Apr 20, 2024

2012-2013 HillBook (Class of 2016)

2012-2013 HillBook (Class of 2016) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]

Secondary Education Minor

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The Department of Education Studies offers a minor in Secondary Education which leads to initial licensure in classroom teaching in one of the following areas: Biology (8-12), Chemistry (8-12), English (8-12), Foreign Language-French (5-12), Foreign Language-Spanish (5-12), History (8-12), Mathematics (8-12).

Required Education Courses: Secondary

Required Education courses

Note:

In order to register for EDU 437 - Practicum: Secondary Education 5-12 Level or EDU 439 - Practicum: Secondary Education 8-12 Level and EDU 440 - Practicum: Reflective Seminar during senior year, the Secondary Education minor must: (a) hold a 3.0 GPA; (b) pass all sections of the Massachusetts Tests of Educational Licensure (MTEL); and (c) complete all Education coursework, or obtain consent of the Department Chair. EDU 437 or EDU 439 may be completed either fall or spring semester of senior year, in consultation with the student’s education advisor.

Required Courses (specific to major)

BIO 313 - Teaching the Sciences (Biology or Chemistry majors only)

Recommended Education Courses (all majors)

EDU 209 - Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment (2 additional hrs/wk pre-practicum in special education)
EDU 307 - Classroom Management
EDU 330 - Reading & Writing in the Content Areas

Liberal Arts/Science Major

In addition to Education coursework, Secondary Education minors must complete a liberal arts/science major from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Language (French and/or Spanish), History, or Mathematics.

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