Education
The teacher education program is integrated into the broad
mission of Central Methodist University with its emphasis upon
high quality liberal arts education combined with professional
preparation. The major objective of the faculty of the Education
Department is to insure that each graduate understands that
education is a continuing process, which builds and expands,
while deepening and refining knowledge and competency. The
education curriculum is designed in such a way that pre-service
teachers at Central Methodist University may work toward
certification in early childhood, elementary, middle, or
secondary education while pursuing the departmental goals.
The State of Missouri uses an "approved program" approach to
teacher certification. Central's education program has been
approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education. Hence, students who satisfactorily complete Central's
program can be recommended for state certification. Typically,
35-50 pre-service teachers graduate each year from the main
campus in Fayette. Between 50 and 70 students annually graduate
from the teacher education program at CMU at MAC while 20 to 40
graduate from CMU at ECC.
Program Requirements:
Technology: All teacher education candidates must
demonstrate competency in educational technology, including
microcomputer applications in education.
Portfolio: Students are required to develop and complete a
portfolio that provides evidence of the candidate's ability to
link theory and practice; assess the impact of his/her actions
on self and others; demonstrate the competencies relative to the
Missouri Standards for Teacher Education Program (MOStep). The
portfolio is developed throughout the student's course of
study
and is designed to be an assessment of his/her individual growth
and development.
Missouri Certification Requirements: All candidates applying for
initial teacher certification in Missouri must successfully
complete the Praxis II content knowledge or specialty area test
designated for the area of certification. Each test has a
qualifying score set by the Missouri State Board of Education.
Conceptual Framework
Conceptual
Framework - Standards and Indicators
