Secondary and K-12 Licensure

Program Requirements

A student seeking licensure as a secondary teacher (grades 7-12) or K-12 teacher must complete an appropriate academic major, all other University requirements, and the appropriate Secondary or K-12 Licensure requirements.

Majors and the corresponding licensure areas are listed below:

Endorsement:                            Grade Level:           Major:

Drama Theatre Arts                       7-12                   Communication Arts/Theatre

   English Language Arts                    7-12                  English

   Mathematics                                        7-12                  Mathematics

   Music                                                        K-12                  Music

   Physical Education                           K-12                  Exercise and Sports Science

   Science                                                    7-12                  Biology, Chemistry or Geology

   Social Studies                                      7-12                  Economics, History or Politics and Government

   Visual Arts                                             K-12                 Art

   World Languages                               K-12                Spanish

Students must complete all coursework required within the academic major prior to beginning the year of education coursework and residency, or have content advisor and education advisor permission.

Prior to admission to the teacher licensure program, students must have their Degree Works or unofficial transcripts signed by the content advisor, indicating all coursework will be completed before residency begins. Students pursuing the Secondary or K-12 Licensure option must also meet all of the requirements for admission to the Teacher Licensure Program before taking EDUC 340 Application of Pedagogy and Practice. Successful completion of EDUC 340 Application of Pedagogy and Practice is a pre-requisite for the residency year. 

After completing the major, in the 4th year, the Secondary and K-12 Licensure Program requires 30 credits of education coursework:

EDUC 000Education Gateway Course0
EDUC 340Application of Pedagogy and Practice3
EDUC 403INSTRTN&ASMT IN CONTENT AREA3
EDUC 404Creating Positive Learning Environments3
EDUC 405Data-driven Instructional Practices3
EDUC 406Content Area Literacy3
EDUC 407Maximizing Learning through 21st Century Skills3
EDUC 424Differentiation: Applying Learner-Centered Instruction3
EDUC 429Teaching English Learners for Secondary and K-12 Teachers3
Appropriate Student Teaching Course (six credits of the following):
One class taken twice:6
Secondary Student Teaching
K-12 Student Teaching
Total Credits30