Secondary Education Endorsement

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Secondary Education endorsement Grades 7-12 (39 hours)
Courses 
Secondary education is not a major; it is used in conjunction with a major to become certified to teach. Always consult with advisor in Education Department, as state requirements may change.
EDUC 1010 Introduction to Education in the United States2 hours
EDUC 1750 Field Experience1 hour
EDUC 2070 Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDUC 2070L Human Developlment and Learning Lab Laboratory1 hours
EDUC 2850 Education in a Pluralistic Society3 hours
EDUC 2870 Instructional Technology3 hours
*EDUC 3130 Educational Assessments: Secondary2 hours
*EDUC 3350 General Secondary Methods2 hours
*EDUC 3360 General Secondary Methods Lab1 hour
*EDUC 3390 Methods for Teaching Reading and Writing in 6 -123 hours
*SPED 3070 Methods for Teaching Secondary Students with Disabilities3 hours

*Special Methods course (choose one of the following from major teaching field):

EDUC 3140 Methods for Teaching Modern Languages in 7-12
EDUC 3240 Methods for Teaching Communication and Theatre Arts in 7-12
EDUC 3280 Methods for Teaching Science in 7-12
EDUC 3290 Methods for Teaching Mathematics in 7-12
EDUC 3640 Methods for Teaching Social Sciences in 7-12
EDUC 3820 Methods for Teaching Business in 7-12
ART 2000 Art in the Secondary School
HHP 3600 Secondary PE Methods

3 hours
*Student Teaching: EDUC 4870 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School
Students who will be endorsed in two areas should register for two 5-hour student teaching experiences.		10 hours
*EDUC 4990 Student Teaching Seminar2 hours

*Prerequisite: Must be accepted as a candidate in the Teacher Education Program. 

Other Requirements:

  • All students are required to complete a general education program, either "Preparing for Global Citizenship" or "Archway Curriculum."  See the education department for all major endorsement and certification requirements.
  • Students must earn 12 hours in residence at NWU in addition to Student Teaching.

Note: The above requirements are for students working toward a B.S. or B.A. degree. B.M. students follow a different requirement listing of Education courses. See Music requirements.