The Continuing Education Certificate in
Elementary Education and/or K-8 Specialist Endorsements
This program of study is designed to provide the coursework needed for the State of Iowa endorsement(s) as an elementary classroom teacher or K-8 specialist to the college graduate or career-interruption student who holds a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Upon successful completion of the certificate program, the teacher candidate is awarded a Continuing Education Certificate in Elementary Education and is eligible for the K-6 Classroom Teacher endorsement by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE). Licensed in-service teachers upon successful completion of the endorsement track will be eligible for the desired specialist endorsement(s). Teacher candidates and in-service teachers are required to apprise themselves of program admission, continuation, and completion policies and must meet all criteria.
Continuing Education Program Admission,
Continuation, and Completion Requirements
Continuing education students pursuing an initial teaching license or endorsement should follow the procedures for teacher education program admission. Applicants may receive provisional status for two consecutive semesters to allow for sufficient time to complete program admission requirements:
- Meet admission requirements of Emmaus Bible College.
- Complete application for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
- Attach a letter of reference from a school administrator who can comment on your most recent classroom teaching experience. If you have not had a professional teaching experience, request the letter from a college professor in your major or from your most recent employer who can comment on your potential as a professional educator.
- Attach a second letter of reference from someone who can comment on your experiences with children and/or adolescents in a school or ministry setting.
- Attach a two-page "Why I Want To Teach" essay. Essays lacking standard language conventions or adequate rationale statements may be returned for resubmission (cf. rubric in application packet).
- Applicants without a teaching license must submit passing scores from a standardized basic skills exam in reading and math (i.e., 270 for Praxis I or 235 for C-Base).
- Applicants with a teaching license must attach a copy of the state credential and grant Emmaus Teacher Education (ETE) on-line access to verify it electronically should the state's teacher licensure division require the licensee's permission.
- The Teacher Education department may require an admission interview with the applicant.
- A degree audit must indicate a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5.
- Meet all program continuation requirements (see pages following), including maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Teacher candidates in the certificate program must complete a minimum of 86 total credit hours and must fulfill the general graduation requirements listed in the college catalog.
- Teacher candidates must verify and/or achieve a grade of not less than 2.0 in six credit hours of English and in three credit hours of Math.
- Successfully complete the course requirements in ONE of the two tracks with a course grade of not less than 2.0 (3.0 in student teaching):
Certificate Track:
Teacher Candidates seeking an initial teaching license in Elementary Education must successfully complete the course requirements for general education and the professional coursework for the K-6 Classroom Teacher endorsement:
Verify and/or complete course requirements in the following areas:
Inter-Area Studies (1 credit)
Spiritual Formation (IAS 102/3)
Humanities (12 credits)
Fundamentals of Speech (COM 112)
English Composition (ENG 101)
Introduction to Literature (ENG 102)
Introduction to Philosophy: Christian World View (PH 106)
Social Sciences (15 credits)
Fundamental Computer Literacy (CS 101)
World Geography (GEO 117)
American Studies (HIS 234)
Child Development (PSY 254)
Educational Psychology (PSY 351)
Natural Sciences (10 credits)
Math for Elementary Educators (MAT 121)
Introduction to Human Biology (SCI 241)
Introduction to Human Biology Lab (SCI 242)
Science Elective
Professional Studies in Elementary Education (48 credits)
Introduction to Education (ED 106)
Field Studies (ED 194)
Self-Arranged Field Studies (ED 195)
Children's Literature (ED 203)
Field Studies (ED 294)
Introduction to Exceptionalities (ED 231)
Field Studies (ED 295)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Reading (ED 301)
Field Studies (ED 394)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Language Arts (ED 305)
Teaching Diverse Learners (ED 311)
Instructional Adaptations (ED 331)
Practicum 1 (ED 395)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Science and Math (ED 426)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Social Studies (ED 435)
Principles of Management and Assessment (ED 470)
Practicum 2 (ED 495)
Student Teaching (ED 490-497)
Student Teaching Seminar (ED 499)
Choose two of the following:
Teaching Elementary Music (ED 308)
Teaching Physical Education (ED 381)
Art for Elementary Educators (ED 471)
Endorsement Only Track:
State-licensed classroom practitioners seeking to add the K-8 or K-12 specialist endorsement(s):
Emmaus Teacher Education is approved to offer four teaching specialization endorsements: K-8 Music, 5-12 Music, K-8 Reading, and K-8 Social Studies. Music education candidates seeking music endorsements are required to (1) complete the Music Information Profile which functions as an application to their program and (2) audition with the music department faculty. The music department will review your profile and audition performance and communicate their admission decision in writing.
