EducationSchool of

Early Childhood EduCation: libEral arts and tEChnology

ElEmEntary EduCation: libEral arts and tEChnology

middlE sChool EduCation: libEral arts and tEChnology

stEvEnson univErsity

Thank you for your interest in the School of Education at Stevenson University. Stevenson offers teacher preparation programs in the following areas: early childhood education (PreK-Grade 3), elementary education (Grades 1-6), middle school math and science (Grades 4-9), and middle school English/language arts and social studies (Grades 4-9). Teacher candidates, as we refer to students in the education programs, demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be competent, highly-qualified, and caring professionals in public and private schools.

The curriculum in all programs provides candidates with a strong foundation in math, science, technology, and the liberal arts. Candidates have a thorough understanding of child development and its impact on educational practices. The sequence of courses is based on an integration of theory and practice, and includes supervised field placements in public and private schools. These placements begin either in the spring semester of the freshman year or in the fall semester of the sophomore year and continue with a year-long internship, which is completed in a Professional Development School in the senior year.

Candidates at Stevenson University experience individual attention from faculty members who are dedicated to your educational and career success. I invite you to learn more about the School of Education at Stevenson University.

Deborah S. Kraft, Ph.D.Dean, School of Education

mEssagE from thE dEan

Deborah S. Kraft, Ph.D.dean, school of Education and Professor, Education. b.s., lesley university; m.a., Webster university; Ph.d., saint louis university

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thE CurriCulumStevenson is committed to providing an expansive and solid educational foundation in the liberal arts. It is through this education that all Stevenson students—regardless of discipline—learn to meet the challenges of life, society, and the working world.

In the School of Education, teacher candidates are equipped with a strong foundation to build a successful career in education. All candidates study subjects closely related to their major and take courses in technology. Throughout the programs, the goal is to blend the liberal arts and the courses within the major to prepare candidates for life after Stevenson.

Programs of studyThe School of Education at Stevenson University offers three distinct majors: » Early childhood education: liberal arts and technology (preK-grade 3) » Elementary education: liberal arts and technology (grades 1-6) » Middle school education: liberal arts and technology (grades 4-9) with

areas of concentration in math and science or English/language arts and social studies

sChool of EduCation: at a glanCE

Faculty

Deborah S. Kraft, dean, school of Education, Professor, Education; b.s., lesley university; m.a., Webster university; Ph.d., saint louis university

teD fiScher, assistant Professor, Education; b.s., towson university; m.Ed., loyola university

clotile S. Galbraith, associate Professor, Education; b.s., Pennsylvania state university; m.a., Ed.d., temple university

Marybeth M. Kobett, assistant Professor, Education; b.s., university of missouri; m.s., the Johns hopkins university

betty r. McNally, associate Professor, Education; b.s., m.Ed., towson university

DaviD W. NicholSoN, Professor, Education; b.a., James madison university; m.a., ohio university; m.Ed., Ph.d., university of virginia

robert P. PeltoN, Professor, Education; b.s., m.s., state university of new york; Ed.d., nova southeastern university

titlE ii rEPort CardTitle II of the Higher Education Act requires that all institutions of higher education with teacher education programs report to their state education agencies and to the public on the performance of the program completers. Following is a portion of Appendix C of the U.S. Department of Education Title II Reference and Reporting Guide.

annual institutional QuEstionnairE on tEaChEr PrEParation: aCadEmiC yEar: 2011-2012section i Pass rates Praxis ii institution Pass rates 100%

Please contact Deborah S. Kraft, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education, for the complete Title II Report Card.

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CarEEr at a glanCEstevenson is proud of its recent graduates and what they have accomplished. graduates of the education programs accept teaching positions in public and private institutions in maryland and nationwide.

EmploymEntin maryland’s public schools, including:

annE arundEl County PubliC sChools

baltimorE City PubliC sChools

baltimorE County PubliC sChools

Carroll County PubliC sChools

CharlEs County PubliC sChools

dorChEstEr County PubliC sChools

frEdEriCk County PubliC sChools

harford County PubliC sChools

hoWard County PubliC sChools

montgomEry County PubliC sChools

PrinCE gEorgE’s County PubliC sChools

st. mary’s County PubliC sChools

Washington County PubliC sChools

it is possible to earn an education degree at stevenson and teach outside of maryland upon graduation. graduates planning to teach in locations other than maryland should check with that state’s department of Educa-tion for specific certification requirements for that location. your professors and advisors in the school of Education will be happy to work with you to understand the certification requirements for states outside of maryland.

