Education, Child & Family Studies Dept.

The mission of the Education, Child and Family Studies Department is to prepare students for occupations in PK-12 instruction and for further study in education and related fields. Students completing Programs of Study in the Education, Child and Family Studies Department will be able to acquire and maintain leadership positions in the educational arena as related to teaching, research, and service. The Education, Child and Family Studies Department prepares well-qualified and certified teachers in two majors: Early Childhood and Elementary Education. A third major, Child and Family Development, prepares graduates to work in non-public school settings that serve children and families.

The Early Childhood Education program leads to certification to teach in grades PK-3.The Elementary Education program leads to certification to teach in grades 2-6. In addition, the Education, Child and Family Studies Department offers the professional education courses for Art (PK-12); English (9-12); Mathematics (9-12); and Music-Vocal/Choral and Instrumental (PK-12).

GOALS

The Education, Child and Family Studies Department provides experiences designed to:

1. enable prospective teachers to achieve competencies in teaching and learning processes;
2. prepare professionals who are sensitive to the needs of children, youth, and families of different maturity levels, abilities, and backgrounds;
3. prepare professionals who respect the dignity and worth of individuals regardless of religious, racial, national or socioeconomic differences found in a global society;
4. develop creative teachers who utilize to the fullest the human, material, and technological resources within the school community;
5. develop intellectually prepared professionals who will engage in life-long learning for continuous academic and personal growth;
6. prepare professionals who can conduct research to keep current in their fields and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue, 2009-2011