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Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 
    
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Education, Secondary, BS


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Teacher Candidacy Screening


All teacher candidacy requirements are completed using Taskstream. The following outline presents criteria for the teacher candidacy programs.

  1. Verification of at least 48 semester hours in order to meet PDE chapter 354.23 regulations.
  2. Verification of at least 3.00 GPA in Education, teaching area, and overall, with verification of “C” or above in education and teaching area courses taken by the time of application.
  3. Clearances: Valid PA Criminal Record Check (Act 34), PA Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and Federal Criminal History Record Information - FBI Fingerprinting (Act 114) indicating “no record,” as well as the Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (Act 24) and TB test results.  Any citation on the Act 34, act 151 or Act 114 will result in unsuccessful screening.
  4. Passing scores on the PAPA examinations (Reading, Writing, Mathematics) or Praxis I Exam.
  5. Satisfactory completion of a candidacy interview process as designed and implemented by the Education Department.
  6. Completed recommendations from instructors in the following courses.

    EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives 
    EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12 
     

More specific criteria for teacher candidacy for each program is shown below.  More information is provided by the Undergraduate Program Director at scheduled meetings each semester.

Teacher Candidacy Requirements:


Basic Requirements for All Secondary Education Programs


(see further requirements for Individual Programs below)


Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C:

Individual Secondary Education Programs


In addition to the Basic Education Requirements outlined above, students must also meet the following concentration requirements for their program of study.  Students must complete the following courses with a minimum grade of C:

Biology

Chemistry

Citizenship with History

Citizenship with Political Science

Communication

  • ENLT 140 - (CL) English Inquiry  (or another ENLT course at the 120 level or higher)
  • A 3-credit course in college-level English or American Literature
  • Six (6) semester hour credits of college-level mathematics at the 102 or higher level
  • Completed recommendations from instructors in any two Communication courses

English

  • ENLT 140 - (CL) English Inquiry  (or another ENLT course at the 120 level or higher)
  • 3-credit course in college-level English or American Literature
  • Six (6) semester hour credits of college-level mathematics at the 102 or higher level
  • Completed recommendations from instructors in the following courses: ENLT 140 - (CL) English Inquiry  and any two other English courses

General Science

Latin

  • Six (6) semester hour credits of college-level mathematics at the 102 or higher level
  • Completed recommendations from any two language courses

Mathematics

Modern Language

  • Six (6) semester hour credits of college-level mathematics at the 102 or higher level
  • Completed recommendations from any two language courses

Physics

Student Teaching Requirements


The culminating experience in the Teacher Education Program is student teaching. To apply for student teaching, the student will have: 

  • completed or be currently enrolled in all major courses required to be completed prior to student teaching (as noted on specific program guides),  
  • earned a grade of “C” or better in major courses completed prior to student teaching,  
  • earned a grade of “C” or better in teaching area courses completed prior to student teaching, 
  • obtained a GPA of 3.00 or greater in major courses, teaching area courses, and overall. 

(All major courses must be completed prior to student teaching as noted in specific program guides; not all teaching area courses must be completed before student teaching.)

Students must demonstrate that these requirements are still met at the end of the fall or spring semester of application to student teach. 

Secondary Education (Biology) Curriculum (See footnote 6 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3  
COGNATE BIOL 141 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology  – BIOL 142 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology   4.5 4.5
COGNATE CHEM 112-113 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry /CHEM 112L-113L   4.5 4.5
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition                  3
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta1 3               
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy     3
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
    15 18

Second Year

   
COGNATE CHEM 232 - (E) Organic Chemistry  – CHEM 233 - (E) Organic Chemistry   3 3
COGNATE BIOL 349 - Plant Physiology (S)  (without Lab)   3
GE QUAN MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I   4  
GE NSCI PHYS 102 - (E) Earth Science     3
GE HUMN LIT ELECT/ELECT – Literature/Humanities Electives 3 3
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
GE ELECT STAT ELECT - Statistics Elective 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible     3
    16 18

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School     3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE BIOL 250 - Microbiology (MC)  (with Lab) 5  
COGNATE BIOL 370 - (W: lab only) Animal Behavior (MO)  (with Lab)   4.5
COGNATE BIOL 375 - Evolution (MO)   3  
COGNATE BIOL 361 - Molecular Biology I (MC)     5
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective 3  
GE ELECT BIOL 273 - Marine Ecology (MO)  or BIOL 473 - Estuarine Ecology (MO)  (without Lab)   3
    17 18.5

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 3   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 4   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 316 - Subject Methods: Mathematics/Science   1  
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective5 3  
COGNATE BIOL 371 - (W,EPW: Lab only) Ecology (MO)  (without Lab) 3  
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology   3  
GE NSCI PHYS 120/PHYS 120L - (E) General Physics I  (with Lab) 4  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
    17 13
 

Total: 132.5 Credits

1This course must meet FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar. 

