Secondary Education Minor

Note: Secondary and PK12 education minors must complete the appropriate major in their teaching field. There are additional courses required for those wishing to teach Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, and Social Studies. All secondary and PK12 education minors should check the teacher education course listings and the corresponding major requirements that may appear in this catalogue.

Required:

EDU 1111 - Learning in a Diverse Society or
EDU 1141 - Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Society (Spring only for first-year students)
EDU 2240 - Planning and Evaluating Instruction
EDU 2140 - Field Practicum [2 hours, twice a week]
PSY 2209 - Developmental Psychology
EDU 4417 - Reading in the Content Areas: Part I
EDU 4117 - Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
*Methods Course in the field (see below - includes practicum)
EDU 4418 - Reading in the Content Areas II
EDU 4118 - Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
School-Based Internship (74 hours) offered in January Term (2 hrs.)
Professional Semester (12 hrs.)
EDU 4432 - Secondary Student Teaching (Middle School) and
EDU 4434 - Secondary Student Teaching (High School) or
EDU 4442 - Student Teaching (P-6 Art, Choral & Instrumental Music, or Physical Education)
EDU 4444 - Student Teaching (7-12 Art, Choral and Instrumental Music, or Physical Education)
Passing scores on Praxis I, SAT or ACT
Passing scores on Praxis II
Successful completion of Exit Portfolio during student teaching semester

*Methods Courses:

The required methods course depends on the area of certification. Students must have completed an Education Program Candidacy Application and submitted passing Praxis I, SAT, or ACT scores prior to enrolling in methods courses. These courses are offered on the following cycle:

Courses offered Fall only:

EDU 3342 - Methodology in Art - Secondary
EDU 3142 - PDS Field Practicum - Secondary
EDU 3341 - Methodology in English - Secondary
EDU 3141 - Methodology in English [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3343 - Methodology in Foreign Language - Secondary
EDU 3143 - PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3344 - Methodology in Mathematics - Secondary
EDU 3144 - PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3340 - Methodology in Choral Music - Secondary
EDU 3140 - PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3346 - Methodology in Instrumental Music - Secondary
EDU 3146 - PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3351 - Methodology in Elementary Music
EDU 3151 - Field Practicum (2.5 hours, twice a week)
EDU 3345 - Methodology in Social Studies - Secondary
EDU 3145 - PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3350 - Methodology in Science - Secondary
EDU 3150 - PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3348 - Methodology in Curricular Models in Secondary Physical Education
EDU 3148 - PDS Field Practicum Secondary PE [2.5 hours, twice a week]

Courses offered Spring only:

EDU 3347 - Methodology in Art Elementary
EDU 3147 - PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3349 - Methodology in Curricular Models in Elementary Physical Education
EDU 3149 - PDS Field Practicum Elementary PE [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3351 - Methodology in Elementary Music
EDU 3151 - Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]

Secondary Education Minor

Required:

*Methods Courses:

Courses offered Fall only:

Courses offered Spring only:

Total Program Hours: 32/38 with methods