Education Department Handbook
Table of Contents
Introduction and Acknowledgement
SECTION I: Governance
CSB/SJU Coordinate Mission, Values, and Vision
CSB/SJU Undergraduate Learning Goals and Objectives
SECTION IA
Teacher as Decision-Maker Conceptual Framework
Theme and Rationale
Departmental Philosophy
Departmental Mission
Departmental Commitments
Knowledgebase for Teacher EducationSECTION IB
SECTION II: Codes of Ethics
Guiding Principles for Faculty and Students of the CSB/SJU Education Department
Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers
Code of Ethics of the Education Profession (National Education Association)
Code of Ethics for Teachers in Catholic Schools (National Catholic Education Association)
SECTION III: Education Club
SECTION IV: Departmental Requirements and Procedures
Teacher Education Standards
Major Requirements for Elementary Education with a 5-8 Specialty
Major Requirements for 5-12 and K-12 Teacher Education Programs
Requirements for a 5-12 or K-12 Education minor
Speech Proficiency
Application Procedures
Application Forms
Admission to Teacher Education
Appeal Process
Departmental Probation
Retention
Identification of Concerns
Liability Insurance
Departmental Exit Criteria
Core Requirements Met Through Education Courses
Notes to Advisors and Students
Basic Skill Proficiency
SECTION V: Teaching Internship
Eligibility
Description of the Teaching Internship Program
Liability Insurance
Human Rights Policy
Selection of Cooperating Teachers
Substitute Teaching
Approved Schools
9th Semester Tuition Reduction
SECTION VI: Placement, Licensure and Pre-Professional Skills Test