Objective: The ACE Program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in an accelerated delivery format for students 23 years of age and older with at least 68 college credits upon entry.

Administrator: Director, ACE Program

Requirements: 49 credits in professional education; 40 other required credits, most of which also meet general education requirements.

Professional Education Courses:

*EDUC1100. Introduction to Teaching (1)

EDUC2110. Educational Psychology (3)

EDUC2250. Cultural Diversity in Education (2)

EDUC2750. Technology in the Classroom (2)

*EDUC2960. Field Experience (1)

EDUC3000. Mathematics Lab for Elementary Teachers (2)

EDUC3150. Education of Exceptional Children (3)

EDUC3240. Classroom Management in Elementary Schools (3)

*EDUC3250. Fundamentals of Reading (3)

*EDUC3260. Content Literacy in Elementary Classrooms (3)

EDUC3310. Teaching the Bilingual/Bicultural Child (1)

*EDUC3920. Foundations of Education (2)

*EDUC4460. Assessment and Intervention in Reading (3)

*EDUC4540. Methods of Teaching Social Studies and Language Arts in the Elementary Classroom - ACE (4)

*EDUC4550. Methods of Teaching Science and Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom - ACE (4)

*EDUC4900. Student Teaching in Elementary Schools - ACE (10)

One course selected from:

ARDE3330. Teaching Art in the Elementary School (3)

KINE3380. Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary Schools (2)

*Courses must be taken at Northwest Nazarene University.

Other required Courses:

English

ENGL1020. English Composition (3)

ENGL2020. Research Writing and Critical Thinking (3)

ENGL2120. English Grammar and Usage (2)

ENGL3740. Children's Literature (3)

Social Science

12 elective credits including:

U.S. History

Non-U.S. History

GEOG1050. Introduction to Geography (3)

Mathematics

MATH2010. Fundamental Mathematical Structures I (3)

MATH2020. Fundamental Mathematical Structures II (3)

Science

2 science electives in different areas including one lab (7)

Fine Arts

Art history/Music literature elective (3)

Health

KINE1000. Fundamentals of Wellness (1)

Program Certification Requirements:

To be recommended for elementary certification to the Idaho State Department of Education, a candidate must meet the following standards:

1. Complete all requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

2. Complete requirements of the teacher education program in effect at the time of admission to teacher education and any additional requirements if required by changes in the standards of state regulatory agencies.

3. Complete all education courses and content courses in the elementary major with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

4. Maintain a 2.75 or better cumulative GPA.

5. Pass the PRAXIS II elementary content and pedagogy tests.

6. Pass the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment (ICLA).

7. Receive a favorable vote of the Teacher Education Council for recommendation for certification.

Completing an Idaho approved teacher education program will enable a candidate to be recommended for certification in other states. Deviations from the teaching major or certification requirements must be authorized by the Department Chair.

Checkpoint 1: End of First Semester - Admission to Teacher Education

Application for admission to teacher education should be made during the first semester in the ACE program. Upon completion of the first semester of coursework, candidates will be interviewed and evaluated. Decision factors about admission to the program include oral interview, cumulative GPA (2.75), ACT/Compass scores, grade of C or better in all courses in the major, writing samples, field experience reports, and disposition reports.

Checkpoint 2: End of Second Semester

Upon completion of the second semester of coursework, candidates' files will be evaluated. Decision factors about proceeding in the ACE program include PRAXIS II content area test scores, cumulative GPA (2.75), ACT/Compass scores, grade of C or better in all courses in the major, field experience reports, and disposition reports.

Checkpoint 3: End of Third Semester - Admission to Student Teaching

Upon completion of the third semester of coursework, candidates' files will be evaluated. Decision factors about admission to student teaching include PRAXIS II content test scores, cumulative GPA (2.75), grade of C or better in all courses in the major, field experience reports, and disposition reports.

Checkpoint 4: Program Completion and Recommendation for Certification

Upon completion of student teaching, candidates' performance will be evaluated. Decision factors about recommendation for certification include PRAXIS II content and pedagogy test scores, evaluations by cooperating teacher and NNU supervisors as assessed through Framework for Teaching assessments, cumulative GPA (2.75), ACT/Compass scores, grade of C or better in all courses in the major, and disposition reports.

ACE (Accelerated Certification for Educators) Program, Post-Baccalaureate Certification, Secondary Education

Objective: The ACE Program offers state-approved certification in an accelerated delivery format for students 23 years of age and older with a bachelor's degree in a content area upon entry. Much of the required coursework for secondary certification also fulfills requirements for the NNU master's program in Curriculum and Instruction.

Administrator: Director, ACE Program

Requirements: See "Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education" for list of teaching areas and fields. See Graduate Catalog for list of required courses.