 4Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester.

5Humanities Electives: Students must earn 6 credits in Literature or Foreign Language with no more than 3 credits in Art or Music.

6For a second major in Biology, an additional 6.5 credits in Biology, CHEM 232L  and CHEM 233L , PHYS 121/PHYS 121L  (with Lab), and 4 elective credits in Chemistry, Math or Physics are required.


Secondary Education (Chemistry) Curriculum (See footnote 6 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3  
GE NSCI CHEM 112-113 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry /CHEM 112L-113L   4.5 4.5
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition                    3
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta1 3               
GE QUAN MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I   4  
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy     3
GE HUMN LIT ELECT - Literature Elective 3  
GE ELECT MATH 221 - Calculus II     4
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
    17.5 17.5

Second Year

   
COGNATE CHEM 232 - (E) Organic Chemistry /CHEM 232L  – CHEM 233 - (E) Organic Chemistry /CHEM 233L   4.5 4.5
COGNATE PHYS 140/PHYS 140L - (E) Elements of Physics I  – PHYS 141/PHYS 141L - (E) Elements of Physics II    4 4
COGNATE CHEM 240 - Inorganic Chemistry     3
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible  – T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology   3 3
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE ELECT MATH 222 - Calculus III   4  
    18.5 17.5

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School     3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE CHEM 362 - Physical Chemistry I /CHEM 362L  – CHEM 363 - Physical Chemistry II /CHEM 363L    4.5 4.5
COGNATE CHEM 344 - Environmental Geochemistry     3
COGNATE BIOL 141 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology    3  
COGNATE CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis  — CHEM 370L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory   3 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective 3  
    19.5 16.5

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 3   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 4   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 316 - Subject Methods: Mathematics/Science   1  
COGNATE CHEM 440 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry   3  
COGNATE CHEM 350 - General Biochemistry I   3  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Electives5 6  
GE ELECT CHEM 493 - (W) Undergraduate Research  – CHEM 494 - (W) Undergraduate Research   1.5 1.5
    17.5 14.5
 

Total: 139 Credits

1 This course must meet the FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2 The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar. 

4Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester.

5Humanities Electives: Students must earn 6 credits in Literature or Foreign Language with no more than 3 credits in Art or Music.  

6For a second major in Chemistry, the following are required: CHEM 330, CHEM 390 and CHEM 440L.

 


Secondary Education (Citizenship with History) Curriculum (See footnote 7 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3  
COGNATE HIST 110 - (CH) History of the United States to 1877  – HIST 111 - (CH) History of the United States from Reconstruction to the Present   3 3
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition                   3
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta1 3                
GE QUAN–STAT MATH ELECT - Mathematics Elective – STAT ELECT - Statistics Elective 3 3
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible   3  
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
GE NSCI ELECT - Natural Science Elective   3
    15 15

Second Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
COGNATE GEOG 134 - (S) World Regional Geography      3
COGNATE HIST 290 - (W,EPW) The Craft of the Historian     3  
COGNATE PS 120 - (S) U.S. Politics: Principles & Citizenship  – PS 121 - (S) U.S. Politics: Institutions & Policy    3 3
GE HUMN LIT ELECT - Literature Elective 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy     3
GE HUMN HIST 120 - (CH) Europe: 1500 to the Present  – HIST 121 - (CH) Europe: 1815 to Present   3 3
GE NSCI NSCI ELECT - Natural Science Elective   3
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology     3
GE ELECT PS 135 - (S) State and Local Government   3  
    18 18

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School     3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE HIST 219 - (CH,D) Modern World History   3  
COGNATE HIST 214 - (CH,D) History of Contemporary World Politics     3
COGNATE HIST ELECT – History Elective 3 3
COGNATE HIST ELECT – Minority History 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective   3
GE ELECT PS 212 - (S) International Relations   3  
    18 18

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 3   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 4   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 315 - Subject Methods: Citizenship/Communication/English   1  
COGNATE HIST ELECT – History Electives 6  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
GE ELECT ECO 410 - Economic Concepts and Applications 5 3  
GE ELECT HIST 490 - (W,EPW) Seminar in History 6 3  
    16 13
 

Total: 131 Credits

1This course must meet the FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar. 

4Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester

5Humanities Electives: Students must earn 6 credits in Literature or Foreign Language with no more than 3 credits in Art or Music.

6Students may substitute the Seminar with a 300- or 400-level course with permission of the History Department Chair.

7 Secondary Education/Citizenship-History Majors will complete a second major in History.

 

Secondary Education (Citizenship with Political Science) Curriculum (See footnote 6 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr. 

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3  
COGNATE HIST 110 - (CH) History of the United States to 1877  – HIST 111 - (CH) History of the United States from Reconstruction to the Present   3 3
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition   3  
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta1   3
GE QUAN–STAT MATH ELECT - Mathematics Elective – PS 210 - (Q,W,EPW) Political Science Research   3 3
COGNATE PS 120 - (S) U.S. Politics: Principles & Citizenship   3  
COGNATE PS 121 - (S) U.S. Politics: Institutions & Policy     3
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2                 
    15 15

Second Year

                
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
COGNATE GEOG 134 - (S) World Regional Geography      3
COGNATE PS ELECT - Political Science Elective     3
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible   3  
GE HUMN LIT ELECT - Literature Elective 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy      3
GE HUMN HIST 120 - (CH) Europe: 1500 to the Present  – HIST 121 - (CH) Europe: 1815 to Present   3 3
GE ELECT PS 135 - (S) State and Local Government     3
GE NSCI NSCI ELECT - Natural Science Elective 6  
    18 15

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School    3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE PS 313 - (D) Classical Political Ideas  or PS 314 - (D) Modern Political Ideas   3  
COGNATE PS 217 - Comparative Government     3
COGNATE PS ELECT - Political Science Electives 3 6
COGNATE PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology   3  
GE ELECT PS 212 - (S) International Relations   3  
    18 18

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 3   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 4   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 315 - Subject Methods: Citizenship/Communication/English   1  
COGNATE PS ELECT – Political Science Electives 6  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective5 3  
GE ELECT ECO 410 - Economic Concepts and Applications   3  
    16 13
 

Total: 128 Credits

1This course must meet the FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar. 

4Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester.

5Humanities Electives: Students must earn 6 credits in Literature, History, or Foreign Language with no more than 3 credits in Art or Music. 

6Secondary Education/Citizenship-Political Science Majors will complete a second major in Political Science.


Secondary Education (Communication) Curriculum (See footnote 6 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3                
COGNATE COMM 110 - (S) Interpersonal Communication  or COMM 130 - History of Electronic Media                   3
COGNATE COMM 115 - (W,EPW) Writing for Communication     3
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition     3
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta1 3  
GE QUAN ELECT - Quant. Reasoning Elective 3  
GE PHIL–T/RS PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy  – T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible   3 3
GE ELECT ENLT 140 - (CL) English Inquiry   3  
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
    15 15

Second Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
COGNATE COMM ELECT - Communication Electives3 3  
COGNATE COMM ELECT - Communication Electives3   3
COGNATE ENLT ELECT - British Literature Elective 3  
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology     3
GE HUMN ENLT ELECT - American Literature Elective   3
GE ELECT WRTG 210 - (W, EPW) Advanced Composition   3  
GE NSCI PSYC 105 - (E) Brain and Human Nature     3
GE QUAN STAT ELECT - Statistics Electives 3  
GE ELECT COMM 210 - (W,EPW) Logical and Rhetorical Analysis   3  
GE HUMN COMM 215 - Introduction to Communication Theory     3
    18 15

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School     3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE COMM 316 - Communication Ethics   3  
COGNATE COMM ELECT - Communication Electives 6 3
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE PHIL ENLT ELECT - English Elective   3
GE ELECT ENLT ELECT - Theatre Elective   3
GE NSCI NSCI ELECT - Natural Science Elective 3  
    18 18

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 4   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 5   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 315 - Subject Methods: Citizenship/Communication/English   1  
COGNATE COMM 415 - Senior Seminar   3  
COGNATE ELECT - Communication Elective 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
GE ELECT ENLT 462 - Literary Criticism and Theory   3  
GE HUMN ELECT - World Literacy Elective 3  
    16 13
 

Total: 128 Credits

1This course must meet the FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3The following classes are recommended – but not required – as options for elective choices: COMM 211 - Argumentation and Debate , COMM 214 - Small Group Communication , COMM 228 - (D) Intercultural Communication , COMM 224 - (W) Media Writing .

