Education, Counseling, and Leadership

Approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

FACULTY Professors Arquette, Hunzicker, Nugent; Associate Professors Kuester, Lukowiak, Rios Vega, Yang; Assistant Professors Iacoponi, Jung, Lee, Nusser, Urbanc, Waychunas, Wherfel.

The preparation of undergraduates for entry into their respective professions is the primary mission of the department. At Bradley, candidates are expected to become human resource specialists. The College believes that the productive educator must be an educational leader, advocate, and life-long learner. The smaller class size at Bradley, the caring attitude of the faculty, the number and variety of field experiences, and the excellent placement record of education graduates make the College an exceptional place from which to launch a teaching career.

The Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership offers programs leading to a bachelor’s degree and to an Illinois state teaching license. Bachelor’s programs involve a wide range of teaching choices including PreK-12 Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, PreK-12 Music Education, Middle School Education (English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science), High School Education (Biology, Chemistry, English, Family and Consumer Science, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, and Physics), Special Education (LBSI), and PreK-12 World Languages (French and Spanish). In addition, we offer an endorsement program in English as a Second Language (ESL), which is embedded in most of these degree programs. The special education endorsement can be applied to elementary and middle school programs with a few additional courses. Also, early childhood education program has the special education approval embedded in the program.

As a result of classroom instruction and field experiences in education, it is intended that teacher candidates in all of these programs will:

acquire knowledge and skills to differentiate instruction for students to account for individual differences;
gain competence in planning and presenting subject matter and evaluating student learning;
gain competence in structuring learning experiences compatible with student developmental levels;
acquire the understanding and knowledge to analyze student learning processes;
gain competence in the skills of classroom structure and organization;
develop an understanding of their responsibility as professional educators; and
develop the desire to continue professional growth and study.

Although the programs in education are designed to meet State of Illinois teacher licensure requirements, graduates will find that they are eligible for licensure in a variety of states in addition to Illinois. Currently 52 states and jurisdictions have signed the Interstate Licensure Agreement with Illinois and will issue a comparable entry-level license for elementary, early childhood, middle school, high school, or special education graduates. Candidates must consult with the licensure officer for details. All programs are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Change of College and Curriculum

Candidates who enter the University in the AEP program or another major may change their major to any of the education programs only if their overall grade point average is a minimum of 2.50. Candidates wishing to enter one of the middle school, high school education or K-12 programs must also have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 in teaching field courses.

Advancement To Degree Candidacy Required

Candidates uncertain about a career in education may take introductory education courses. Admission to upper-level courses requires department advancement to degree candidacy status or special permission of the Chair of the department. During the first and sophomore years, candidates may remain in teacher education courses if their overall grade point average remains above a 2.0 or “C.” To be advanced to degree candidacy, however, the grade point averages required are a 2.50 overall and a 2.50 in education courses, with a grade of 2.0 (C) or better for each education course.

In addition, middle school, high school, PreK-12 art, PreK-12 music, and PreK-12 world language majors must also achieve a 2.50 GPA in the courses which comprise the teaching field(s) and a grade of 2.0 (C) or better for each teaching field content course. The courses that make up the concentration or major discipline and any related Bradley Core Curriculum courses will be included in the teaching field GPA. If candidates are to be considered for advancement to candidacy, they must have earned grades of at least 2.0 (C) in ENG 101, COM 103, and any QR course (or equivalents). There are additional requirements for advancement to candidacy beyond these minimum grade point averages, including demonstration of appropriate preprofessional behaviors. Candidates should consult with their advisors regarding these additional requirements.

Ordinarily, candidates apply for candidacy in their sophomore year. At the end of the semester, department faculty evaluate candidates on their academic achievements and professional growth. Continuance in the program is reviewed if at any time after advancement to candidacy a student’s overall grade point average falls below 2.50; education grade point average falls below 2.50; for high school education, PreK–12 art, PreK–12 music, PreK-12 world language education, middle school education, the grade point average in the teaching field(s) falls below 2.50; the student fails to demonstrate appropriate preprofessional behaviors; or other circumstances occur which would make a teacher candidate unable to be licensed. Additionally, candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal background check report. Candidates with questions about advancement to degree candidacy and maintenance of candidacy status should see their advisors in the college or the Chair of Education in the department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership.

