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MAKE AN IMPACT Teachers are a key infl uence in a child’s life. Most people remember the teachers who impacted them strongly through personal interaction and dedication to their craft. As an elementary school teacher, you have the opportunity to pass along that impact during the hundreds of hours you’ll spend with young people each year. At Simpson University, we approach teaching from a Christian worldview, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate the morals, ethics and values that come with that. We also give you the chance to do your student teaching in your home community or overseas, further extending the impact you can have.

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HANDS-ON EXPERIENCEDuring your time at Simpson University, you will engage with a lot more than book work. While we have numerous subjects designed to make you successful as a teacher, you will also have the opportunity to practice what you learn in real classroom environments—locally, regionally and even internationally—as part of your study. You will be able to work with children at all different levels of their schooling, getting hands-on experience as you pursue your passion for teaching.

• Elementary School Teacher• Middle School Teacher

• Teaching Overseas• School Administration

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

THE LIBERAL STUDIES MAJOR is a pre-teaching major designed for students who desire a teaching career in Elementary Education. The broad curriculum readies students to successfully complete the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET), a test required by the state of California. Focuses in the Liberal Studies program include the arts, sciences, religion, anthropology, language and grammar, mathematics, literature and social sciences. Graduates of the program will be skilled in the academic and relational aspects of education, fully equipped to teach the material through a Christian worldview.

COURSE OVERVIEW

CONNECT WITH FACULTYThe Simpson University faculty stands out as a team of committed professionals dedicated to your success. All of our faculty are thoroughly qualifi ed and highly regarded in their fi eld. But, more importantly, they recognize that an education requires more than academic enlightenment — it also calls for personal mentorship and advisement. You’ll experience this advantage through our small class sizes, which help you gain a thorough comprehension of the coursework you’re undertaking. You will also receive personalized attention from faculty, as the best way to equip a prospective teacher is to lead by example.

YOUR CAREER BEGINS HERESo you want to be a teacher? If you have a love for children and enjoy helping others learn, a degree in liberal studies is for you. At Simpson University, we know that teachers make a difference in young people's lives, and we want to help you extend God's kingdom through your infl uence and service to others. As a teacher, you are preparing the next generation of citizens for a lifetime of success in the 21st century. We not only provide the academic skills you need, we show you what it looks like to exercise your faith and values in the classroom—demonstrating compassion, forgiveness, service, excellence and integrity. We also offer the opportunity to prepare for the CSET and smoothly transition with your bachelor's degree and continue with Simpson University to complete the:

• Education • Bible & Theology• Spanish

• Cross-Cultural Studies• TESOL (Teaching English to

Speakers of Other Languages)

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FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES (LIBERAL STUDIES SPECIFIC)All students will undertake courses in Humanities, Sciences, Biblical Studies and Theology. In order to best prepare students for the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) test, the following courses are required under HUMANITIES and SCIENCES:

¾ Intro to Biology¾ World Regional Geography¾ Intro to Music¾ Earth & Space Science¾ Intro to Psychology

OPTION 1¾ Two Semesters of Modern Foreign Language *

OPTION 2¾ Cultural Anthropology Choose 1 of the following: ¾ Hispanic Short Stories¾ Communicating Cross-Culturally¾ Music in World Cultures¾ Religions of the World

* Required for students who do not have a previous foreign language background.

CORE SUBJECTS FOR LIBERAL STUDIES

¾ Children's Art¾ Environmental Science¾ Interpretive Reading¾ Curriculum and Instruction¾ Intro to Literature¾ Advanced Composition¾ Seminar in English Grammar¾ Children's Literature¾ United States History to 1877 ¾ United States History from 1877 ¾ History of California

¾ Fine Arts in Western Culture¾ Language Learning¾ Math Concepts for Teachers I & II¾ Children's Music¾ Motor Learning and Performance

in Elementary Education¾ Intro to PhysicsChoose 1 of the following:¾ Psychological Applications in

Education¾ Child Development

4 Years Full TimeTransfer options are available

• Teaching Credential Program• Master's in Education Program

— Adam Elledge ‘12

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