MINOR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
(32 HRS./38 HRS. with Methods)

It should be noted that Secondary and PK12 minors must complete the appropriate major in their teaching field. There are additional courses required for anyone wishing to teach Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, and Social Studies.  All secondary and PK12 education minors should check the teacher education course listings and the corresponding major requirements.

Required courses:
EDU 1111 Learning in a Diverse Society (first year seminar) OR 1141 Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Society (Spring only for first-year students)
EDU 2240 Planning and Evaluating Instruction
EDU 2140 Field Practicum [2 hours, twice a week]
PSY 2209 Child and Adolescent Development
EDU 4417 Reading in the Content Areas - Part I
EDU 4117 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
*Methods Course in the field (see below - includes practicum)
Education department approved Jan term internship in an ethnically diverse classroom setting (EDU 2100) (74 hrs)

Professional Year
EDU 4432 Secondary Student Teaching (6 hrs) - Middle AND
EDU 4434 Secondary Student Teaching (6 hrs) - High OR
EDU 4442 Student Teaching (P-6 Art, Choral, Instrumental Music or Physical Education) AND EDU 4444 Student Teaching (7-12 Art, Choral, Instrumental Music or Physical Education)
Passing scores on PRAXIS I and II
Successful completion of Exit Portfolio during student teaching semester
EDU 4418 Reading in the Content Areas - Part II (2 cr.)

*Methods Courses:

The required methods course depends on the area of certification. Students must have completed an Education Program Candidacy application and submitted passing Praxis I scores prior to enrolling in methods courses. These courses are offered on the following cycle:

Courses offered Fall only:
EDU 3342 Methodology in Art - Secondary
EDU 3142 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3341 Methodology in English - Secondary
EDU 3141 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3343 Methodology in Foreign Language - Secondary
EDU 3143 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3344 Methodology in Mathematics - Secondary
EDU 3144 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3351 Methodology in Elementary Music
EDU 3151 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3345 Methodology in Social Studies - Secondary
EDU 3145 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3350 Methodology in Science - Secondary
EDU 3150 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3348 Curriculum Models in Secondary Physical Education
EDU 3148 PDS Field Practicum Secondary PE [2.5 hours, twice a week]

Courses offered Spring only:
EDU 3347 Methodology in Art - Elementary
EDU 3147 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3349 Curriculum Models in Elementary Physical Education
EDU 3149 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3351 Elementary Music Methods
EDU 3151 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3346 Methodology in Instrumental Music - Secondary
EDU 3146 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]
EDU 3340 Methodology in Choral Music - Secondary
EDU 3140 PDS Field Practicum [2.5 hours, twice a week]

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