Student Teaching

Student teaching is an important culminating experience for each education program. It is the policy of the department that all student teaching assignments be in or immediately near Peoria, Illinois. Candidates with questions about student teaching should see the Program Director of Teacher Education. Student teaching must be taken for a pass/fail grade. All other field experiences must be taken for a letter grade.

Core Curriculum, Degree, And Licensure Requirements For Education Candidates

Brief outlines of programs are presented for the benefit of prospective candidates interested in preparing for the teaching profession. Both University degree requirements and Illinois teacher licensure requirements are included. Degree and licensure requirements differ. Programs and class schedules are to be planned each semester in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. While a student ordinarily may graduate and be licensed under the University catalog requirements in effect at the time the student becomes a teacher education candidate, the Illinois State Teacher Licensure Board may mandate changes in standards of approved teacher education programs. This may require candidates to modify or add to their original degree programs in order to be eligible for licensure upon completion of graduation requirements. As in any good program, revisions are being made continually; candidates should consult their education advisor about current program requirements.

It is a state requirement that all education courses required by the major must have a grade of C or better. For middle school, high school, and PreK–12 art, music, and world language education, all courses required for the teaching field must have a grade of C or better.

Although candidates are assigned an academic advisor, the ultimate responsibility for meeting the program requirements for graduation is that of the candidate. Candidates are responsible for their programs. A minimum of 120 hours is needed for graduation.

Illinois Licensure Tests Required

Each candidate must pass all applicable licensure tests for their major prior to licensure. The applicable Illinois Content-Area test(s) must be passed prior to student teaching. As with other requirements, the number and type of tests required are subject to changes implemented by the state legislature or the Illinois State Board of Education at any time prior to licensure.

Early Childhood Education Majors with ESL Endorsement (Birth Through Grade 2)

The early childhood education program prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in Early Childhood Education, which qualifies you to teach children from birth through second grade. It also includes an English as a Second Language endorsement and Early Childhood Special Education Approval. These additional credentials license you to teach English language learners and pre-K students with special needs. This major earns a Bachelor in Science degree (120 hours). If a student chooses to earn a Bachelor in Arts degree an additional 4 – 12 hours would be incurred.

Required Courses in Addition to Professional Education Courses

COM 103 – 3 hrs.
ENG 101 – 3 hrs.
ENG 300 – 306 – 3 hrs.
ENG 311 or 312 – 3 hrs.
ART 131, MUS 109, or THE 131 (2 of the 3) – 6 hrs.
Any QR – 3 hrs.
HIS 203 or HIS 204 – 3 hrs.
PLS 105 – 3 hrs.
SCI 100, 101, 102, 103 or 104 – 4 hrs.
ECO 100, 221 or 222 – 3 hrs.

*8 additional hours in science

Free Elective (to arrive at 120 hours minimum)

Professional Education Courses - 76 hrs.

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 107 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers I - 3 hrs.
ETE 108 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers II - 3 hrs.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience – Introductory Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 120 Early Childhood Professional Roles and Responsibilities - 3 hrs.
ETE 194 PE for P-6 Classrooms - 1 hr.
ETE 196 Fine Arts in the P-6 Schools - 2 hrs.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 234 Language Development - 3 hrs.
ETE 235 English Language Learners - 3 hrs.
ETE 236 Assessment of ELL - 3 hrs.
ETE 237 Practicum for Teaching English Learners - 1 hr.
ETE 240 Practicum for Teaching English Learners Part 2 - 2 hrs.
ETE 260 Children’s Literature - 3 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health - 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 304 Early Childhood Novice Teaching (Birth-2nd) - 4 hrs.
ETE 322 Emergent Literacy: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum - 3 hrs.
ETE 324 Early Childhood Special Education Methods - 3 hrs.
ETE 328 Early Childhood Methods - 6 hrs.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 443 Early Childhood Assessment - 3 hrs.
ETE 497 Student Teaching (Birth-2nd Grade) - 12 hrs.

Please note a minimum of 120 credit hours is required for baccalaureate degree completion.

Note: Early Childhood Education program has the English Language Learner endorsement embedded. Early Childhood Education program has the Early Childhood Special Education Approval embedded.

Elementary Education with ESL Endorsement Majors (Grades 1–6)

The elementary education program prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in Elementary Education, which qualifies you to teach children from first through sixth grade. It also includes an English as a Second Language endorsement that licenses you to teach English language learners. This major earns a Bachelor in Science degree (120 hours). If a student chooses to earn a Bachelor in Arts degree an additional 4 – 12 hours would be incurred.

