Liberal Arts and Human SciencesSchool of Education
OverviewThe School of Education provides professional education programs and degrees only at the graduate level for prospective and experienced teachers, counselors, researchers, and leaders at the elementary, middle, secondary, and post-secondary levels. These programs prepare education professionals for varied employment settings. Special emphasis is placed on science, math, technology, and leadership. Advanced programs are offered at the master’s, education specialist, and doctoral levels. To obtain specific information about these programs and their requirements, interested students should consult the Graduate Catalog or visit the School of Education’s website (http://www.soe.vt.edu). Entrance to the School of EducationStudents enter education programs after completing a bachelor’s degree with a major in a content field. Content fields vary depending on the teaching, counseling, or administrative license sought or other educational career goal of the student. There is a link to a listing of the appropriate undergraduate majors for teaching licensure in the Office of Academic Programs section of the School of Education website. Licensure and Employment OpportunitiesStudents completing professional preparation programs are qualified to receive licenses in Virginia, and these licenses are also accepted in most other states. All degree programs are fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Virginia Department of Education. Graduates of professional preparation programs are well prepared for their initial responsibilities and are actively recruited by school systems across the state. Advisors counsel students early in their programs with respect to post-graduation placement opportunities. Professional Preparation Programs Offered in the School of EducationThe School of Education offers graduate professional preparation programs at both the initial and advanced levels. Please consult the Graduate Catalog (http://graduateschool.vt.edu) and the School of Education’s website (http://www.soe.vt.edu) for admission and graduation requirements. Undergraduate Courses (EDCI)2114: PERSPECTIVES IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION 3754: EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCEParticipation and observation in a cooperating school district as a teacher aide, tutor, or member of an instructional team. Students will be judged on the basis of the extent to which they meet prescribed competencies. Students will write descriptive reports of activities undertaken and objectives accomplished. Variable credit course. Co: 2604. 4254: ADULT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Introduction to the underlying theory and procedures involved in developing, delivering, managing, and evaluating adult education programs in Career and Technical Education. Co: 4244. (3H,3C) 4604: FUNDAMENTALS OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Overview of training and development in an organizational setting. Students learn the relationship of training and development to human resource development and selected skills necessary to successfully become a training specialist. Particular attention is given to the design and implementation of training and development programs. X-grade allowed. (3H,3C) 4614: INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS IN TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Develop the ability to plan, organize and apply a variety of group and individual instructional methods in an organizational setting. Emphasis is placed on methods and procedures used by successful training specialists. X-grade allowed. (3H,3C) 4754: INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION Planned program of clinical practice in education under the direction and supervision of a university supervisor and a selected practitioner. Pre: Recommendation of program area and successful completion of Professional Studies requirement. Variable credit course. X-grade allowed. 4964: FIELD STUDY/PRACTICUM Variable credit course. 4984: SPECIAL STUDY Variable credit course. X-grade allowed. Undergraduate Courses (EDEP)3154 (PSYC 3154): PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONEmphasizes theories of human learning and the relationship of learning principles to educational practice in general. Within the context of cognitive, social, and behavioral models of learning, attention is given to instructional procedures, student motivation and discipline, and the assessment of educational progress. Junior level standing required. (3H,3C) Undergraduate Courses (EDHP)2984: SPECIAL STUDYVariable credit course. 4754: INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH EDUCATION Planned program of clinical practice in education under the direction and supervision of a university supervisor and a selected practitioner. Pre-requisite: Recommendation of program area and successful completion of Professional Studies requirement. Variable credit course. 4984: SPECIAL STUDY Variable credit course. Undergraduate Courses (EDIT)4614: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: AUDIO-VISUAL AND COMPUTER USESAn introductory instructional technology course. Principles and production of audio-visual materials and methods in instruction. Application of microcomputers in instruction, emphasizing computer literacy, programming and evaluation of instructional software. Course in methods of teaching, field teaching experience, or teaching experience required. Pass/Fail only. (2H,3L,3C) Undergraduate Courses (EDTE)2604: INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Programs of Study Air Force ROTC | Apparel, Housing & Resource Management | Army ROTC | Communication | English Foreign Languages and Literatures | History | Human Development | Interdisciplinary Studies | International Studies Music | Navy ROTC | Philosophy | Political Science | School of Education Science and Technology in Society | Sociology | Theatre Arts |
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