Requirements for Secondary Education Certification
Note: This page is designed to assist students, faculty, and advisors by providing degree requirements and recommendations in an easy-to-use format. The course catalogue remains the official source of degree requirements -- please report any discrepancies with this page to the department chair.
A minimum of 11 course credits in Education, which include:
- Foundations of Education (205)
- Educational Psychology (215)
- Exceptional Learner (230)
- Human Relations (240)
- Reading in the Content Areas (328) for secondary majors only
- Student Teaching (410, 420, 430 and 440)
- Senior Seminar in Education (483)
- One of the following methods course in the area of licensure:
- Secondary Arts, Language, and Adolescent Literature (EDU 322)
- Secondary Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies (EDU 324)
- Art Methods (ART 371)
- Language Teaching Methodology (EDU/LAL 308)
- Physical Education Methods for Secondary Schools (KIN 331)
- Music Education Seminar (MUS 331)
- An approved teaching major in the area of certification
Recommended Course Sequence
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Years 1 & 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
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EDU 205, 215, 230, 240 All 200 level courses should be completed by the end of Year 2. To declare an education major two 200 level courses must be completed.
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EDU 328 and A methods course in area of licensure -- see list above |
EDU 410, 420, 430, 440, 483
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Notes:
- We have also compiled a list of general liberal arts electives that are particularly helpful for education majors who wish to teach at the K-12 level.
- Additional subject areas required for licensure vary by state. The requirements for the State of Iowa are listed in the course catalogue, but students should be careful to check the degree requirements of all states they may be considering for relocation.
Timeline for Teacher Education Program
In addition to the recommended course sequence, a number of other criteria must be met to progress successfully through the Teacher Education Program. We have outlined the process in a timeline that begins with admission to the Teacher Education Program and ends with licensure to teach.
Teaching Certification Requirement
Students seeking secondary education certificaton must complete an additional state approved subject matter major. Please refer to the "Teaching Major" section of department listings in the course catalogue for specific requirements, or check with the Education Office or other academic departments.