K-8 Music - Endorsement No. 144
In addition to completion of a 30-semester hour teaching major including Teaching Elementary Music (ED 309) and Student Teaching in Music (ED 493), the candidate must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours in Music to include the following:
Music Fundamentals (MUS 010) or demonstrated proficiency
Music Theory/SS/ET 1 (MUS 110)
Music Theory/SS/ET 2 (MUS 210)
Survey of Music History (MUS 173)
Music History 1 (MUS 273) or Music History 2 (MUS 373)
Private Voice or Piano (4 credits)
Keyboard Skills (MUS 328) or demonstrated proficiency
Ensemble Participation (4 credits)
Conducting 1 (MUS 365)
Survey of Choral Literature (MUS 286)
Concert Attendance (2 semesters)
K-12 Music - Endorsement Nos. 144 and 145
In addition to completion of a 30-semester hour teaching major (professional core) including Teaching Elementary Music (ED 309) and Teaching Secondary Music (ED 310) and Student Teaching in Music (ED 491 and ED 493), the candidate must complete the following courses in Music:
Music Fundamentals (MUS 010) or demonstrated proficiency
Music Theory/SS/ET 1 (MUS 110)
Music Theory/SS/ET 2 (MUS 210)
Music Theory SS/ET 3 (MUS 310)
Music Theory SS/ET 4 (MUS 410)
Survey of Music History (MUS 173)
Music History 1 (MUS 273)
Music History 2 (MUS 373)
Keyboard Skills (MUS 328) or demonstrated proficiency
Voice Lessons (2 semesters)
Piano Lessons (2 semesters)
Lessons on primary instrument (4 semesters)
Conducting 1 (MUS 365)
Conducting 2 (MUS 465)
Vocal Techniques (MUS 350)
Diction and Song Literature (MUS 385)
Survey of Choral Literature (MUS 286)
Performing Groups (4 semesters)
Concert Attendance
K-8 Reading - Endorsement No. 148
In addition to completion of a 30-semester hour teaching major including Teaching Reading (ED 301) and Student Teaching (ED 497), the candidate must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours in Reading to include the following:
Children's Literature (ED 203)
Introduction to Exceptionalities (ED 231)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Reading (ED 301)
Curriculum and Instruction in Language Arts (ED 305)
Teaching Diverse Learners (ED 311)
Foundations for Reading & Literacy (ED 355)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Science and Math (ED 426)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Social Studies (ED 435)
Principles of Management & Assessment (ED 470)
Reading Practicum (ED 482)
Diagnostic Teaching of Reading (ED 485)
Child Development (PSY 254)
K-8 Social Sciences-Social Studies - Endorsement No. 164
In addition to completion of a 30 semester hour teaching major including Teaching Social Studies (ED 435) and Student Teaching (ED 497) the candidate must complete 24 semester hours in Social Studies to include coursework from at least 3 of the following areas:
History
American Studies (HIS 234)
Western Studies 1 (HIS 131)*
Western Studies 2 (HIS 132)*
The Holocaust 1933-1945 (HIS 470)*
The Holocaust 1933-1945 Independent Research (HIS 471)*
Church History (HIS 476)*
Sociology
Marriage & Family Life (SOC 109)*
Comparative Religions (REL 308)*
Cultural Anthropology (SOC 314)*
International Relations (SOC 365)*
Economics
Macroeconomics (ECN 105)*
Microeconomics (ECN 205)*
Psychology
Child Development (PSY 254)
Educational Psychology (PSY 351)
Counseling Foundations (COU 161)*
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 151)*
Developmental Psychology (PSY 260)*
Geography
World Geography (GEO 117)
*Select 9 semester hours from electives
Special Education
The state of Iowa offers a variety of endorsements specific to Special Education each requiring 24 semester hours of specialized coursework. Emmaus offers 12-18 semester hours of a special education core that may render a candidate eligible for a conditional license to teach special education and provide opportunity for further specialization.
Introduction to Exceptionalities (ED 231)
Teaching Diverse Learners (ED 311)
Instructional Adaptations (ED 331)
Management and Assessment of Special Needs Students (ED 470)
Educational Psychology: Tests and Measurement (PSY 351)
Student Teaching Special Education (ED 490)
In addition to successfully completing the requisite coursework for the certificate and/or endorsement(s), teacher candidates and in-service teachers must fulfill program completion and licensure requirements (click here) to be recommended to the State of Iowa Board for Educational Examiners for the desired teaching endorsement(s).