Secondary Education Minor
Students interested in becoming secondary school teachers earn a BA or BS in the College of Arts and Sciences (e.g., English, mathematics, etc). While completing requirements for the baccalaureate degree, students are encouraged to take a minor in secondary education.
Courses Required for a Minor in Secondary School Education
Courses listed in italics require admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Educational Psychology 210 -
Psychoeducational Issues in Human Development |
3 |
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 352 - Field Study in Education |
1 |
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 355 - Introduction to Secondary Schools |
3 |
Instructional Technology 486 - Introduction to Instructional Computing |
3 |
Cultural Studies in Education 400 - Professional Studies: Teachers, School, and Society |
2 |
Educational Psychology 401 - Professional Studies: Applied Educational Psychology |
2 |
Special Education 402 - Professional Studies: Special Education and Diverse Learners |
2 |
Undergraduate Total |
16 |
Courses taken during the post-baccalaureate professional year |
Hours Credit |
Education 574 - Analysis of Teaching for Professional Development |
2 |
Education 575 - Professional Internship in Teaching |
12 |
Education 591 - Clinical Studies |
4 |
English Education 461 - Teaching Reading and Literature in the Secondary School |
3 |
One of the five courses below |
3 |
Social Science Education 454 - Teaching Strategies and Issues in Social Studies Education |
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Foreign Language/ESL 455 - Teaching of Foreign Language, Grades 7-12 |
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English Education 459 - Teaching English in the Secondary School |
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Mathematics Education 485 - Teaching of Mathematics, Grades 7-12 |
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Science Education 495 - Teaching Science Grades 7-12 |
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Graduate Total |
24 |
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Teacher licensure is granted at the successful completion of the professional year; 12 additional hours may be taken to complete the master's degree. For more information about master's programs, check out TPTE Graduate Programs.
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