Becoming an educator
When you begin your education, you are considered a pre-service teacher and must demonstrate behavior appropriate to the profession. There are particular state requirements, which include solid dispositions and a high GPA. It is very important to start with a strong GPA and maintain it throughout your college career.
Your first year will include Social Foundations, our introductory education course. During this course, you will begin to gain an understanding of 7-12 grade students by spending time in the field. Thereafter, you will build on that experience, gaining additional information and skills in Strategies and Early Field courses.
Secondary Education majors may earn a dual major in their discipline and Education (e.g., English Literature and English education). This can be accomplished by taking approximately one additional semester of classes.
Secondary Education/Biology Focus
- Biology specialty — 8 semester sequence map
- Biology specialty & Special Education Minor - 8 semester sequence map
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- Biology specialty & Biology Major — 9 semester sequence map
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Secondary Education/Chemistry Focus
- Chemistry specialty — 8 semester sequence map
- Chemistry specialty & Special Education Minor - 8 semester sequence map
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- Chemistry specialty & Chemistry Major — 9 semester sequence map
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Secondary Education/English Literature Focus
- English Literature specialty — 8 semester sequence map
- English Literature specialty & Special Education Minor - 8 semester sequence map
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- English Literature specialty & English Literature Major — 9 semester sequence map
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Secondary Education/English Writing Focus
- English Writing specialty — 8 semester sequence map
- English Writing specialty & Special Education Minor - 8 semester sequence map
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- English Writing specialty & English Writing Major — 9 semester sequence map
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Secondary Education/History Focus
- History specialty — 8 semester sequence map
- History specialty & Special Education minor - 8 semester sequence map
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- History specialty & History Major — 9 semester sequence map
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Secondary Education/Mathematics Focus
- Mathematics specialty — 8 semester sequence map
- Mathematics specialty & Special Education minor - 8 semester sequence map
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- Mathematics specialty & App. Mathematics Major — 9 semester sequence map
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Secondary Education/Political Science Focus
- Political Science specialty — 8 semester sequence map
- Political Science specialty & Special Education Minor - 8 semester sequence map
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- Political Science specialty & Political Science Major — 9 semester sequence map
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