Degree Requirements: 120 Credits
| General Education |
41-42 |
| Political Science Content |
27 |
| Professional Education |
27 |
| Practicum |
4 |
| Student Teaching |
12 |
| Electives |
8-9 |
| Total Credits |
120 |
The government education, 6-12 concentration requires admission to the Teacher Education Program. Teacher Education program admission, retention, practicum, and student teaching requirements can be found in the Interdisciplinary Studies (BA) section.
The mission of the Education/Interdisciplinary Studies major and professional education programs at Tusculum University is to prepare teachers who are committed to excellence in education and who are confident in their abilities to assume leadership as educators and citizens in the communities where they live and work. The program continues the University’s focus on civic and intellectual development of students, while fostering the skills, knowledge and habits of character vital to those involved in the education of the nation’s next generation of citizens.
Education programs at Tusculum University adhere to the requirements and guidelines established by the Tennessee State Board of Education (TSBE) and the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). Modifications in initial and advanced education programs and curriculum may occur as the result of TSBE or TDOE actions and regulations. Tusculum University reserves the right to revise academic programs as deemed necessary to meet accrediting and approval criteria.
Assessment in Teacher Education Coursework
- edTPA: edTPA is a subject-specific nationally-scored performance assessment for prospective teachers required for licensure in the state of Tennessee.
- All students in the College of Education are required to have a Student Learning and Licensure account. Student Learning and Licensure is an assessment tool used by faculty and administrators for assessment reporting on Critical Task and Key Assessment assignments against standards sets for departmental, college, and institutional accreditation. You do not need a code to access and the cost of this program is included in student fees.
The government education, 6-12 concentration is comprised of 120 credits, as follows:
