Secondary Education, Certification

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Students may be licensed to teach in grades 9-12 in Biology, English, History or Mathematics. All students must complete a specific academic major and complete required courses in education to meet licensure requirements. (Checklists identifying requirements are available in the Education Office.)

A Minimum of 39 Semester Hours

A minimum of 39 semester hours in education courses including

EDU 202 - Educational Theory and Practice 3 Semester Hours
EDU 205 - Introduction to Teaching 3 Semester Hours
EDU 208 - PRAXIS Core Academic Lab for Educators 1 Semester Hours
EDU 310 - Technology in Education 3 Semester Hours
EDU 341 - Middle and Secondary School Curriculum 3 Semester Hours
EDU 400 - Education Foundations and Diversity 3 Semester Hours
EDU 405 - Educational Assessment 3 Semester Hours
EDU 415 - Practicum in School Settings 3 Semester Hours
EDU 416 - Classroom Management and Collaborative Leadership Seminar 3 Semester Hours
EDU 444 - Methods/Materials: Middle and Secondary Education 2 Semester Hours
EDU 448 - Directed Teaching: Secondary Education 9 Semester Hours
SPE 300 - Introduction to Exceptional Children 3 Semester Hours
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Semester Hours
PSY 201 - Psychological Development in Childhood 3 Semester Hours
or
PSY 202 - Psychological Development in Adolescence 3 Semester Hours
COM 130 - Public Speaking 3 Semester Hours
CIS 310 - Computer Software 3 Semester Hours
and the completion of the requirements in a subject area are needed for a license in secondary education and the minor.