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Arlington Baptist College |
Enriching the Mind, Inspiring the Heart |
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Division of Professional Studies |
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BIBLE – SOCIAL STUDIES 4 TO 8
A Bachelor of Science degree is offered for the six programs under the auspices of Bible and Education. The six programs are: Generalist EC-4, Social Studies 4-8; English, Language Arts, and Reading 4-8, Social Studies 8-12, and English, Language Arts, and Reading 8-12. They are designed to prepare students for classroom teaching and for obtaining state certification and/or further professional development. |
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The graduate who completes this program will:
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Have skills in communicating the Word of God as it relates to the field of education. |
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Understand the unique place of the local church in education. |
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Demonstrate an awareness of the history of education, its cycles and the contributions of outstanding leaders in education. |
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Be familiar with present day trends and innovations in education. |
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Have ability to manage a classroom situation. |
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Be competent in the use of the tools of inquiry in the curriculum content areas of Early Childhood through 12th grade. |
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Acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes appropriate for Christian education. |
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Exercise the skills and methodologies basic to teaching. |
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Have some experience in classroom teaching. |
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Follow the example of Christ in love and compassion for children. |
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Minister enthusiastically to students. |
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
| 1. | Admission to the program is open to students who have completed the following requirements: | |||||||||
| a. | 60 credit hours | |||||||||
| b. | A grade point average of 2.5 | |||||||||
| c. | Any prerequisite work | |||||||||
| d. | Successful completion of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test prior to enrolling for the second year.
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| 2. | Academic foundation: | |||||||||
| Core Curriculum general courses | ||||||||||
| MAT 1312 , ENG 2301, 2302, are required and sciences are designated. | ||||||||||
Delete PSY 1303, CM 1310 and two hours of physical education.
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| 3. | Academic specialization: | |||||||||
| Core Curriculum Bible courses | ||||||||||
12 hours must be in 3000 or 4000 level courses
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| 4. | General Education (in addition to core curriculum) | |||||||||
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| 5. | Professional Development: | |||||||||
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| 6. | Music requirements: | |||||||||
No Music Requirements
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No General Elective hours | |||||||||
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Minimum of 135 degree credits | |||||||||
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Successful completion of 45 hours of observation (included with course work) | |||||||||
| 10. | To continue in the Education Program students are expected to maintain the following standards: | |||||||||
| a. | A grade point average of 2.5 | |||||||||
| b. | Character and conduct expected of a Christian teacher | |||||||||
| c. | Professional attitude.
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| 11. | Fulfillment of all requirements in the Christian Service Program. | |||||||||