EduCation at stEvEnson: What sEts SU aPart?At SU, candidates develop one-on-one relationships with faculty members and other students, resulting in benefits that include: » Faculty members advising individual candidates and addressing

their specific needs. » Close supervision during a candidate’s varied and extensive

classroom field placements. » Candidates learning from one another by completing group

projects and sharing experiences.

In addition to mastering the liberal arts, math, and science content areas, candidates demonstrate skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and meeting the individual needs of their students. One component that makes Stevenson University’s approach distinctive is a focus on technology to improve instruction. Candidates learn how to use technology to ensure the success of their students in the classroom.

thE sChool of EduCation PrEParEs ComPEtEnt, highly QualifiEd, and Caring EduCators Who: » Demonstrate competency in the liberal arts, math, and science. » Understand the implications of technology and use it to enable

their students to become successful learners. » Develop the ability to effectively teach curriculum content so that

all students achieve success. » Engage in classroom inquiry and reflection on practice. » Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of communities

and cultures in order to interact with diverse groups of people.

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matthEw Zipp ‘13middle school

Education

“as a student my favorite

part about my major was

the sense of community.

the school of Education

is a very close-knit group.

there is nothing we

wouldn’t do to help out a

fellow teacher.”

matthew, an avid

baltimore ravens and

orioles fan, is now a

sixth-grade teacher in

anne arundel County

Public schools and plans

to eventually become a

principal. “actually being

in the classroom since

my sophomore year has

given me the experience

and confidence i need to

succeed in the teaching

profession.”

a l u m n u s

Spotlight

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Samantha BrandonEarly Childhood

Education

The early childhood education program equips candidates with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become successful teachers of younger children (preK-grade 3). The curriculum provides experiences in preschools, child care centers, and public and private schools in diverse community settings. The early childhood education program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and includes the four MSDE required reading courses. In addition, Stevenson has earned national accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

During a candidate’s first and second years as an early childhood education major, he or she completes a supervised field experience one morning each week in different school environments. In the third year, candidates spend one full day each week immersed in a classroom field experience. During the fourth year, each candidate completes a year-long internship experience in a Professional Development School. Candidates spend two days a week in the fall semester and five days a week during the spring semester in the classroom, assuming all of the roles and responsibilities of a classroom teacher. Throughout this experience, candidates work under the guidance of an experienced professional teacher.

a SaMPliNG of coUrSeS aND electiveS iN early chilDhooD eDUcatioN

Creative development in Early Childhood Education

Curriculum Principles and Practices

Educational Psychology

instruction of reading

internship i and ii: Early Childhood Education

language development in young Children

learning Experiences for young Children

methods and materials for teaching reading

methods of teaching mathematics in Early Childhood Education

methods of teaching science in Early Childhood Education

Principles of assessment

Principles of special Education

technology in Education

as a sophomore, samantha

had already completed two

field experiences. “the school

of Education at stevenson

is unlike any other. as an

early childhood education

major, i was able to teach

in my freshman year, while

many other schools do not

allow you to work in a school

until your junior year. i have

worked in two different

schools with different age

groups. these experiences

have really allowed me to

see if teaching is the right

profession for me.”

s t u d E n t

Spotlight

early chilDhooD eDUcatioN:liberal artS aND techNoloGy(PreK-Grade 3)Bachelor of Science

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Our elementary education program enables candidates to complete the requirements for teacher certification and to synthesize and use the products of educational research and technology in the classroom. The curriculum provides a foundation for further development in planning, classroom management, inclusion, and assessment. The elementary education program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and includes the four MSDE required reading courses. In addition, Stevenson has earned national accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

eleMeNtary eDUcatioN: liberal artS aND techNoloGy

(Grades 1-6)Bachelor of Science

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mEgan donovan

Elementary Education

for megan, the devoted

education department

was what drew her to

stevenson. “my favorite

part about being an

elementary education

major is the dedication of

the education professors,

the sense of community

within the major, and the

friendships i have made

with my peers. Whenever

you have a concern

or just need to talk to

someone you can count on

anyone in the education

department to be there to

help you.”

megan looks forward to her

career after she graduates.

