TEACHER AS SERVANT-LEADER
The primary mission of the Boyce Teacher Education Program is to provide Christ-centered quality teacher education, preparing the next generation of educators to be servant-leaders in private and public schools and on the mission field.
The TEP is designed to equip the servant-leader with the range of knowledge necessary for the profession of teaching, with the skills of teaching as recognized in the education profession, and with the dispositions of a servant-leader in a world of diversity.
Receive 200+ hours of field experience.
Field experience allows the student the opportunity to put into practice what they are learning and apply it in an elementary classroom or ESL setting.
Teach from a biblical worldview.
Prepare for the challenges of teaching and leading in the classroom, church, or mission field from a biblical worldview.
“ My Teacher Education professors have equipped me with the knowledge and principles to teach in any classroom. They've shown me through their example how to teach as Jesus teaches. They've prayed with me during hard seasons, given of their time and resources, and opened their homes to me. ”
Course Information
Teacher Education students can choose from one of three emphases.
Classical Education, English as a New Language/Second Language (ESL/ENL), and the State Certification.
The degree requirements for State Certification are listed under Program of Study and the degree requirements for Classical Education and ESL/ENL are under Degree Emphases.
| General Studies | 38 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BA 210 | Economics | 3 |
| +EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HS 161 | World History | 3 |
| HS 171 | American History | 3 |
| MA 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SC 111 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| SC 112 | Principles of Biology Lab | 1 |
| SC 121 | Principles of Physical Science | 3 |
| SC 122 | Principles of Physical Science Lab | 1 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| SS 211 | American Government | 3 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 30 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| *BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| *BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| *BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| *BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| *TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| *TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| PH 108, *TH 311, OR TH 331 | Worldview Analysis, Christian Theology III, OR World Religions | 3 |
| Related Content Studies | 9 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ++ED 235 | Integrated Content for Elementary Grades I | 3 |
| ++ED 236 | Integrated Content for Elementary Grades II | 3 |
| EN 351 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| Professional Educations Studies | 51 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| +ED 200 | Introduction to Teacher Education | 3 |
| ++ED 210 | Computers and Media in the Schools | 3 |
| ED 220 | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ++ED 230 | Child & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| ED 240 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| ED 310 | Elementary Math P-5, I | 3 |
| ED 311 | Elementary Math P-5, II | 3 |
| ED 315 | Literacy Assessment | 3 |
| ED 320 | Teaching Science P-5 | 3 |
| ED 330 | Teaching Social Studies P-5 | 3 |
| ED 410 | Teaching Language Arts P-5 | 3 |
| ED 420 | Teaching Reading P-5 | 3 |
| ED 430 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| ED 485 | Clinical Experience I: Teaching | 3 |
| ^ED 491 | Clinical Experience II: Supervised Teaching | 9 |
| Total Degree Hours | 128 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be marked by the disposition of servant-leadership.
- Students will be able to cultivate an environment of cooperation and collaboration.
- Students will be able to consistently engage in reflection as a means of professional development.
- Students will be able to recognize the importance and value of teaching as a profession.
- Students will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the multi-faceted nature of educating individual, diverse learners.
- Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills, developed by a thorough and researched-based professional education, to the public or private elementary classroom.
- Students will be able to apply the best practices for effective learning to meet the diverse educational needs of an ever-changing society.
- Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to improve the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions of the learner.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can learn more about the organizational structure of the Teacher Education Program and the TEP mission, vision, and goals here.
Yes, the Boyce Teacher Education Program in SACS Accredited and received provisional certification from the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) on August 20, 2018. While the provisional status is representative of a three-year probationary period as the Boyce Teacher Education Program continues toward full certification, this status allows teacher candidates to apply directly for a state teaching license upon completion of their degree. Additionally, the Teacher Education Program has applied for national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). You can find more information about this accreditation process here.
The Teacher Education Program adheres to the following academic standards:
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards
- CAEP K-6 Elementary Teacher Preparation Standards
- InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators
- Kentucky Academic Standards
- Kentucky Teaching Performance Standards
Prospective students interested in the Teacher Education Program must first be accepted to Boyce College. For more information on how to apply to Boyce, you can contact the Office of Admissions at boyceadmissions@sbts.edu, or you can apply here.
In order to apply to the Teacher Education Program, students must pass EN101 English Composition I and ED200 Introduction to Teacher Education and have completed a year of studies at Boyce College. Additionally, all students applying for the TEP must pass all sections (Math, Reading, and Writing) of Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE). Other requirements for acceptance into the Teacher Education Program will be addressed in ED200 with the program chair.
If you have additional questions regarding the admissions process to the Teacher Education Program, you can contact Dr. Melissa Tucker, program chair, directly at mrtucker@sbts.edu.
The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) exam is an important step in preparing for the Boyce College Teacher Education Program. All students applying for the TEP must past all three sections of CORE successfully prior to admittance. This is required for all three emphases within the TEP: state certification, classical, and ESL. You can learn more about Praxis CORE and access available study materials here.
