Goals and Requirements for Majors and Minors

Goals for Majors and Minors

Linfield Education Department faculty and students embody:

1. Learning Theory & Content Knowledge
   • Draw upon research from multiple learning theories in developing praxis.
   • Use varied, engaging content pedagogy, including multiple modes of representation and communication including the purposeful use of technology and media.
   • Develop and implement effective instruction based on content knowledge aligned to professional and state standards.
   • Apply understanding of motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
2. Advocacy for All Learners
   • Use a culturally responsive approach to create instruction based on the contexts of community, school, families, and individual students.
   • Collaborate with school and community resources, including families, to meet the needs of all learners.
   • Create a safe and positive classroom community based on equity, fairness, and the belief that all students can learn.
   • Plan lessons and assessments that address variation in learning styles, developmental levels, ability levels, and diversity among learners.
3. Reflection & Action
   • Analyze formative and summative assessments, making appropriate adjustments to instruction and educational programs.
   • Demonstrate self-awareness and growth in professional characteristics.
   • Seek opportunities for professional development by engaging in research and collaborating with colleagues and other professionals.

Requirements for Majors and Minors

For an Elementary Education major (EC/EL) with teaching authorizations in early childhood and elementary education: 41 credits including EDUC 150, 230, 240, 270, 302, 305, 401, 402, 448, 449, 450; 275 or MUSC 312 or HHPA 381. Additional requirements for an Oregon Initial Teaching License: Math 135 and 136, EDUC 491, 492, 496, 497; TSPC required exams, OSP/FBI criminal history clearance, Education Department requirements.

For an Elementary Education major (EL/ML) with teaching authorizations in elementary and middle level education): 37credits including EDUC 150, 230, 240, 290, 302, 305, 402, 448, 449, 450; 275 or MUSC 312 or HHPA 381. Additional requirements for an Oregon Initial Teaching License: 16-20 credits in content area courses; Math 135 and 136; EDUC 492, 493, 496, 497; TSPC required exams, OSP/FBI criminal history clearance, Education Department requirements.

For an Oregon Initial Teaching License with authorizations in Middle Level and High School Education (ML/HS): Completion of one of the following Linfield majors: anthropology, art, biology, chemistry, economics, English, French, German, health education, history, mathematics, music education, physical education, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, or Spanish; EDUC 150, 230, 240, 290, 302, 305, 430 (not required for art, health, music or physical education), 493, 494, 496, 497; TSPC required exams, OSP/FBI criminal history clearance, Education Department requirements.

For a Minor in Education: 20 credits including 150, 230, 270 or 290, 302; an additional six credits in education courses selected from 205, 240, 305, 398 or approved education-related courses.

For an ESOL Endorsement: complete an appropriate major/ minor; all Oregon Initial Teaching License requirements for EC/ EL, EL/ML, or ML/HS; EDUC 245, 250, 340; NES ESOL exam; and specific ESOL Student Teaching requirements.

Teacher Education Program Requirements

General Requirements

• No grade lower than a C in major and professional education coursework
• Minimum 2.75 GPA in cumulative, major, and professional education coursework
• Ongoing recommendation from the Linfield College Education Department
• Adherence to the Linfield College Education Department Professional Characteristics

Pre-Admission

• EDUC 150 Foundations of Education; scores of 3 or above on related field experience
• EDUC 230 Educational Psychology
• Completion of a Basic Skills Test

Admission

• EDUC 270 Becoming an Early Childhood Teacher (EC/EL) or EDUC 290 Content Literacy and Development in Adolescence (EL/ML; HS)
• OSP/FBI criminal clearance investigation

Requirements Prior to Part-Time Student Teaching

• Ongoing major coursework
• Ongoing professional education coursework
• Completion of the Civil Rights Test
• Approved Application to Part-Time Student Teaching

Requirements Prior to Full-Time Student Teaching

• Major coursework
• Professional education coursework
• Completion of the Multiple Subjects Test (EC/EL/ML)
• Completion of appropriate NES Subject Area Test (ML/HS; ESOL)
• Recommendation for Full-Time Student Teaching

Student Teaching and Seminar

Student teaching consists of two semesters of classroom experiences taken concurrently with a Seminar for Student Teaching during which the student is assigned to a state approved school that cooperates with Linfield College in teacher preparation. The student teacher shares the teaching role with the classroom teacher and completes a work sample at each level of authorization. Students in both Part-Time and Full-Time Student Teaching are observed weekly by college faculty. Students must provide their own transportation to assigned schools.

Oregon Initial Teaching License Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an approved major
• Part-time and Full-time Student Teaching
• Two teacher work samples for the appropriate authorization levels and content areas
• Passing scores on TSPC required exams
• Minimum 2.75 GPA in cumulative, major, and professional education coursework
• No grade lower than a C in major and professional education coursework
• Recommendations from Linfield College supervisors and mentor teachers
• Recommendation from Linfield College Education Department