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 4^th year, the Secondary and K-12 Licensure Program requires 30 credits of education coursework:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
EDUC 000	Education Gateway Course	0
EDUC 340	Application of Pedagogy and Practice	3
EDUC 403	Instruction and Assessment in Content Area	3
EDUC 404	Creating Positive Learning Environments	3
EDUC 405	Data-driven Instructional Practices	3
EDUC 406	Content Area Literacy	3
EDUC 407	Maximizing Learning through 21st Century Skills	3
EDUC 424	Differentiation: Applying Learner-Centered Instruction	3
EDUC 429	Teaching English Learners for Secondary and K-12 Teachers	3
Appropriate Student Teaching Course (six credits of the following):
One class taken twice:		6
EDUC 409	Secondary Student Teaching
or EDUC 410	K-12 Student Teaching
Total Credits		30