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Department of Education
Bachelor of Arts:
Licensure Programs:
Professors: Kenneth Brighton, Robert DiGiulio, Darlene Witte-Townsend
Assistant Professors: Jean Haigh, Regina Ritscher
Licensure Officer: Richard Shanley
Johnson State has non-degree, post-baccalaureate licensure programs in elementary and secondary education. Contact Licensure Officer for the Education Department, in McClelland Hall, for more details.
Bachelor's Degree Programs
• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, with K-6 Licensure
Successful completion of this program results in recommendation for Vermont state licensure as an elementary teacher (K-6). For successful completion, students must:
1. Complete the elementary education major;
2. Complete a self-selected thirty-credit liberal arts concentration;
3. Submit an approved professional portfolio that meets Vermont licensure requirements; and
4. Have an overall grade point average of B or better.
Prior to student teaching, students must successfully complete Praxis I (reading, writing and mathematics). Praxis II (elementary education) is also required for licensure recommendation. Passing scores on both of these tests are determined by the Vermont State Board of Education, and they both are prerequisites for the initial educator's license in Vermont.
A thirty-credit liberal arts concentration is required of all elementary majors and must be selected early in the program. Concentrations that satisfy this requirement are available in anthropology and sociology, art, biology, English, environmental science, health sciences, history, mathematics, music, theater and drama, political science, and psychology.
Elementary education majors complete two separate student teaching experiences. The first is a semester long assignment in a classroom at one of our Professional Development School (PDS) sites. Three methods courses are embedded in the experience and taught on site. The second student teaching experience involves a full semester in a public school classroom and may occur during either the fall or spring semester of the senior year.
Before enrolling in Elementary Student Teaching I (EDU-3811), students pursuing teacher licensure must have:
• Earned 60 credits, which include EDU-2040, EDU-2080, EDU-2110, and PSY-1010;
• Earned a 3.0 GPA (B) average or received certification of academic competence by the academic dean;
• Earned a grade of B- or better in all courses in the licensure program;
• Demonstrated basic skills competencies by successfully completing Praxis I tests covering reading, writing and mathematics;
• Obtained the signature of approval from student teacher coordinator;
• Completed a successful matriculation interview and a satisfactory Student Teaching Readiness Assessment; and
• Prepared a developmental portfolio during the matriculation interview by March 15 for fall placement and by October 15 for spring placement.
Required Courses Credits
EDU-2040 |
Child Development |
3 |
EDU-2080 |
Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School I |
4 |
EDU-2110 |
Introduction to Exceptional Populations |
3 |
EDU-2320 |
Engaged in Creative Teaching and Learning |
3 |
EDU-3010 |
Social and Natural Science Methods for Elementary Teachers * |
3 |
EDU-3020 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
EDO-3030 |
Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics * |
3 |
EDU-3080 |
Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School II |
3 |
EDU-3120 |
Methods in Health and Physical Education for Elementary School Teachers |
2 |
EDU-3811 |
Elementary Student Teaching I |
6 |
EDU-4820 |
Elementary Student Teaching II |
12 |
Total 45
*These must be completed prior to student teaching, if placement is not at a Professional Development School site.
Learning Outcomes for Elementary Education Majors
Students who successfully complete the major in Elementary Education will:
1. Demonstrate mastery of basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics by passing Praxis I according to Vermont guidelines (composite score of 526 or higher).
2. Demonstrate knowledge of content areas (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics) taught at the Kindergarten through Grade 6 levels by successfully completing Praxis II - Elementary Content with a score of 148 or higher.
3. Be able to develop well organized, standards-based lesson and unit plans, as well as use them successfully in an elementary classroom as evidenced by documentation included in an approved portfolio.
4. Be knowledgeable of child development, various exceptionalities, literacy development, technology integration, and
demonstrate skill in planning and carrying out varied instructional activities for meeting the diverse needs of students.
5. Demonstrate skill in using reflection as a means of improving classroom teaching skills.
6. Demonstrate collaboration and advocacy skills by working successfully with colleagues, parents, and the community at large for purposes of improving the educational experience for all children.
7. Demonstrate those classroom teaching skills expected of a beginning teacher by successfully completing two student teaching experiences.
• Secondary Level or K-12 Level Licensure
Students pursuing secondary level or K-12 level licensure must meet the following matriculation requirements before enrolling in student teaching (EDU-4812, 4830, PED-4830, or EDU-4850):
• Earned 60 credits, which include EDU-2110, EDU-2170, EDU-3020 and a methods course in the appropriate content area;
• Earned a 3.0 GPA (B) average or received certification of academic competence by the academic dean;
• Demonstrated basic skills competencies by successfully completing the Praxis I tests covering reading, writing and
mathematics; successfully completed a matriculation interview;
• Received a recommendation certifying academic competence by the department of his or her content area major; and
• Prepared a developmental portfolio during the matriculation interview, have met all prerequisites, and submitted complete
application materials by March 15 for fall placement and by October 15 for spring placement.