4All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar. 

5Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester

6The course configuration allows for a minor in English with careful planning. It is the student’s responsibility to plan for a minor if one is desired.


Secondary Education (English) Curriculum (See footnote 7 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3                
COGNATE ENLT 140 - (CL) English Inquiry   3  
GE WRTG WRTG 107 (FYW) Composition   3  
GE HUMN GE HUMN - (CL) World Literature                 3
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta1   3
GE QUAN QUAN ELEC - Quantitative Elective 3  
GE NSCI NSCI - Natural Science Elective   3
GE PHIL–T/RS PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy  – T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible   3 3
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
    15 15

Second Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
COGNATE ELECT – ENLT Area Requirements 6 3
COGNATE ENLT 220 - (CL) Shakespeare  or ENLT 341 - (CL,W) Shakespeare: Special Topics     3
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics   3  
GE ELECT WRTG ELECT - 200 level WRTG3   3
GE NSCI NSCI - Natural Science Electives   3
GE ELECT STAT ELECT - Statistics Elective 3  
GE ELECT HUMN ELECT(other than CL)   3
    15 15

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 362 - Psycholinguistics   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School     3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE WRTG 310 - (W) Strategies for Teaching Writing   3  
COGNATE ELECT - ENLT Area Requirements 3 6
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology   3  
GE HUMN HUMN - (CL, D) Global Anglo/Multi Ethnic American Elective   3
    18 15

Fourth Year5

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 4   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 6   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 315 - Subject Methods: Citizenship/Communication/English   1  
COGNATE ENLT ELECT - Theory Intensive Elective5 3  
COGNATE ENLT 490 - (W) Senior Seminar or ENLT 491 - (W) Senior Seminar   3  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
GE ELECT HUMN ELECT (other than CL) 3  
FREE ELECT FREE ELECT - Free Elective 3  
    16 13
 

Total: 122 Credits

1This course must meet the FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2 The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3 WRTG 211 , WRTG 213 , WRTG 214 , WRTG 216 , WRTG 218 , WRTG 223  or WRTG 224 .

4All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching.

5 Students who have not already done so must complete the English Department’s Theory Intensive Requirement.

6 Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester.

7Secondary Education/English majors will complete a second major in English. English majors at The University of Scranton are required to take at least three courses in British literature, and at least three courses in American literature. These appear above as “Area Requirements.” For further details, students should see English and Theatre Department  and/or consult their English Department advisors.


Secondary Education (General Science) Curriculum


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

                 
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3                 
COGNATE BIOL 141 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology  – BIOL 142 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology   4.5 4.5
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta1 3  
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition   3  
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12                       3
GE QUAN MATH 109 - (Q) Pre-Calculus Mathematics  or MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I     4
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy   3  
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible     3
GE HUMN LIT ELECT - Literature Elective   3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
    16.5 17.5

Second Year

   
COGNATE PHYS 120/PHYS 120L - (E) General Physics I  – PHYS 121/PHYS 121L - (E) General Physics II   4 4
COGNATE CHEM 112-113 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry /CHEM 112L-113L   4.5 4.5
COGNATE STATS ELECT - Statistics Elective   3
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology   3  
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
    14.5 14.5

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School     3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT - Techno. Context – Environmental Context 3 3
GE ELECT PHIL 431 - (P) Philosophy of Science   3  
GE NSCI PHYS 101 - (E) The Solar System  – PHYS 102 - (E) Earth Science   3 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective 3  
GE ELECT ELECT - Free Elective   6
    18 18

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 3   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 4   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 316 - Subject Methods: Mathematics/Science   1  
COGNATE ELECT - Environmental Context 3  
COGNATE CHEM 104 - (E) Science and Society   3  
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective5 3  
GE ELECT FREE ELECT - Free Electives 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
    16 13
 

Total: 128 Credits

1This course must meet the FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2 The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar. 

4 Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester.

5 Humanities Electives: Students must earn 6 credits in Literature or Foreign Language with no more than 3 credits in Art or Music.  


