K-12 and Secondary Licensure (6th-12th Grade)

This program is designed to prepare students to teach with competence as a highly qualified teacher in middle school science or secondary biological science in Christian or public schools. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments, including the Specialty Area test in Biology: Content Knowledge, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee Department of Education. Graduates should be able to:

(1) Demonstrate significant proficiency in areas of science which support the field of biology;

(2) Apply scientific knowledge and principles in the context of the field of biology; and

(3) Synthesize biblical values, general knowledge, and scientific principles to support a career in biology education.

Requirements: 149 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 32 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S Core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• BIB elective, 3 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 37 hours:

• BUS 1150 Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles (2)
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement (2)
• MAT 2111. Introduction to Statistics and Probability, 3 (students must take MAT 1011. College
• Algebra if they make a score of 17 or below on the ACT math or comparable)
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3

(3) Science Major, 47 hours:

     (a) Biology Major Core, 31 hours:

• BIO 1101, 1111. General Biology I and Lab, 4 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core and meet BIO1001, 1011 requirements)
• BIO 1202, 1212. General Biology II, and Lab, 4
• BIO 2203. Genetics, 3
• BIO 3103, 3113. Ecology and Lab, 4
• BIO 3215. Science, Christianity, and Origins, 3
• BIO 4502. Biology Senior Seminar, 1
• CHE 1004, 1014. General Chemistry I and Lab, 4
• CHE 1105, 1115. General Chemistry II and Lab, 4
• CHE 2003, 2013. Organic Chemistry I and Lab, 4

     (b) General Biology, 16 hours:

• BIO 2401, 2411. Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab, 4
• BIO 2502, 2512. Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab, 4
• MAT 2211. Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, 4
• SCI 2204, 2214. Physical Science and Lab, 4

(4) Professional Education Core, 33 hours:

• PSY 2402. Lifespan Development, 3
• EDU 2001. Introduction to Education, 2
• EDU 2102. Educational Psychology, 2
• EDU 3801. Exceptional Child, 3
• EDU 4201. School Assessment, 2
• EDU 4302. Teaching in the Secondary Grades, 3
• EDU 4332. Content Area Reading/Writing, 3
• EDU 4401. History and Philosophy of Education, 2
• EDU 4450. Introduction to Student Teaching, 1
• EDU 4500. Student Teaching Seminar, 2
• EDU 4800. Enhanced Student Teaching: 6-12, 10

This program combines the College’s English Major with an Arts and Sciences Core and a Professional Education Core and prepares students to teach English with competence in either Christian, public, or private high schools; it leads to licensure to teach English in grades 6-12 in the public schools of Tennessee. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments, including the Specialty Area test in English, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee Department of Education.

Specific objectives include those stated for the Theological Studies Major, those stated for the Arts and Sciences Core, and those stated for the Professional Education Core common to all teacher education programs. The graduate should also be able to:

(1) Define the characteristics and role of the teacher of English;

(2) Select, read, interpret, and evaluate literature in a variety of genres;

(3) Identify and follow the steps for writing a literary research paper; and

(4) Demonstrate competency in the various methods of teaching English in the

Requirements: 136 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Education Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 32 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Phil., 3 (for content purposes, this course is shared with the A/S Core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• BIB elective, 3 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 35 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) English Major, 36 hours:

• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6 (for content purposes, this course is
• shared with the A/S Core)
• ENG 3204. Shakespeare, 3
• ENG 3403. History of the English Language, 3
• ENG 3605. Literary Criticism, 3
• ENG 4006. Advanced English Grammar, 3
• LNG. First-year international language, 6
• SPE 2002. Advanced Oral Communication, 2
• Literature electives, 10

(4) Professional Education Core, 33 hours:

• PSY 2402. Lifespan Development, 3
• EDU 2001. Introduction to Education, 2
• EDU 2102. Educational Psychology, 2
• EDU 3801. Exceptional Child, 3
• EDU 4201. School Assessment, 2
• EDU 4302. Teaching in the Secondary Grades, 3
• EDU 4332. Content Area Reading/Writing, 3
• EDU 4401. History and Philosophy of Education, 2
• EDU 4450. Introduction to Student Teaching, 1
• EDU 4500. Student Teaching Seminar, 2
• EDU 4800. Enhanced Student Teaching: 6-12, 10

This four-year program is designed to prepare students to be competent, highly qualified mathematics education teachers in grade 6-12, in both Christian and public schools. Upon completion of this program students will be prepared for teaching mathematics courses in the secondary education area. The licensure for this program will also require successfully passing Praxis II assessments, including the specialty area test for mathematics and the Content Knowledge with minimum scores as determined by the Tennessee Department of Education. Graduates should be able to:

(1) Teach mathematics from a Christian worldview;

(2) Demonstrate conceptual knowledge, along with the ability to assess student understanding, and the communication skills (vocabulary, academic language, terminology, grammatical constructions, syntax, and notation) needed by mathematics teachers to guide student learning in the specific subject area of mathematics; and

(3) Implement best practices in all areas of mathematics instruction.

