Education Studies International Educator

Education Studies- International Educator Emphasis

REQUIREMENTS FOR B.S.E.MAJOR- 59-70 2.75 GPA and 2.5 CORE GPA

NO GRADE LOWER THAN A “C” IN EDUCATION CORE OR MAJOR FIELD FOR ADMISSION AND GRADUATION

THIS DEGREE DOES NOT LEAD TO CERTIFICATION

International Educator Emphasis Area Core

EDI207	Technology In Education	3 cr.
EDI205	Child Psychology	3 cr.
EDI378	Science for Elementary Education	2 cr.
EDI359	Elementary Teaching Strategies and Methods	3 cr.
EDI376	Art, Music and Movement	3 cr.
EDI379	Mathematics for Elementary Teachers	3 cr.
	Total	18 cr.

Pacific Rim Electives

EDI333	Literacy I for the International Educator	3 cr.
EDI334	Literacy II for the International Educator	3 cr.
EDI343	Foundation of Mathematical Fluency in Elementary School	3 cr.
EDI363	Issues in Multi-Grade Education	3 cr.
EDI451	Action Research 1: An Application Project	3 cr.
EDI492	Fieldwork/Practicum	9 cr.
	Total	59 cr.

Teaching Experience (11 cr.) may be petitioned based on current teaching assignment.

Criteria for Admission to the School for Education- Non Certification Program

Meeting these minimum requirements states that the applicant is eligible for admission consideration, but does not guarantee admission.

A certified English translation of all foreign transcripts.
An official copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum paper test score of 500 or computer test score of 173 (Park University TOEFL code is 6574) or English as a Second Language (ESL) transcripts showing successful completion as determined by Park University officials. Requirement is waived for those students transferring from a U.S. institution that have successfully completed one full semester of regular undergraduate credit courses or for those students that are applying directly into English as an International Language program.
Prospective international students not meeting the above criteria may be considered on an individual basis by the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. Deadlines are established to submit international application. See the Director if BSIE.
A minimum of 71 semester hours and completion of an associate degree from and Accredited institution.
A minimum GPA of 2.0
Two letters of recommendation
Up to six hours of credits taken through Park University's Professional Development Institute (PDI) may apply directly towards the completion of the Bachelor of Science in Education- emphasis on International Educators.

This degree is designed to enhance (K-8) instructional strategies and methods for teachers working in developing countries.