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.

 

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Conceptual Framework

The 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.

 

 

Certification in Alabama

Candidates completing an approved teacher certification program are eligible to apply for the Alabama Class B professional certificate, provided they meet the following:

• a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on all undergraduate coursework attempted in the professional studies and in the teaching field(s);

• a grade of C or better in all coursework which applies to certification;

• Successful completion of the Praxis II examination in all areas of initial certification

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:

1. they are teaching in field and levels of the awarded certificate;

2. they receive less than the required minimum score of 18 on The Alabama Professional Education Personnel Evaluation Program (PEPE); and

3. remediation is requested within two years of the valid date of the Professional Educator certificate, which was issued based on recommendation by the unit.

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.

 

Specialized General Studies Requirements

See the general studies section of this bulletin for additional information.

 

 

Select an additional one hour elective.

Select an additional one hour elective.

 

Education Major

 

 

Required Courses in Early Childhood Education

 

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6) (129 HOURS)

 

Specialized General Studies Requirements

 

See the general studies section of this bulletin for additional information.

 

Area II

 

 

Area III

 

Select SCI 2233 and L233 from the list of approved courses.

 

Area IV

Majors are strongly encouraged to select PSY 2210 and GEO IS 2241courses in Area IV.

 

Area V

 

 

Select an additional one hour elective.

 

Education Major

 

 

Required Courses in Elementary Education

 

COLLABORATIVE TEACHER (K-6) (129 HOURS)

In addition to the required general studies and the education major identified above, students seeking Alabama teacher certification in grades P-12 should complete the academic major in a specific discipline, and select Education as the second major. Students should consult with their education adviser concerning all certification requirements and with their academic discipline adviser for requirements in the major.

Available interdisciplinary education disciplines are as follows:

• Art

• Health and Physical Education

• Music, Instrumental

• Music, Choral

• Physical Education

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