Requirements: 134 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Education Core, which is required for admission to the program, student teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 32 hours

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S Core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• BIB Elective, 3 (must be at the 4000 level)
  (NOTE: If a 2.75 g.p.a. is obtained in Bible Core, the student may receive licensure in Bible.)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 34 hours:

• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization, I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) Professional Education Core, 33 hours

• EDU 2001. Introduction to Education, 2
• EDU 2102. Educational Psychology, 2
• EDU 3801. Exceptional Child, 3
• EDU 4201. School Assessment, 2 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the Mathematics Education Major)
• EDU 4302. Teaching in the Secondary Grades, 3
• EDU 4332. Content Area Reading and Writing, 3
• EDU 4401. History and Philosophy of Education, 2
• EDU 4450. Introduction to Student Teaching, 1
• EDU 4500. Student Teaching Seminar, 2
• EDU 4800. Enhanced Student Teaching: 6-12, 10
• PSY 2402. Lifespan Development, 3

(4) Mathematics Education Major, 35 hours

• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MAT 2011. Concepts of Mathematics I, 3
• MAT 2022. Concepts of Mathematics II, 3
• MAT 2211. Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, 4
• MAT 2212. Calculus and Analytic Geometry II, 4
• MAT/PHY 2023, 2033. Calculus-based General Physics I and Lab, 4
• MAT/PHY 2026, 2036. Calculus-based Physics II and Lab, 4
• MAT 2301. Discrete Mathematics, 4
• MAT 3022. Intermediate Statistics, 3
• MAT 2111. Introduction to Statistics and Probability, 3

The College offers this program, which combines its Music Major with an Artsand Sciences Core and Professional Education Core to prepare a student to teach music in the Christian, public, or private school, grades K-12, or to continue music education at the graduate level.

The objectives of this program include those stated for the Theological Studies Major, the Arts and Sciences Core, and the Professional Education Core common to all teacher education programs. The graduate should also be able to demonstrate:

(1) The music skills and techniques that are demanded in the various disciplines cultivated in this program of study;

(2) Understanding and appreciation for the development of the music of the Western civilization as related both to life in general and to the music of the school and church;

(3) Ability to teach either vocal, general music, or instrumental music in grades K-12 and efficiently organize and direct elementary, middle, and secondary music programs in either Christian or public schools;

(4) Ability to evaluate music needs and arrange or compose choral music to meet those needs;

(5) Understanding of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying music education in America, whether in public or Christian education; and

(6) Ability to perform with skill.

Requirements: 147 hours (vocal/general/conducting) or 150 hours (instrumental), with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Education Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.

This program, when it includes both the Physical Education Major and the Professional Education Core (as outlined below), will prepare students to teach Physical Education in grades K-12, whether in a Christian, public, or private school. The program is designed to meet all requirements for licensure to teach Physical Education in the public schools in Tennessee. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments, including the Specialty Area test in Physical Education, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee Department of Education.

Objectives of the program include those stated elsewhere for the Theological Studies Major, the Arts and Sciences Core, and the Professional Education Core common to all teacher education programs. The graduate should also be able to:

(1) Design, implement, and maintain a physical education program for today’s school;

(2) Articulate a meaningful philosophy of physical education;

(3) Design exercise programs using established principles and guidelines; and

(4) Analyze the teaching act as a means of continually improving teaching skills.

Requirements: 130 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 32 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• BIB elective, 3 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 38 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4 (not required for human performance)
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) Exercise Science Core, 32 hours:

• BIO 2401, 2411. Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab, 4
• MAT 2111. Introduction to Statistics and Probability, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity electives, 4 (for content purposes, these courses
• are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHE 2455. Foundations of Physical Education, 3
• PHE 3001. Ethics and Legal Issues in Exercise Science, 2
• PHE 3104. Kinesiology, 3
• PHE 3205. Physiology of Exercise, 3
• PHE 3704. Motor Learning, 2
• PHE 4267. Exercise Science Internship, 2
• PHE 4907. Research Project in Exercise Science, 3
• PSY 2001. General Psychology, 3

