Total credit hours: 120

The Adolescence to Young Adult Program prepares teachers to work with learners from ages twelve through twenty-one and grades seven through twelve in one of the following teaching fields:

• Life Sciences
• Integrated Mathematics
• Integrated Language Arts
• Integrated Social Studies
• Integrated Science

The exact number of credit hours needed for graduation is dependent upon the teaching field selected. In some fields students may be able to obtain a dual major.

Adolescence to Young Adult Education students declaring an English concentration are expected to fulfill a portfolio requirement.

REQUIRED CURRICULUM

Core Course Requirements

Lourdes University Connections (3 credit hours)     
LUC 101  College Connections
LUC 102  Career Connections – Fulfilled by EDU 100
LUC 201  Concept Connections – Fulfilled by EDU 216
LUC 202  Communication Connections Fulfilled by EDU 251

English  (6 credit hours) 
ENG 101  College Composition
ENG 313  Theoretical Approaches to the Teaching of Writing

Mathematics (3 credit hours)
MTH 114 or any MTH course above MTH 114

Ethics  (3 credit hours)
Education students meet the Core Curriculum Requirement for Ethics through an integrated approach of studying ethics for educators in five courses (EDU 100, EDU 230, EDU216, EDU 317/319. EDU 329).

Enduring Question Seminar   (2-3 credit hours)  

Capstone in the major  (12 credit hours)
EDA 490  Capstone: Adolescent & Young Adult Student Teaching

Service Learning   (20 hours)

Cultural Diversity course or experience (3 credit hours)  
EDU 216  Multicultural & Social Issues in Education

General Education

History (3 credit hours)
Any HST course

Literature  (3 credit hours)
Select One
ENG 200  Introduction to Literature
ENG 211  Postcolonial Literature
ENG 212  Gender and Literature
ENG 213  Multiethnic U.S. Literature
ENG 214  Ecology and literature
ENG 215  Sports and Literature

Philosophy   (3 credit hours)     
Any PHL course

Theology     (6 credit hours)
First course – one of the following:
THS 125  Foundation of Theology
THS 218  Celebrating the Sacraments
THS 220  Introduction to the Old Testament
THS 221  Introduction to the New Testament
THS 235  Survey of Catholic Belief
THS 265  Christian Ethics
THS 312  Jesus, the Christ
THS 316  The Shape and Mission of the Church
Second course – Any Theology course (Note that if THS 101 was taken as a first course, THS 105 cannot be taken to fulfill the second course requirement.)

Art/Music  (3 credit hours)
Any approved Art or Music course

Natural Science   (3-4 credit hours)
Any approved Natural Science course

Social Science  (3 credit hours)
EDU 250**  Educational Psychology and Human Development

Professional Education Foundational Courses
EDU 100  Foundations of Education or
EDU 101  Foundations of Education Bridge Course
EDU 151  Technology in Learning
EDU 251  Technology & Pedagogy for Learning
EDU 216  Multicultural and Social Issues in Education
EDU 351  Technology, Pedagogy & Content Knowledge for Learning
EDU 230**  Survey of Special Needs Education
EDU 250**  Educational Psychology and Human Development
EDU 319  Classroom Management for Middle Childhood and Adolescence to Young Adult
EDU 329  Differentiated Instruction & Assessment
EDA 490 Requires a 75-day (Approx. 15-week) field placement

Adolescence to Young Adult Strand Courses
EDA 235**  Curriculum and Instruction for Adolescents and Young Adults
EDA 250*  General Teaching Methods and Field Experience I
EDU 221  Content Area Reading
EDA 351-354*  Concentration Area – Methods and Field Experience II
EDA 490  Capstone: Adolescent & Young Adult Student Teaching

Reading Core (3 credit hours) 
EDU 221  Content Area Reading

Content Specialization – Credit hours will differ based on the area of specialization.

