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Secondary Education

http://soe.byuh.edu/soesecondaryeducation.htm

Barry Mitchell, Chair (mitchelb@byuh.edu)
SOE 102, (808) 675-3887, Fax (808) 675-3988

Marilee Ching, Academic Advisor (chingm@byuh.edu)
SOE 119, (808) 675-3891, Fax (808) 675-3988

 

Faculty

Professor

  • Bailey, John L. (1997) B.S. 1974, Church College of Hawaii; M.S., 1983, Brigham Young University; Ph.D. 1985, Brigham Young University.

 

Associate Professor

  • Mitchell, Barry (1996) B.S. 1973, Church College of Hawaii; M.S. 1987, Brigham Young University, Ph.D. 1988, Brigham Young University.

 

Assistant Professors

  • Chowen, Brent (2006) B.A. 1991, Brigham Young University; M.A. 1997, University of Utah; Ph.D. 2005, University of Texas- Austin.
  • Chan, Peter (2002); Ph.D. Brigham Young University (2002); M.S. Brigham Young University (2000); B.S. Brigham Young University Hawaii (1995).

 

Instructors

  • Bacon, Betty Lou, Home Economics (1994) B.S. 1992, Southern Utah University; M.S. 1995, Brigham Young University.
  • Neal, Dianna R. (2000) B.A. 1972, University of Northern Iowa; M.Ed. 1981, Utah State University.

 

Field Services Faculty

  • Chang, Eric (2003) B.S. 1967, Church College of Hawaii, M.Ed. 1988, University of Hawaii.
  • Ellwin, Kathy (2004) B.Ed. 1968, University of Hawaii.
  • Hirata, Peggy (2000) B.Ed. 1965, University of Hawaii.
  • Hu, Grace (2000) B.Ed. 1972, University of Hawaii; M.Ed. 1981, University of Hawaii.
  • Jacques, Kathryn (2004) B.A. University of California-Berkeley.
  • Jacques, John (2005) B.S. 1967, State University of New York-Plattsburg.
  • Lee-Huntoon, Shari (2006) B.Ed. 1969, University of Hawaii; M.Ed. 1973, University of Hawaii.
  • Linskey, John (2005) B.A. 1973, University of Hawaii-Manoa; Prof. Diploma 1977, University of Hawaii - Manoa.
  • Urban, Christine (2000) B.Ed. 1972, University of Hawaii; M.Ed. 1974, University of Hawaii; M.Ed. 1990, University of Hawaii.

 

Emeritus Faculty

  • Burnett, Keith R. (1990)
  • Goodwin, Robert D. (1971)

 

Admission to All Programs

Requirements and procedures for admission to an undergraduate teacher education program in the School of Education are explained on in the School of Education section on the online website.

 

The Discipline

All courses offered in the secondary education teacher education program are designed to meet the performance standards established by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) and to provide a classroom oriented knowledge base in a subject content area. Field experiences are attached to most academic professional classes in the School of Education, with the culminating capstone experience being student teaching for licensure seeking students.

 

Career Opportunities

Students who complete the secondary education licensing program are eligible to teach in the United States as well as many other countries. Those who completer of the nonlicensing program also may teach in some countries (international students), teach in private schools, or work in support roles in public schools (U.S. students). With a secondary education degree and experience as a classroom teacher, individuals may also pursue other career opportunities in education as counselors, curriculum specialists and administrators. Experience in any of those areas could then open other career opportunities at the higher education level in teacher education and administration. In addition, with a subject area content background, individuals are also prepared to pursue graduate school in their chosen field.

 

Programs and Degrees

Bachelor of Science or Arts degrees in education are available only in the following content areas for U.S. bound graduates, but also in other BYUH majors areas for international graduates depending upon the requirements of their country:

 

Program Outcomes

Upon completing a major in Secondary Education, students will:
  1. Demonstrate literacy in basic principles and knowledge of content in the specialty area.
  2. Understand and apply basic learning theories and models in the classroom.
  3. Use student input and information from diagnosis of student learning needs to develop learning outcomes.
  4. Evaluate teaching and curriculum resources for effective use in the instructional process.
  5. Plan lessons which use authentic situations, previous learning and integration across subjects.
  6. Provide learning experiences which actively engage students as individuals and as members of collaborative groups.
  7. Create a communication-rich environment that supports and encourages language development and use.
  8. Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students of diverse cultural backgrounds.
  9. Use current curriculum standards to construct assessments, identify performance indicators, and create lessons needed to prepare for the assessments.
  10. Use effective classroom management techniques that foster positive interpersonal relationships, self-control, self-discipline, and responsibility.
  11. Use community and parent resources as an integral part of the teaching process to promote student learning.
  12. Demonstrate competency in the use of technologies available in the school setting.
  13. Work collaboratively with other professionals.
  14. Demonstrate positive dispositions (attitudes, actions, ethics, and good work habits) in line with those required for the profession.

