Secondary Education Major (6-12 or P-12), B.S.

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Students interested in teaching in grades 6-12 should complete a dual major in secondary education and one of the following approved majors: Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, Physics and Political Science. A student may not earn a major in Secondary Education without an accompanying dual major.

Students interested in teaching in grades P-12 (preschool through twelfth grade) should complete a dual major in secondary education one of the following approved majors: Art, French, German, Music Education, or Spanish. A student may not earn a major in Secondary Education without an accompanying dual major.

Requirements (35 hours):

Major Requirements (35 hours):

EDU 102 - Orientation to Teacher Education 1-0-1
EDU 204 - Introduction to Applied Linguistics 3-0-3
EDU 206 - Foundations of Education and Psychology (Grades 4-12) 3-2-4
EDU 221 - Exploration in Diverse Cultures Seminar 0-2 hours
EDU 222 - Exploration in Diverse Cultures (Foundations F3a, b or c) 1 to 3 hours
EDU 380 I - Curriculum and Methods for Secondary Education 3-2-4
EDU 405 - Instructional Management 2-0-2
EDU 490 - Professional Seminar 1-0-1
EDU 495 - Teaching of English as a Second Language: Methods and Materials 3-0-3
EDU 497 - Clinical Practice (SEC, P-12) 0-11-11 or
EDU 489 - Senior Practicum (Grades 4-12, P-12) 2-1-2 and
EDU 499 - Clinical Practice 9 hours
PSY 434 I - Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children and Youth 3-0-3

Special Qualifications

English majors will also take EDU 430 .
Music majors will take MUS 305 instead of EDU 380 I .
Art majors will also take ART 304 .
Foreign-language majors will also take 400 FLA listed in their majors.
It is strongly recommended that all secondary and P-12 education students take EDU 260
Technology Applications for Educators or a computer class within their content area.

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Secondary Education Major (6-12 or P-12), B.S.

Requirements (35 hours):

Major Requirements (35 hours):

Special Qualifications