Secondary School Teacher - Bachelor of Arts (42+ Credits)
This major leads to initial licensure as a teacher of English (5-12), History/Social Science (5-12) or Mathematics (8-12). 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:
- English
- History/Social Science
- Mathematics
Teacher of English (5-12) (48 Credits)
Students must choose the liberal arts major in English and the Education major.
Field Experiences
Yearly field placements are required for this licensure program. Students must satisfy requirements for placement and adhere to field office timelines. Please consult with your advisor and the Field Placement Office for information regarding these requirements.
| CEDUC 1352 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Field Exp. 1 | 4 |
| CEDUC 2705 | Inclusive Pedagogies in Classroom Communities: Field Exp. 2 | 4 |
| CEDUC 3705 | Middle and Secondary Education: Field Exp. 3 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4721 | Senior Seminar and Practicum | 9 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
I. Required Courses:
| CEDUC 2714 | Young Adult Literature in the Middle/Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| CEDUC 3340 | Literacy Assessment for Equity | 3 |
| CEDUC 4188 | Sheltered English Immersion | 3 |
| EEDUC 5060 | Teaching English Language Arts in Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 6001 | The Teaching of Writing (K-12) | 3 |
| EEDUC 6210 | Fostering Well-Being through Equitable Teaching Practices | 3 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Choose ONE (3 Credits):
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Liberal Arts Support Courses
| CPSYC 2437 | Equity & Inclusion for Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| CPSYC 3409 | Psychology of Preadolescence and Adolescence | 3 |
Teacher of History/Social Science (5-12) (42 Credits)
Students preparing to teach History and Social Science must choose the liberal arts major in History and the Education major.
Field Experiences
Yearly field placements are required for this licensure program. Students must satisfy requirements for placement and adhere to field office timelines. Please consult with your advisor and the Field Placement Office for information regarding these requirements.
| CEDUC 1352 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Field Exp. 1 | 4 |
| CEDUC 2705 | Inclusive Pedagogies in Classroom Communities: Field Exp. 2 | 4 |
| CEDUC 3705 | Middle and Secondary Education: Field Exp. 3 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4721 | Senior Seminar and Practicum | 9 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Required Courses:
| CEDUC 2714 | Young Adult Literature in the Middle/Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| CEDUC 4188 | Sheltered English Immersion | 3 |
| EEDUC 5061 | Teaching History and Social Sciences Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 6210 | Fostering Well-Being through Equitable Teaching Practices | 3 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Choose ONE (3 Credits):
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Liberal Arts Support Courses
Choose ONE (3 Credits):
| CPSYC 2437 | Equity & Inclusion for Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| CPSYC 3409 | Psychology of Preadolescence and Adolescence | 3 |
Teacher of Mathematics (8-12) (42 Credits)
Students must choose the liberal arts major in Mathematics and the Education Major.
Field Experiences
Yearly field placements are required for this licensure program. Students must satisfy requirements for placement and adhere to field office timelines. Please consult with your advisor and the Field Placement Office for information regarding these requirements.
| CEDUC 1352 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Field Exp. 1 | 4 |
| CEDUC 2705 | Inclusive Pedagogies in Classroom Communities: Field Exp. 2 | 4 |
| CEDUC 3705 | Middle and Secondary Education: Field Exp. 3 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4721 | Senior Seminar and Practicum | 9 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Required Courses:
| CEDUC 4188 | Sheltered English Immersion | 3 |
| EEDUC 6166 | Crafting Curriculum from Design to Assessment | 3 |
| EEDUC 6202 | Teaching Mathematics 5-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 6210 | Fostering Well-Being through Equitable Teaching Practices | 3 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Choose ONE (3 Credits):
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Liberal Arts Support Courses
Choose ONE (3 Credits):
| CPSYC 2437 | Equity & Inclusion for Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| CPSYC 3409 | Psychology of Preadolescence and Adolescence | 3 |