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The mission of the College of Education is to prepare educators, counselors, administrators, and other professionals to be lifelong, innovative, informed, reflective decision makers effectively trained to achieve the goals, competencies, and skills identified by the accrediting and professional organizations for each program.
Non-certification programs in psychology are offered through the College of Education at Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, Troy, and various University College locations. Offerings include a comprehensive 54-semester-hour program, a 36-semester-hour major, and a 18-semester-hour minor.
The Teacher Education Unit is comprised of all certification programs in the College of Education. All certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Board of Education. Certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Board of Education. Certification programs offered at the Dothan, Phenix City, and Troy campuses.
Only certification programs offered at the Dothan, Phenix City and Troy campuses are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; phone (202) 466-7496. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAM AVAILABILITY
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PSYCHOLOGYPsychology is the science concerned with the understanding of behavior and mental processes. A major in psychology provides students with (1) a useful foundation for further study at the graduate level, leading to various careers in psychology, or to study in the health professions and social work; (2) skills related to employment at the baccalaureate level for the pursuit of careers in mental health services, industry, human services or areas where the knowledge of behavior would be deemed beneficial; and (3) a sound preparation for describing, understanding, predicting, and controlling the events in their own lives. Students who obtain an advanced degree have a growing range of new opportunities for employment in medical settings, sports, business, the military, as well as private practice, university teaching, and research.
The 36-hour psychology major provides students an opportunity to select courses from three major areas of psychology to meet professional and personal objectives. These areas are natural science, social science, and applied psychology. The 54-hour psychology program is a more structured major, emphasizing the core areas of psychology and methods of scientific investigation.
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR (36 HOURS)
Specialized General Studies Requirements
Area IV
Select PSY 2200 or 2201 from the list of approved courses in Area IV. General Psychology is a prerequisite for all psychology courses. See the general studies section of this bulletin for additional general studies information.
Required Courses
Select 27 hours of additional psychology courses.
NOTE: PSY 2200 or PSY 2201 will not count in this major. However, either PSY 2200 or PSY 2201 is a prerequisite for all psychology courses.
Natural Science courses Select nine hours from the following: Select nine hours from the following:
Social Science courses Select nine hours from the following: Select nine hours from the following:
Applied Psychology courses Select nine hours from the following:
PSYCHOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM (54 HOURS)(Available only at Troy campus)
Specialized General Studies Requirements
Area IV
Select PSY 2200 or 2201 from the list of approved courses in Area IV. General Psychology is a prerequisite for all psychology courses. See the general studies section of this bulletin for additional general studies information.
Required Courses
Select at least 24 hours of additional 3000/4000-level psychology Psychology minors may receive credit for PSY 3301 and 3311 in courses.
NOTE: PSY 2205 will not count in this program
Psychology Minor (18 Hours)Select two courses (six hours) from each of the group elective categories listed in the psychology major.
Psychology minors may receive credit for PSY 3301 and PSY 3311 the applied category.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Conceptual FrameworkThe ultimate goal of the College of Education Teacher Education Unit at Troy University is the effective initial and continuing preparation of candidates, teachers, and other school personnel. The conceptual framework evolved from research-based models (e.g. Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, 1973, Colton and Sparks-Langer, 1993) and is aligned with nationally accepted standards.
The unit’s commitment lies in training educators whose formal preparation meets federal and state requirements and responds to the expectations and needs of the communities served.
The conceptual framework reflects the commitment to produce innovative, informed, and reflective decision makers. The unit is committed to proven fundamentals and continuous review of practice and research. Effective teachers must demonstrate exceptional abilities and skills in their knowledge, their pedagogy, and their dispositions.
