Levett School of Education

 Allen University

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Students must meet the following five requirements:

  • Passing or cumulative score on the examination PRAXIS Core Academic Skills Assessment in Reading (156), Writing (158), and Mathematics (150), or a combined score of 464 on all three; an exempting score of 22 on the ACT, or an exempting score of 1100 on the SAT, in accordance with the South Carolina Department of Education’s updated program admission assessment requirements;
  • Three letters of reference submitted, two of which must be from previous professors;
  • 45 credit hours of general education course work with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale;
  • Broad-scan background check;
  • Pass prescribed writing assessment; 

Selected students then arrange an interview with the Teacher Education Committee.

 

Allen University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and Schools  at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Allen University.

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 Contact Dr. William Boyles 

Chair - Education Department

 

Elementary Education

B.S. Degree - 120 Credit Hours

Freshman Year / Fall Semester                                                          Freshman Year / Spring Semester

UNV

101

First Year Seminar

1

ENG

 

102

 

English Composition II

3

ENG

101

English Composition I

 

3

ENG

105

Public Speaking

3

MAT

109

Fundamentals of Mathematics I

3

MAT

110

Fundamentals of Mathematics II

3

ART/

MUS

103

103

Art Appreciation or Music Appreciation

3

EDU

151

Reading, Writing, and Mathematics or Elective

3

 BUS

103

Computer Literacy

3

SPN

101

Spanish I (SPN 201 if test out of 101) 

3

PSC

102

Physical Science

3

 

 

 

 

Total Credits

16

Total Credits

15

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester                                                      Sophomore Year / Spring Semester (Induction into Teacher    

                                                                                                             Education Program)

SPN

201

Spanish II

 

3

PSY

SOC

206

201

Introduction to Psychology or Principles of Sociology

3

 

ENG

200

Introduction to Literature

 

3

EDU

150

Introduction of Professional Teaching

2

 

BIO

110

General Biology

3

EDU

201

Supporting the ENGL as Second Language Student in the Classroom

2

 

REL

104

Introduction to Biblical Literature

3

EDU

230

Human Growth and Development

3

 

     SSH

104

 

African Civilizations

3

EDU

225

Foundations of Digital Media and Learning 

3

 

 

 

 

 

EDSE

330

Exceptional Child

3

 

Total Credits

15

Total Credits

16

                                      Junior Year / Fall Semester                                                          Junior Year / Spring Semester

EDU

  323

Instructional Planning and Assessment

3

EDU

332

Educational Psychology

3

EDU

330

Science and Health Education

 

3

EDU

331

Social Studies Education

3

EDU

335

Foundations in Teaching Reading

3

EDU

320

Classroom Management

3

EDU

336

Instructional Practices in English Language Arts

3

EDU

338

Mathematics Education

3

EDU

337

Diversity, Social Justice and the 21st Century Learner

3

EDU

430

Integrating the Arts

3

Total Credits

15

Total Credits

15

                            Senior Year / Fall Semester                                                        Senior Year / Spring Semester

**EDU

436

Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

3

EDU

461

Clinical Practice (Internship in Teaching)

12

EDU

431

Content Area Reading and Writing

3

EDU

461L

Student Teaching Seminar

1

EDU

435

Assessment of Reading

3

 

 

 

 

EDU

460

Apprenticeship for Teaching Field Experiences

3

 

 

 

 

**EDU

437

Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Education

3

 

 

 

 

Total Credits

15

Total Credits

13

 

Total Hours Required

120

Elementary Education Plan of Study    

**     Add-on courses for certification in Early Childhood Education

**   EDU 436 Curriculum for Early Childhood Education.  3 credit hours

**   EDU 437 Methods and Materials for Early Childhood, 3 credit hours

 

***     Special Elective

3-hour course to be taken during Freshman or Sophomore

years in preparation for Praxis I:  Core Academic Skills

Assessment.

***EDU 151 - Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

 

 

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Disability Services

The purpose of Disability Services at Allen University is to provide opportunities for equal access. If a student has a disability and they would like to be provided reasonable accommodations, it is the student’s responsibility to provide all documentation to the university at the time of registration, to receive reasonable accommodation.

 

For Disability Services Students Should Contact:

Dr. Joseph Ray, Director, Counseling and Health Services 

Email: jray@allenuniversity.edu

Phone: 803-376-5738

 

Allen University provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities.

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    Praxis Test Preparation.pptx
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  • Praxis Prep Test Preparation

    This PowerPoint identifies student resources in preparation for the Praxis I - Core Academic Skills Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.

    Praxis Test Preparation.pptx

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While focused on a reorder icon, press the Enter key or spacebar to "select" the icon. While a reorder icon is selected, pressing the up and down arrows will change the order of the selected item within the list. Pressing Enter key or spacebar again will drop the selected item at that location in the list.
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While focused on a reorder icon, press the Enter key or spacebar to "select" the icon. While a reorder icon is selected, pressing the up and down arrows will change the order of the selected item within the list. Pressing Enter key or spacebar again will drop the selected item at that location in the list.