Liberal Studies
Students pursuing a Liberal Studies degree can choose to participate in the undergraduate education program, which combines a Liberal Studies major with an Education minor. Students who choose to take this path will take coursework that applies to their bachelor’s degree and their teaching credential simultaneously. Students who complete all 18 credits of credentialing coursework as part of their bachelor's degree have only one semester of student teaching following graduation in order to complete the credential (note: some state tests are required).Teachers impact the lives of children in an unending way.
Liberal Studies Department Mission
To provide students who wish to become teachers with the necessary education to accomplish their goal.
Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies major serves two purposes. It is a per-credential major designed for students who desire a teaching career in Elementary Education. Focuses in the Liberal Studies program include the arts, sciences, religion, anthropology, language and grammar, mathematics, literature and social sciences.
*Also available for working adults and individuals wishing to complete their degree in Simpson University's convenient 16-month, Continuing Studies (ASPIRE) program. Liberal Studies - Continuing Studies, ASPIRE program.
Education Minor
Students seeking a California Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential should choose to major in Liberal Studies. The addition of the Education Minor may shorten the credentialing process. Students will receive advisement counseling regarding the use of the Education Minor courses.
Application for admission to the Education minor should be made through the School of Education during the fall of the sophomore year. Completion of the preliminary credential includes a post-Baccalaureate semester of student teaching. Multiple subjects candidates may, with the Dean’s approval, choose to do half of their student teaching in their home community, nationally or internationally.
Simpson University’s Preliminary Teaching Credentials for Multiple Subjects and Single Subject are fully accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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These are the classes you will take for an Education Minor:
- EDUC 2000 Intro to Education (3 Sp)
- *+EDUC 4000 Integrating Technology (2)
- *+EDUC 4020 Psychological Applications in Education (3)
- *+EDUC 4400 Language Arts (4)
- *+EDUC 4420 Curriculum and Instruction (5)
- *+EDUC 4460 Multicultural Instruction (3)
- *EDUC 4500 Technology in the Classroom (1)
- *EDUC 4610 Teaching Performance Assessment 1 (0)
These courses are taken post-Baccalaureate to complete Preliminary Teaching Credential (14 credits)
- *ED 5440/5441 Student Teaching (10)
- *ED 5601 Student Teaching Performance Development - A (5)
- *ED 5602 Student Teaching Performance Development - B (5)
- *ED 5620 Teaching Performance Assessment 2 (0)
- *ED 5630 Teaching Performance Assessment 3 (0)
- *ED 5640 Teaching Performance Assessment 4 (0)
- *++ED 5660 Induction Preparation (1)
- *++ED 6000 Philosophical Foundations in Education (2)
*Course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
+Must be completed before student teaching.
++Must be completed after student teaching.
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Paul R. Jones Jr, Ed.D.
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Assistant Professor, School of Education |
Profile:
Dr. Jones is currently serving in the School of Education at Simpson University. He teaches several courses in the teacher credentialing, administrative credentialing and the master's degree programs. His professorship has mostly served students in northern California.
Before coming to Simpson University, Dr. Jones was an educator in the California public school system for 30 years in Shasta County in two school districts: the Anderson Union High School District and the Shasta Union High School District. He held many positions including teacher, mentor teacher, science department chair, basketball and tennis coach, athletic director, assistant principal, principal, curriculum coordinator, director of special projects, director of special education and director of alternative education.
Dr. Jones is a member of several professional organizations: California Association of Professors of Educational Administration (CAPEA), Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), National Association Secondary School Principals (NASSP), Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), and a member of Phi Delta Kappa until the chapter disbanded.
Educational Background:
- Ed.D., University of Southern California
- M.A., Chico State University
- B.A., Sonoma State University
Courses Taught:
- Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary (Teacher Credentialing Program)
- Tests and Measurements (PASC/MA program)
- Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction and Supervision (PASC/MA)
- Leadership, Law, Personnel & Fiscal Management (PASC/MA)
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Pam Havlick, M.A.
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Assistant Professor of Physical Education
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Profile:
Pam Havlick came to Simpson University in 2005 with twenty two years of Physical Education teaching and coaching experience at Pomona College in Southern California. She holds graduate degrees in both Physical Education and Theology and enjoys educating and motivating people in becoming active and exercising properly for life long health benefits. Pam likes to kayak, hike, bike, play table tennis and read during her spare time.
Educational Background:
- M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary
- M.A., California State at Northridge
- B.S., Pepperdine University
Courses Taught:
- Fitness and Wellness
- Motor Learning and Performance for Elementary Physical Education
- Walking for Fitness
- Aerobics
- Weight Training
- Recreational Kayaking
- Table Tennis
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Harold Lund, M.A.
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Assistant Professor of Mathematics |
Profile:
Professor Lund enjoys studying mathematics as it was developed by ancient civilizations. He has lectured and participated in various seminars relating to the math of ancient civilizations such as the Mayans, Babylonians and Egyptians. He is listed in the "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" several times, most recently in 2007.
Educational Background:
- M.A., Ball State University
- B.S., Taylor University
Courses Taught:
- Math
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Lois J. Nichols, M.M.
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Part-time Instructor of Musiclnichols@simpsonu.edu |
Profile:
Lois Nichols has a passion for music literacy through education and performance. In addition to being a music instructor and giving piano lessons at Simpson University, she also has her own private studio of piano students and does extensive accompanying for solo and ensemble recitals (both instrumental and vocal).
Lois plays with the worship team at Neighborhood Church in Redding, serves as accompanist for the community choir Trinity Repertory Singers, and has played for rehearsals and performances of the Northstar Opera Repertory Theater in Redding. She and her husband, Tim, have three sons, who all graduated from Simpson.
Educational Background:
- M.M., Kansas State University
- B.M., Wichita State University
Courses Taught:
- Piano
- Children's Music
- Introduction to Music
- Handbell Choir
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- To raise awareness of and increase respect for: self, others, the environment, and God.
- To develop the following core-competencies of Outdoor Leadership: foundational knowledge; professional conduct; decision-making and judgment; teaching and facilitation; environmental stewardship; program management; risk management; and technical skills.
- To grow in Christian character.
