Title II Report Card

Walla Walla University
School of Education & Psychology
Title II of the Higher Education Act Report Card

2010 – 2011

Mission: The School of Education and Psychology at Walla Walla University supports the mission of the university and assists students as they acquire knowledge and expertise in their fields of study within the context of Christian faith. To this end our faculty and students are committed to:

• quality in scholarship and research;
• the development of social, moral, and spiritual values; and
• the integration of learning, faith, and service.

 Teacher Preparation Programs: WWU offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Teacher certification is also available to those who wish to teach in various content areas at the secondary school level. Additional information can be found at http://www.wallawalla.edu/3037

Student Characteristics: The Teacher Certification Program enrolled 33 students during the 2010–2011 academic year. Most of these students were undergraduates of traditional college age.

Admission Requirements:

• Junior class standing or a score of at least 23 on the ACT or a score of at least 1040 on the SAT.
• Minimum GPA of at least 2.75 in all course work that applies to certification requirements.
• Passing score in all required sections of the WEST-B.
• Formal application, law enforcement background check, and moral character clearance.

For a complete description, see: http://www.wallawalla.edu/2968

Accreditation:

• Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
• Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, & Universities
• All of the university's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Washington State Board of Education.

 CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION:

Best Practices:

• Blend of theory and practice. Teacher certification candidates spend between 85 and 181 clock hours observing and assisting in K–12 classrooms prior to student teaching.
• Methods of teaching courses are aligned with Washington state's Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
• Portfolios are used formatively and summatively to document "positive impact on student learning" in the K–12 setting.

 Notable Features and Accomplishments:

• In 2010–2011, one elementary education major received the Zelma Nethery Wells Piper Memorial Scholarship.
• In 2010–2011, 14 teacher certification candidates were awarded the Eleanor Schofield Memorial Teachers' Scholarship.
• In 2010–2011, one elementary education major received the Richard and Dena Hammill Scholarship.
• In 2010-2011, two elementary education major received the Doreen Paulson-Evans Memorial Scholarship.
• In 2010-2011, one elementary education major received the Appreciation of Elementary Education Scholarship.
  

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