Integrated Language Arts
EDU 220  Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies
EDU 312
ENG 101  College Composition
ENG 200  Introduction to Literature
ENG 220  Structures of the English Language
ENG 313  Theoretical Approaches to the Teaching of Writing
ENG 316  Foundations of Rhetoric
ENG 390  Approaches to Criticism
ENG 405  Shakespeare
ENG 490  Capstone: Senior Research Project

Select One
ENG 211  Postcolonial Literature
ENG 212  Gender and Literature
ENG 213  Multicultural U.S. Literature
ENG 214  Ecology and Literature

Select Three
ENG 300  Foundations of Western Literature
ENG 301  English Lit I
ENG 302  English Lit II
ENG 303  American Lit I
ENG 304  American Lit II
ENG 315  Non-Western Literature

Select Two
ENG 401  Studies in Fiction
ENG 402  Studies in Drama
ENG 403  Studies in Poetry
ENG 410  Studies in Film
ENG 411  Single Author Study
ENG 440  Studies in Rhetoric

Integrated Mathematics
MTH 116  Math Pedagogy for EDM & AYA
MTH 122  College Algebra
MTH 130  Elementary Analysis
MTH 135  Analytical Geometry & Calculus 1
MTH 136  Analytical Geometry & Calculus 11
MTH 204  Geometry
MTH 212  Statistics
MTH 215  Linear Algebra
MTH 235  Calculus III
MTH 242  Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
MTH 256  Discrete Mathematics
MTH 301  Abstract Algebra
MTH 305  Differential Equations
MTH 490  Capstone: History of Mathematics

Integrated Social Studies
HST 301  Ancient History
HST 302  Medieval & Renaissance Europe
HST 303  Modern Europe
HST 307  The American Revolution and the Early Republic
HST 308  Civil War and Reconstruction
HST 309  United States in the 20th Century
GEO 250  World Cultural Geography
GEO 260  World Regional Geography
PLS 122   American National Government
PLS 201   Modern Political Thought
BUS 254  Macroeconomics
BUS 255  Microeconomics
HST 490  Capstone: Historical Methods

Select Three
HST 411  History of Latin America
HST 413  History of the Middle East
HST 416  History of the Far East
HST 419  History of Africa

Life Sciences
Biology/Life Science
BIO 201/BIL201  Principles of Biology I/Lab
BIO202/BIL 202  Principles of Biology II/Lab
BIO 204  Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 215  Basic Ecology
BIO 307/BIL 307  Cell Biology/Lab
BIO 308/BIL 308  Genetics/Lab
BIO 335/BIL 335  General Microbiology/Lab
BIO 402  Introduction to Research
BIO 490  Biology Seminar

Select One
BIO 306/BIL 306  Vertebrate Zoology/Lab or
BIO 311/BIL 311   Invertebrate Zoology/Lab

Chemistry/Physical/Earth Science
CHM 140/CHL 140  General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry/Lab
PHS 112  Introduction to Earth Science
PHS 113  Principles of Physical Science
SCI 370  Integrated Science for Teachers

Select One
PHS 111  Introduction to Astronomy
PHS 114  Introduction to Geology

 

Integrated Sciences

Biology/Life Science
BIO 201/BIL201  Principles of Biology I/Lab
BIO202/BIL 202  Principles of Biology II/Lab
BIO 204  Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 307/BIL 307  Cell Biology/Lab
BIO 308/BIL 308  Genetics/Lab
BIO 335/BIL 335  General Microbiology/Lab

Chemistry
CHM 181/CHL 181  General College Chemistry I/Lab
CHM 182/CHL 182  General College Chemistry II/Lab
CHM 301/CHL 301  Organic Chemistry I/Lab
CHM 302/CHL 302  Organic Chemistry II/Lab
CHM 306/CHL 306  Environmental Chemistry/Lab

Physics
PHS 111  Introduction to Astronomy
PHS/PLA 201/301  College Physics I / Lab
PHS/PLA 202/302  College Physics II/Lab

Physical Science
PHS 114  An Introduction to Astronomy
PHS 112  An Introduction to Earth Science
BIO 317  Principles of Ecology

* Field experience required
** Clinical experience required

ADOLESCENCE TO YOUNG ADULT EDUCATION

The Department of Education is committed to preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to become competent, caring and qualified teachers and lead rich, meaningful lives.

