Secondary Teaching Post Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Overview

This program prepares individuals to teach at the secondary level. It includes 17 credit hours of coursework, a 2-credit practicum, and a 6-credit student teaching experience. Students will learn about diversity in education, curriculum design, instructional strategies, classroom management, and instructional technology. Additional courses may be required for specific endorsement areas.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Structure:

• 17 credit hours in specific coursework.
• Practicum is a 2 credit hour “course” which requires 60 clock hours in a secondary, subject-specific classroom.
• Student teaching is a 6 credit hour “course” which requires a minimum of 60 full teaching days in a secondary, subject-specific classroom.

Course Requirements:

• EDUC 6020 - Diversity in Education (2 credits)
• EDUC 6050 - Curriculum Design, Evaluation & Assessment (3 credits)
• EDUC 6060 - Instructional Strategies (2 credits)
• EDUC 6110 - Introduction to Classroom Management (3 credits)
• EDUC 6229 - Instructional Technology for Pre-service Teachers (2 credits)
• EDUC 6265 - Foundations of Inclusive Teaching (2 credits)
• EDUC 6320 - Content Area Literacy Instruction (3 credits)
• EDUC 6860 INT - Practicum in Education (2 credit hours required)
• EDUC 6880 INT - Student Teaching and Seminar in Secondary Education (6 credit hours required)

Additional Notes:

• Some additional courses may be required for endorsement area.