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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

The education major is available as a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree.

For an Elementary Major with teaching authorizations in Early Childhood and Elementary Education: 150, 230, 270, 295, 302, 305, 401, 402, 448, 449, 450; 275 or MUSC 312 or HHPA 388. Additional courses required for an Oregon Initial Teaching License: MATH 135 and 136; EDUC 491, 492, 496 and 497.

For an Elementary Major with teaching authorizations in Elementary Education and Middle Level: 150, 230, 290, 295, 302, 305, 402, 448, 449, 450; 275 or MUSC 312 or HHPA 388. Additional courses required for an Oregon Initial Teaching License: MATH 135 and 136; 492, 493, 496, and 497; and 430 for students seeking endorsements in French, German, or Spanish.

For Middle Level and High School teaching authorizations: 150, 230, 290, 295, 302, 305, 430*, 493, 494, 496, and 497. 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.
*430 not required for art, health, music or physical education.

For a Minor in Education: 20 credits including 150, 230, 270 or 290, 302 and an additional six credits in education (selected from 205, 260, 295, 305, 398) or in approved education related
courses.

Licensure Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree in an approved major for licensure.
  2. Student teaching, including recommendations from Linfield College supervisors and cooperating teachers.
  3. Two teacher work samples for the appropriate authorization levels(s) and content area(s).
  4. Passing scores on the following tests required for an Oregon Initial License in:
    1. Early Childhood and Elementary Authorizations
      • Basic skills tests in mathematics, reading, and writing: CBEST, PPST, WEST-B or NES EAS
      • Content knowledge tests: ORELA MSE I & II
      • Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Examination
    2. Elementary and Middle Level Authorizations
      • Basic skills tests in mathematics, reading, and writing: CBEST, PPST, WEST-B or NES EAS
      • Content knowledge tests: ORELA MSE I & II
      • Content subject area tests: scores on the appropriate subject area test(s): NES or (PRAXIS for French and German only)
      • Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Examination
    3. Middle Level & High School Authorizations
      • Basic skills tests in mathematics, reading, and writing: CBEST, PPST, WEST-B or NES EAS
      • Content knowledge tests: ORELA MSE I & II (for middle level)
      • Content subject area tests: scores on the appropriate subject area test(s): NES or (PRAXIS for French and German only)
      • Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Examination
  5. Minimum 2.75 GPA in major, licensure, and cumulative coursework.
  6. No grade lower than a C in major and licensure coursework.
  7. Recommendation from Linfield College Education Department.

Only those students meeting all requirements for an Oregon Initial Teaching License are considered “program completers.”

Teacher Education Program Requirements

Level 1. Foundations

  • EDUC 150, Foundations of Education (minimum grade of C)
  • Thirty clock hours of field experience
  • Positive evaluation from the supervising teacher
  • Preliminary Application to the Teacher Education Program
  • Consent of the Education Department to continue in program
    Students must complete the preceding requirements before they can enroll in any education course numbered 200 or above.

Level 2. Requirements for Admission to the Teacher Education Program

  • EDUC 230, Educational Psychology
  • Passing scores on a basic skills test: CBEST, PPST, WEST-B or NES EAS
  • Pass a basic skills test before completing EDUC 270 or 290
  • Application to the Teacher Education Program
  • Professional Conduct Expectations form
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA for major, licensure, and cumulative coursework
  • No grade lower than C in major and licensure coursework
  • Demonstrate professionalism in classes and field experiences
  • Consent of the Education Department to continue in program

    Students must complete the preceding requirements before they can enroll in any education course numbered above 230.

Level 3. Continuing Requirements

  • EDUC 270, Becoming an Early Childhood Teacher; or EDUC 290, Content Literacy and Development in Adolescence
  • Oregon’s fingerprinting and OSP/FBI clearance form
  • Register for the ORELA MSE I & II tests (for elementary majors)
  • Pass the ORELA MSE I & II tests before taking 300-level classes
  • EDUC 302, Multicultural Education
  • Register for the Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Exam
  • Demonstrate professionalism in classes and field experiences
  • Consent of the Education Department to continue in program

Level 4. Requirements for Admission to Part-Time Student Teaching

  • Register for the appropriate NES Subject Area Test (for middle and high school)
  • Pass NES Subject Area Test before beginning full-time student teaching
  • Pass the Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Exam before part-time student teaching
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA in major, licensure, and cumulative coursework
  • No grade lower than C in major and licensure coursework
  • Appropriate coursework for major
  • Part-Time Student Teaching application
  • Resume
  • Professional Conduct Expectations form
  • Recommendation from major advisor (secondary students only)
  • Demonstrate professionalism in classes and field experiences
  • Consent of the Education Department to continue in program

Level 5. Requirements for Admission to Full-Time Student Teaching

  • Successful completion of part-time student teaching
  • Passing scores on the appropriate NES Subject Area Test
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA in major, licensure, and cumulative coursework
  • No grade lower than C in major and licensure coursework
  • Appropriate coursework for major
  • Full-time student teaching application
  • Professional Conduct Expectations form
  • Updated resume
  • Demonstrate professionalism in classes and field experiences
  • Consent of the Education Department to continue in program

Student Teaching

Student teaching consists of two semesters of classroom experiences 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 a classroom teacher and completes a work sample at each level of authorization. Part-Time Student Teaching is a four-credit course taken concurrently with designated teaching methods courses and Seminar for Part-Time Student Teaching. Full-Time Student Teaching is a twelve-credit course that is taken concurrently with Seminar for Full-Time Student Teaching, the only other course that may be taken during this semester. Students in both part-time and full-time student teaching are supervised weekly by college faculty. Students must provide their own transportation to assigned schools.