College of Education

KANDI HILL-CLARKE, Ed.D., Dean
Room 215, E.C. Ball Hall
(901) 678-5495
http://www.memphis.edu/coe/

The College of Education is dedicated to preparing students for careers in a variety of professional and related occupational areas. In helping the university pursue its three broad objectives of teaching, public service, and research, the College of Education is committed to the following missions.

The first mission of the College of Education is to prepare teachers, other licensed school personnel, and educationally related professionals who are qualified and competent in both practice and theory. The second mission is to conduct educational and educationally related research and to engage in the dissemination of the outcomes of that research. The third mission of the college is tightly interwoven with the two preceding missions, that is: to provide teaching, research and service that extends beyond the confines of the campus and to make educational delivery available in its urban setting and at other outreach locations.

The departments in the college value the pursuit and practice of quality teaching and research in a multicultural setting. Specifically, the college actively seeks to foster the advancement of knowledge and pedagogy involved in educational training in school and non-school settings. With a priority on urban related studies, both faculty and students are engaged in timely, diverse experiences of a scholarly nature.

This mission and vision for the College of Education is embodied in the theme of Educational Leaders. The college seeks to prepare leaders who demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the learning process, skill in instructional planning and delivery, and a disposition to create dynamic learning environments that incorporate multi-cultural knowledge into instructional design and delivery. Multiple performance assessment measures are used to identify what teacher candidates know and can do and their impact on P-12 students based on eleven learning outcomes derived from the Interstate New Teacher Assessment Support Consortium (INTASC) standards for teacher preparation.

Organization

Three academic departments make up the College of Education: Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research; Instruction and Curriculum Leadership; & Leadership. One department offers undergraduate degrees, and all departments offer a variety of graduate degree programs.

In addition, there are several research and service units in the college: The Office of Teacher Education, Advising and Student Services, The Center for the Study of Higher Education, The Reading Center, The Center for Research in Educational Policy, The Barbara K. Lipman Early Childhood School and Research Institute, and the University Campus School.

River City Partnership

The River City Partnership is a collaborative partnership between UofM College of Education, Shelby County Schools, and the Achievement School District. For more information, please visit: River City Partnership.

BSED Requirements

Professional Studies for Educators

Professional studies in the College of Education consist of both subject matter, pedagogical knowledge, and specialized studies related to specific P-12 settings. All teacher education students will study knowledge and skills in human development, methods, technology, classroom management, cultural diversity, balanced assessment, and differentiated instruction. Students must also know and display professional dispositions expected of educators. Skills in assessment, behavior management and specialized instructional methods are incorporated in courses delivered by their respective specialty areas. Specific requirements are listed in the section of the Catalog addressing each major.

Accreditation

The College of Education holds membership in the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Its undergraduate programs, as well as all graduate degree programs through the doctoral degree for the preparation of teachers and related school personnel, are approved by the Tennessee State Department of Education. The College is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Licensure Areas

Areas of licensure that are available at the completion of undergraduate education programs include:

Interventionist K-8 (144)

Interventionist 6-12 (145)

Physical Education K-12 (420)

Elementary K-5 (120)

Early Childhood PreK-3 (467)

Visual Arts K-12 (427)

Music Inst. K-12 (429)

Music Voc./Gen K-12 (428)

Visual Arts K-12 (427)

English as a Second Language PreK-12 (490)

Elementary K-5 (120);

Early Childhood Pre K-3 (467)

Interventionist K-8 – (144)

Interventionist 6-12 – (145)

Special Education Comprehensive K-12 (461)

Physical Education K-12 (420)

Secondary

English 6-12 (159)

French 6-12 (163)

German 6-12 (164)

Spanish 6-12 (169)

Russian 6-12 (168)

Latin 6-12 (167)

Mathematics 6-12 (125)

Biology 6-12 (126)

Chemistry 6-12 (127)

Physics 6-12 (129)

Earth Science 6-12 (128)

History 6-12 (133)

Government 6-12 (132)

Geography 6-12 (131

Psychology 9-12 (426)

Sociology 9-12 (425

Students who intend to enter the Master of Arts in Teaching program should consult the MAT advisor about this program to ensure that the general education curriculum, pre-professional studies, and teacher licensure requirements are completed.

Endorsements at the Graduate Level

Speech/Language Pre K-12 (464)

School Counselor PreK-12 (487)

Instructional Leadership PreK-12 (442)

Instructional Leadership Professional (443)

School Psychologist PreK-12 (489)

Library Information Specialist PreK-12 (473)

English as a Second Language PreK-12 (490)

Reading Specialist PreK-12 (486) add on endorsement

Admission to Teacher Education Program

Requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP):

You will be delayed in graduating if you are not admitted to TEP by the end of your Junior I semester.
You must have a 2.75 GPA or higher for Tiers 1 and 2 Admission as well as between a 18-21 on the ACT.
For Tier 3 Admission, you must have between a 2.5-2.74 GPA and pass all parts (Reading, Writing, and Math) of the Praxis Core.
Please click here to access the TEP Tiered Admissions Chart and here to access the TEP Application.

