Bellarmine’s School of Education is leading the nation in innovative teacher education programs. Bellarmine is one of a small number of colleges and universities in the nation creating a more comprehensive teacher preparation program which incorporates the national standards for teacher competencies and the state standards (Kentucky New Teacher Standards) by requiring all undergraduate students interested in teaching elementary or middle grades to complete a four year program which leads to certification in both general education and special education for learning and behavioral disorders.
The School of Education believes that the preparation of teachers with dual certification in general and special education competencies prepares our graduates for the many diverse and challenging classrooms of tomorrow. Graduates will be leaders in education serving their communities by helping every child develop to his/her highest potential.
Middle Grades Education Program, 5 – 9
and Learning and Behavior Disorders, Grades P-12
2. Corequisite Courses
Communications 103 or 205
Mathematics 101 and 102
3. Areas of Specialization
Select one of the following:
a. English (27 hours)
English 201, 207, 208,
Education 315 (or Eng. 402), 334, 335, 339
b. Mathematics (25 hours)
Mathematics 101, 102, 117, 120, 205, 215, 305
Education 336
(Math. 231 is strongly recommended)
c. Social Studies (27 hours)
History 116, 117, 201, 202
Economics 111
Geography: Metroversity
Political Science 101 or 102
Sociology 101 or 201
Education 338
d. Science (25 hours)
Biology 130 and six hours selected from Bio. 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
Chemistry 109, 110, 423 (Earth Science)
Physics 105 or 106
Education 348 And
Special Education (29 hours)
Education 102, 111, 122, 214, 312, 315, 362, 382, 421, 446