The curriculum and clinical & field experiences of the teacher education program are designed to provide students preparing to become teachers with the opportunities to demonstrate competency in meeting the following Teacher Candidate Performance Outcomes:

• The teacher candidate will model the Franciscan values of reverence, service, and learning.
• The teacher candidate will demonstrate an understanding of subject content, developmentally appropriate teaching practices, student learning and development, assessment, and respect for diversity.
• The teacher candidate will plan developmentally appropriate and inclusive lessons that articulate clear learning goals, connect prior and future learning, and include appropriate assessment strategies that advance the learning of each individual student.
• The teacher candidate will use a variety of instructional strategies, which may incorporate the appropriate use of technology, to make content comprehensible; to promote high order thinking; and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning.
• The teacher candidate will create a positive and safe learning environment, incorporating consistent and appropriate standards for behavior, which respects and celebrates the diversity of all students.
• The teacher candidate will use a variety of communication methods and collaborate with students, families (parents/guardians), school personnel, and community to support student learning and development.
• The teacher candidate will engage in reflective practice to improve teaching performance and assume responsibility for professional growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community.

The Department of Education programs are designed to offer students the opportunity to achieve a liberal arts education and prepare students for the teaching profession. All programs meet the requirements as set forth by the Ohio Department of Education and the licensure requirements of the Ohio Department of Education. In order to graduate, students must meet the Lourdes University Department of Education requirements. The responsibility for meeting the goals and requirements rests with the student. Lourdes University Department of Education reserves the right to make changes to the courses of study and program requirements due to the frequent changes in national and state standards and regulations.

ELEMENTARY RELIGION TEACHER

Total credit hours: 15

The Elementary Religion Teacher Certificate is offered in collaboration with the Department of Theological Studies. It is designed for Primary and Middle Childhood Education majors who wish to teach religion in the Toledo Diocesan Catholic Elementary Schools. Students who successfully complete the designated courses listed below and who complete the Diocesan Orientation Program will be certified to teach religion in the Diocese. In most cases this program will only add one additional course to a student’s program.

EDE 350*   Early Childhood Methods and Field Experience II or
EDM 351-356* Middle Childhood Methods and Field Experience II
THS 218       Celebrating the Sacraments
THS 220       Introduction to the Old Testament or
THS 221       Introduction to the New Testament
THS 235       Survey of Catholic Belief
THS 265       Christian Ethics

*Field experience required

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL RELIGION TEACHER

Total credit hours: 48

The High School Religion Teacher Certificate is offered in collaboration with the Department of Theological Studies. It may be earned by Adolescence to Young Adult (AYA) Education majors, theological studies majors, or by individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree.

The certificate program is designed to prepare students with content knowledge in theological studies and the educational skills necessary to be successful religion teachers on the high school level.

Theological studies majors wishing to earn the certificate need to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in theological studies and include the following courses in their program:

Department of Theological Studies:
THS 211  History of Christianity: Origins to the Renaissance
THS 212  History of Christianity: Reformation to the Present
THS 218  Celebrating the Sacraments
THS 220  Introduction to the Old Testament
THS 221  Introduction to the New Testament
THS 235  Survey of Catholic Belief
THS 244  Great Religions of the East or
THS 246  Great Religions of the West
THS 265  Christian Ethics
THS 312  Jesus, The Christ
THS 435  Peace, Justice, and Forgiveness

Department of Education:
EDA 250*  General Teaching Methods and Field Experience I
EDA 235**  Curriculum & Instruction for Adolescents & Young Adults
EDA 355* Religious Education Methods and Field Experiences
EDU 250**  Educational Psychology
EDU 216   Multicultural & Social Issues in Education
EDU 319* Classroom Management for Middle Childhood and Adolescence to Young Adult

*Field Experience required

**Clinical Experience required