K-12 Certification
Physical Education
The Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education degree program leads to the State of Illinois Teaching Certificate in Physical Education only (Kindergarten through Grade 12). Candidates must complete the requirements for Transition Points in the College of Education.
General Studies
Communication (9 hours)
ENG-1100 English Composition or any IAI: C1 900 course
ENG-2000 Writing About Literature or any IAI: C1 901 course
Mathematics (3 hours)
COM-1100 Speech Communication or any IAI: C2 900 course
MAT-1550 Finite Mathematics or any IAI: M1 900 course
Natural Science (7-8 hours)
(One laboratory course required)
NSCI-1110 Concepts in Biology and Chemistry
NSCI-1120 Concepts in Physics and Earth Science
Humanities and Fine Arts (9 hours)
Required:
HIS-1500 History of the American People [IAI: H2 904]
HUM-1970 Arts and Ideas [IAI: H9 900 course]
Select one or two courses from the following:
ART-1100 Introduction to Visual Arts [IAI: F2 900]
ART-1210 Two-Dimensional Basic Studio
ART-1310 Three-Dimensional Basic Studio
ART-4100 Western Art: Pre-History to Renaissance [IAI: F2 901]
ART-4140 Non-Western Art*
HIS-1110 Early Modern Europe
HIS-1120 Modern Europe
HIS-1315 The World to 1350*
HIS-1325 World History (since 1350)*
HIS-3210 History of Illinois [IAI: H2 900]
MUS-1503 Exploration of Music [IAI: F1 900]
MUS-2203 Survey of Western Music
MUS-2243 Music of World Cultures* [IAI: F1 903N]
MUS-2253 History of Jazz
THR-1100 Introduction to Theatre [IAI: F1 907]
THR-3500 Oral Interpretation of Literature Contemporary Theatre
THR-4210 Contemporary Theatre
Any Philosophy course [IAI H4 900]
Any Foreign Language course [IAI: H1 900]
Required:
HIS-1500 History of the American People or any IAI: H2 904 course, if not taken above
SBS-1970 Diversity in American Society or any IAI: S9 900 course
Choose one or two courses from the following:
ATH-2020 Cultural Anthropology* or any IAI: S1 901N course
ECO-1100 Introduction to Economics
ECO-2100 Microeconomics
ECO-2200 Macroeconomics or any IAI: S3 900 course
GEO-1100 Geography of North America
GEO-1200 World Geography* or any IAI: S4 901 course
GEO-1300 The Developing World* or any IAI: S4 902N course
POS-1100 American Government or any IAI: S5 900 course
SOC-2010 Introduction to Sociology or any IAI: S7 900 course
* May be counted toward non-Western Third World credit
Mission Specific courses (9-22 hours)
IDS-1970 Freedom and Responsibility
(transfer students are exempt from this course)
IDS-4970 Values and Virtues
Theology required for Lutheran Teacher Education (16 hours)
THY-2010 Introduction to the Old Testament
THY-2210 Introduction to Lutheran Theology
THY-3105 Introduction to the New Testament
THY-3210 Christian Life
THY-3300 History of Christian Biography
THY-4510 Spiritual Nurture of the Adolescent
Choose one from Area One (3 hours)
THY-1100 The Bible
THY-2010 Introduction to the Old Testament
THY-3105 Introduction to the New Testament
Choose one from Area Two (3 hours)
THY-1210 Introduction to Christianity
THY-1310 History of Christianity in America
THY-2210 Introduction to Lutheran Theology
THY-3320 Survey of Church History
Program Support Courses (2-22 hours)
PES-1000 Fitness and Wellness
A non-Western course from the humanities or social/behavioral sciences.
Professional Education Core (15 credit Hours)
EDUC-1050 Introduction to American Education (or)
EDUC-1060 Introduction to American Education for Public and Lutheran Educators (LTE Candidates)
EDUC-1070 Media and Technology for Classroom Teachers
EDUC-2020 Human and Cognitive Development
EDUC-2050 Teaching in Diverse Classrooms
EDUC-2090 Characteristics and Instruction of Exceptional Learners
Professional Education Program—
Must be admitted to Teacher Candidacy to enroll in the professional methods coursework. (18 credit hours).
The professional coursework sequence focuses on the professional formation of the teacher. coursework contains clinical work in schools to connect coursework with the secondary school classroom experience.
Professional Methods courses (18 Credit hours)
EDSC-3600 Teaching at the Secondary Level (3 credits)
EDSC-4100 Foundations and Ethics of American Education (3 credits)
EDSC-4220 Reading in the Content Area (3 credits)
EDSC-4932 Classroom Management: Secondary (1 credits)
EDSC-4933 Assessment: Secondary Education (2 credit)
PSY-4110 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (3 credits)
PES-4600 Elementary Physical Education (3 credits)
PES-4605 Instructional Strategies for Human Performance (3 credits)
Major Courses
PES-1000 Fitness and Wellness for Life
PES-1109 Weight Training and Cardiovascular Activities
PES-4625 Teaching Individual and Dual Sports Activities
PES-4635 Teaching Team Sports Activities
PES-4640 Dance Activities
Required Theory
PES-3200 Principles and Perspectives of Human Performance
Required Science Core
PES-3400 Applied Anatomy and Physiology
PES-3660 Kinesiology
PES-4431 Physical Growth and Motor Development
Required Pedagogy
PES-4110 Fitness Activities & Technology
PES-4650 Physical Activity for the Exceptional Child
PES-4660 Curriculum Design
PES-4740 Measurement/Evaluation - Human Performance
Student Teaching Internship Semester (15 hours)
The Student Teaching Internship is supervised experience in two levels of school settings (Kindergarten–Grade 8 and Grades 9–12) every day for the 16-week semester under the guidance of a classroom cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Candidates must meet the requirements for Transition Point Two: Admission to the Student Teaching Internship Semester to begin the internship. Subsequently, candidates must meet the requirements for Transition Point Three: Completion of the Student Teaching Internship Semester. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.
Program completion requires the Teacher Candidate to complete the student teaching internship successfully by:
• Satisfactory completion of the Internship by meeting or exceeding all assessment benchmarks.
• Prepare and present documentation of positive impacts on student learning from your internship teaching (Positive Impact Presentation).
• Complete all State required assessments at the time of the internship.
• Pass the Illinois Assessment of Professional Teaching Test.
• Meet the requirements of the Professional Portfolio at the time of program completion.
The Student Teaching Internship Semester Handbook provides details and guidelines for the meeting the criteria for successful completion of the Internship Semester and the process for obtaining Illinois Licensure