To be recommended for secondary or K-12 licensure, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and receive a grade of B- or better in all courses in the licensure program.
Students must be matriculated in the Education Department, as well as in their content area majors. In addition to successful completion of Praxis I prior to student teaching, beginning in October, 2001, students applying for an initial license in social studies (7-12), mathematics (7-12), science (7-12), and English (7-12) must also submit passing scores on the relevant Praxis II examination. In addition to successful completion of Praxis I prior to student teaching, beginning in October, 2004, students applying for an initial license in art (K-6, 7-12, K-12), music (K-12), and physical education (K-6, 7-12, K-12), must also submit passing scores on the relevant Praxis II examination. Students must submit passing scores, as determined by the Vermont State Board of Education, on these examinations before the college will recommend them to the state for licensure.
Other Licensure Programs
• Secondary Level (grades 7-12)
All students pursuing secondary licensure must complete the following core licensure program, in addition to completing a major in the appropriate content area.
Core Licensure Courses ( 7-12) Credits
EDU-2110 |
Introduction to Exceptional Populations |
3 |
EDU-2170 |
Adolescent Development |
3 |
EDU-2320 |
Engaged in Creative Teaching and Learning |
3 |
EDU-3020 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
EDU-3240 |
Literacy Development in the Content Areas |
3 |
EDU-4850 |
Secondary Student Teaching |
12 |
Total 27
Dance is a minor at Johnson State College; to graduate, students must complete a major. To be recommended for licensure in dance, students must complete the secondary education core program, successfully complete Praxis I, and complete the following courses:
Required Courses Credits
DAN-1010 |
Fundamentals of Dance |
3 |
|
DAN-1030 |
Body Awareness |
3 |
|
DAN-1111 |
Modern Dance |
3 |
|
DAN-2010 |
Folk Dance |
3 |
|
DAN-2030 |
Improvisation/Composition |
4 |
|
DAN-2131 |
Ballet |
3 |
|
DAN-3010 |
The Renaissance Spirit |
3 |
|
DAN-3020 |
Intermediate Ballet: Technique and History |
3 |
|
DAN-3030 |
Improvisation/Composition:Intermediate/Advanced Level |
4 |
|
DAN-3112 |
Intermediate Modern Dance: Technique and History |
3 |
|
DAN-3130 |
Jazz Dance |
3 |
|
EDU-3210 |
Secondary Education Methods: General |
2 |
|
EDU-3260 |
Secondary Education Methods: Dance |
1 |
|
THA-1041 |
Introduction to Theater Arts |
3 |
Total 41
To be recommended for licensure in English, students must complete the core licensure courses, submit passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II, and complete either the B.A. in English or the B.F.A. in creative writing and the following courses:
Required Courses Credits
EDU-3210 |
Secondary Education Methods: General |
2 |
EDU-3220 |
Secondary Education Methods: English |
1 |
ENG-1070 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
ENG-3680 |
Linguistics and Language History |
3 |
To be recommended for licensure in life science, students must complete the core licensure courses, submit passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II, and complete the B.S. degree in biology and the following courses:
Required Courses Credits
SCI-4020 |
Science Methods |
3 |
To be recommended for licensure in mathematics, students must complete the core licensure courses, submit passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II, and complete the B.S. degree in mathematics and the following courses:
Required Courses Credits
MAT-3030 |
Mathematics Methods for Secondary School Teachers |
3 |
MAT-4140 |
Geometry |
|
or |
3 |
|
MAT-4130 |
Abstract Algebra* |
*counts as upper-level elective
To be recommended for licensure in physical science, students must complete the core licensure courses, submit passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II, and complete the B.S. degree in environmental science or integrated environmental science and the following courses:
Required Courses Credits
CHE-1031 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
CHE-1032 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
PHY-1041 |
Physics I |
4 |
PHY-1042 |
Physics II |
4 |
SCI-4020 |
Science Methods |
3 |
To be recommended for licensure in social studies, students must complete the core licensure courses, submit passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II, and complete the B.A. degree in either history or political science and the following courses:
Credits
EDU-3210 |
Secondary Education Methods: General |
2 |
EDU-3230 |
Secondary Education Methods: Social Studies |
1 |
ENV-1110 |
Introduction to Environmental Problems |
3 |
HIS-3165 |
Vermont History |
3 |
Choose one 3-credit course in ANT, SOC, HIS or HUM that explores cultural traditions around the world. (i.e. ANT-1010/3020/3110/4010, HIS-3040, HUM-2040,3120,3130,3140 etc)