Required Courses in Addition to Professional Education Courses

COM103 – 3 hrs.
ENG 101 – 3 hrs.
ENG 300 – 306 – 3 hrs.
ENG 311 or 312 – 3 hrs.
ART 131, MUS 109, or THE 131 (2 of the 3) – 6 hrs.
Any QR – 3 hrs.
HIS 203 or HIS 204 – 3 hrs.
PLS 105 – 3 hrs.
SCI 100, 101, 102, 103 or 104 – 4 hrs.
ECO 100, 221 or 222 – 3 hrs.

*8 additional hours in science

Free Elective (to arrive at 120 hours minimum)

Professional Education Requirements - 76 hrs.

ETE 100 Technology Applications -1 hr.
ETE 107 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers I - 3 hrs.
ETE 108 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers II - 3 hrs.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience – Introductory Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 194 PE for P-6 Classrooms - 1 hr.
ETE 196 Fine Arts in the P-6 Schools - 2 hrs.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 230 Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 234 Language Development - 3 hrs.
ETE 235 English Language Learners - 3 hrs.
ETE 236 Assessment of ELL - 3 hrs.
ETE 237 Practicum for Teaching English Learners - 1 hr.
ETE 240 Practicum for Teaching English Learners Part 2 - 2 hrs.
ETE 260 Children’s Literature - 3 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health - 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 306 Novice Teaching Experience 1-6 - 4 hrs.
ETE 313 Methods of Teaching Literacy I: Reading, Writing and Language Arts K-2 - 3 hrs.
ETE 315 Methods of Teaching Literacy II: Reading, Writing and Language Arts 3-8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 335 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 1-6 - 3 hrs.
ETE 336 Methods of Teaching Science 1-6 - 3 hrs.
ETE 339 Methods of Teaching Mathematics 1-6 - 3 hrs.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 498 Student Teaching 1-6 - 12 hrs.

Please note a minimum of 120 credit hours is required for baccalaureate degree completion.

Note: Elementary Education Program has the English Language Learner endorsement embedded.

Special Education Endorsement

For elementary education majors interested in Special Education endorsement, which would enable you to teach and work with students with high and low-incidence disabilities, the following courses are required. These courses may or may not be part of your major or program. If you are interested in adding this endorsement please discuss with your academic advisor.

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology – 3 hrs.
ETE 230 Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments – 3 hrs. OR ETE 232 Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines – 2 hrs.
ETE 391 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Developmental Disabilities – 3 hrs.
ETE 393 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Emotional and Learning Disabilities – 3 hrs.
ETE 426 Assessments for Learners with Exceptionalities – 3 hrs.

Middle School Education with ESL Endorsement (Grades 5–8)

The middle school education program prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in Middle School Education, which qualifies you to teach children from fifth grade through eighth grade. It also includes an English as a Second Language endorsement that licenses you to teach English language learners. The degree includes licensure in one or more of four academic areas: English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Science.

For Mathematics and Science this major earns a Bachelor in Science degree (120 hours). If a student chooses to earn a Bachelor in Arts degree an additional 4 – 12 hours would be incurred.
For Social Science a student can earn either a Bachelor in Science degree (120 hours) or Bachelor in Arts degree (121 hours).
For English and Social Science a student can earn either a Bachelor in Science degree or Bachelor in Arts degree (120 hours).

Professional Education Courses

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience – Introductory Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 216 Effective Planning and Instruction for Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 227 Development of the Early Adolescent - 3 hrs.
ETE 228 Strategies for Middle School Instruction - 3 hrs.
ETE 232 Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines - 2 hrs.
ETE 234 Language Development - 3 hrs.
ETE 235 English Language Learners - 3 hrs.
ETE 236 Assessment of ELL - 3 hrs.
ETE 237 Practicum for Teaching English Learners - 1 hrs.
ETE 240 Practicum for Teaching English Learners Part 2 - 2 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health - 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 307 Novice Teaching Experience in Grades 5-8 - 4 hrs.
ETE 315 Methods of Teaching Literacy II: Reading, Writing and Language Arts 3-8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 368 Content Area Reading for All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 369 Assessing All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 491 Student Teaching 5 - 8 - 12 hrs.

