In addition to completing the professional education concentration, candidates for an initial secondary or K-12 teacher certification complete a subject concentration in an approved specialization, listed below.
Secondary/K-12 Professional Education Concentration
|
Course # |
Course Name |
Credits |
|
EDUC 000 |
Field Experience |
0 |
|
EDUC 500 |
First Semester Certification Seminar |
0 |
|
EDUC 502 |
Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education |
3 |
|
EDUC 523 |
Seminar: Psychology of Education |
3 |
|
PSYC 514 |
Human Development |
3 |
|
R ED 526 |
Teaching Content Area Reading |
3 |
|
SPED 507 |
Characteristics Remedial Strategies Imp. Learner |
3 |
|
EDUC 561 |
Methods, Materials and Assessment ESL |
3 |
|
SPED 539 |
Behavior Management Approaches |
3 |
|
EDUC 411A |
Effective Instruction Secondary/K-12 |
3 |
|
EDUC 005E |
Practicum |
1 |
|
SPED 511 |
Curriculum for Special Needs Learners (Taken with Student Teaching) |
3 |
|
EDUC 591 |
Student Teaching |
3,3 |
|
|
SUBJECT AREA SPECIALIZATION |
varies |
Those seeking the Masters of Arts Degree also complete 6 additional credits:
|
EDUC 501 |
Research Theory |
3 |
|
EDUC 554 |
Learning Theories |
3 |
Subject Area Specializations
Full transfer credit will be awarded for courses in the following specializations based upon comparable prior credits earned.
Secondary Education
- Biology (7-12)
- Communication (7-12)
- English (7-12)
- General Science (7-12)
- Mathematics (7-12)
- Social Studies (7-12)
PreK-12 Education
Endorsements
The following endorsements are intended to improve a teacher's skills in a specialized area and can be added to existing Level I or Level II certificates.
Do you have a love for music? Have you considered sharing this love for music?
Our music certification program provides professional musical training and pedagogical instruction to prepare you to work in elementary and high school settings. Courses emphasize pedagogical/musical skills, curricular development, and assessment.
Required Program Courses
| MUSC 118 | Percussion Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 111A, B | Written Theory I | 4 |
| MUSC 112 A,B | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUSC 120 A,B | Fundamentals of Vocal Technique | 2 |
| MUSC 118 | Percussion Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 127 A,B | Classical Piano or Applied Minor | 4 |
| MUSC (varies) | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 1-- | Applied Major | 4 |
| MUSC 211 A,B | Written Theory II | 2 |
| MUSC 212 A,B | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUSC 213 A,B | Keyboard Harmony | 2 |
| MUSC 115 A,B | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSC 215A | Violin Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 215B | Cello/Bass | |
| MUSC 315D | High Brass | 1 |
| MUSC 315E | Low Brass | 1 |
| MUSC 2-- | Applied Major | 4 |
| MUSC (varies) | Applied Minor | 6 |
| MUSC (varies) | Ensemble | 3 |
| MUSC 303 A,B | Woodwinds I,II | 2 |
| MUSC 311B | Music in the Elementary School | 2 |
| MUSC 312 | Music in the Secondary School | 2 |
| MUSC 315C | Instrumental Lab | 0 |
| MUSC 318 A,B,C | Vocal Literature | 3 |
| MUSC 322, 323 | History of Music I,II | 6 |
| MUSC 3-- | Applied Major | 4 |
| MUSC 412 | Orchestration | 2 |
| MUSC 419 | Conducting II | 1 |
| MUSC 421 | Introduction to World Music | 1 |
| MUSC 4-- | Applied Major | 4 |
| MUSC (varies) | Senior Recital | 0 |
General Requirements
| EDUC 500 | First Semester Certification Seminar | 0 |
|
EDUC 000 EDUC 005E |
Field Experience (190 clock hours minimum) Practicum Block |
0 1 |
| EDUC 502 | Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 523 | Seminar: Psychology of Education | 3 |
| PSY 514 | Human Development | 3 |
| R ED 526 | Teaching Content Area Reading | 3 |
| S ED 507 | Characteristics of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 411A | Effective Instruction in Secondary and K-12 Education | 3 |
| S ED 511 | Curriculum for Special Needs Learners (taken w/ Student teaching) | 3 |
| S ED 539 | Behavior Management Approaches | 3 |
| EDUC 561 | Methods, Materials and Assessment ESL | 3 |
| EDUC 442A-Q | Student Teaching | 3,3 |
| EDUC 595A | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |