Requirements
General Education Coursework for All
Education Majors Seeking Certification
Education majors will complete requirements for the New Foundations Program, 50-57 hours, required of all majors. In addition to the basic requirements, Elementary and Middle School Education Majors are required to take GEO 101 Geography and they must take ECN 211 or 212 Micro or Macroeconomics as one of their Human Behavior and Social Institutions context courses as well as POL 211 American Government. Speech 101 or 203 is required as well.
See links below for requirements for Elementary, Middle School and Secondary Education majors. It is important to contact faculty in the Teacher Education Program for guidance in scheduling courses.
- Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade3)
- Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)/Early Childhood Endoresement to Elemtary Certification (Birth - Grade 3)
- Middle School Education (Grades 5-9)
- Secondary School Education (Grades 9-12)
- Foreign Language, (Spanish or French) (K-12)
Policy regarding student teaching: Students enrolling in EDU 492 Student Teaching : Elementary, EDU 495 Student Teaching: Middle School, and EDU 497 Student Teaching : Secondary who are members of collegiate sports teams should a) plan to student teach during a semester in which their sport is not played, b) after their eligibility has expired, or c) during a semester in which they choose not to play.
Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3)
General Education Courses: 53-57 hrs
Professional Education Courses: 63 hrs
Foundations |
16 hrs |
EDU 101 Introduction to Teaching |
1 hr |
EDU 230 Child Growth and Development |
3 hrs |
PSY 221 Educational Psychology |
3 hrs |
EDU 231 Education of Exceptional Individuals |
3 hrs |
EDU 290 Foundations of Education |
3 hrs |
PSY 312 Developmental Psychology |
3 hrs |
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Methods |
32 hrs |
EDU 203 Teaching Art, Music and Language Arts |
3 hrs |
EDU 207 Health, Safety and Physical Education |
3 hrs |
EDU 210 Literature for Children |
3 hrs |
EDU 280 Programs and Curriculum in ECE |
3 hrs |
EDU 288 Assessment in ECE |
2 hrs |
EDU 300 Integrated Curriculum in ECE |
3 hrs |
MAT 231 Math for a Elementary Teachers |
3 hrs |
EDU 306 Teaching Elementary Reading |
3 hrs |
EDU 453 Classroom Organization and Management |
3 hrs |
EDU 490 Educational Seminar |
3 hrs |
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Clinical Experience |
18 hrs |
EDU 291 Educational Practicum I in early childhood
(preschool-kindergarten) |
2 hrs |
EDU 393 Educational Practicum II in elementary
grades 1-3 |
2 hrs |
EDU 417 Special Practicum in Infancy and Toddlers |
2 hrs |
EDU 492 Student Teaching: Elementary |
6 hrs |
EDU 494 Student Teaching: ECE |
6 hrs |
* Early Childhood Majors must also take MAT 231 Math for
Teachers as a prerequisite to the Math methods course. Overall
GPA must be 2.5.
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
General Education Courses: 53-60 hrs
Professional Education Courses: 64 hrs
| Foundations |
13 hrs |
| EDU 101 Introduction to Teaching |
1 hr |
| EDU 230 Child Growth and Development |
3 hrs |
| PSY 221 Educational Psychology |
3 hrs |
| EDU 231 Education of Exceptional Individuals |
3 hrs |
| EDU 290 Foundations of Education |
3 hrs |
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| Methods |
35 hrs |
| EDU 207 Health, Safety and Physical Education |
3 hrs |
| MAT 231 Math for a Elementary Teachers |
3 hrs |
| MAT 351 Methods of Teaching Elementary Math |
3 hrs |
| EDU 210 Literature for Children and Youth |
3 hrs |
| EDU 302 Teaching Art, Music and Language Arts |
3 hrs |
| EDU 306 Teaching Elementary Reading |
3 hrs |
| EDU 308 Teaching Social Studies |
2 hrs |
| EDU 310 Teaching Science |
2 hrs |
| EDU 392 Reading in Content Areas |
2 hrs |
| EDU 441 Reading Assessment and Advancement |
3 hrs |
| EDU 453 Classroom Organization and Management |
3 hrs |
| EDU 490 Educational Seminar |
2 hrs |
| GEO/HIS 101 Geography |
3 hrs |
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| Clinical Experience |
16 hrs |
| EDU 291 Education Practicum I |
2 hrs |
| EDU 393 Education Practicum II |
2 hrs |
| EDU 492 Student Teaching: Elementary |
12 hrs |
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Concentration Area: 21 hrs. Some of the concentration area courses are included in the general education requirements of the state and the College. Consult with an advisor to coordinate program of study. No grade lower than C is allowed and concentration area GPA must be 2.5.
Early Childhood Endorsement to Elementary Certification (Birth-Grade 3)
| Additional Coursework |
9-11 hrs |
| EDU 280 Programs in Early Childhood |
3 hrs |
| EDU 288 Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood |
2 hrs |
| EDU 380 Assessment in Early Childhood |
3 hrs |
| EDU 417 Special Practicum in Infancy and Toddlers |
1-3 hrs |
Middle School Education: Grades 5-9
General Education Courses: 64 hrs (See above)
Professional Education Courses: 59 hrs
| Foundations |
12 hrs |
| PSY 221 Educational Psychology |
3 hrs |
| EDU 101 Introduction to Teaching |
1 hr |
| EDU 231 Education of Exceptional Individuals |
2 hrs |
| EDU 233 Adolescent Growth and Development |
3 hrs |
| EDU 290 Foundations of Education |
3 hrs |
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| Methods |
20 - 25 hrs |
| EDU 210 Literature for Children and Youth |
3 hrs |
| EDU 306 Teaching Elementary Reading |
3 hrs |
| EDU 309 Teaching of Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools |
3 hrs |
| EDU 311 Middle School Theory and Practice |
2 hrs |
| EDU 314 Middle School Curriculum and Methods |
2 hrs |
| EDU 392 Reading in Content Areas |
2 hrs |
| EDU 453 Classroom Organization and Management |
3 hrs |
| EDU 490 Educational Seminar |
3 hrs |
| Specific Certification and Methods |
2-6 hrs |
| Mathematics |
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- MAT 231 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
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3 hrs |
- AND MAT 351 Methods of Teaching Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
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3 hrs |
| Social Studies |
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- EDU 308 Teaching Social Studies in Elementary and Middle School
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2 hrs |
- OR EDU 435 Teaching Social Studies in Middle and Secondary Schools
- EDU 435 Teaching Social Studies in Middle and Secondary Schools
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3 hrs |
| Language Arts |
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- EDU 431 Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools
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3 hrs |
| Science |
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- EDU 310 Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle Schools
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2 hrs |
- OR EDU 436 Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools
- EDU 436 Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools
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3 hrs |
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| Clinical Experience |
16 hrs |
| EDU 291 Education Practicum I |
2 hrs |
| EDU 393 Education Practicum II |
2 hrs |
| EDU 495 Student Teaching: Middle School |
12 hrs |
Concentration Areas: Two areas of concentration of 21 hours each are
recommended to be selected from social sciences, science, mathematics,
and English language arts. Some of the concentration area courses are
included in the general education requirements of the state and the
College. Students choosing only one certification are required to have a
minimum of 30 concentration hours. Consult with an advisor to
coordinate program of study. No grade below a C is allowed in the areas of
concentration and the GPA in each must be 2.5.
Secondary School Education: 9 - 12 General Education courses: 53-57 hrs.
Professional Education Courses: (43 hrs.)
