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Dr.
Doris McGowan,
Chairperson 1000 ASU Drive 480 Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500 Administration Building, Room 216 601-877-6200 fax 601-877-3867 |
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The Department of Education is concerned with the preparation of all prospective teachers by the provision of professional education courses for those preparing to teach in elementary education (K-8), special education, and psychology/sociology. The department administers a curriculum for majors in elementary education and offers courses in secondary education. A Curriculum Resource Center is available to all pre-service and in-service students. |
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Psychology
- General Studies
All students majoring in elementary education may obtain a concentration in nursery, mathematics, social studies, language arts, reading, etc. by successfully completing 18 additional hours.
The special education curriculum leads to a non-categorical degree in the mildly and moderately handicapped. Areas of handicapping condition included are children with learning disabilities, mildly emotionally disturbed, mentally retarded, and severely and profoundly handicapped. Students who complete the special education curriculum are certified to teach exceptional children in both elementary and secondary schools.
In addition, the Master of Science in Education and the Educational Specialist degree is offered in Elementary Education.
The Department of Education sponsors workshops, seminars and minicourses in designated areas during the academic year and the summer months. These activities are designed to supplement the regular instructional program and to provide inservice personnel with simulated opportunities to observe, examine and study teaching/learning situations to enhance the resolution of classroom-related learning problems.