Secondary Education (B.S.)

Program Overview

Currently, there are four content areas. Download the curriculum sheet to view program plan (pdf files).

1. English	2. Math
English curriculum	Math curriculum
3. Science	4. Social Studies
Biology curriculum Chemistry curriculum Earth Sciences curriculum	Social Studies curriculum

Program Details

The secondary program of study is progressive.

1. Initial coursework reinforces candidates' decision to become a teacher and introduces them to pedagogy and relevant content.
2. The program provides candidates with core education coursework, greater opportunities for field experiences, and support to begin the development of an electronic portfolio that displays the candidates' ability to apply theory to practice.
3. Candidates complete professional coursework then enter the clinical field experience during their last semester.

Secondary Education candidates are required to declare a primary area of study and and an additional focus area. There is also the option of pursuing an Education Minor, while majoring in one of the content areas listed above.

Field Experience Requirements

For more information, please see the field experience web page.

Assessment

The teacher preparation program includes both unit-wide assessments and unique assessments aligned with program standards and created specifically for the program.

The unit assessment system provides ongoing information related to how candidates are developing knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to the conceptual framework, and it provides a common assessment for all programs. In general, the unit assessment system includes several portals, or gates: admission to the program, the completion of alI coursework prior to the clinical experience, and exit from the program. Unit assessments take place at each portal.

Common Assessments

The Disposition review, a unit assessment, takes place at three portals but represents a developmental assessment of candidates across time and experiences in the program.

The unique assessments are administered and scored at Portal III and Portal IV. Passing scores on these assessments are required for progression in the program.

If you have any questions about Candidate Assessment Information is provided by the program coordinator, the college counselors, or your professors.

The Secondary teacher education program requires candidates to complete a variety of assessments as they progress through the program of study. The program includes transition reviews. Assessments include unit assessments that are incorporated into each teacher education program of study, and program assessments unique to the Secondary Mathematics program.
 
For any other information about Degree and Certification programs, please contact the College of Education & Human Development Office.