"Preparing Effective, Caring, and Collaborative Educators for a Global Society"
Program Description
Teacher education programs at Bowie State University are designed to develop professionals who are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. The academic program provides candidates with a strong liberal arts foundation, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to be effective classroom teachers. Candidates learn to use technology to enhance learning, to assess pupils using multiple approaches, and to create positive learning environments for a diverse group of learners. An important component of all programs is the enhancement of skills through field-based experiences. During field experiences, candidates observe master teachers, analyze effective teaching strategies, and develop skills in planning and implementing lessons. Candidates also develop positive human relations skills and habits of reflection.
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Schedule & Course Descriptions
Summer Session Schedule PDF
English Proficiency Exam: Fall Dates coming soon!
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PRAXIS Registration & Testing Schedule for Academic Year 2012-2013
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Admissions & Advising
New and current students interested in taking education courses should contact the Teacher Education Office for advising and enrollment assistance.
Requirements for Formal Admission -- NEW! Nov 2012
Course Descriptions -- Coming soon!
Conceptual Framework for the Teacher Education Program
The Conceptual Framework of the Teacher Education Program has five key parts and eight related curriculum themes that are integrated into all courses and field experiences. Candidates must demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of Subject Matter
Theme: Academic Scholar - Knowledge of Effective Pedagogy Themes: Effective Practitioner Technological Applications Multiple forms of Assessment
- Knowledge of Students and Society Themes: Multicultural and Global Perspectives Special Populations Perspective
- Development of Skills in Field-Based Settings
Themes: Reflective Practitioner - Development of Professional Dispositions
Theme: Personal and Interpersonal Perspective
Elementary Education Degree Requirements
A degree with a major in Elementary Education requires the completion of 120-126 semester hours of coursework, including 32 upper-level credits, 30 semester hours from Bowie State University (either BSU courses or UMUC courses approved for transfer to BSU degree courses), cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, grade of “C” or better in WRTG 101 and WRTG 291 (or equivalents), grade of “C” or better in major content area courses and other courses defined as integral to the major, a passing score on PRAXIS I (or equivalents, such as SAT, ACT, GRE) and PRAXIS II, formal admission to the education program, completion of the Year-Long Internship, and successful presentation of the Final Portfolio.
Degree Planning Worksheet for New Students (students who started in Spring II 2013 or are very early in their degree program).
Information for all other students
Secondary Education-English Degree Requirements
A degree with a major in Secondary Education-English requires the completion of 120-126 semester hours of coursework, including at least 32 upper-level credits, 30 semester hours from Bowie State University (either BSU courses or UMUC courses approved for transfer to BSU degree courses), cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, grade of “C” or better in WRTG 101 and WRTG 291 (or equivalents), grade of “C” or better in major content area courses and other courses defined as integral to the major, a passing score on PRAXIS I (or equivalents, such as SAT, ACT, GRE) and PRAXIS II, formal admission to the education program, completion of the Year-Long Internship, and successful presentation of the Final Portfolio.
Degree Planning Worksheet for New Students (students who started in Spring II 2013 or are very early in their degree program).
Information for all other students
Secondary Education-History Degree Requirements
A degree with a major in Secondary Education-History requires the completion of 130-136 semester hours of coursework, including at least 32 upper-level credits, 30 semester hours from Bowie State University (either BSU courses or UMUC courses approved for transfer to BSU degree courses), cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, grade of “C” or better in WRTG 101 and WRTG 291 (or equivalents), grade of “C” or better in major content area courses and other courses defined as integral to the major, a passing score on PRAXIS I (or equivalents, such as SAT, ACT, GRE) and PRAXIS II, formal admission to the education program, completion of the Year-Long Internship, and successful presentation of the Final Portfolio.
Degree Planning Worksheet for New Students (students who started in Spring II 2013 or are very early in their degree program).
Information for all other students
Graduation Requirements & Teaching License
The requirements for each of the various degrees must be completed in order to graduate with a BS in Education. Major requirements other than course work include the following:
- Formal admission into the program
- Practicum I, II, and III field experiences, which include observing and working in field experience classrooms in the local schools. Practicum III field experiences include the Year-Long Internship. See Handbooks below.
- Year-Long Internship
- Fall Semester–1 full day per week for 15 weeks in a classroom and then a week-long experience at the end of the semester, to be completed in conjunction with all Methods classes
- Spring Semester–16 weeks full-time student teaching
- Preparation and presentation of Professional Portfolio
- Passing of all parts of appropriate PRAXIS II for degree
Once all requirements have been successfully completed, you will have completed all the Maryland State Department of Education requirements and you will be able to apply for a state of Maryland teaching license. If you are planning to teach in states other than Maryland, you should be able to apply for licensure in those states, see interstate agreements.
Application Forms
- Faculty Recommendation Form
- Work Evaluation Form
- Application for Formal Admission
- BSU Official Evaluation Request Form
To be submitted with the Application for Formal Admission upon completion of milestones.
Handbooks
- Field Experience Handbook Practicum I
- Field Experience Handbook Practicum II
- Field Experience Handbook (Phase I & Phase II)
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The Bowie State University (BSU) Bachelor of Science in Education degree is only offered through UMUC Asia in Okinawa, Japan, or at the main BSU campus in the State of Maryland. We may be able to arrange for student teaching off-island, but all other required classes must be completed up to student teaching. At this time, education classes are only offered in-classroom (face-to-face), although a few general education and major-specific classes, such as History and English, may be completed online through UMUC. UMUC Asia will assist students who have been formally accepted to the Teacher Education Program with arranging student teaching, internships, and classroom observations in Okinawa or Maryland. However, UMUC Asia cannot guarantee degree completion or teacher certification for students who do not remain in Okinawa to complete the entire degree, or who do not return to Maryland to complete all the requirements. States and local school districts have varying regulations and policies regarding student teaching, therefore, the University cannot guarantee that all school districts will grant permission to enter the classroom. Students who are unable to complete the program in Okinawa or Maryland are responsible for informing themselves about the student teaching requirements in their state, locality and/or the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. |
Contact Us
For further information and to schedule a mandatory advising session, please contact:
Bowie State Education Office
learntoteach-asia@umuc.edu
DSN 645-2559
Commercial 098-970-2559
Camp Foster Education Center, Bldg. 5679
2nd Floor, Room 18
