This major leads to initial licensure as a teacher of English (5-12), History (5-12), Mathematics (8-12) or Political Science/Political Philosophy (5-12). Students may qualify for positions involving work with high school students in a variety of secondary school settings. The education of teachers for secondary school draws on the psychology of adolescence to develop teaching techniques, materials, and curricula particularly relevant to students at this stage of development.
The senior practicum will be a semester experience in one setting within the 8–12 grade range. Coursework within grades 8–12 gives the student experience with both adolescents of different ages and a variety of curricula, organizational structures, and grouping strategies characteristic of the secondary school.
Students must choose a liberal arts major to complement this major. Students may choose from three liberal arts fields:
Teacher of English (5-12) (49 credits)
Students must choose the liberal arts major in English and the Education major.
I. Required Courses:
| CEDUC 1352 | Teaching, Learning and Social Responsibility | 4 |
| CEDUC 2360 | Middle School Education | 4 |
| CEDUC 2714 | Young Adult Literature in the Middle/Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| CEDUC 3451 | High School Education | 4 |
| CEDUC 4189 | Sheltered English Instruction: 5-12 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4350 | Embracing Diversity in Classroom Communities | 3 |
| CEDUC 4736 | Senior Practicum & Seminar: High School Teacher Of English | 9 |
| EEDUC 5060 | Teaching English Language Arts in Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 6001 | The Teaching of Writing (K-12) | 3 |
| EEDUC 6215 | Effective Management of Secondary Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
Choose ONE (3 credits):
Choose ONE (3 credits):
| CPSYC 2437 | Characteristics of Children and Youth with Special Needs | 3 |
| ESPED 5100 | Inclusion, Social Justice, and Disability | 3 |
Choose ONE (3 credits):
With the approval of their advisor or the director of the undergraduate Education division, juniors and seniors may take graduate courses (EEDUC, ESPED, ECOMP) in the School of Education in those programs that lead to initial licensure. Once enrolled, they must meet all course requirements as outlined on the syllabus.
Teacher of History (5-12) (43 credits)
Students preparing to teach History must choose the liberal arts major in History and the Education major.
II. Support Courses
Choose ONE (3 credits):
| CPSYC 2437 | Characteristics of Children and Youth with Special Needs | 3 |
| ESPED 5100 | Inclusion, Social Justice, and Disability | 3 |
Choose ONE (3 credits):
Juniors and seniors may take graduate courses (EEDUC, ESPED, ECOMP) in the School of Education in those programs that lead to initial licensure with the approval of their advisor or the director of the undergraduate Education division. Once enrolled, they must meet all course requirements as outlined on the syllabus.
Choose ONE (3 credits):
I. Required Courses:
| CEDUC 1352 | Teaching, Learning and Social Responsibility | 4 |
| CEDUC 2360 | Middle School Education | 4 |
| CEDUC 3451 | High School Education | 4 |
| CEDUC 4189 | Sheltered English Instruction: 5-12 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4350 | Embracing Diversity in Classroom Communities | 3 |
| EEDUC 5061 | Teaching History and Social Sciences Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 6215 | Effective Management of Secondary Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| CEDUC 4737 | Senior Practicum & Seminar: High School Teacher Of History | 9 |
Teacher of Mathematics (8-12) (42 credits)
Students must choose the liberal arts major in Mathematics and the Education Major.
II. Support Courses
Choose ONE (3 credits):
| CPSYC 2437 | Characteristics of Children and Youth with Special Needs | 3 |
| ESPED 5100 | Inclusion, Social Justice, and Disability | 3 |
Choose ONE (3 credits):
With the approval of their advisor or the director of the undergraduate Education division, juniors and seniors may take graduate courses (EEDUC, ESPED, ECOMP) in the School of Education in those programs that lead to initial licensure. Once enrolled, they must meet all course requirements as outlined on the syllabus.
Choose ONE (3 credits):
I. Required Courses:
| CEDUC 1352 | Teaching, Learning and Social Responsibility | 4 |
| CEDUC 3450 | Teaching Middle/Secondary Mathematics: Exploring Connections | 3 |
| CEDUC 3451 | High School Education | 4 |
| CEDUC 4189 | Sheltered English Instruction: 5-12 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4738 | Senior Practicum & Seminar: High School Teacher Of Math | 9 |
| EEDUC 6154 | Meeting Diverse Needs in the Mathematics Classroom | 3 |
| EEDUC 6202 | Teaching Mathematics in Grades 8-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 6215 | Effective Management of Secondary Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |