Elementary Education Certification, Grades 1-6
Students who intend to teach in an elementary school major in the Education Department. A concurrent major or minor in an academic discipline is required and should be planned with the chair of the Education Department, in consultation with the chair of the other department.
Secondary Education Certification, Grades 7 through 12
Students desiring certification in secondary schools should consult with the chair of the Education Department during their freshman or sophomore year to ensure the timely completion of requirements. See list below for programs available that lead to certification at the secondary school level. Requirements include: Major in the academic department appropriate to area of certification. Courses identified for specific area of certification. (See list below.)
Writing proficiency requirement completed through the major.
Art
Requirements include a major in art with concentration in studio art and required courses in education.
Biological Sciences
Requirements include a major in biological sciences and required courses in education.
Chemistry Certification
Requirements include a major in chemistry and required courses in education.
Dance Certification
Requirements include a major in dance with a performance concentration and required courses in education.
English Certification
Requirements include a major in English, with a concentration in literature, and required courses in education.
French Certification
Requirements include a major in French and required courses in education.
History Certification
Requirements include a major in history and required courses in education.
Mathematics Certification
Requirements include a major in mathematics and required courses in education.
Russian Certification
Requirements include a major in Russian and required courses in education.
Social Studies Certification
Requirements include a major in history and required courses in education.