English Concentration Courses

ENG 101 Writing: English Composition - 3 hrs.
ENG 300-306* Advanced Writing - 3 hrs.
ENG 180 English Methods: Introduction to English Education - 2 hrs.
ENG 311 Linguistics: Introduction to Language or ENG 312 Grammar for Teachers - 3 hrs.
ENG 320 Young Adult: Young Adult Literature - 3 hrs.
ENC 391: Methods of Teaching Writing – 3 hrs.
Amer/Brit Lit: ENG 124, 127, 332*, 334*, 336*, 341*, 344*, 358*, 361*,363*, 364*, 365* - 3 hrs.
Lit of Diversity: ENG 129, 130, 140, 190, 329*, 330*, 331*, 340*, 381* - 3 hrs.
Criticism & Interpreting Literature: ENG 233, 235, 237, 239, 270, 370* - 3 hrs.

Mathematics Concentration Courses

ETE 107 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers I - 3 hrs.
ETE 108 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers II - 3 hrs.
ETE 361 Methods Teaching Mathematics Grades 6 - 12 - 3 hrs.
MTH 111 Elementary Statistics - 3 hrs.
MTH 115 Brief Calculus with Applications I; or 121 Calculus 1 - 4 hrs.
MTH 114 Applied Finite Mathematics - 3 hrs.
MTH 300 Topics for Middle School Math Teachers: Number Theory & Algebra* - 3 hrs.
MTH 300 Topics for Middle School Math Teachers: Geometry* - 3 hrs.
Math Elective: MTH 101 or MTH 120 or MTH 116 or MTH 122 - 3 or 4 hrs.

History/Social Studies Concentration Courses

ETE 362 Methods Teaching Science Grades 6 - 12 - 3 hrs.
ECO 100, ECO 221, OR ECO 222 - 3 hrs.
HIS 205-208, 314*, 320, 321, 323-327*, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335*, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 345, 346*, 375*, 382* - 3 hrs.
PLS 105 – 3 hrs.
SOC 100, SOC 300; SOC 311; ANT 305 – 3 hrs.
PSY 101 - 3 hrs.
HIS 336 OR HIS 337 - 3 hrs.
HIS 300 - 308, 309, 310, 311*, 315*, 316*, 317*, 328* - 3 hrs.
HIS 385 - 3 hrs.

Science Concentration Courses

ETE 363 Methods Teaching Social Science Grades 6 - 12 - 3 hrs.
SCI 10x Science Inquiry I: Motion; Molecules; Energy; Water - 4 hrs.
SCI 302 Science through Inquiry II: Ecosystems* - 4 hrs.
PHY 100 Fundamental Physics Concepts OR PHY 107 General Physics I - 4 hrs.
GES 101 Principles of Earth Science & GES 102 Lab for Principles of Earth Science - 4 hrs.
GES 300 Oceanography the Human Perspective* - 3 hrs.
AST 300 Astronomy: Our Glimpse of the Cosmos* - 3 hrs.
CHM 100 Fund of General Chemistry OR CHM 110 General Chemistry I - 3 hrs.
BIO 111 The Cell - 3 hrs.

Please note a minimum of 120 credit hours is required for baccalaureate degree completion.

Note: Middle School Education program has the English Language Learner endorsement embedded.

Special Education Endorsement

For middle school education majors interested in the Special Education endorsement, which would enable you to teach and work with students with high and low-incidence disabilities, the following courses are required. These courses may or may not be part of your major or program. If you are interested in adding this endorsement please discuss with your academic advisor.

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology – 3 hrs.
ETE 230 Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments – 3 hrs. OR ETE 232 Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines – 2 hrs.
ETE 391 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Developmental Disabilities – 3 hrs.
ETE 393 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Emotional and Learning Disabilities – 3 hrs.
ETE 426 Assessments for Learners with Exceptionalities – 3 hrs.

High School Education (Grades 9-12)

Those students enrolled in a High School Education program of study must select one of the following primary majors in their teaching field, listed below. Within each of these respective teaching areas, students must complete the required Bradley Core Curriculum and subject or content area coursework (as outlined in the catalog under the respective departments, 32 semester hours minimum).

