This program provides preparatory courses for pre- and in-service teachers in the areas of Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, Educational Technology, and Teaching Samoan Language and Culture. In addition, Teacher Education Department emphasizes fundamental theories to pedagogical practices, methods and research that will improve the quality of standard-based teaching as an instrument that reflects best teaching and learning practices.
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Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
| Class | Description | Credits |
| Communication | ||
| ENG 150 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 151 | Freshman Compostion | 3 |
| SPH 153 | Introduction to Speech | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | |
| Information & Technology Literacy | ||
| ICT 150 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| MAT 151 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| PHSCI 150/150L | Physical Science | 4 |
| Total: | 7 | |
| Global Awareness & Cultural Competence | ||
| Select one 3 credit course from the following options and HIS 162 for a total of six (6) credits | ||
| HIS 150 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS 151 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS 170 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS 171 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| HIS 162 | Pacific History (required) |
3 |
| Total: | 6 | |
| Personal Development & Responsibility | ||
| PSY 150 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Total GER Credits: | 28 | |
Total Credits
| Class | Credits |
| General Education Requirements | 28 |
| Core Foundational Requirements | 24-25 |
| Co-Foundational Requirements | 12 |
| Total Credits: | 64-65 |
Core Foundational Requirements
| Class | Description | Credits |
| English | ||
| ENG 250 | Survey of Literature | 3 |
| ENG 251 | Sophomore Composition | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIS 171 | World Civilizations II | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MAT 250 | College Algebra & Trigonometry | 4 |
| Physical Education | ||
| PED 152 | Beginning Aerobics | 1 |
| Samoan & Pacific Studies | ||
| SAM 111 | Intro to the Samoan Language | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SAM 151/151L | Freshman Samoan | 4 |
| Science | ||
| BIO 180/180L | Biology I | 4 |
| Social Science | ||
| PSY 250 | Human Development | 3 |
| Total Core Requirement Credits: | 24-25 | |
Co-Foundational Requirements
| Class | Description | Credits |
| ED 150 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| ED 157 | Introductions to Elementary Curriculum & Instruction | 3 |
| ED 215 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 |
| ED 280 | Introduction to Multicultural Education | 3 |
| Total Career Development Credits: | 12 | |