Teacher Education Programs Pre-K-12

Professional Studies (15-18 credits)

• EDUC 245 - Human Growth as a Function of Social, Political and Economic Institutions 3 credits
• EDUC 260 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession 2 credits
• EDUC 432 - Content Area Literacy 3 credits
• EDUC 455 - Principles of Secondary Education 1 credit
• EDUC 487 - Classroom Management and System Issues 3 credits

Methods course in the student’s major (3-6 credits)

(Please see undergraduate catalog for course number and title)

• Student must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program before they will be permitted to enroll in any subsequent 300-400 level EDUC courses. See Office of Professional Services section for more information.

Practica - Field Placement (1 credit)

• EDUC 270 - Practicum One-Week 1 credit

Professional Semester (12 credits)

See program area for Student Teaching course.

For students who want to teach art, modern languages (French, German, and Spanish), music, or physical education on the PK-12 level, please review the information under that department for the courses that need to be taken. An academic/professional advisor will be assigned by that department. With careful scheduling, a student can complete all degree and program requirements in four years.

Add-On Endorsements

It may be possible for some teacher education students to add a second endorsement to a teaching license while completing degree and teacher education requirements. To receive an add-on endorsement, a student must complete all requirements in one of the disciplines listed below. Students interested in an Add-on-Endorsement should meet with the Department Chair of the endorsement to plan their schedule. With careful scheduling, it may be possible for a student to complete degree requirements, teacher education program requirements, and an add-on endorsement, in four years.