Secondary Education (Subject Area) Certification Requirements
Certification programs are 21 credit hours and consist of four initial courses, followed by a seminar and internship. The programs are organized in a developmental sequence with initial courses providing a foundation for later courses. Certifications are offered in:
- Business Education (K-12)
- English Education (K-12)
- Mathematics Education (K-12)
- Science Education (K-12)
- Social Studies Education (K-12)
- World Language Education (French, German, or Spanish--K-12)
All students must take the following courses:
Course 1: GLTP 500: Conceptual Frameworks for Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
This course provides psychological and interdisciplinary perspectives on teaching and learning. Within the theme of optimal development of creative intelligence, students use these perspectives to guide their reflective professional development throughout their program. The course develops knowledge, skills, and dispositions pertinent to (a) child and adolescent development, (b) learning theories, (c) philosophical and historical perspectives on education, (d) sociocontextual and interdisciplinary influences on education, and (e) higher order creative and critical thinking.
Course 2: GLTP 503: Literacy and Learning in Content Areas (3 credits)
Current strategies for providing instruction in vocabulary, comprehension, composition and language study in content areas in upper elementary grades through high school. Pedagogy for all earners, ranging from gifted to diverse learners in general education. Prerequisite: GLTP 500.
Course 3: GLTP 520: Curriculum and Teaching in Middle/Secondary Schools (3 credits)
This course is designed for students seeking the initial teaching certificate and introduces them to curriculum and instruction in middle, junior and senior high schools. The history and rationale for econdary level education is developed. Students acquire skills in instructional planning and classroom management. Field experiences will supplement classroom instruction. Prerequisite: GLTP 503.
Course 4: The 4th course is determined by the program in which students are enrolled. Please see below for the course applicable to your program.
Course 5: GLTP 570: Seminar and Internship in Teaching (9 credits)
This course, designed for those seeking initial certification, requires full time supervised daily participation in a school setting. The student gradually assumes a full load of teaching responsibility at the school. The experience will test the translation of educational theory into meaningful practice. A student teaching fee is charged for this course.
Business Education: BSED 530: Emerging Instructional Business Education: Strategies in Business Education (3 credits)
Emphasis is placed on the enhancement of teaching effectiveness in business education as emerging instructional strategies are reviewed and studied. Special attention is devoted to the new technology and its use in business education while focusing attention to the present and future needs of the employer. Current instructional materials are presented and utilized. Master practicing business education teachers will augment the instructor’s presentations.
English Education: GLTP 504: Teaching English Language Arts in Secondary Schools (3 credits)
Students preparing to teach English in middle schools and senior high schools explore strategies for the imaginative teaching of literature, poetry, drama, grammar, composing processes, vocabulary, and oral language use. Students research, develop, and critique thematic units, analyze curriculum, and study the selection, development, and use of a wide variety of teaching materials. Traditional and alternative methods of assessment are explored. Prerequisite: GLTP 520.
Mathematics Education: GLTP 507: Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools (3 credits)
The critical analysis of the aims of teaching mathematics in the secondary school; review of recent research in the content and teaching of mathematics by individuals and groups; demonstration lessons (reflective teaching) to illustrate techniques of teaching; the planning of lessons; selection and organization of materials and subject matter; and evaluation of lesson presentation. Prerequisite: GLTP 520.
Science Education: GLTP 506: Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (3 credits)
Classroom interaction analysis systems are utilized in the study of the teaching learning process. Students develop their own repertoire of teaching strategies. Emphasis is on the investigation and interpretation of recent curriculum developments, and the use of the laboratory in science instruction. Prerequisite: GLTP 520.
Social Studies Education: GLTP 505: Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools (3 credits)
The theoretical foundations of teaching social studies in junior and senior high schools. Basic goals and aims of social studies instruction are studied, and specific methodological techniques are described and practiced. Demonstration lessons are prepared and presented. Considers typical problems with which teachers are confronted. Prerequisite: GLTP 520.
World Language Education: EDUC-521: Teaching a Second Language (3 credits)
Focuses on standard and innovative methods of teaching language skills, as well as cross-cultural understanding. Includes theoretical positions on language learning and teaching, the use and valuation of currently popular instructional materials, the design of new materials, and field experiences on the language to be taught. Open to prospective foreign language, ESL, as well as practicing teacher desiring certification. Prerequisite: GLTP 520.
Completion Requirements
- Completion of all courses before internship with a 3.0 grade point average.
- Completion of GLTP-570 with a C+ grade or better.
- Completion of a teaching portfolio.
Please see the Academic Catalogs for more information, including course descriptions.
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