Secondary Certification (7-12th grade)

Content areas: English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Social Studies, Art, Spanish, French

Pre-requisites:

• General Studies course requirements - 1 Composition, 2 Math, 1 Literature, 1 General Psychology– must have a C or better in each.  If you are missing any of these, they must be taken prior to starting grad. classes
• Content area coursework must be completed
• 2.8 GPA required for admission – 3.0 GPA needed at time of student teaching (if below a 2.8, student must meet provisional requirements for full acceptance)
• Pass scores on Praxis I tests – reading, writing, and math

EDU 515 Advanced Human Development and Learning Theory
EDU 547 English Language Learner Strategies and Methods for the Adolescent
EDU 630 Secondary Assessment
EDU 645 Secondary Methods I (undergraduate credit)
EDU 646 Secondary Methods II
EDU 610 Instructional Technology
SPE 540 The Inclusive Secondary Classroom  (4 credit course)
SPE 541 Assessment and Adaptation: Adolescents with Special Needs  (4 credit course)
EDU 702/704 Student Teaching                                                                                                                                 
EDU 707 Professional Seminar

60 hours of classroom observation must also be met prior to student teaching