2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

Education B.S., Secondary Program (Certifies Grades 9-12)

Completion of this curriculum, other University requirements, and an overall grade point average identified in the Professional Education Handbook on a 4.00 scale qualifies the student to receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.

The number of hours in the major, minor, and elective categories may vary depending on the major and minor selected. Care should be exercised in choosing courses to assure a minimum of 40 semester hours of senior college work in courses numbered above 300.

All degrees in education are subject to state requirements which may change at any time due to action of the State Board of Education.

Program Outcomes (PEU):

  • Teacher candidates engage all students in subject matter
  • Teacher candidates promote a positive learning environment for all students through effective classroom management
  • Teacher candidates differentiate for all students
  • Teacher candidates analyze assessment data to improve student

Required Courses

The Northwest Core (44-47 hours)

Must include the following:

COM 29102Fundamentals of Oral Communication *

3

PSYC 08299Educational Psychology

3

Directed Northwest Core Requirement: (must achieve grade of C or better in each)

Institutional Requirements (4 hours)

Recommended:

EDCI 62130Educational Computing and Technology

3

Degree Requirement (3 hours)

EDUC 61569Multiculturalism in Education

3

The degree requirement for Multiculturalism in Education is separate from the Humanities requirement in The Northwest Core.

Professional Requirements

Professional Education Phase I (9 hours)

EDCI 62107Ecology and Developmental Foundations of Education

2

EDCI 62108Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

2

EDCI 62109Positive Communication in an Inclusive Classroom

2

EDCI 62113Professional Learning Community I

1

EDCI 62116Professional Learning Community II

1

EDCI 62119Professional Learning Community III

1

Professional Education Phase II (11-12 hours)

EDUC 61301Developmental Foundations of Adolescent and Content Literacy

2

EDUC 61302Professional Learning Community Middle and Secondary IV

1

EDUC 61310Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies

1

EDUC 61311Designing Integrated Middle School and Secondary Curriculum

1

EDUC 61312Professional Learning Community for Middle School and Secondary V

1

EDUC 61324Intervention and Assessment: Literacy, Special Populations, and English Language

2

EDUC 61325Professional Learning Community VI

1

Secondary School Content Methods

2 to 3

Professional Education Phase III (15 hours)

EDUC 61431Secondary School Practicum

1

EDUC 61432Professional Education Capstone

2

EDUC 61472Directed Teaching in the Secondary School

1 to 10

PSYC 08322Adolescent Psychology

2

Special Methods:  (See department course listings.)  A special methods course must be completed with each major or minor which carries 9-12 or K-12 certification.

Major or Major/Minor Requirements and Electives (37-38)

Based on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification requirements, there may be variances in subject area curriculum requirements.