Undergraduate Education
Accelerated Certification in Education Program
Educator Preparation Programs
Faculty
Amy Ackley
Lisa Amundson
Jennifer Cornell
Heidi Curtis
Marcella Enos
Robin Gilbert
Jennifer Hill
Holly Ripley (Director)
Michelle Rowley
Lori Ann Sanchez
Michelle Van Beek
Whitney Ward
The Educator Preparation Program (EPP) at Northwest Nazarene University is approved by the Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) to offer programs leading toward an Educator Credential and Standard Instructional Certificate. The following degrees are offered in the Accelerated Certification in Education Program.
- Associate of Arts (A.A.), Elementary Education
- Associate of Arts (A.A.), Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education
- Endorsements in Elementary (K-8) and Middle Level (6-9) subject fields
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
- Endorsements in Elementary (K-8) and Middle Level (6-9) subject fields, or
- Endorsements in Secondary subject fields (6-12 or K-12)
Additional information and requirements regarding the Accelerated Certification in Education Program (M.A.T.) educator certification can be found in the Graduate Education section of the catalog.
Education Department Goals and Objectives
Mission
The mission of the Education Department at Northwest Nazarene University is to be a Christ-centered unit that develops capable, compassionate educators who are determined and prepared to meet the educational needs of K-12 students in a changing world.
Learning Objectives:
Outcomes for Northwest Nazarene University's Accelerated Certification in Education are aligned with the Idaho Core Teaching Standards (InTASC).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Teacher candidates (NNU students in the Education Department) will demonstrate knowledge of learners, learner development and learner differences, thus creating environments conducive to learning for all students. (InTASC 1-3)
- Teacher candidates will demonstrate content knowledge and pedagogical best practices based on content connections and needs of varied learners. (InTASC 4-5)
- Teacher candidates will plan, deliver, and assess instruction. Candidates will make data-based decisions based on student learning, utilizing frequent formative assessment strategies. (InTASC 6-8)
- Teacher candidates will engage in continuous and collaborative professional growth focused on improving P-12 student learning. (InTASC 9-10)
Degrees and Certificates
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Associate of Arts: Elementary Education -
Associate of Arts: Secondary Education -
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Courses
EDUC3010: Teaching English in Secondary Schools
Credits 3Strategies for teaching literature, grammar, writing and other communication skills necessary to effectively teach secondary English language arts. Emphasis will be placed on teaching strategies to correspond with ELA standards and unit planning at a secondary level. (See EDUC7659) Field Experience: 20 or 40 hours depending on endorsement areas.
EDUC3130: Teaching Computer Science in Secondary Schools
Credits 3Course topics include strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for candidates to assist and teach a minimum of 20 hours. (See EDUC3130).
EDUC3330: Teaching Art in K-8 Schools
Credits 3Introduces elementary education majors to theoretical and practical experiences necessary for incorporating a discipline-based art education program into the elementary school curriculum. This course may include actual teaching experiences.
EDUC3350: Teaching School Health
Credits 2Designed to provide knowledge and background in three divisions of health education: healthful living, school health services, and health education. Recognition of health problems of children and adolescents with the opportunity to develop competencies in handling methods and teaching techniques. Strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for candidates to observe and teach in a secondary classroom. Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas.
EDUC3360: Teaching Physical Education in Secondary Schools
Credits 2Strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for candidates to observe and teach in a secondary classroom. Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas.
EDUC3380: Teaching Physical Education in K-8 Schools
Credits 2This course introduces students to the basic principles of physical education for children in grades kindergarten through eight. Emphasis will be placed on the development of systematic physical education programming. Students will participate in simulated teaching experiences and/or field observations.
EDUC3530: Teaching Art in Secondary Schools
Credits 3Examine pragmatic techniques and philosophical approaches necessary to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive discipline-based art education program at the secondary school level. Additionally, both historical and contemporary art education issues are examined, discussed, and evaluated. Includes opportunities for candidates to observe and teach in a secondary classroom. Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas.
EDUC3570: Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools
Credits 2This course explores strategies for teaching math in secondary schools. A major focus of the class will be moving secondary students through enactive, iconic, and symbolic representation for concepts in the five major areas of math: algebra, functions, geometry, statistics/probability, and number/quantity. Other topics will include standards alignment, technology integration, and assessment. Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas.
EDUC3580: Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools
Credits 2Strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for students to observe and teaching a secondary classroom. Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas.
EDUC3640: Teaching Science in Secondary Schools
Credits 2Strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for students to assist in teaching a secondary classroom. Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas.
EDUC3650: Teaching Communication Studies in Secondary Schools
Credits 2Strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for students to assist and teach in a secondary classroom. Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas. Corequisites: EDUC3510, EDUC3750