Dec 26, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Secondary Education - Education Policy (Non-Licensure) (B.S.Ed.)

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Program: B.S.Ed.(Non-Licensure)
School of Education
College of Professional Studies

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146

The B.S.Ed. in secondary education with a concentration in public policy is intended to prepare students for successful careers in diverse areas, including education lobbying, serving as directors of after school programs, or in informal education organizations like Science Central, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and the Fort Wayne Urban League.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education - Education Policy, you must satisfy the requirements of Purdue University Fort Wayne (Regulations ) and the College of Professional Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of a major in Secondary Education - Education Policy students will:

Become more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society
Improve the human condition by creating positive learning environments
Become change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
Solve client problems through clear, creative analyses
Assess client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
Utilize interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on campus

Declaring This Major:

You must declare this major with the School of Education

Grades of C- or higher are required in each course used toward this degree. Minimum 2.70 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.

General Requirements:

General Education Requirements Credits: 33

General Education Requirements

Some of the following General Education courses may be included in your major. See your Education advisor.

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills (9 credits)

1. Written Communication

ENGL 13100 - Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I Cr. 3.

2. Speaking and Listening

COM 11400 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Cr. 3.

3. Quantitative Reasoning

One of the following:

MA 14000 - Practical Quantitative Reasoning Cr. 3.
MA 15300 - College Algebra Cr. 3.
STAT 12500 - Communicating with Statistics Cr. 3.

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing (21 credits)

4. Scientific Ways of Knowing

BIOL 10000 - Introduction to the Biological World Cr. 3.
Refer to Approved List (not BIOL) Cr. 3.

5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

EDU 34001 - Education and American Culture Cr. 3.
Refer to Approved List Cr. 3.

6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

Refer to Approved List Cr. 3.
Refer to Approved List Cr. 3.

7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

At least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses.

Category C: Capstone (3 credits)

8. Capstone Experience

At least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses.

Additional Educational Studies Requirements: 15-16 credits

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
General Education B4 (different subject) Cr. 3.
General Education B6 (different subject) Cr. 3.
General Education B7 (different subject) Cr. 3.
PSY 23500 - Child Psychology Cr. 3.
Science Lab Requirement Cr. 0-1. (Suggested courses with labs include: CHM 11100, CHM 12000, PHYS 12700, PHYS 13100, EAPS 10300, or EAPS 10401.)

Preprofessional Education Requirements: 6 credits

EDU 20000 - Examining Self as a Teacher Cr. 3. and
EDU 10100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0.
EDU 20002 - Using Computers for Education Cr. 1-3.

Education Policy: 45-49 credits

Required Education Courses (9 credits)

Block 1: (6 credits)

EDU 30600 - Teaching Students with Special Needs in Secondary Classrooms Cr. 3.
EDU 25000 - General Educational Psychology Cr. 1-4. and
EDU 20100 - Laboratory/Field Experience Cr. 0-3.

Block 2: (3 credits)

First Focus: Public Affairs Minor (15 credits)

Three required courses:

PPOL 17000 - Introduction to Public Affairs Cr. 3.
PPOL 16200 - Environment and People Cr. 3. or
PPOL 27200 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Cr. 3.
PPOL 45000 - Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs Cr. 1-3. (must take section title “Politics and Education” ; 3 credits)
Two additional courses (6 credits) from list approved for Public Affairs minor. We suggest taking PPOL 37601 as one of the courses.

Second Focus: Select one of the following options based on your professional interests

If none of the following options work for you, you may create a cohesive focus and have it approved by your academic advisor. The focus should be a minimum of 18 credits with at least 12 credits at 300+ level.

Nonprofit Organization (22 credits):

BUS 20100 - Principles of Financial Accounting Cr. 3.
COM 25300 - Introduction to Public Relations Cr. 3.
EDU 40500 - The Middle and Junior High School Cr. 3.
ENGL 42502 - Research Methods for Professional Writers Cr. 3. (allows for a focus on grant writing)
HSRV 10300 - Helping Relationship Techniques Cr. 3.
POL 15001 - Foundations of Community Advocacy Cr. 1-3. (1 credit)
POL 30701 - Indiana State Government and Politics Cr. 3. (focus on how government works in IN, state and local)
A Content Course Elective in one of the following subject areas: Business, Communication, English, Human Services, Political Science or approved alternative subject course. Cr. 3

Internship (6 credits)

EDU 30000 - Topical Exploration in Education Cr. 1-3. Internship in Education Policy (Junior Internship; 3 credits; 75 hours minimum)
EDU 40000 - Topical Exploration in Education Cr. 1-15. Internship in Education Policy (Senior Internship; 3 credits; 160 hours minimum)

Electives (to bring program to 120 credits)

You should use no more that 9 credits of 100 or 200 level courses. This is a good place to begin working toward a university approved minor (see Part 5).

Total Credits: 120 Minimum

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair of dean.