“i am very passionate about

teaching others and am

so excited to become a

teacher.”

a SaMPliNG of coUrSeS aND electiveS iN eleMeNtary eDUcatioN

assessment for reading instruction

Child development

Curriculum Principles and Practices

Educational Psychology

Emerging technologies for schools

instruction of reading

internship i and ii: Elementary Education

materials for teaching reading

mathematics in Elementary Education

methods of teaching

methods of teaching science and health

methods of teaching social studies in Elementary Education

Principles of special Education

s t u d E n t

Spotlight

The field study portion of the program enables elementary education majors to translate theory into practice in a school environment. During the second year, candidates spend one morning each week observing and participating with elementary school children at the individual, small group, and classroom levels. In the third year, candidates spend one full day each week in a field experience. During the fourth year, candidates complete a year-long internship in a Professional Development School. Candidates spend two days a week in the fall semester and five days a week during the spring semester immersed in the internship experience. Under the guidance of a professional teacher, each candidate assumes all of the roles and responsibilities of a classroom teacher.

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JoShua StargEl

middle school Education

after six years in the u.s.

navy, Joshua found his

new niche at stevenson.

“i feel at home. it’s like i

was always supposed to be

here.”

between spending time

with his wife and three

daughters and serving

as senior vice President

of kappa delta Pi, the

education honor society,

Joshua has learned how

to balance his school and

personal life. although it

can be tough to be away

from his family while at

school, Joshua explains,

“the classroom and

students are what make

me remember why i have

to keep going and finish

my degree. there’s no

better feeling than knowing

you’ve made a difference.”

s t u d E n t

Spotlight

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a SaMPliNG of coUrSeS aND electiveS iN MiDDle School eDUcatioN

Curriculum Principles and Practices

Educational Psychology

Emerging technologies for schools

internship i and ii: middle school Education

methods of teaching mathematics in middle school

methods of teaching social studies

Principles of special Education

reading in the Content areas i and ii: middle school

Writing and Education

young adolescent literature

Our middle school education program enables candidates to complete the requirements for teacher certification and to synthesize and integrate educational research and technology in the middle school classroom. The curriculum provides a foundation in young adolescent development and includes classroom management, inclusion, and assessment. The middle school education program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and includes the two MSDE required reading courses for middle school. In addition, Stevenson has earned national accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The field study portion of the program enables middle school education majors to translate theory into practice in a school environment. During the second year, candidates spend one morning each week in a middle school observing teaching at the individual, small group, and classroom levels. In the third year, candidates spend one full day each week in a middle school classroom. During the fourth year, candidates complete a year-long internship in a Professional Development School. Each candidate spends two days a week in the fall semester and five days a week during the spring semester immersed in the internship experience. Under the guidance of a professional teacher, the candidate assumes all of the roles and responsibilities of a middle school teacher.

MiDDle School eDUcatioN: liberal artS aND techNoloGy

(Grades 4-9)Bachelor of Science

areas of concentration: math and science or English/language arts and social studies

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beyoND the claSSrooMStudents in the School of Education have many opportunities to learn more about education outside the classroom. Teacher candidates can join Stevenson’s Teachers of Tomorrow; become members of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education; or travel with the School during a short-term study abroad trip. These opportunities allow for students to experience aspects of the field of education firsthand.

tEaChErs of tomorroW

Teachers of Tomorrow is an all-inclusive group of active, motivated future teachers who participate in various campus events for the School of Education and the Stevenson community and attend local and national conferences. Their mission is to support and mentor future teachers as they pursue a degree in education by hosting events such as a “Survival Night” for all first-year and returning students, “Make and Take” classroom events, and a screening of the documentary Finding Kind, which focuses on people’s experiences with girl-on-girl bullying.