Secondary Education (Latin) Curriculum (See footnote 6 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3                
COGNATE LAT 211 - (CF) Intermediate Latin  – LAT 212 - (CF) Intermediate Latin   3 3
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition                   3
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta1 3  
GE QUAN MATH ELECT - Quant. Reasoning Course 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy   3  
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible     3
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
    15 12

Second Year

   
COGNATE ELECT - Latin Electives 6 6
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology     3
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE HUMN LIT ELECT-Literature Elective – HUMN ELECT-Humanities Elective 3 3
GE NSCI NSCI - Natural Science Electives 3 3
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
GE ELECT ELECT - Statistics Elective 3  
    18 18

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School     3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE ELECT - Latin Electives 6 6
COGNATE ELECT - Related Electives   3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective   3
GE ELECT SOC 234 - (S,D) Cultural Anthropology   3  
GE ELECT ELECT - Open Elective 3  
    18 18

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 3   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 4   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 314 - Specific Subject Methods   3  
COGNATE ELECT - Latin Elective 3  
COGNATE ELECT - Related Elective 3  
GE HUMN HUMN - Humanities Electives5 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
GE ELECT ELECT - Latin Elective 3  
    18 13
 

Total: 130 Credits

1This course must meet the FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2 The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar. 

4 Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester.

5 Humanities Electives: Students must earn 6 credits in Literature or Foreign Language with no more than 3 credits in Art or Music.  

6Program results in a second major in Latin.


Secondary Education (Mathematics) Curriculum (See footnote 7 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3                  
GE HUMN LIT Elective - Humanities Elective 3  
COGNATE MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I   4  
COGNATE MATH 221 - Calculus II                    4
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition     3
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta1 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy   3  
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible     3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
    16 13

Second Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
COGNATE MATH 222 - Calculus III  – MATH 299 - (W,EPW) Introduction to Mathematical Proof   4 4
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology     3
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics   3  
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Electives 3  
GE NSCI PHYS 140/PHYS 140L - (E) Elements of Physics I  – PHYS 141/PHYS 141L - (E) Elements of Physics II   4 4
GE ELECT CMPS 134 - Computer Science I     3
COGNATE MATH 351 - Linear Algebra     3
    17 17

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School     3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE MATH 310 - Applied Probability and Mathematical Statistics   4  
COGNATE MATH 325 - (W) History and Philosophy of Mathematics  or MATH 345 - Geometry   3  
COGNATE MATH 446 - Real Analysis I  or MATH 448 - Modern Algebra I   3  
COGNATE MATH 447 - Real Analysis II  or MATH 449 - Modern Algebra II     3
COGNATE MATH ELECT - Math Elective (Upper Division)   6
GE HUMN GE HUMN - Humanities Elective   3
    16 18

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 3   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 4   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 316 - Subject Methods: Mathematics/Science   1  
COGNATE MATH 446 - Real Analysis I  or MATH 448 - Modern Algebra I 5 3  
COGNATE MATH ELECT - Math Elective (Upper Division) 3  
COGNATE MATH 325 - (W) History and Philosophy of Mathematics  or MATH 345 - Geometry   3  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective6 3  
    16 13
 

Total: 126 Credits

1This course must meet FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2 The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar. 

4Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester.

5Real Analysis I  should be taken the fall of the junior year in odd-numbered years; Modern Algebra I  should be taken in the fall of the junior year in even-numbered years.

6Humanities Electives: Students must earn 6 credits in Literature or Foreign Language with no more than 3 credits in Art or Music.

7Secondary Education/Mathematics will result in a second major in Mathematics.


Secondary Education (Modern Language) Curriculum (See footnote 1 and 9 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3                 
COGNATE MLANG 211-212 Intermediate Modern Language1 3 3
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition                    3
EP ELEC EP ELEC - Eloquentia Perfecta2 3  
GE HUMN  LIT ELECT - Literature Elective (English)   3
GE QUAN QUAN ELECT - Quant. Reasoning Elective 3  
GE PHIL-T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible  – PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy   3 3
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 3    
    15 15

Second Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
COGNATE MLANG 311-312 - Advanced Comp./Conv. I-II4 3 3
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT - Related Electives 3 3
GE PHIL T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology  – PHIL 210 - Ethics   3 3
GE HUMN MLANG ELECT - Modern-Lang. Elective   3
GE NSCI NSCI ELECT - Natural Science Elective 3 3
GE ELECT STATS ELECT - Statistics Elective 3  
    18 15