High School (9-12)

English Language Arts
Family and Consumer Science—Apparel and Textiles
Family and Consumer Science—Living Environments
Family and Consumer Science—Nutrition, Wellness, and Hospitality
Mathematics
Science—Biology
Science—Chemistry
Science—Physics
Social Science—History and Social Studies

In addition, students also have a secondary major of High School Education (HSE) as part of their 120 semester-hour baccalaureate degree program, which includes completion of the required professional education and field/clinical experiences, as well as the Illinois State Board of Education Test and Portfolio requirements.

Requirements for High School Teaching Licenses

To satisfy the State of Illinois mandates, which add field experiences prior to student teaching for programs leading to licensure, candidates will be required to enroll in pre-student teaching field experience courses.

NOTE: The candidate for the high school teacher’s license maintains registration in the college offering the selected subject matter preparation. Usually, the student’s academic major will provide the core of the teaching area preparation. However, the State of Illinois may require specific areas of preparation. Candidates must consult their education advisor. Candidates will have an advisor in both their major area of preparation and in the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership.

Professional Education Requirements

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience: Schools and Schooling in American Society - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 216 Effective Planning and Instruction for Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 219 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood and Effective Teaching Field Experience - 1 hr. (Biology, Chemistry, FCS, History/SS, Mathematics, and Physics only)
ETE 232 Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines - 2 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health – 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 308 Novice Teaching Experience in the High School - 4 hrs.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe, Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 368 Content Reading for All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 369 Assessing All Students - 2 hrs.
One of the following methods courses:
- ETE 361 Methods of Teaching Mathematics Grades 6 -12 - 3 hrs.
- ETE 362 Methods of Teaching Science Grades 6 -12 - 3 hrs.
- ETE 363 Methods of Teaching History & Social Science Grades 6-12 - 3 hrs.
- ETE 378 Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences - 3 hrs.
- ENG 472 Methods of Teaching Integrated Language Arts - 3 hrs.
ETE 499 Student Teaching in High School - 12 hrs.

English as a Second Language Endorsement - For programs where the endorsement is not embedded

For those candidates who are interested in English as a Second Language endorsement, which would enable the graduate to teach and work with English Language Learners, the following courses are required. These courses may or may not be part of your major or program. If you are interested in adding this endorsement please discuss with your academic advisor.

ETE 234 Language Development – 3 hrs.
ETE 235 Methods of Teaching English Language Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 236 Assessment of English Language Learners – 3 hrs.
ETE 237 Practicum for Teaching English Learners I – 1 hr.
ETE 240 Practicum for Teaching English Learners Part 2 - 2 hrs.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ENG 311 Introduction to Language OR ENG 312 English Grammar – 3 hrs.

Special Education Endorsement

For High school education majors interested in the Special Education endorsement, which would enable you to teach and work with students with high and low-incidence disabilities, the following courses are required. These courses may or may not be part of your major or program. If you are interested in adding this endorsement please discuss with your academic advisor.

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology – 3 hrs.
ETE 230 Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments – 3 hrs. OR ETE 232 Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines – 2 hrs.
ETE 391 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Developmental Disabilities – 3 hrs.
ETE 393 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Emotional and Learning Disabilities – 3 hrs.
ETE 426 Assessments for Learners with Exceptionalities – 3 hrs.

Special PreK-12 (Art, Music)

Art Education (PreK–12)

The candidate for the art teacher’s license maintains registration in the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts. The Department of Art will provide the core of the teaching area preparation. Candidates will have an advisor in both the Department of Art and in the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership. Candidates should contact their advisors for specific course requirements. Students must complete the required Bradley Core Curriculum and subject or content area coursework (as outlined in the catalog under the respective departments, 32 semester hours minimum).

Professional Education Requirements

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience: Schools and Schooling in American Society - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 219 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood and Effective Teaching Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 232 Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines - 2 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health - 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 303 Novice Teaching Experience in K-12 classrooms - 3 hrs.
ETE 310 Teacher Performance Assessment -1 hr.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe, Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 368 Content Reading for All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 369 Assessing All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 386 Methods of Teaching K–12 Art - 3 hrs.
ETE 499 Student Teaching in High School - 12 hrs.

Other

For specific coursework in Art, please see the Art Department/Art Education Major section of this catalog.

Music Education (PreK-12)

The candidate for the music teacher’s license maintains registration in the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts. The Department of Music will provide the core of the teaching area preparation (see Department of Music). Candidates will have an advisor in both the Department of Music and in the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership. Candidates should consult their music advisors for major requirements. Students must complete the required Bradley Core Curriculum and subject or content area coursework (as outlined in the catalog under the respective departments, 32 semester hours minimum).

