The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics Leading to Licensure in Science Teaching at the Secondary Level

(updated on August 23, 2007)

The Teaching Licensure program is currently based on standard degree programs at CWRU augmented by teaching licensure courses taken at John Carroll University (about 5 miles east of our campus).

If you are interested in teaching physics at the secondary school level, you should contact Edward Bernetich, Mather House, 368-1505, edward.bernetich@case.edu, who is director of the co-operative program with John Carroll University. Please see the web site http://www.case.edu/artsci/teachlic/index.html for more information about the teaching licensure program.

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Teaching Licensure Programs specifically approved by the Ohio Department of Education (before 2004)

The Ohio Department of Education has certified two different CWRU programs for students who wish to teach physics at the high school level. One of these programs leads to certification to teach physics alone while the other leads to certification to teach both physics and chemistry. This latter program may be based on either the B.A. in Chemistry or the B.A. in Physics at CWRU. This "dual-field" preparation is especially attractive to ( and in some cases required by ) prospective employers but does require significantly more coursework than does single field licensure. Both programs include education coursework and practica in professional education at both CWRU and John Carroll University.

   The science and mathematics courses required for these programs are provided below (71 credits for single field and 81 credits for dual field licensure). There are also 22 credits of General Education Requirements, not including the 6 credit Natural Sciences and Mathematics GER which is satisfied by required physics and mathematics courses. T he student will have 36 credit-hours of professional teaching courses ( at least 3 of which may count towards GER electives ). The overall course loads for these programs are thus 126 and 136 credits respectively.

Science and Mathematics Course Requirements for Single Field Licensure

Course		Credit	Course		Credit
ASTR 201 or BIOL 114 or GEOL 101	Introductory Science	3
PHYS 115/121	Intro Mechanics	4	CHEM 105	Intro Chem I	3
PHYS 116/122	Intro Elec & Mag	4	CHEM 106	Intro Chem II	3
PHYS 196	Energy and Society	3	CHEM 113	Chem Lab	2
PHYS 221	ModernPhys	3
PHYS 250	Comp. Meth.	3	MATH 121/125	Calculus I	4
PHYS 203A	Elec. Lab BA	2	MATH 122/126	Calculus II	4
PHYS 301B	Adv. Lab BA	2	MATH 223	Calculus III	3
PHYS 303	AdvLabSem	1	MATH 224	Differential Eq	3
PHYS 313	Thermo & Stat Mech	3
PHYS 331	Quantum Mech I	3	ENGR 131	Comp Programming	3
PHYS 351	Senior Project	4
PHYS 352	SrProjSem	2
	Three courses chosen from the following 8.
PHYS 310	Adv. Mechanics	3
PHYS 315	Condensed Matter	3
PHYS 316	Nuclear and Particle	3
PHYS 324	Advanced E&M I	3
PHYS 325	Advanced E&M II	3
PHYS 326	Physical Optics	3
PHYS 328	Cosmology	3
PHYS 332	Quantum Mech II	3		TOTAL	71

 

Science and Mathematics Course Requirements for Dual Field Licensure

Course		Credit	Course		Credit
ASTR 201 or BIOL 101 or GEOL 110	Introductory Science	3
PHYS 121	Intro Mechanics	4	CHEM 105	Intro Chem I	3
PHYS 122	Intro Elec & Mag	4	CHEM 106	Intro Chem II	3
PHYS 196	Energy and Society	3	CHEM 113	Chem Lab	2
PHYS 221	Modern Phys	3	CHEM 223*	Intro Organic Chem I	3
PHYS 250	Comp Meth	3	CHEM 224*	Intro Organic Chem II	3
PHYS 203A	Elec. Lab BA	2	CHEM 233*	Organic Chem Lab I	2
PHYS 301B	Adv. Lab BA	2	CHEM 234*	Organic Chem Lab II	2
PHYS 303	AdvLabSem	1	CHEM 301 or 335	Physical Chemistry life or physical science	3
PHYS 313	Thermo & Stat Mech	3
PHYS 331	Quantum Mech I	3	MATH 121	Calculus I	4
PHYS 351	Senior Project	4	MATH 122	Calculus II	4
PHYS 352	SrProjSem	2	MATH 223	Calculus III	3
	Two courses chosen from the following 4.
PHYS 324	E&M I	3	MATH 224	Differential Equations	3
PHYS 310	Clas. Mechanics	3	ENGR 131	Comp Programming	3
PHYS 315	Solid State	3
PHYS 316	Nuclear and Particle	3		TOTAL	80

*students with demonstrated aptitude may, upon consultation with their advisor, elect to enroll in the higher numbered MATH, PHYS, or CHEM sequences.

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EDUCATION COURSES TAKEN AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

12 CWRU Credit Hours

 

PSCL 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I , Prereq: for EDUC 304 3 CR.

Methods, research, and theories of psychology. Basic research from such areas as psychophysiology, sensation, perception, development, memory, learning, psychopathology, and social psychology.

EDUC 301 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION 3 CR.

The historical, sociological, and philosophical role of education in a diverse society. Contemporary practices and issues are introduced, researched, and debated. Issues of professional development. Application of research to instructional methodologies. Clinical/Field experiences required.

EDUC 304 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 CR.

Application of psychological principles as they relate to various educational learning theories. Principals and practices of measurement and evaluation. Learning developmental differences between child, adolescent, and young adult growth. Continuation of professional development. Application of research to instructional methodologies. ClinicaI/Field experiences required. Prerequisite: PSCL 101

EDUC 338 SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM IN ADOLESCENTS 3 CR.

Supervised field placement and attendance in early childhood, child and adolescent settings, including preschools, schools, hospitals, and neighborhood centers. Regular seminar meetings.

Prerequisite: PSCL 101, EDUC 304 Cross-listed: PSCL 338 and SOCI 338

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EDUCATION COURSES TAKEN AT JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY

24 EDJC Credit Hours

 

EDJC 186 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3 CR.

Principles and techniques of instructional design and use of technology in educational settings. Includes examination of emerging technologies and production of instructional materials.

EDJC 255 LITERACY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 3 CR.

Literacy development examined through psychological, socio-cultural and historical perspectives and instructional strategies for the teaching of reading and writing across the curriculum.

EDJC 337 SPECIAL METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCE 3 CR.

Taken by adolescent licensure program students. Methods for planning, implementing and integrating science curricula and evaluating pupil achievement consistent with the research on best practices. Attention given to fostering concept development, laboratory safety, inquiry and data analysis skills for diverse populations. Focus on selected ethical issues in science and science education. Practical application of methods and issues to field setting.

EDJC 427 ADOLESCENT EDUCATION SPECIAL TOPICS 3 CR.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into pre-student teaching. Taken by adolescent licensure program students the semester preceding student teaching. Issues of conflict negotiation, social justice, curriculum development and school reform as they relate to the secondary school setting. Practical application of issues to pre-student teaching field setting.

EDJC 405S ADOLESCENT EDUCATION SEMINAR 3 CR.

Corequisite: BDJC 444S. Continued study of adolescent development, learner achievement and assessment. Seeks to integrate program learning with student teaching experience. Development of the Professional Portfolio and preparation for job interviewing.

EDJC 444S ADOLESCENT STUDENT TEACHING 9 CR.

Prerequisite: All professional education courses. Corequisite: EDJC 405S. A full day, full semester of teaching in an accredited secondary school under the direction of a certified classroom teacher and a university supervisor, including a scheduled seminar. Supervision includes personnel with advanced training in the relevant content areas.

For more information, contact Prof. Gary Chottiner, gary.chottiner@case.edu .

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