foreign Language Language Arts Mathematics Music Science (Biological, General, Physical) Social Science SECONDARY CERTIFICATE Content-Area Majors (9-12) Art English Mathematics Music Physical Education Science-Biology Science-Chemistry Social Science-History Social Science-Political Science Optional 6-8 Grade Level Endorsements Art Language Arts Mathematics Music Science (Biological, General, Physical) Social Science Optional 9-12 Grade Level Endorsements English Foreign Language Mathematics Music Physical Education Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Social Science (History, Political Sci.) Visual Arts SPECIAL CERTIFICATE Content-Area Majors (K-12) Art Foreign Language (Latin, French, Spanish) Music Physical Education
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM CERTIFICATES AND ENDORSEMENTS