(4) Physical Education and Professional (teacher licensure, K-12) Core, 28 hours:

• EDU 2001. Introduction to Education, 2
• EDU 2102. Educational Psychology, 2
• EDU 4401. History and Philosophy of Education, 2
• EDU 4450. Introduction to Student Teaching, 1
• EDU 4500. Student Teaching Seminar, 2
• EDU 4700. Enhanced Student Teaching: K-12, 10
• PHE activity elective, 1
• PHE 3503. Psychomotor Development of Children, 3
• PHE 4103. Tests and Measurements in Physical Education, 2
• PSY 2402. Lifespan Development, 3

Note: Each student completing a degree in Exercise Science must have current CPR certification. If a graduating senior is not CPR certified (current), he or she must be certified during the last semester of attendance as a part of the graduation requirements.

This program of study combines the College’s regular Theological Studies Major with an Arts and Sciences Core and a Professional Education Core and has the purpose of preparing students to teach Bible at the high school level. The primary purpose in offering this program is to provide for those who plan to teach in Christian schools. It leads to licensure by the Tennessee Department of Education to teach Bible in grades 6-12. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee Department of Education.

Specific objectives for this program include those stated for the Theological Studies Major, Arts and Sciences Core, and those stated for the common Professional Education Core of all teacher education programs.

Requirements: 124 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Education core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.

(1) Arts and Sciences Core, 41 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(2) Theological Studies Major, 48 hours (those obtaining licensure in a second area may take the 30-hour Theological Studies Major):

• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 2601. Biblical Interpretation, 3
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Phil., 3 (for content purposes, this course is shared with the A/S Core)
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• THE 3251, 3301, 3402. Systematic Theology I, II, III, 8
• THE 4032. Eschatology, 2
• BIB/THE 3000. Electives, 3
• BIB/THE 4000. Electives, 6 (at least 3 of these hours must include the BIB prefix)

(3) Professional Education Core, 35 hours:

• PSY 2402. Lifespan Development, 3
• EDU 2001. Introduction to Education, 2
• EDU 2102. Educational Psychology, 2
• EDU 3412. Classroom Management, 2
• EDU 3801. The Exceptional Child, 3
• EDU 4201. School Assessment, 2
• EDU 4302. Methods and Materials of Secondary Education, 3
• EDU 4332. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 3
• EDU 4401. History and Philosophy of Education, 2
• EDU 4450. Introduction to Student Teaching, 1
• EDU 4500. Student Teaching Seminar, 2
• EDU 4800. Enhanced Student Teaching: 6-12, 10

Students may attach an EL Minor to any bachelor program for secondary licensure. Specific objectives of this program of study will be substantially the same as those stated for the program the student pursues. The minor may not have more than one-third of the course-hours in common with the declared major. Program objectives will include those for the given major(s), as well as those stated for the Arts and Sciences Core.

Requirements: 24 hours

• EDU 3601. Methods of Teaching Reading, 3
• EDU 3801. Teaching the Exceptional Child, 3
• EDU 4002. Teaching Strategies for the EL and Regular Classroom, 3
• EDU 4101. Language Arts Instruction, 3
• ICS 2202. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3
• LNG xxxx. Modern Foreign Language, 6
• EDU 4012. Introduction to Linguistics and Second-language Acquisition, 3

This two-year program is recommended for those who plan to enter any area of teaching. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for admission into the teaching program of their choice. This will fulfill requirements of the Tennessee Promise, or other similar scholarships, which require a student be enrolled in an Associate’s program. Currently the only Associate’s program in Teacher Education is the Associate of Science in Early Childhood (ASEC). In addition to meeting the specific objectives stated elsewhere for Theological Studies Major, Arts and Sciences Core, and the Professional Education Core, the graduate will also meet specific objectives for the certificate in foundations of teaching:

(1) Students will acquire skills in the foundations of teaching;

(2) Students will learn to select and use appropriate resources for teaching; and

(3) Students will be able to plan and teach lessons with guidance.

All graduates of this program should have accomplished the following:

(1) Completed the basic courses in Theological Studies;

(2) Completed most of the required Arts and Sciences Core;

(3) Completed the two introductory courses in Teacher Education; and

(4) Met the requirements of PRAXIS I for Admission to Teacher Education.

Requirements: 64 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.

(1) Theological Studies, 16 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 2 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 38 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE Activity Elective, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3

(3) Teacher Education, 4 hours:

• EDU 2001. Introduction to Education, 2
• EDU 2102.  Educational Psychology, 2

(4) General electives, 6 hours