 

Major and Minor Requirements

The Secondary Teacher Education Program is an undergraduate program that leads to initial basic licensing for students who wish to teach in public and private, U.S. and international schools. In Hawaii, a secondary teaching license qualifies the recipient to teach grades 7 through 12 with the exception of TESOL Education, Art Education, Music Education, and EXS/PE Certification, which are K-12. Non-licensing students can substitute other courses for these requirements with the permission of the Chair of Secondary Education and the Chair of the related program department. All course requirements must be completed before the student teaching internship begins. No other university commitments can be entered during the student teaching semester because of the demands of the experience.

 

Education Sequence Requirements (36 Hours)

Each secondary education emphasis is required to complete certain number of credit hours from the following education sequence. The required hours vary depending on and are described under each emphasis.

NOTE: HIS 101 Introduction to Hawaiian Studies (3) is strongly recommended for those who plan to teach in Hawaii [also fulfills G.E. requirement].

 

B.A. Art Education (77 hours)
An art education major requires 41 hours that include 18 hours of design and media core classes, 9 hours of art history and theory, 12 hours of media classes and 2 hours of art education. The art education major should begin the professional education sequence (see School of Education-Basic Certification Requirements) during the sophomore year. Freshman students should begin their studio art training by taking the foundation courses the first year. Transfer students may substitute equivalent foundation courses if competence is reflected in their entering portfolio review. No grade below C- will be accepted in fulfilling major requirements.

 

Subject Content Area (41 hours)

Design and Media Core (18 hours)

 

Art History and Theory (9 hours)

 

Media (12 hours)

 

Art Education (3 hours)

 

Education Sequence (36 hours)

See Education Sequence Courses » Learn more.

Note: As time permits, Art Education Majors are recommended to select from the following art classes to round out their experience and expertise: ART 325 and 425 (painting), ART 335 (water color painting), and ART 365 and 465 (sculpture).

 

B.S. Biology Education (86 hours)

Subject Content Area (50 hours)

*Application for this substitution should be made in advance to the Chair of Biology.

 

Education Sequence (36 hours)

See Education Sequence Courses » Learn more.

 

B.S. Business Education (75 hours)

Subject Content Area (40 hours)

Note: BUSM 308 (Entrepreneurship Practicum) is a recommended elective in conjunction with BUSM 302/304/310 (Integrated Business Core).

 

Education Sequence (36 hours)

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B.S. Chemistry Education (80 hours)

Core Requirements (44 hours)

**These electives are to be chosen from the content area and must be approved by the faculty advisor assigned to the student. These are not general free electives.

 

EDUCATION SEQUENCE (36 hours)

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B.A. English Education (74 hours)

Core Requirements (20 hours)

 

Additional Requirements (18 hours)

Choose One: (3 Hours)

 

Choose One: (3 Hours)

 

Choose Four: (12 Hours)

 

Education Sequence (36 Hours)

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B.S. EXS/Physical Education Certification (76 hours)

Subject Content Area (40 hours)

 

*These courses have a required basic skill level. Entrance to the course requires instructor approval.

**Two elective credit hours in EXS. These must be selected with advisement from the faculty assigned to the student and must fulfill GE requirements. All electives should be in areas that student has little, if any, expertise.

 

Education Sequence (36 hours)

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B.A. History Education (74 Hours)
Students intending to teach history in the secondary schools should consult with the Chair of the History Department as soon as possible. An emphasis within the Secondary Education major will be developed by the student in consultation with faculty from the School of Education and the History Department.

 

Subject Content Area (38 hours)

* These elective credits must be selected from the 250-400 series offered in history. The electives must be approved with the history faculty advisor.

 

Education Sequence (36 hours)

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B.S. Mathematics Education (79 hours)

Subject Content Area (43 hours)

 

Education Sequence (36 hours)

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B. S. Physical Science Education (77 hours)

Subject Content Area (44 hours)

*These content area electives must be taken in the area of physical science and approved by the faculty advisor assigned to the student. These are not general free electives.

 

Education Sequence (36 hours)

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B.S. Physics Education (80 hours)

Subject Content Area (45 hours)

**These electives are to be chosen from the content area and must be approved by the faculty advisor assigned to the student. These are not general free electives.

 

Education Sequence (36 hours)

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B. A. Social Sciences Education (74 hours)
Students intending to teach social studies in the secondary schools should consult with the Chair of the Department of Secondary Education as soon as possible. A teaching major program will be developed by the student in consultation with the School of Education and members of the department.

 

Subject Content Area (38 Hours)

* These elective credits must be selected from the 300/400 series offered in Social Sciences. The electives must be approved by the Social Sciences faculty advisor.

 

Education Sequence (36 Hours)

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B.A. TESOL Education (70 hours)

Subject Content Area (35 hours)

Note: Foreign Language requirement at 201 level (fulfills GE requirement) (1-12)

 

Education Sequence (35 hours)

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