Teaching and Learning Major

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The Teaching and Learning graduates earn a B.A. in Teaching and Learning as well as a minor in an approved CCU program. With up to 21 elective credit hours, students have options for a second minor, or study abroad. In addition, students can earn 3-6 graduate-level credits in this program that can be applied to the Curriculum and Instruction Master of Arts program in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies.

This non-licensure program is 120 credit hours and offers supervised clinical practice experiences in a wide variety of school settings. Upon program completion, the student can apply their knowledge and skills to a variety of vocations such as: youth ministry, non-licensed teaching opportunities, non/for-profit K-12 business positions, and K-12 publishing positions.

CCU graduates of the Teaching and Learning Major earn a CCU Area of Emphasis in Biblical Studies.

The Bachelor of Arts major in Teaching and Learning requires completion of 120 credit hours, including 100+ clinical practice hours in a school:
General Education Core (51 credit hours)
Teaching and Learning Major Core (30 credit hours)
Minor Core (18 credit hours)
General Electives (21 credit hours)

General Education Requirements (51 credit hours)

Arts and Humanities (9 credit hours)

Take one course from each of the following three academic disciplines:

Fine Arts (3 credit hours)

Choose one course from the following:

Literature (3 credit hours)

Choose one course from the following:

Philosophy (3 credit hours)

PHL 202 - Philosophical Inquiry (3)

Biblical Studies (12 credit hours)

Take the following four courses:

Communication (6 credit hours)

COM 103 - Public Speaking (3)
ENG 102 - English Composition (3) OR
ENG 105 - Advanced English Composition (3)

Integrative Studies (3 credit hours)

* Please see the First-Year Integration (FYI) page for specific information about this required course.

INT 101 - First-Year Integration (3)

Mathematics (3 credit hours)

MAT 112 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts (3) Or higher

Science (3 credit hours)

SCI 230 - Integrated Physical Science with Lab (3)

Social Sciences (15 credit hours)

Take each of the following five courses:

Teaching and Learning Major Courses (30 credit hours)

Required Minor Core (18 credit hours)

Students must select a CCU Minor from the following options. Most minors require 18 credit hours, but some require 19-22 credit hours. General Elective requirements may be adjusted accordingly. A total of 120 credit hours is required for the B.A. Teaching and Learning major.

Biblical Studies Minor
Biology Minor
Business Minor
Communication Minor
Global Studies Minor
Intercultural Ministry Minor
Leadership Studies Minor
Management Minor
Music Minor
Outdoor Leadership Minor
Psychology Minor
Theatre Minor
Youth Ministry Minor