Retention

Candidate GPAs will be monitored throughout the program to ensure that the TEP Admissions GPA requirement can be met. Additionally, candidates’ educator dispositions will be monitored. The OTECP Disposition Concerns Process has been put in place to address disposition concerns. Please click here to review the process. Praxis and other academic supports are also available through the OTECP. Please click here to access those resources.

Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experiences

Students pursuing teacher licensure complete, as a part of their program, a variety of required clinical experiences incorporated into professional education courses. Students will be expected to have experiences in a variety of settings (real and virtual) and with pupils who reflect differences in age, socioeconomic backgrounds, and cultural heritage.

Clinical experiences include both laboratory experiences (typically fulfilled on campus) and clinical experiences (typically fulfilled in PreK-12 schools). The early childhood programs require field experiences in PreK-3 grades. Other licensure programs require placements in a variety of grades (K-12). The amount of time spent in a clinical experience varies according to the specific requirement being met. Fulfillment of these experiences requires that students make available out-of-class time between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All students are required to complete the number of clinical experience hours expected in their licensure area.

Completion of field experiences will occur in sites arranged and approved by the University of Memphis College of Education Office of Teacher Education & Clinical Practice.

Residency Year-Long Placement

Students who pursue degree programs at the University of Memphis that lead to teacher licensure must complete a year-long placement arranged, coordinated, and approved by the Clinical Coordinator of the College of Education. Candidates complete Residency I during the fall semester then return to that same placement to complete Residency II during the spring semester for 16 full weeks.

Residency placements are only completed in partnership school districts. No Residency assignments for initial licensure are made during the summer semester. Under the direction of Mentor Teacher (MT), and Residency II Supervisors, candidates are afforded opportunities to co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess in the MT’s classroom. In addition, all teacher candidates must submit an edTPA for national scoring. edTPA is the capstone assessment for all programs and success is required for a successful Residency II.

NO OTHER COURSES MAY BE TAKEN DURING RESIDENCY II EXCEPT FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR.

Grades in Residency II are reported as “S” (satisfactory) or “U” (unsatisfactory).

Requirements for enrollment in yearlong Residency are:

Complete the Residency application.
Gain full admittance to and be in good standing in the Teacher Education Program one semester before the Residency Year (senior year).
Attain classification as a senior with a minimum grade point average of 2.75.
Complete of all prerequisite professional education courses.
Earn a minimum grade of “D” in University General Education Program courses.
Submit passing scores on all remaining required Praxis II licensure exams for the specific area of licensure being sought prior to Residency II. Candidates must submit scores on the exam by December 1 of the Residency I semester.
Must have a background check on file.

Graduation

To be recommended for graduation and licensure, teacher candidates must complete the requirements listed below:

Minimum of 120 semester hours, including at least 45 hours of upper division courses.
Overall minimum GPA of 2.5.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 in all courses taken at the University of Memphis, excluding all credit transferred from other institutions.
Minimum grade of “C-” in each required professional education course and each course in the major. Candidates can only repeat a professional education course once. Failure to make a satisfactory grade on the second attempt will result in disqualification from the teacher education program.
Successfully complete the Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA).

For Tennessee Teacher Licensure, students must obtain satisfactory scores for Specialty Area Examinations of the PRAXIS II, according to the criteria established by the Tennessee State Board of Education.

Any courses taken in excess of those needed to fulfill the requirements of professional education courses and major and minor endorsement areas, are considered to be general electives and are included only in the calculation of the overall GPA. In those areas where students are required to take elective courses, the student, in consultation with and approval of the major advisor, designates where the elective courses are to be applied.

Majors

In addition to completing the degree requirements listed above for teacher licensure, B.S.Ed., students must complete requirements for the Human Development and Learning, Integrative Studies, Physical Education Teacher Education, and Teaching All Learners. Following the requirements for these majors are the requirements for the non-licensure degree and majors offered through other departments in the college.

B.S. ED REQUIREMENTS (NON-LICENSURE)

Students may complete a non- major in the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership. Degree requirements for this include the following:

Graduation

In addition to specific course requirements listed below, students must complete the following:

Minimum of 120 semester hours of which at least 45 hours must be upper division and at least 45-51 hours must be liberal content courses.
Overall minimum GPA of 2.00.
A minimum GPA of 2.00 in all credits earned at the University of Memphis excluding all credit transferred from other institutions.
A minimum GPA of 2.25 in all courses required for fulfilling the completion of the major.

NOTE: Any courses taken in excess of those needed to fulfill the requirements of the major are considered to be general electives and are included only in the calculation of the overall GPA. In those areas where students are required to take elective courses, the student in consultation with and approval of the major advisor, designates where the elective courses are to be applied.

Individual program requirements described in the University of Memphis Undergraduate Catalog are subject to change. Please consult the college level advisor for changes that may occur before publication of the next issue of this Catalog.

Courses

Counseling and Personnel Services

COUN 4010-4015 - Special Topics in Counseling and Personnel Services