Course Requirements for Initial Certification Candidates

Traditional Certification Track

course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3
course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3
course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3
course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3
course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3
course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3

Select one of the following based on content area:
course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification
course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification
course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification
course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification
course - Crtcl Issues In Amrcn Edctn Credit(s): 3
OR
course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3
AND
course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0

Specialization Courses (Select Two Courses from the Same Content Area) Credit(s): 6

Residency Certification Track

This program has a limited number of residency opportunities for qualified candidates. Candidates in the residency option complete a modified program while participating in a paid, full-time residency in a school or district for one complete academic year (the last year in the program).

course - Edu Fnd Diverse Perspectives Credit(s): 3
course - Fndtns Educ Sdnts w/Dsblts Credit(s): 3
course - Tchng English as 2nd Lang Credit(s): 3
course - Ed Evl/Assmt ECldhd-Adol&Dsabl Credit(s): 3
course - Aprchs Lit: EChldhd-Adolescenc Credit(s): 3
course - Educ Psych & Adlscnt Dvlpmnt Credit(s): 3
Select one of the following based on content area:
course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnce - Math Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification
course - Meth Material Adol/Science Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification
course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-Soc Stud Credit(s): 3* Pertinent to the area of Certification
course - Mthds & Mtrls Adlscnc-ENG Credit(s): 3 * Pertinent to the area of Certification
course - Student Teaching Experience Credit(s): 3
course - Seminar in Teaching Credit(s): 3
AND
course - Health and Safety Workshop Credit(s): 0
Specialization Courses (Select ONE Course from the Same Content Area) Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

This degree leads to single certification. Candidates in Adolescent Mathematics, Biology, English, and Social Studies may pursue additional certification as follows.

* Recommended to be taken in the semester prior to EDUC 713. Requires completion of a minimum of 12 credits of coursework prior to course registration.

Master of Science in Adolescence Education, Grade 7-12, with an additional certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities Generalist- 39 credits

Candidates in the traditional and residency tracks of the Master of Science in Adolescence Education Program may add a Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grade 7–12 certification by completing the above 10 courses required for degree conferral and the completion of the three courses listed below:

course - Methods/Materials Teach SWD B-12 Credit(s): 3
course - Educ Assesmnt SWD Credit(s): 3
course - Prin/Strat Clsrm Mgt for SWD Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 39

Education, M.S.

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