BTP Programs of Study
Teaching to transcend all barriers
- Elementary Program of Study: Early childhood, elementary or midlevel multiple subjects (on this page)
- Secondary Program of Study: Midlevel or high school single subject - full time option (on this page)
- Suggested sequence of ESL/bilingual coursework
Elementary Licensure Program
BTP Core Courses
| YEAR 1 | |||
| Term | Core Courses | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Professional Development and Reflection | CI 437/537 | 2 |
| Teaching and Learning | CI 412/512 | 3 | |
| Winter | Language and Literacy Development of Diverse Learners | CI 438/538 | 3 |
| Planning Assessment and Curriculum | CI 435/535 | 3 | |
| Spring | Classroom Management | CI 411/511 | 3 |
| Integrated Methods III: Mathematics | CI 418/518 | 3 | |
| Student Teaching I Early Childhood or | CI 450/550 | 4 or | |
| Student Teaching I Elementary | CI 452/552 | 4 | |
| Summer | Integrated Methods III: Art, Music, PE | CI 418/518 | 2 |
| Integrated Methods II: Social Studies | CI 417/517 | 2 | |
| Classroom Instruction and Technology | CI 413/513 | 3 | |
| YEAR 2 | |||
| Fall | Integrated Methods II: Health and Science | CI 417/517 | 3 |
| Winter | Student Teaching II (*or taken in Spring Year 2) | CI 451/551 | 9* |
| Reflective Practitioner A | CI 415/515 | 2 | |
| Spring | Student Teaching II (*or taken in Winter Year 2) | CI 453/553 | 9* |
| Reflective Practitioner B | CI 415/515 | 2 | |
| Total | 44 | ||
ESL Endorsement Courses
| Course | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Impact of Language and Culture | ELP 466/566 | 3 |
| Effective Teaching Strategies and Materials for Working with Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students |
CI 443/543 | 3 |
| ESL/Bilingual Program Design and Models | ELP 467/567 | 3 |
| School/Community Relations | ELP 465/565 | 3 |
| Taking Stock: Assessment and Evaluation | LING 423/523 | 2 |
| How Do People Learn a Second Language | LING 422/522 | 3 |
| Working with LEP Students with Special Needs | SPED 455/555 | 2 |
| Practicum in ESL/Bilingual Education (90 hours) | CI 509 | 3 |
| Total | 22 |
Prerequisites
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 311 (Human Development) | 4 |
| MTH 211 | 4 |
| MTH 212 | 4 |
| MTH 213 | 4 |
| ART 312 | 3 |
| MUS 318 (Music Fundamentals) | 4 |
| LIB 428 (Children's Literature) | 3 |
Secondary Licensure Program
BTP Core Courses
| YEAR 1 | |||
| Term | Core Courses | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Professional Development and Reflection | CI 437/537 | 2 |
| Teaching and Learning | CI 412/512 | 3 | |
| Special Secondary Methods (*or taken Fall Year 2) | CI 419/519 | 3* | |
| Winter | Language and Literacy Development of Diverse Learners | CI 438/538 | 3 |
| Planning Assessment and Curriculum | CI 435/535 | 3 | |
| Spring | Classroom Management | CI 411/511 | 3 |
| Mid-Level Student Teaching I or | CI 454/554 | 4 or | |
| Student Teaching I High School | CI 456/556 | 4 | |
| Summer | Engaging the Mid-Level Learner or | CI 410/510 | 3 or |
| Engaging the High School Learner | CI 410/510 | 3 | |
| Classroom Instruction and Technology | CI 413/513 | 3 | |
| YEAR 2 | |||
| Fall | Special Secondary Methods (*or taken Fall Year 1) | CI 419/519 | 3* |
| Winter | Advanced Secondary Methods | CI 448/548 | 3 |
| Student Teaching II (*or taken in Spring Year 2) | CI 457/557 | 9* | |
| Reflective Practitioner A | CI 415/515 | 2 | |
| Spring | Student Teaching II (*or taken in Winter Year 2) | CI 457/557 | 9* |
| Reflective Practitioner B | CI 415/515 | 2 | |
| Total | 43 | ||
ESL Endorsement Courses
| Course | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Impact of Language and Culture | ELP 466/566 | 3 |
| Effective Teaching Strategies and Materials for Working with Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students |
CI 443/543 | 3 |
| ESL/Bilingual Program Design and Models | ELP 467/567 | 3 |
| School/Community Relations | ELP 465/565 | 3 |
| Taking Stock: Assessment and Evaluation | LING 423/523 | 2 |
| How Do People Learn a Second Language | LING 422/522 | 3 |
| Working with LEP Students with Special Needs | SPED 455/555 | 2 |
| Practicum in ESL/Bilingual Education (90 hours) | CI 509 | 3 |
| Total | 22 |
Prerequisites
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 311 (Human Development) | 4 |
Content area classes as determined by an academic advisor