Professional Education Requirements

MED 101 Introduction to Music Education
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience: Schools and Schooling - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 219 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood and Effective Teaching Field Experience - 1 hrs.
ETE 232 Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines - 2 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health – 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 301 Novice Teaching Experience in Music Classrooms K-8 – 1 hr.
ETE 302 Novice Teaching Experience in High School Music – 1 hr.
ETE 351 Music Methods Grades K-8 for Music Majors - 3 hrs.
ETE 352 High School Music Methods for Music Majors - 3 hrs.
ETE 368 Content Reading for All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 493 Student Teaching in K–12 Music Education - 12 hrs.

Other

For specific coursework in Music, please see the Music Department/Music Education Major section of this catalog.

Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS-1)

The special education [Learning/Behavior Specialist 1] (LBS-1) program prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in Special Education, which qualifies you to teach children with special needs from birth to age 21.

Professional Education Courses

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 107 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers I - 3 hrs.
ETE 108 Conceptualizing Math for Teachers II - 3 hrs.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience – Introductory Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 230 Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 235 English Language Learners - 3 hrs.
ETE 237 Practicum for Teaching English Learners or ETE 219 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 1 hr.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 291 Assistive Technology - 3 hrs.
ETE 305 Novice Teaching Experience LBS - I - 4 hrs.
ETE 313 Methods of Teaching Literacy I: Reading, Writing and Language Arts K-2 - 3 hrs.
ETE 315 Methods of Teaching Literacy II: Reading, Writing and Language Arts 3-8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 335 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 1-6 - 3 hrs.
ETE 336 Methods of Teaching Science 1-6 - 3 hrs.
ETE 339 Methods of Teaching Mathematics 1-6 - 3 hrs.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 391 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Developmental Disabilities - 3 hrs.
ETE 393 Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Emotional and Learning Disabilities - 3 hrs.
ETE 395 High School Special Education - 3 hrs.
ETE 425 Life Planning for Learners with Exceptionalities - 3 hrs.
ETE 426 Assessment for Learners with Exceptionalities - 3 hrs.
ETE 445 Multidisciplinary Collaboration - 3 hrs.
ETE 496 Student Teaching - 12 hrs.

Early Childhood Special Education Approval

For those LBSI majors who want the ECE Special Education Approval, the following courses may be added to your program:

ETE 324 Early Childhood Special Education Methods - 3 hrs.
ETE 443 Early Childhood Assessment - 3 hrs.

World Languages – French Education (PreK-12)

The French education major prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in French education, which qualifies you to teach world languages in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms. Students must complete the required Bradley Core Curriculum and subject or content area coursework.

Professional Education Courses

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience – Introductory Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching OR ETE 216 Effective Planning and Instruction for Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 219 Human Development and Effective Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 230 Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments OR ETE 232 Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines - 2 - 3 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health - 1 hr.
ETE 235 English Language Learners - 3 hrs.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 303 Novice Teaching in K - 12 Classrooms - 4 hrs.
ETE 313 Methods of Teaching Literacy I: Reading, Writing and Language Arts K-2 OR ETE 315 Methods of Teaching Literacy II: Reading, Writing and Language Arts 3-8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 368 Content Area Reading for All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 369 Assessing All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 387 – Methods of Teaching PreK-12 World Languages and Cultures - 3 hrs.
ETE 499 Student Teaching 9 - 12 - 12 hrs.

French Courses

WLF 306: Composition - 3 hrs.
WLF 308: Advanced Conversation - 3 hrs.
WLF 320: French Phonetics - 3 hrs.

Literature Course: Choose 1 - 3 hrs.

WLF 315: Introduction to French Literature
WLF 340: French Literature I
WLF 341: French Literature II

Civilization Course: Choose 1 - 3 hrs.

WLF 321 (GP): French Culture and Civilization
WLF 322 (GP): Contemporary France

Four elective courses: 12 hrs.

WLF 202 (GP): Intermediate French 2
WLF 301: Paris
*WLF 316: Topics in French Language and Literature
WLF 334 (GP): Commercial French
WLF 351: Cinéma Français
WLF 370: Francophone Identities
WLF 430: Introduction to Translation
WLF 490: Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Culture
WLF 492: Practicum in French - 1 - 3 hrs.
WLF 495: Independent Study - 1 - 3 hrs.

