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Welcome to the Lincoln Memorial University
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program
Welcome to the Lincoln Memorial University Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program (Post-Bac). We hope the following Frequently Asked Questions will be helpful to you as you investigate teacher licensure programs in general and our program in particular. Additional information on or clarification of any of these FAQs is only a phone call or e-mail away. The LMU Post-Bac Program phone number is 1-800-325-0900 ext. 6405. Via e-mail, our address is postbac@lmunet.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program?
The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program (Post-Bac) at Lincoln Memorial University is designed to attract talented individuals who may be seeking to change careers, who have the potential to become good teachers, and who have completed a baccalaureate degree but have not completed a teacher education program. The Post-Bac Program leads to initial licensure in Tennessee.
What certification areas does the Post-Bac Program offer?
Licensure programs are offered in:
Elementary Education (K-6) Chemistry (7-12)
Visual Art (K-12) English (7-12)
P.E. (K-12) History (7-12)
Music K-12 Biology (7-12
Business (7-12) Math (7-12)
How many hours/semesters is the program?
The Post-Bac Program is a minimum 18 semester hours of graduate course work (professional education core). This consists of two semesters of professional core course work (held two Saturdays a month) and one semester of full-time (16 weeks) student teaching.
Professional Education Core:
Fall - EDUC 570 Introduction to Teaching and Learning, 6 cr. hrs.
Spring - EDUC 571 Extending & Refining Knowledge of Teaching & Learning, 6 cr. hrs.
Fall - EDUC 591 Enhanced Student Teaching, 6 cr. hrs.
I am interested in teaching elementary school, what classes can I expect to take?
If you seek elementary certification, you will take 18 semester hours of undergraduate and graduate course work in addition to the 18-hour professional core. These 18 hours are taken during the same semesters you are taking the Post-Bac coursework. For Fall and Spring, you will attend the additional elementary education classes one night per week. The class times are 4-9:40 pm. During the summer, you must attend 2 nights per week. The class times are 5-8:45pm.
Fall - CDEV 450 Early Childhood/Child and Adolescent Development, 3 cr. hrs..
EDUC 450 Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics, 3 cr. hrs.
Spring - EDUC 410 Methods of Teaching Elementary Reading, Correction 3 credit hours
EDUC 430 Methods of Teaching Elementary Language Arts, 3 credit hours
Summer - EDUC 350 Methods of Teaching Elementary Science, 3 cr. hrs.
EDUC 355 Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies, 3 cr. hrs.
EDUC 460 - Methods of Instruction in Secondary Schools, 3 cr. hrs.
I am interested in teaching a secondary subject. What classes can I expect to take?
During the application process, your transcripts will be evaluated to determine if you need any additional undergraduate coursework pertinent to the area of certification you are seeking. If so, these courses would be required in addition to the 18-hour professional core.
Why are my transcripts evaluated?
The state and the program require candidates to address any gaps in their education to ensure attainment of the knowledge and skills required in general education, professional education, and the academic major for the teaching field.
Can I work while completing the program?
The Post-Bac Program allows the individual to remain employed during completion of the academic curriculum by offering the professional core course work two Saturdays a month and required elementary coursework during the weekday evenings. All post-bac students are required to complete between 5 and 7 hours of observation I the schools during the semesters in which they take EDUC 570 and EDUC 571. These observations are set up by the individual student and may be arranged to best fit their needs. Student teaching, completed during the final 16-week semester of the program, is a full-time (non-paid) placement at a public school, requiring you to be present during “school hours.”
Where are Post-Bac classes held?
The Post-Bac courses are held at our main campus in Harrogate and in the Knoxville and Kingsport area.
When do classes start?
We begin a new class each fall starting in August.
When do I student teach?
Student teaching is the last semester of the program. All course work and all Praxis exams must be passed as prerequisites to student teaching.
What are Praxis exams?
Praxis exams are proficiency exams required for licensure in Tennessee. Passing exams pertinent to the area of certification is required as a pre-requisite for student teaching. http://www.tennessee.gov/education/lic/nte.shtml
What is the cost?
Tuition for the 2009 - 10 academic year will be $330 per semester hour. Tuition and Fees 2008 - 2009.
Is this a Master’s Degree Program?
The Post-Baccalaureate Program is a certification program not a degree program. However, since the professional education hours are graduate level courses, the Department of Graduate Education at Lincoln Memorial University offers Post-Bac students the unique opportunity to complete a Master of Education Degree (major in Curriculum and Instruction) by taking only five additional Master’s level courses.
EDUC 501 Foundations of American Education, 3 sem. hrs.
EDUC 511 Research and Statistics, 3 sem. hrs.
EAS 541 School and Community Relations, 3 sem. hrs.
EDUC 602 Classroom Behavior Management, 3 sem. hrs.
EAS 561 School Law, 3 sem. hrs.
Is financial aid available?
Stafford Loans are available for eligible persons. Contact the LMU Financial Aid Office at 800-325-0900 ext. 6336 for information. In addition, the Finance Office at LMU offers payment plans for eligible individuals. Contact the Finance Office at 800-325-0900 ext. 6282 for more information. Stafford Loan Information 2008-2009.
How do I apply?
We will begin taking applications February 1, 2009, for the fall 2009 semester. Since space in the Post-Bac Program is limited and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, applicants are encouraged to apply early. Application requirements are listed on the application. The 2009 application will be available for printing beginning mid-December. You will find the application by visiting our website at http://www.lmunet.edu/academics/Postbac/index.htm. (State and program policies stipulate GPA and pre-admission test score requirements. Please contact the Post-Bac office for more information.) See below for a link to the application.
Note: All sections in Knoxville are full at this time. However, spots are available at our extended sites in Harrogate and Kingsport.
I have questions. Where do I call?
Contact the Post-Bac Office at 800-325-0900 ext. 6405 or via e-mail at postbac@lmunet.edu. |
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