K-12 Minor Course Requirements

39-41 credit hours

Requirements

In addition to the completion of a BA or BS in the desired content area, students pursuing K-12 certification must complete the following education courses in completion of a minor in education (K-12):

K-12 Minor Courses

EDU 10000Orientation to Educational Experiences

3

EDU 11100School Observation

1

EDU 20200Psychology of Teaching and Learning

3

EDU 21501Teacher Education Seminar I

1

EDU 30700Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

3

EDU 32100Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology

3

EDU 34100Education of the Exceptional Child

3

EDU 34300Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management

3

EDU 38000Pre-Student Teaching Practicum

1-3

EDU 40400Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning

3

EDU 41000Student Teaching

12

In addition to the courses listed above, students must complete the appropriate methods of teaching course (selected from EDU 33000 through EDU 34000), as determined by the student’s desired area of certification.

Notes: (1) The total number of credit hours required for K-12 certification is dependent on the student’s major content area.

(2) Students in secondary education (9-12) and K-12 certification programs must officially declare a minor in either secondary education (9-12) or education (K-12) in order to be recognized for the additional educational coursework completed.