Elementary Education Major

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.

Elementary Dance Education Certification, Grades 1-6 and Middle School

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.

Spanish Certification

Requirements include a major in Spanish and required courses in education.

Social Studies Certification

Requirements include a major in history and required courses in education.

• ANT 107 - Cultural Anthropology (3 Cr.)
• EC 101 - Principles of Economics: Micro (3 Cr.)
• EC 102 - Principles of Economics: Macro (3 Cr.)
• PSC elective (PSC 205  strongly recommended)

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• SOC 228 - Social Problems (3 Cr.)
• SOC 250 - Criminal Justice (3 Cr.) or
• SOC 260 - Deviance and Social Control (3 Cr.)

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• PSC 113
• PSC 114