Elective Social Studies Teacher Certification

Program Overview

This 42-credit program prepares students to teach secondary education in grades 7-12. Required coursework includes foundational studies in education, special education, English language learners, assessment, and secondary teaching methods. Students complete two semesters of student teaching to gain practical experience.

Program Outline

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Required Courses

These courses include:

• EDF 300: Democracy and Education (3 credits)
• EDP 280: Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education (3 credits)
• EDA 103: Foundations of Special Education (3 credits)
• EDA 303: Special Ed: Processes/Procedures for General Educators (2 credits)
• EDR 347: Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms (3 credits)
• LAN/ENG 382: Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 (3 credits)
• ERM 355: Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning 7-12 (3 credits)
• SED 100: An Exploration of Secondary Education (3 credits)
• SED 200: Learning Environments and Field Experience in Secondary Schools (3 credits)
• SED 300: Principles of Teaching and Technology in the Secondary Classroom (3 credits)
• SED 331: Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies (3 credits)
• SED 411: Student Teaching Sec - 1st Half (6 credits)