The Praxis II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams are both important steps in your journey to becoming a teacher. Student Teachers must take both exams at least once in order to graduate through the Teacher Education Program and must pass both exams to receive certification from the state of Kentucky. This is required for only the State Certification emphasis of the Teacher Education Program. You can learn more about Praxis II and PLT and access available study materials here.
For those interested in pursuing a degree in Teacher Education through one of our non-certified emphases, we have partnered with a like-minded evangelical university to offer our Teacher Education Program graduates a streamlined process for earning a Master of Arts in Teaching with a licensure program which will provide state certification in the areas of elementary or special education. This enables Boyce graduates to stay on our campus in Louisville, KY, while completing their studies. The entire program is designed to allow students to complete the baccalaureate and master’s degrees in as little as four years.
For more information about this process, contact the TEP offices directly at boycetep@sbts.edu.
Current teacher candidates can access forms and resources pertinent to their time in the Teacher Education Program here.
You can learn more about the teacher candidate procedures for Clinical Experience here.
Clinical partnership cooperating teachers can access information, requirements, training, and resources for their clinical experience placements here.
Degree Emphases
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (P-5) with an emphasis in English as a New Language/Second Language (ENL/ESL)
| General Studies | 41 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BA 210 | Economics | 3 |
| +EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GE 201 | Geography | 3 |
| HS 161 | World History | 3 |
| HS 171 | American History | 3 |
| MA 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MA 261 | Statistics for Educators | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| SC 111 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| SC 112 | Principles of Biology Lab | 1 |
| SC 121 | Principles of Physical Science | 3 |
| SC 122 | Principles of Physical Science Lab | 1 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| SS 211 | American Government | 3 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 30 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| *BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| *BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| *BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| *BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| *TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| *TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| *TH 311 | Christian Theology III | 3 |
| TH 331 | World Religions | 3 |
| Professional Education Studies | 54 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| +ED 200 | Introduction to Teacher Education | 3 |
| ED 220 | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ++ED 230 | Child & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| ED 240 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| ED 310 | Elementary Math P-5 | 3 |
| ED 320 | Teaching Science P-5 | 3 |
| ED 330 | Teaching Social Studies P-5 | 3 |
| ED 410 | Teaching Language Arts P-5 | 3 |
| ED 420 | Teaching Reading P-5 | 3 |
| ED 485 | Clinical Experience I: Teaching | 3 |
| ^ED 490 | Supervised Teaching: Elementary P-5 | 6 |
| **EN 261 OR EN 362 | Cross Cultural Awareness OR Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EN 262 | Foundations of Linguistics & English Language Learning Issues | 3 |
| EN 351 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| EN 363 | Applied Linguistics: Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening | 3 |
| **EN 365 | ESL/ENL Instruction & Assessment | 3 |
| MA 102 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Degree Hours | 125 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ESL Emphasis References: * Also available during winter/summer term (7) **Online only (2) +Prerequisite course for TEP application and all TEP and ESL courses. ++Course which can be taken prior to applying for the TEP. ^ED 490 Supervised Teaching: Elementary P-5 is the only course a student takes his/her final semester in the Teacher Education Program. CP 100 Cooperative Program Seminary is required for all students. Clinical Experience is required for Professional Education Studies classes. |
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Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (P-5) with an emphasis in Classical Education
| General Studies | 38 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BA 210 | Economics | 3 |
| +EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GE 201 | Geography | 3 |
| HS 161 | World History | 3 |
| HS 171 | American History | 3 |
| MA 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| SC 111 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| SC 112 | Principles of Biology Lab | 1 |
| SC 121 | Principles of Physical Science | 3 |
| SC 122 | Principles of Physical Science Lab | 1 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| SS 211 | American Government | 3 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 30 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| *BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| *BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| *BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| *BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| *TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| *TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| *TH 311 | Christian Theology III | 3 |
| PH 108 OR TH 331 | Worldview Analysis OR World Religions | 3 |
| Professional Educations Studies | 60 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| +ED 200 | Introduction to Teacher Education | 3 |
| ED 220 | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ++ED 230 | Child & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| ED 240 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| ED 310 | Elementary Math P-5 | 3 |
| ED 320 | Teaching Science P-5 | 3 |
| ED 330 | Teaching Social Studies P-5 | 3 |
| ED 350 | Classical Education Pedagogy | 3 |
| ED 410 | Teaching Language Arts P-5 | 3 |
| ED 420 | Teaching Reading P-5 | 3 |
| ED 485 | Clinical Experience I: Teaching | 3 |
| ^ED 490 | Supervised Teaching: Elementary P-5 | 6 |
| EN 351 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HU 421 | Great Books Seminar I | 3 |
| HU 422 | Great Books Seminar II | 3 |
| LN 141 | Latin I | 3 |
| LN 142 | Latin II | 3 |
| LN 241 | Latin III | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Total Degree Hours | 128 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Emphasis References: * Also available during winter/summer term (7) **Online only (2) +Prerequisite course for TEP application and all TEP and ESL courses. ++Course which can be taken prior to applying for the TEP. ^ED 490 Supervised Teaching: Elementary P-5 is the only course a student takes his/her final semester in the Teacher Education Program. CP 100 Cooperative Program Seminary is required for all students. Clinical Experience is required for Professional Education Studies classes. |
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