Teacher CertificationAll teacher education certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the specific program for eligibility and program completion requirements. Only those students who are properly admitted to an approved teacher certification program and complete all current requirements will be recommended for certification. Certification in AlabamaCandidates completing an approved teacher certification program are eligible to apply for the Alabama Class B professional certificate, provided they meet the following:
Any candidate who applies for a professional certificate is subject to all regulations set forth by the Alabama State Department of Education, including a comprehensive background check. Additional requirements (e.g., standardized examinations to demonstrate content mastery) may be added as the Alabama State Board of Education and other accrediting agencies modify regulations. Implementation of additional requirements may be mandated by the Alabama State Department of Education and could supersede a student’s stated program requirements. Candidates should consult their education adviser for details.
Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification program and who successfully fulfill all program and certification requirements will be recommended for certification. The Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend candidates for certification in any state.
Certification in Other States Other states may grant professional certification to candidates completing the Troy University teacher education program. Some states may have additional requirements. Candidates seeking certification in other states should contact the appropriate State Department of Education.
Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification program and who successfully fulfill all program and certification requirements will be recommended for certification. The Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend candidates for certification in any state.
Highly Qualified Teacher All undergraduate teacher education programs comply with the Alabama Model for Identifying Highly Qualified Teachers in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001.
Statement of Guarantee for New Educators Candidates who are recommended by Troy University for Alabama state teacher certification shall be granted remediation at no cost if:
In no case shall the unit be required to provide remediation for more than the first two years of employment.
Exit Examinations All teacher education candidates must successfully complete all components of the required exit examination. There are three components of the exit examination: professional studies, teaching field(s), and portfolio. The format and requirements of the examination may vary according to the major.
Certification Only Candidates who currently hold valid Alabama professional teacher certification may complete program requirements for recommendation of additional teaching fields. Transcripts and professional experience will be reviewed prior to beginning any coursework to determine eligibility. Candidates must successfully complete all program and course requirements, including exit examination(s), portfolio, and internship.
Transfer Credit Allowances At least 25% of the credit hours required for the degree must be earned in residence with Troy University. Transfer credit for professional education courses and teaching area courses which give consideration to pedagogical application is allowable only for courses taken at a regionally accredited institution in a state-approved teacher education/certification program. Other transfer credit is subject to approval. A minimum of 12 semester hours in the professional studies area and a minimum of 12 semester hours in the teaching field must be earned at the campus supervising the required internship in order for a student to be eligible for a recommendation for teacher certification.
General Studies RequirementsGeneral studies courses cannot be used to meet requirements for both a major field and general studies. Some education majors have special general studies requirements. Consult your education adviser and the General Studies section of this catalog for details. Required major field courses are listed under the appropriate departmental listing in this catalog.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)Admission to Troy University does not qualify a student for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Candidates may only enroll in EDU 3310, EDU 3305 or EDU 4499, PSY 3303, EDU 4400, and SPE 3340 prior to meeting all criteria for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Candidates must meet with their teaching field adviser for any restrictions regarding enrollment in teaching field courses prior to admission to TEP. Written application to the Teacher Education Program is required. Additional requirements include the following:
The Professional Internship ProgramThe Professional Internship Program is the culminating clinical field-based experience for candidates seeking certification in a teaching field. The Professional Internship Program provides the candidate with the opportunity to conduct classes and assume the role of teacher while receiving supervision from a classroom teacher and a university supervisor. Instructions regarding qualifications and applications should be obtained from the Office of Teacher Education and submitted two semesters prior to the semester that the candidate plans to intern. All candidates completing an initial certification program for teachers must complete a nine-semester-hour internship in the grade level(s) and academic subject(s) of the certification sought. This is a full-time assignment for a full semester (approximately 600 clock hours) with placement in a regionally accredited school. Interns must enroll in the appropriate three-semester hour internship seminar course during the internship semester. A minimum of 12 semester hours in the professional studies and a minimum of 12 semester hours in the teaching field must be earned at the site supervising the internship. Prerequisites for internship include the following:
Undergraduate internship experiences must occur in the appropriate grade level(s) and subject(s) and are supervised by an approved certified classroom teacher who is the teacher of record for the class. Interns may not complete an internship in a classroom in a long-term substitute teacher position.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (P-3) (123 HOURS)
Specialized General Studies Requirements
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