2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

Secondary Education Dual Major

Candidates seeking a license to teach an academic subject in high schools (grades 7-12 teaching licenses) must dual major in the subject area they wish to teach and Secondary Education. Any combination of major plus licensure is possible as long as that combination has been approved by the state; students must check with their education advisor for state approvals available. Candidates completing a dual major with Secondary Education have few or no elective courses available depending on the program.

Candidates for teacher licensure must work with two advisors: one in the academic program and another in the School of Education and Public Service. Candidates must seek guidance early and often to ensure enrollment in the required courses in a timely manner. Candidates must complete the following education courses in addition to the full requirements of their other academic program (major):

Degree Requirements

Secondary Education Core Courses - 34-36 hours

ED 190Introduction to Computers for Instruction

3

or

ED 191Computers in the 21st Century Classroom

1

ED 201Education as a Profession

3

ED 301Strategies in Teaching

3

ED 314History of Education

3

ED 317Tests and Measurements

3

ED 330Exceptional and Culturally Diverse Students

3

ED 432Classroom Management

3

ED 433Methods in Education

3

ED 435Enhanced Student Teaching

9

ED 436Student Teaching Seminar

3

If a student has CIS 170 as an equivalent course, enroll in ED 191 instead of ED 190. Students must earn a "C" or higher in all courses. Exception: Students must earn a "B" or higher in ED 301.

Total GEC Credit Hours (44-47 hours)
Total Required Education Core Courses (34-36 hours)
Total Required Courses for major (varies according to content area)