Bachelor of Arts in Teaching and Learning
Program Coordinator: Dr. Brooke Osborn
Major Overview
This major is intended for those students who seek to prepare for classroom teaching. The 30-hour major is composed of courses exploring teaching and relational methods vital to the learning environment. Students earning this major will be prepared to pursue teaching certification through alternative methods.
Program Requirements
General Education Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
College Readiness: Introduction to College and Vocation | 3 |
Written Communication: English Composition AND Research and Writing | 6 |
Natural Science or Mathematics: Contemporary Math OR Intro to Statistics OR College Algebra | 3 |
Social or Behavioral Science: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Humanities or Fine Arts: Introduction to Philosophy AND Theological and Ethical Classics AND Philosophical and Scientific Classics AND Political and Social Classics AND Religious and Cultural Classics | 15 |
Christian Foundation Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
Old Testament Survey | 3 |
New Testament Survey | 3 |
Christian Doctrine | 3 |
Survey of Church History 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Introduction to Discipleship | 3 |
Introduction to Evangelism | 3 |
Introduction to Mission | 3 |
Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
Introduction to Worship | 3 |
Teaching and Learning Major (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Lifespan Development OR Human Development | 3 |
Foundations in Educational Psychology | 3 |
Complex Developmental Trauma | 3 |
Crisis Counseling | 3 |
Classroom Organization & Management* | 3 |
Teaching Diverse Learners* | 3 |
Education Practicum | 9 |
Senior Seminar | 3 |
Choose Minor (15 hours)
Free Electives (15 hours)
Total (120 hours)
* Program Note: Classroom Organization & Management and Teaching Exceptional Learners are only available in a bi-annual over/under intensive on the New Orleans campus. Students will be required to attend the intensive for course credit.
** Program Note: Upon entrance into the program, students will be provided with a degree plan that will allow them to complete their undergraduate degree in 3-3.5 years. This plan will include on campus courses, intensives, and practicums that will allow students access to schools. During their time in the school system, they may build relationships in order to find a placement once they complete their degree and iTeach alternative certification program.