Secondary Education
Secondary Education
The Student majoring in secondary education may choose a curriculum in (1) English education, (2) mathematics education, (3) mathematics/mathematics education, (4) science education (with options in biology, chemistry, or physics) or (5) social studies education.
Students in secondary education have three ways of enhancing their degrees:
Additional Certification Endorsements--Secondary education majors in biology and chemistry must also have additional certification endorsement in general science. Other secondary education majors have the option of taking additional certification endorsement in one of the several areas listed below after the major curricula.
Second Degrees--Students may earn a second degree in their chosen discipline by taking a minimum of 30 additional hours and by meeting other requirements of the appropriate department and college. (See also "Requirements for a Second Bachelor's Degree" under "University Regulations.")
Multiple Majors--Students may earn a degree with two majors,
in the same college or in different colleges, by getting the permission
of deans and by completing all requirements for both majors. (See also
"Requirements for Multiple Majors" under "University Regulations.")
The College of Education and the College of Sciences have established a
curriculum, listed below, for a double major both in secondary education-mathematics
and in mathematics. Students seeking multiple majors in other fields should
work out a degree plan with their adviser.
Secondary Education--Mathematics with Second Major in Mathematics: The student wishing to earn a degree in mathematics as well as in secondary education will fulfill all requirements for a Louisiana teacher's certificate by completing the degree program listed below. The student must complete the following requirements:
Secondary Education--Additional Certification Endorsements
The following list represents additional endorsements for supplementing
a major in secondary education. These courses will lead to additional certification.
| Endorsement Area |
|
Courses |
| Biology Education |
|
BIOS 222, 222L, 224, 224L, 320, 320L, electives 224-level+ |
| Chemistry Education |
|
CHEM 121, 121L, 112, 112L, 124, 124L, 255, 255L, electives 255-level+ |
| Computer Literacy |
|
CSC 111, ED 202, CSC 112 |
| Computer Science |
|
CSC 111, ED 202, CSC electives (12 hrs) |
| English Education |
|
ENGL 105, 115, 205, 206, 226, 301, 408 or 409, electives 300-level |
| Journalism |
|
MCOM 151, 201, 313, 317, 253, 343, 430 |
| Library Science |
|
ED 202, LIBS 412, 415, 417, 418, 427, 430 |
| Mathematics Education |
|
MATH 221, 222, 223, electives 250-level |
| Physics Education |
|
PHYS 261, 261L, 262, 262L, electives |
| Social Studies Education |
|
ECON 201, 202; GEOG 251, 252; HIST 105 or 106, 145, 146, 271; POLI 151, 256; SOCL 107 |
| Speech |
|
COMM 125, 135, 145, 225, 260, 265, 330, 405, 475, and three hours of drama (300-level or above) |
Elementary and Secondary Education--Certification Endorsements
| Options |
|
Courses |
| Foreign Language-Spanish |
|
SPAN 101, 101L, 102, 102L, 201, 205, 301, 304, 316 or 318, 331 or 332, and an additional 10 hours of Spanish at the 300-level or above |
| Health and Physical Education |
|
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| Health Education Electives |
|
Choose from: KHS 207, 281, 310, 315, or 435 |
| Physical Education Electives |
|
Choose from: HPE 100, 128, 144, or 155; HPE 101, 104, 105, 116, or 117; HPE 112, 125, or 141; HPE 160, 161, 162, or 163; HPE 110, 122, 123, or 133; HPE 113; KHS 203, 204, 205 206, 207, or 210. |
| Health and Physical Education Core Requirements |
|
KHS 215, 225, 325, 331 or 332, 333, 340 or 430, 423, or 425. |
Certification
Post-Baccalaureate Certification
Those with non-education bachelor's degrees can become certified to
teach in public schools by meeting the requirements of Louisiana's Standards
for Certification of School Personnel, published by the Louisiana Department
of Education. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally
accredited institution and must have an overall grade point average of
2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The requirements for certification and procedures for
admission to the program are as follows:
Requirements for Certification
Candidates for certification must meet the following requirements.
Some requirements apply only to secondary certification.
General Education: Completion of all general education requirements of the University's teacher education program. Most applicants will have met this requirement in earning their bachelor's degrees.
Specialized Education (secondary only): Sufficient education in the area of certification to meet the state's minimum requirements. Applicants with undergraduate majors in the area will ordinarily have met this requirement.
Professional Education (secondary only): Nineteen hours credit in education and psychology courses.
Grades: A grade of C or above for all English courses, all education courses, and all courses taken at the University to complete other general education or specialized education requirements.
Practical Experience: Student teaching or a one-year internship in the area of certification.
Examination: Completion of all six portions of the PRAXIS Examinations with appropriate scores as required by the State of Louisiana.
Procedures for Admission: Admission to the program usually occurs in two stages--an initial admission to the University in order to complete any lower-level requirements and a final admission to the Teacher Education Program.
For initial admission, qualified students should contact the Office of Admissions and Records to obtain appropriate forms. During their first registration, students meet with an adviser from the College of Education to have their transcripts evaluated and to begin laying out an individual plan of study.
For admission to the Teacher Education Program, students must complete all lower-level education courses in their area of certification and take the first portion of the PRAXIS-PreProfessional Skills Tests (PPSTs) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. They can then obtain application forms from the Curriculum Resource Center (BE 213) and submit the completed forms to the Teacher Education Program Admission and Retention (TEPAR) Committee.
