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Professional Requirements
Degree and Certification Requirements
Undergraduates must successfully complete the general education and professional requirements of Fontbonne University (a total of 128 hours, less coursework accepted as transfer credit). Two university-supervised field experiences are required and may be completed “on-the-job.”
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires a blended GPA of 2.5 for all courses taken at all colleges and universities and Fontbonne requires a GPA of 2.75 for professional coursework. You must attempt the C-BASE, a test of general knowledge, complete the capstone project required of all Fontbonne teacher certification candidates, and pass the Praxis II examination in special education.
Professional Requirements for Certification and Undergraduate Degree
Foundations for Teaching
EDU 120 Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 hours)
EDU 234 Philosophical Foundations of Education (2 hours)
EDU 320 Transitions/Career Education (2 hours)
EDU 392 Assessment of Ability and Achievement (3 hours)
PSY 200 Developmental Psychology (3 hours)
Clinical Experiences
EDU 411 Clinical Practice for Paraprofessionals (3 hours)
EDU 465* Special Education Field Experience (8 hours)
*some credit for field experience may be granted based on documented, previous work experience.
Teaching Methods
BIO 370 Teaching Science in Elementary School (2 hours)
CIS 103 Microcomputer Applications for Education (3 hours)
CDS 105 Speech/Language Development of the Normal and Exceptional Child (3 hours)
EDU266 Methods of Teaching Literacy (6 hours)
EDU 306 Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities (3 hours)
EDU 323 Mild and Moderate Disabilities in Special Education: Identification and Instruction (6 hours)
EDU 330 Multisensory Methods for the Social Studies Classroom (4 hours)
EDU 350 Reading in the Content Area (3 hours)
EDU 355 Analysis and Correction of Math Difficulties (2 hours)
EDU 394 Counseling Techniques (3 hours)
EDU 400 Classroom/Behavior Management Techniques (3 hours)
HES 119 Essential Concepts for Health and Fitness (3 hours)
MTH 350 Methods of Teaching Math (3 hours)