Area of Concentration: (31-42 hrs.*)
*some coursework may also meet General Education requirements Foundations (13 hrs.)
| Foundations |
12 hrs |
| EDU 101 Introduction to Teaching |
1 hr |
| EDU 233 Adolescent Growth and Development |
3 hrs
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| EDU/PSY 221 Educational Psychology |
3 hrs |
| EDU 231 Education of Exceptional Individuals |
3 hrs |
| EDU 290 Foundations of Education |
3 hrs |
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| Methods |
14 hrs |
| EDU 392 Reading in Content Areas |
2 hrs |
| EDU 425 Secondary School Teaching |
3 hrs |
| EDU 431-436 Teaching Specialty Area |
3 hrs |
| EDU 453 Classroom Organization and Management |
3 hrs |
| EDU 490 Educational Seminar |
3 hrs |
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| Clinical Experience |
16 hrs |
| EDU 291 Education Practicum I |
2 hrs |
| EDU 393 Education Practicum II |
2 hrs |
| EDU 497 Student Teaching: Secondary |
12 hrs |
Secondary Education specialty areas of concentration are offered in the
following fields of study: English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Social
Science, Business, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and foreign language, K-12, Spanish or French. (See an education advisor for a more information.)
Areas of Concentration
| English Certification: Grades 9-12 |
39 hrs |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
12 hrs |
| Study of English Language, including Speech |
6 hrs |
| American Literature |
6 hrs |
| English or World Literature |
6 hrs |
| English Elective |
3 hrs |
| EDU 210 Literature for Children and Youth |
3 hrs |
| EDU 309 Teaching of Writing |
3 hrs |
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| Mathematics: Grades 9-12 |
31 hrs |
| Calculus and Analytical Geometry |
13 hrs |
| Algebraic Structures |
3 hrs |
| Geometry |
3 hrs |
| Computer Science |
3 hrs |
| Electives |
9 hrs |
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| Physical Education: Grades 9-12 |
36-37 hrs |
| PED 309 History and Philosophy of Physical Education |
2 hrs |
| BIO 107 Human Biology or |
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| BIO 203 Anatomy |
4 hrs |
| PED 321 Kinesiology |
3 hrs |
| PED 340 Exercise Physiology |
3 hrs |
| PED 405 Measurement and Evaluation |
2 hrs |
| PED 204 Fitness/Wellness |
2 hrs |
| Activity Courses from 4 areas, each 1 hour |
5 hrs |
| PED 350 Adapted Physical Education |
3 hrs |
| PSY 231 Sports Psychology |
3 hrs |
| PED 220 Social Science in Sport |
2 hrs |
| PED 215 Motor Learning |
2 hrs |
| PED 104 First Aid and CPR |
1 hr |
| PED 230 Care and Prevention of Injuries |
2 hrs |
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Note: Additional courses are required for Certification in Grades K-12
(11 hours, and split student teaching assignment, one in K-6 or 5-8, and one at secondary level) |
| PED 208 Creative Movement and Rhythm |
3 hrs |
| PED 206 Growth & Development in Physical Education |
3 hrs |
| PED 207 Growth and Developement in Physical Education |
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| PED 3XX Teaching PE in Middle Schools |
3 hrs |
| 2 additional activity courses |
2 hrs |
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| Social Science: Grades 9-12 (includes a minor in history) |
42 hrs |
| American History |
12 hrs |
| World History |
9 hrs |
| Political Science |
6 hrs |
| Economics |
3 hrs |
| Geography |
3 hrs |
| Behavioral Science |
6 hrs |
| Histography |
3 hrs |
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| General Sciences: Grade 9-12 |
33 hrs |
| BIO 108 Introduction to Biological Principles |
4 hrs |
| BIO 124/125 Biodiversity |
4 hrs |
| CHM 114 General Chemistry I |
3 hrs |
| CHM 115 General Chemistry I Laboratory |
1 hrs |
| CHM 124 General Chemistry II |
3 hrs |
