Anderson University

To become an effective teacher, one must acquire understanding and expertise to fulfill a variety of roles within today's classrooms. To develop these skills and abilities, teacher candidates begin with the development of a foundation of principles and concepts. Through the educational process of the Teacher Education Program, teacher candidates become competent builders of knowledge, committed builders of community, and caring builders of values. From these three guiding principles emerge the professional competencies expected of all persons who complete the Teacher Education Program. Along with these professional competencies comes a desired set of student learning outcomes. In an examination of the underlying educational philosophy, expectations, and processes, one finds the conceptual framework guiding the Teacher Education Program at Anderson University.

Thus the goal of the Teacher Education Program is to develop teachers who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to teach effectively in the classrooms of today. Contact the Division of Education and Kinesiology at (864) 231.2143 for additional information.

• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Early Childhood/Elementary Education
• Bachelor of Science with a major in Elementary Education
• Bachelor of Science with a major in Special Education: Learning Disabilities/Elementary Education
• Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Art: K-12 Teacher Education
• Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music: K-12 Teacher Education
• Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English: Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History/Social Studies: Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish: K-12 Teacher Education
• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology: Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mathematics: Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology: Exercise Science Concentration
• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology: Physical Education Concentration

During the Spring of 2002, Anderson College's Teacher Education program was accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Being an NCATE institution means that Anderson University meets specific national standards for quality and accountability in its Teacher Education Program. The NCATE distinction makes Anderson University one of more than 18 institutions in South Carolina and more than 540 nation-wide to be nationally accredited. Being nationally accredited is not only helpful to the institution but also the graduates of the Teacher Education Program. It indicates teacher education graduates are competent, caring, and highly qualified.

The purpose of Anderson University and the Teacher Education Program is to provide within a Christian community, quality liberal arts education for a diverse student body that will prepare graduates for both a livelihood and a rewarding life. Goals are to provide opportunities for students to achieve competence in the skills of oral and written communications, mathematics, critical thinking, problem solving, and the use of computer technology; to stress the relevance of liveral learning as well as professional knowledge to successful performance. Moreover, the Teacher Education Program seeks to develop candidates who are builders of knowledge, community, and values and who strive for excellence both in and out of the classroom.

The purpose and goals of the Education Division are:

1. to prepare students to be effective teachers in their area(s) of specialization;

2. to deliver a program that meets and/or exceeds standards of accrediting bodies;

3. to add and strengthen certification areas to meet the needs of the community and the larger society