NOTE: The candidate for the World Languages – French Education license maintains registration in the Liberal Arts and Science College. The student’s academic major will provide the core of the teaching area preparation. However, the State of Illinois may require specific areas of preparation. Candidates must consult their education advisor. Candidates will have an advisor in both their major area of preparation and in the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership.

World Languages – Spanish Education (PreK-12)

Spanish Education (PreK - 12)

The Spanish education major prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in Spanish education, which qualifies you to teach world languages in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms. Students must complete the required Bradley Core Curriculum and subject or content area coursework.

Professional Education Courses

ETE 100 Technology Applications - 1 hr.
ETE 115 The History of Education in the United States - 3 hrs.
ETE 116 Field Experience – Introductory Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 210 Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood - 3 hrs.
ETE 215 Strategies for Effective Teaching OR ETE 216 Effective Planning and Instruction for Teaching - 3 hrs.
ETE 219 Human Development and Effective Field Experience - 1 hr.
ETE 230 Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments OR ETE 232 Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines - 2 - 3 hrs.
ETE 270 Physical Development and Health - 1 hr.
ETE 235 English Language Learners - 3 hrs.
ETE 280 Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, and Communities - 3 hrs.
ETE 303 Novice Teaching in K - 12 Classrooms - 4 hrs.
ETE 313 Methods of Teaching Literacy I: Reading, Writing and Language Arts K-2 OR ETE 315 Methods of Teaching Literacy II: Reading, Writing and Language Arts 3-8 - 3 hrs.
ETE 345 Guiding Learners: Creating Safe Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 hrs.
ETE 368 Content Area Reading for All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 369 Assessing All Students - 2 hrs.
ETE 387 – Methods of Teaching PreK-12 World Languages and Cultures - 3 hrs.
ETE 499 Student Teaching 9 - 12 - 12 hrs.

Spanish Courses

WLS 303: Composition - 3 hrs.
WLS 304: Conversation - 3 hrs.
WLS 315: Intro to Hispanic Literature - 3 hrs.
Linguistic Course: WLS 320 - 3 hrs.

One Peninsular Literature Course: Choose 1 - 3 hrs.

*WLS 316: Special Topics
WLS 340: Spanish Literature I
WLS 341: Spanish Literature II
WLS 346: Women’s Voices of Spain
**WLS 347: Images and Texts in the Hispanic World

Latin American Course: Choose 1 - 3 hrs.

*WLS 316: Special Topics
WLS 342 (HU or GP): Surveys of Hispanic American Literature I
WLS 343 (HU or GP): Surveys of Hispanic American Literature II
WLS 345: Women’s Voices of Latin America
**WLS 347: Images and Texts in the Hispanic World
WLS 380: Hispanic American Short Story
WLS 385: Poetry of Latin America
WLS 425: Contemporary Hispanic American Novels

Civilization Course: Choose 1 - 3 hrs.

WLS 305: Peru Interim
WLS 306: Topics in Spanish History and Culture 3 - 9 hours
WLS 307: Costa Rica Interim
*WLS 316: Special Topics
WLS 321 (GP): Peninsular Spanish Civilization and Culture
WLS 322 (GP): Latin America Civilization and Culture
WLS 330: Hispanic Cultural History
WLS 401: Hispanic Cinema: Texts & Contexts
WLS 410: Life from the Bottom of the World: the Culture of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay

Two elective courses: 6 hrs.

WLS 202 (GP): Intermediate Spanish 2
WLS 222 (GP): Spanish for Heritage Speakers
WLS 301: Spanish for Health Care Professionals
*WLS 316: Topics in Hispanic Language and Literature
WLS 334 (GP): Commercial Spanish
WLS 403 (WI): Advance Conversation and Composition
WLS 430: Introduction to Translation
WLS 490: Topics in Hispanic Language and Literature
WLS 492: Practicum - 1 - 3 hrs.
WLS 495: Independent Study - 1 - 3 hrs.

NOTE: The candidate for the World Languages – Spanish Education license maintains registration in the Liberal Arts and Science College. The student’s academic major will provide the core of the teaching area preparation. However, the State of Illinois may require specific areas of preparation. Candidates must consult their education advisor. Candidates will have an advisor in both their major area of preparation and in the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership.

This is the official catalog for the 2023-2024 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.

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