| CHM 125 General Chemistry II Laboratory |
1 hrs |
| ENV 105 Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
3 hrs |
| AST 211 Astronomy |
3 hrs |
| NSC 305 Survey of the History of Science |
3 hrs |
| GEO 110 Earth Systems |
4 hrs |
| PHY 201 Physics |
4 hrs |
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| Biology: Grades 9-12 |
37-40 hrs |
| BIO 124/125 or 114/115 |
4 hrs |
| BIO 205 Ecology or Plant |
4 hrs |
| BIO 220 Evolution |
3 hrs |
| BIO 301 Genetics |
4 hrs |
| BIO electives to cover |
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| Anatomy, Zoology or Entomology |
5-8 hrs |
| GEO, CHM or PHY 101 (choose 2) |
8 hrs |
| ENV 105 Environmental Sci |
3 hrs |
| NSC 305 History of Sci |
3 hrs |
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Chemistry: Grades 9-12 (includes minor in
Chemistry) |
38 hrs |
| CHM 114-115 General Chemistry I |
4 hrs |
| CHM 124-125 General Chemistry II |
4 hrs |
| CHM 314-315 Organic Chemistry |
4 hrs |
| CHM electives to cover |
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| Inorganic, Analytical, Bio and Physical Chemistry |
8 hrs |
| PHY 201 Physics I |
4 hrs |
| BIO 110 or 112 |
4 hrs |
| GEO 105 or 110 |
4 hrs |
| ENV 101 Environmental Science |
3 hrs |
| NSC 305 History of Science |
3 hrs |
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| Physics: Grades 9-12 |
38 hrs |
| PHY 201 Physics I |
4 hrs |
| PHY 212 Physics II |
4 hrs |
| PHY 223 Physics III |
3 hrs |
| PHY 398 Indep. Project |
1 hrs |
| PHY 324 Light |
4 hrs |
| PHY 325, 415, or 416 |
4 hrs |
| CHM 114-115 |
4 hrs |
| BIO and GEO elective courses |
8 hrs |
| ENV 101 Environmental Sci |
3 hrs |
| NSC 305 History of Sci |
3 hrs |
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| Business: Grades 9-12 |
40-43 hrs |
| ACC 215 Accounting I |
4 hrs |
| ECN 211 Macroeconomics |
3 hrs |
| ECN 212 Microeconomics |
3 hrs |
| SPE 101 or 203 Speech |
3 hrs |
| SPE 310 Business Communications |
3 hrs |
| MIS 201 Intro to Information Systems |
3 hrs |
| BUS 223 Business Law |
3 hrs |
| MIS 210 Spreadsheet Applications |
3 hrs |
| BUS 220 Fund. Marketing |
3 hrs |
| BUS 230 Personal Finance |
3 hrs |
| BUS 240 International Bus |
3 hrs |
| BUS 250 Prin. Marketing |
3 hrs |
| Internship or Work experience |
3-6 hrs |
Foreign Language, (Spanish or French) K-12
| Foreign Language (38 hours) (includes French or Spanish major) |
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| EDU 437 Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language |
3hrs |
| SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I (or FRE 101) |
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| SPA102 Elementary Spanish II (or FRE 102) |
4hrs |
| SPA 203 Intermediate Spanish I (or FRE 203) |
3hrs |
| SPA 204 Intermediate Spanish II (or FRE 204) |
3hrs |
| SPA 210 Spanish Conversation (of FRE 305) |
3hrs |
| SPA 381 Advan. Grammar & Comp (or FRE 306) |
3hrs |
| SPA 351 Intro to Spanish Lit I (or FRE 280) |
3hrs |
| SPA 303 Adv. Spanish Conversation (or FRE 303) |
3hrs |
| SPA 353 10th & 20th Century Lat. Am. Lit (or FRE 360 Literary Movements) |
3hrs |
| SPA 377 Spanish Civ (or FRE 361 Lit and Culture) |
3hrs |
| SPA 363 Spanish-American Novel (or FRE 362 French Speaking Cultures) |
3hrs |
| SPA 378 Latin Am Civ (or FRE 425 Senior Thesis) |
3hrs |
| Total |
38 hours |
It is important to contact faculty in the Teacher Education Program for
guidance in scheduling courses.
Policy regarding student teaching: Students enrolling in EDU 492 Student
Teaching: Elementary, EDU 495 Student Teaching: Middle School, and
EDU 497 Student Teaching: Secondary who are members of collegiate
sports teams should a) plan to student teach during a semester in which
their sport is not played, b) after their eligibility has expired, or c) during a semester in which they choose not to play.