To be recommended for licensure in theater arts, students must complete the core licensure courses, submit passing scores on Praxis I, and complete the B.A. degree in theater and drama and the following courses:
Credits
EDU-3210 |
Secondary Education Methods: General |
2 |
EDU-3250 |
Secondary Education Methods: Theater |
1 |
• Combined Elementary (K-6) and Secondary (7-12) Level
The college offers programs in art, music and physical education leading to licensure at either the elementary (K-6) level, the secondary (7-12) level, or both (K-12). All students pursuing licensure in these subject matter areas must complete a major in the appropriate content area, additional licensure-specific course work and the following licensure core courses:
Core Licensure Courses (K-12) Credits
EDU-2110 |
Introduction to Exceptional Populations |
3 |
EDU-2320 |
Engaged in Creative Teaching and Learning |
3 |
EDU-3020 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
EDU-3240 |
Literacy Development in the Content Areas |
3 |
To be recommended for licensure in art, students must complete the licensure core courses, submit passing scores on Praxis I and II (2004), complete either the B.A. degree in art or the B.F.A. degree in studio arts and the following courses:
K-6 Licensure Credits
ART-3120 |
Elementary Art Education Methods |
3 |
EDU-2040 |
Child Development |
3 |
EDU-4812 |
Art Student Teaching |
12 |
7-12 Licensure Credits
ART-3140 |
Secondary Art Education Methods |
3 |
EDU-2170 |
Adolescent Development |
3 |
EDU-4812 |
Art Student Teaching |
12 |
K-12 Licensure Credits
ART-3120 |
Elementary Art Education Methods |
3 |
ART-3140 |
Secondary Art Education Methods |
3 |
EDU-2040 |
Child Development |
3 |
EDU-2170 |
Adolescent Development |
3 |
EDU-4812 |
Art Student Teaching |
12 |
To be recommended for licensure in music, students must complete the licensure core courses, submit passing scores on Praxis I and II (2004), complete the B.A. degree in music with the music education concentration, and the following courses:
Education and Methods Courses Credits
EDU-2040 |
Child Development |
3 |
EDU-2170 |
Adolescent Development |
3 |
EDU-4830 |
Music Student Teaching |
|
MUS-3160 |
Elementary School Music Methods |
3 |
MUS-3210 |
Secondary School Music Methods |
3 |
MUS-3720 |
Seminar in Music Education |
8-12 |
• Physical Education (K-6, 7-12, K-12)
To be recommended for licensure in physical education, students must complete the licensure core courses, submit passing scores on Praxis I and II (2004), complete the B.S. in health sciences core with the physical education concentration, and the following courses:
K-6 Licensure Credits
EDU-2040 |
Child Development |
3 |
EDU-3120 |
Methods in Health and physical Education for Elementary School Teachers |
2 |
PED-2810 |
Internship in Physical Education for Exceptional Populations |
.5 |
PED-2810 |
internship in Elementary Physical Education |
.5 |
EDU-4835 |
Physical Education Student Teaching |
12 |
7-12 Licensure Credits
EDU-2110 |
Introduction to Exceptional Populations |
3 |
EDU-2170 |
Adolescent Development |
3 |
PED-2810 |
Internship in Physical Education for Exceptional Populations |
.5 |
PED-3140 |
Methods of Teaching Secondary School Physical Education |
4 |
EDU-4835 |
Physical Education Student Teaching |
12 |
K-12 Licensure Credits
EDU-2040 |
Child Development |
3 |
EDU-2110 |
Introduction to Exceptional Populations |
3 |
EDU-2170 |
Adolescent Development |
3 |
EDU-3120 |
Methods in Health and Physical Education for Elementary School Teachers |
2 |
PED-2810 |
Internship in Elementary Physical Education |
.5 |
PED-2810 |
Internship in Physical Education for Exceptional Populations |
.5 |
PED-3140 |
Methods of Teaching Secondary School Physical Education |
4 |
EDU-4835 |
Physical Education Student Teaching |
12 |
Recommendation for Vermont teacher licensure requires, in addition to successful completion of the program with an overall GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher, a successful review of the student's professional portfolio. This portfolio is an organized collection of materials that provides information about the student's skills and knowledge. More specifically, it documents the student's competence in meeting the Vermont Standards for Professional Educators (Learning, Professional Knowledge, Colleagueship, Advocacy and Accountability); it illustrates how the Johnson State College Education Program theme (Engaged in Creative Teaching and Learning) has been integrated into the student's classroom teaching and relevant course and fieldwork; it provides information about the student's competency in relation to the competencies required for Vermont licensure; it exhibits professional growth and reflective learning; and it displays the student's best work.
The Education Department offers courses with an EDU designator. See full course descriptions here. The department also offers a Master of Arts program in education. For further information, see the Johnson State College Graduate Catalogue.