kaPPa dElta Pi

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, is comprised of education students who exhibit qualities such as leadership, professionalism, and service to the community. The Stevenson chapter, Psi Omicron, provides professional development for its members and participates in community service and various other events. The chapter promotes the motto of KDP, “Knowledge, Duty, Power,” by hosting activities throughout the year, including events at local libraries, a Scholastic book fair, and donation drives for local charities. The Psi Omicron chapter has received several prestigious awards from the KDP national headquarters.

students from the school of Education

paired with the accounting department

and the operation hope: banking on

our future program to teach students at

randallstown Elementary school about

financial literacy.

students in stevenson’s Equity in Education

course had the opportunity to teach at a

school in the appalachian region of West

virginia where they applied what they had

learned in the course to teach the diverse

group of students.

photo credit: John dean

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Stevenson University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is now offering a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics Secondary Education with a STEM emphasis. Candidates who successfully complete the M.A.T. program, including achieving passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II, are eligible for teacher certification in Maryland and in states with reciprocal agreements with the Maryland State Department of Education in the areas of secondary biology, secondary chemistry, or secondary mathematics. Graduates from Stevenson’s bachelor’s degrees in applied mathematics, biology, and chemistry (offered within the School of the Sciences) are eligible to apply for admission to this graduate program.

Additional information can be found at Stevenson University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies website at accelerate.stevenson.edu.

MaSter of artS iN teachiNGMaster of Arts

Faculty Joyce becKer dean, school of graduate and Professional studies and Professor, law; b.a., notre dame of maryland univer-sity; J.d. university of maryland, baltimore

nEw for 2013

short-tErm study abroad

The School of Education provides its students with the opportunity to travel abroad with other education students and faculty members as a part of Learning Beyond. Since 2009, the short-term study abroad initiative has taken students all over the world—including to England, China, France, Greece, and Turkey—where students are immersed into other cultures and gain experiences that will enrich them as future educators. With these life-altering experiences, education students will become more sensitized in their dealings with diverse cultures within the classroom setting and develop positive learning outcomes that will take into account the unique differences and contributions of their students.

during the short-term study abroad to England, education faculty and students toured the university of oxford, one of the oldest universities in the world.

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dirEctionS to thE admiSSionS oFFicE

Take the Baltimore Beltway (I-695; accessible from I-95) to exit 19 (I-795 N). Follow I-795 to exit 4, Owings Mills Boulevard (north to Reisterstown Road). Continue on Owings Mills Boulevard to Groff Lane and turn right.

For GPS directions, please use 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

Plan your visit and aPPly onlinE at stevenson.edu.

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charactEr:

stevenson university is a coeducational, independent institution that is widely known for its unique synthesis of traditional liberal arts education and exceptional career preparation.

EnrollmEnt:

approximately 3,200 full-time undergraduate, 700 part-time undergraduate and 500 graduate students.

grEEnSpring campuS:

Just minutes from baltimore in the town of stevenson, maryland, the university’s original campus offers a peaceful learning atmosphere and modern facilities amidst the rolling hills of the greenspring valley.

owingS millS campuS:

Conveniently located just six miles from the greenspring Campus, the owings mills Campus is a thriving academic and residential community.

StudEnt-Faculty ratio:

16:1

avEragE accEptEd applicant:

high school gPa: 3.41 sat: 1390-1650 (middle 50 percent) aCt: 19-24 (middle 50 percent)

Study aBroad:

students may broaden their educational and cultural horizons by studying in multiple foreign destinations.

School codES:

aCt: 1753 • sat: 5856 • fafsa: 002107

athlEticS:

the university has a wide range of nCaa division iii athletic teams. mustang athletics compete in the middle atlantic Conference (maC) in all sports except men’s volleyball which participates in the Continental volleyball Conference (CvC) and women’s ice hockey which competes as independent.

Financial aid:

approximately 90 percent of stevenson students receive some form of scholarship or need-based aid including work-study, grants, and loans.

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“ We are very thankful for our partnership with Stevenson University.

The SU interns are a valuable resource in our school community.

While the interns learn from their valuable experiences in the class-

room, our students benefit tremendously from the partnership. The

interns play a vital role in our vision of becoming a model school of

caring, sharing, and high student achievement.”

Nick Shockney, Principal, Carroll County Public Schools