Teaching and English Language Learning, BEd

Introduction

The Bachelor of Education in Teaching and English Language Learning program prepares teacher candidates to be teacher leaders and advocates. Each semester includes school-based teaching experiences, individual mentoring, and integration of coursework. Students pursuing teacher licensure through the Bachelor of Education in Teaching and English Language Learning will be prepared for the Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement, or a Single Subjects endorsement in Advanced Mathematics, Biology, Integrated Science, English/Language Arts, and Social Sciences; other single subjects available with approval. English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsements and Foundational (Middle grade) endorsements may be added to either an Elementary Multiple Subjects or a single subject endorsement. Students not pursuing teacher licensure will complete action research work involving education advocacy in school settings, or complete supervised work in preparation to be an educational assistant.

Admission

This program is designed so that students must transfer in 67 semester credits (100 quarter credits) prior to completion. Prior to matriculation, students must have completed an AAOT degree OR at least 75% of the Core Coursework listed below.

Transfer Coursework:

67 semester/100 quarter credits. This includes the minimum requirements listed below plus electives, to equal at least 67 semester/100 quarter credits.

Multiple Subjects Specialization

Writing (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include one English Composition course

Humanities (10 semester/15 quarter credits minimum): Humanities, Communication, Philosophy, English, Literature, Art, Music, Theater, Religion, Music Performance. Must include at least one English or Humanities course; one Communication or Speech course; and one Philosophy course.

Social Science (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum): History, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Human Development and Family Studies. Must include one Psychology or Human Development and Family Studies course.

Mathematics (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum)

Natural Science (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum): Must include one lab course.

Education or Early Childhood Education (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include an Introduction to Education course.

Single Subjects Specialization: Math or Science Endorsements

Writing (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include one English Composition course

Humanities (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Humanities, Communication, Philosophy, English, Literature, Art, Music, Theater, Religion, Music Performance.

Social Science (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): History, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Human Development and Family Studies.

Mathematics (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum) Use numbers below if Mathematics is your Single Subject.

Natural Science (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum): Must include one lab course. Use numbers below if Biology or Integrated Science is your Single Subject.

Education or Early Childhood Education (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include an Introduction to Education course.

Credits in Chosen Subject (29 semester/43 quarter – 32 semester/48 quarter total)

Mathematics: 26 semester/38 quarter approved credits in mathematics courses at the college algebra level or above.

Biology: 18 semester/27 quarter approved credits in Biology, plus 11 semester/16 quarter approved credits in Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, or Earth Science.

Integrated Science: 11 semester/16 quarter approved credits in Earth and Space Science, 11 semester/16 quarter approved credits in Life Sciences, and 11 semester/16 quarter approved credits in Physical Sciences.

Single Subjects Specialization: Language Arts or Social Studies Endorsements

Writing (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include one English Composition course. Use numbers below if English is your Single Subject.

Mathematics/Science: (8 semester/12 quarter credits minimum, must include 4 quarter credits Mathematics at or above MTH 105 and 4 quarter credits lab Science)

Education or Early Childhood Education (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include an Introduction to Education course.

Credits in Chosen Subject (27 semester/40 quarter – 30 semester/44 quarter total)

English/Language Arts: 24 semester/36 quarter approved credits in English plus 6 semester/8 quarter approved credits in Writing.

Social Science: 8 semester/12 quarter approved credits World History, 8 semester/12 quarter credits US History, 6 semester/8 quarter approved credits Geography and Culture, and 6 semester/8 quarter approved credits Government.

Contact the Admissions Office at 503-352-1435 or teach@pacificu.edu for more information. The online application is available at www.pacificu.edu/coe; applications should be sent to College of Education Admissions Office, Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116.

Degree Requirements

To earn the Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Teaching and English Language Learning, students complete 53 credits at Pacific University. In addition, they must have earned 67 semester credits (100 quarter credits) of transferrable work. Transferrable work must include either an AAOT degree OR the Core Requirements detailed in the Admission section, above. Foreign Language Proficiency also is required, as detailed below.

Core Coursework

EDLL 311 - Teaching All Learners 4 credit(s)
EDLL 316 - Context of Schooling 2 credit(s)
EDLL 320 - Applied Human Development & Psychology 3 credit(s)
EDLL 351 - Educational Linguistics 3 credit(s)
EDLL 375 - Culture, Power & Identity I 2 credit(s)
EDLL 390 - Teacher As Researcher I 2 credit(s)
EDLL 360 - Technology Across Curriculum 2 credit(s)
EDLL 380 - Planning, Managing, Implementing and Assessing Instruction 4 credit(s)
EDLL 410 - Teacher As Researcher II 2 credit(s)
EDLL 400 - Culture, Power & Identity II 2 credit(s)
EDLL 450 - Culture, Power & Identity III 2 or 4 credit(s) (4 credits are required)
10 credits of one of the three following options:
EDLL 465 - Action Research in ESOL 1-13 credit(s)
EDLL 470 - Supervised Educational Assistant 1-13 credit(s)
EDLL 475 - Student Teaching & ESOL Practicum 10 credit(s)

Total: 40 Credits

Specialization Coursework

Multiple Subjects

EDLL 326 - Social Studies & the Expressive Arts 4 credit(s)
EDLL 425 - Literacy Methods 4-5 credit(s)
EDLL 430 - STEM and Methods 5 credit(s)

Total: 13-14 Credits

Single Subjects Specialization Coursework

Teaching licensure with single subjects endorsements requires additional content coursework and/or testing; please consult with the School of Education for the coursework applicable to your specific endorsement.

EDLL 340 - Teaching Content in MS/HS 2 credit(s)
EDLL 440 - Disciplinary Area & Language Learning 2 credit(s)
EDLL 441 - Science Pedagogy 6 credit(s)
OR
EDLL 442 - Mathematics Pedagogy 6 credit(s)
OR
EDLL 443 - Language Arts Pedagogy 6 credit(s)
OR
EDLL 444 - Social Studies Pedagogy 6 credit(s)
EDLL 460 - Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning 3 credit(s)

Total: 13 Credits

Policies

Undergraduate students in the College of Education are held to the policies listed in the Forest Grove Undergraduate Students section of this catalog, the School of Learning and Teaching section of this catalog, the College of Education handbook, as well as those immediately below.

Students must:

Maintain a 2.75 minimum GPA in all professional education and endorsement area coursework with no grade lower that a “C”; a “C-” is not acceptable.
Complete all required coursework and tests required for licensure before student teaching.
Complete field experience, required practica and student teaching with a grade of Pass.
Complete requirements for an edTPA. Requirements include preparation, teaching and a satisfactory evaluation.