In addition to the required courses below for Secondary Teacher Licensure, students may need additional courses to fulfill licensure requirements in areas of general education and content specific coursework to be recommended for a Professional Educator License.
Required Courses
Introductory Courses
| TEP 207 |
Foundations of American Education |
3 |
| TEP 223 |
Adolescent Development for Teachers |
3 |
| TEP 224 |
Exceptional Child for Teachers |
3 |
| TEP 227 |
Educational Psychology for Teachers |
3 |
| Total Hours |
12 |
Core Courses
| TEP 305 |
Technology For Teaching |
3 |
| TEP 315 |
Managing the Diverse Classroom |
3 |
| TEP 318 |
Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment |
3 |
| Total Hours |
9 |
Methods Courses
| TEP 415 |
Teaching in Secondary Schools |
3 |
| TEP 419 |
Content Area Literacy Methods |
3 |
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3 |
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English Methods for Middle and Secondary Grades |
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Mathematics Methods for Middle and Secondary Grades |
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Science Methods for Middle and Secondary Grades |
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Social Studies Methods for Middle and Secondary Grades |
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| Total Hours |
9 |
Student Teaching
Secondary candidates who have successfully completed all general education requirements; all introductory, core, and methods courses; all course work for the content area, and all other requirements will be eligible to complete student teaching. For secondary candidates, the student teaching includes two courses:
| TEP 449 |
Middle Grade and High School Student Teaching Seminar |
3 |
| TEP 451 |
ECCE: Student Teaching – Middle Grade and High School |
9 |
| Total Hours |
12 |
Candidates are required to apply for student teaching. Applications are to be completed with the TEP Advisor within the prescribed time frame. Candidates must complete a state and federal background check as directed by the host district prior to the start of student teaching.