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School     3
COGNATE MLANG 321-322 – Stylistics I–II5 3 3
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT - Modern Language Electives 3 9
GE HUMN ELECT - Related Electives 3 3
    15 18

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 6   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 7   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching 1   3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning   3  
MAJOR EDUC 314 - Specific Subject Methods 8 3  
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT - Modern Language Elective 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
GE ELECT FREE ELECT - Free Elective 6  
    18 13
 

Total: 127 Credits

1Spanish, French, German should be selected as a specialization within Modern Language (MLANG). Program results in a second major in the area of modern language chosen.

2This course must meet FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

3 The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

4Students who begin their major language at the 311 level will take 6 fewer credits in the major and 6 more credits in the cognate or free area. In their second year, they will choose advanced language electives.

5Students whose specialization within Modern Language is Spanish are required to take SPAN 320 , and SPAN 321  and three of the following: SPAN 313 , SPAN 314 , SPAN 330  and/or SPAN 331 . In Spanish, there is no Advanced Stylistics II.

6 All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar.

7 Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester.

8Before enrolling in EDUC 314 , students are required to pass a proficiency exam at the intermediate-high level.

9All Secondary Education MLANG Majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad for a period of at least one semester.


Secondary Education (Physics) Curriculum (See footnote 6 below)


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

   
GE S/BH EDUC 142 - (D,S) Exceptional Lives   3                
COGNATE PHYS 140/PHYS 140L - (E) Elements of Physics I  – PHYS 141/PHYS 141L - (E) Elements of Physics II   4 4
COGNATE MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I   4  
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition                  3
EP ELECT EP ELECT - Eloquentia Perfecta1 3  
GE QUAN MATH 221 - Calculus II     4
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy   3  
GE S/BH EDUC 223 - (W,EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12     3
GE HUMN ELECT LIT ELECT - Literature Elective   3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
    17 17

Second Year

   
COGNATE MATH 222 - Calculus III   4  
COGNATE PHYS 270/PHYS 270L - (W,EPW: Lab only) Elements of Modern Physics   4  
COGNATE PHYS 102 - (E) Earth Science     3
COGNATE PHYS 352 - Statistical and Engineering Thermodynamics     3
COGNATE EE 241/EE 241L - (EPW) Circuit Analysis     4
GE ELECT MATH 341 - Differential Equations     4
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics   3  
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible   3  
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology     3
MAJOR EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12   3  
    17 17

Third Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 311 - Planning and Instruction, Grades 7-12   3  
MAJOR EDUC 371 - (EPW) Literacy Strategies in Secondary School    3
MAJOR EDUC 359 - (D) Introduction to English Language Learning     3
COGNATE PHYS 447 - Electromagnetics I  — PHYS 448 - Electromagnetics II /PHYS 448L   3 4
GE ELECT PHYS 350 - Applied and Engineering Mathematics     3
GE NSCI BIOL 101 - (E) Introduction to Biological Science   3  
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective 3  
GE ELECT CHEM 100 - (E) Elements of Chemistry   3  
GE ELECT PHYS 372 - Quantum Mechanics     3
    18 16

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar 3   3
MAJOR EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching 4   2
MAJOR EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching     2
MAJOR EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching     3
MAJOR EDUC 316 - Subject Methods: Mathematics/Science   1  
COGNATE PHYS 493 - Undergraduate Physics Research I /PHYS 494 - (EPW) Undergraduate Physics Research II     2
COGNATE ENGR 250 - Engineering Mechanics-Statics   3  
COGNATE PHYS 371 - Advanced Mechanics   3  
GE HUMN ELECT HUMN ELECT - Humanities Electives5 6  
GE PHIL PHIL 306 - (P) Philosophy of Education   3  
    16 15
 

Total: 133 Credits

1This course must meet the FYOC and FYDT designations for Eloquentia Perfecta.

2 The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement.  Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3All undergraduate student teachers will be required to complete edTPA as part of the requirements for student teaching seminar. 

4 Students may complete student-teaching in the fall semester if the requirements for student-teaching are met at the beginning of the fall semester

5 Humanities Electives: Students must earn 6 credits in Literature or Foreign Language with no more than 3 credits in Art or Music.

6 Secondary Education/Physics Majors will complete a second major in Physics.


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