Welcome to Shorter University’s School of Education. I am glad you have chosen to spend your time learning more about our education program offerings. The education faculty and staff are honored to be part of a Christian institution whose mission is to transform lives through Christ. 

Our Mission

Reflecting the mission of Shorter, the Conceptual Framework of the School of Education establishes the foundation upon which Shorter prepares teachers to think Learners First. Our mission is to provide exemplary classroom and field experiences for its teacher candidates so that they may become successful teachers dedicated to life-long learning, personal growth, collaborative effort, responsible citizenship, and community leadership in a global context. Upon successful completion of the program, Shorter graduates are expected to possess content, pedagogical, and curricular knowledge, but more importantly, it is expected Shorter graduates will demonstrate the professional dispositions to be caring professionals who are concerned for the needs of others, and able to assist others effectively in the learning process.

Our Vision

As our mission is accomplished, our vision is met. Our vision is to continue what the program has done so successfully over the years which is:  

1. to keep the needs of others uppermost,
2. to adapt to change and help others make the desirable transitions,
3. to uphold high standards of scholarship and professionalism,
4. to model cultural diversity and global awareness, and
5. to foster cooperation and collaboration in order to accomplish shared goals.
   

Degree Programs Offered Through the Teacher Preparation Program

Shorter University’s School of Education offers nine preparation programs, eight for initial teaching certification and one for advanced teaching certification.

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Early Childhood Education, Initial Certification, Pre-K -5th grade
  
  
  • ECE 2012-2013 Sequence Sheet
    
    
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Middle Grades Education, Initial Certification, Grades 4-8
  Two of Four Content Areas Chosen:  language arts, mathematics, social studies, and/or science
  
  
  • MGE 2012-2013 Sequence Sheet
    
    
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts (B.S. or B.A., dependent upon content area), Secondary English/History/Math Education, Initial Certification, Grades 6-12, One Content Area Chosen: English, Broad Field Science, Mathematics, or History
  
  
  • SE Mathematics 2012-2013 Sequence Sheet
  • SE English 2012-2013 Sequence Sheet
  • SE History 2012-2013 Sequence Sheet
    
    
• Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E), Initial Certification, P-12
  
  
  • BME 2012-2013 Sequence Sheet

Graduate Degree Programs – Offered Online Only Beginning Summer 2013

• Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Early Childhood Education, Initial Certification, Pre-K - 5th grade
  
  
  • MA Teaching 2012-2013 Sequence Sheet
    
    
• Master of Education (M.Ed.),  Early Childhood Education, Advanced Certification, Pre-K-5th grade
  
  
  • MED Early Childhood Education (Fall Start) Sequence Sheet
  • MED Early Childhood Education (Summer Start) Sequence Sheet
    
    

 Post-Baccalaureate Programs

The Post-Baccalaureate (certification only) programs provide individuals who hold an earned  bachelor’s or higher degree, the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to begin a successful career as a teacher in one of the following fields:

• Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-5th Grade),
• English (6-12),
• History (6-12), Mathematics (6-12),
• Middle Grades Education (4-8),
• and Music Education (P-12).

Students seeking certification in one of these programs must demonstrate a sound knowledge of the discipline and an understanding of learning. The curriculum requires the equivalent of a major in the discipline.

For information regarding TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES offered on the Rome campus, please contact:

Dr. Gary Ross
Chair, Department of Education
706-233-732
gross@shorter.edu

or

Mrs. Allison Schultz
Administrative Assistant
706-233-7302
aschultz@shorter.edu

For information regarding GRADUATE PROGRAM OFFERINGS, please contact:

Dr. Cal Meyer, Director
Graduate Education Programs
706-233-7273
cmeyer@shorter.edu

Or

Mrs. MaryBeth Latham
Administrative Assistant
706-233-7790
mlatham@shorter.edu

For information regarding the NON-TRADITIONAL (evening only program for adults) UNDERGRADUATE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM, please contact:

Director Lynda Chisholm
706-233-7476
lchisholm@shorter.edu

or

Mrs.  MaryBeth Latham
Administrative Assistan
706-233-7299
mlatham@shorter.edu