Teaching Majors and Minors
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One option required from the following:
One 45-credit teaching major
One 30-credit teaching major and one 20-credit teaching minor
The various teaching majors and teaching minors required to accompany several of the curricula are outlined below. Because the College of Education reserves the right to approve or disapprove the content of all proposed majors and minors, students should confer closely with their college advisors and with advisors in the academic department concerned in the selection of these courses.
Art
An academic major in Art Education is also offered in the major curriculum leading to the degree of B.S.Art Ed. (see Art and Architecture in the departmental section of this catalog).
A. 45-Credit Art Teaching Major
World Art and Culture (3 cr) |
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Integrated Art and Design Communication (2 cr) |
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Drawing I(2 cr) |
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Drawing as Integrated Design Thinking (2 cr) |
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Integrated Design Process (2 cr) |
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Design Process II (3 cr) |
Courses selected from the following (18 cr):
Drawing III (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Graphic Design (3 cr) |
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Painting I (3 cr) |
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Sculpture I (3 cr) |
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Printmaking I (3 cr) |
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Ceramics I (3 cr) |
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Interaction Design I (3 cr) |
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Understanding Photography (3 cr) |
Two art studio courses from the following: (Art 321, Art 330, Art 340, Art 350, Art 370, Art 390) (6 cr)
Two courses in Art History, any period. (6 crs)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Art Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Art Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 21-Credit Art Teaching Minor
World Art and Culture (3 cr) |
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Integrated Art and Design Communication (2 cr) |
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Drawing I (2 cr) |
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Drawing as Integrated Design Thinking (2 cr) |
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Integrated Design Process (2 cr) |
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Design Process II (3 cr) |
Courses selected from Art 211, Art 221, Art 231, Art 241, Art 251, Art 261, Art 271, Art 280, or Art 321, Art 330, Art 340, Art 350, Art 370, Art 390 (6 cr)
Biological Sciences
Note: Math 143 is a prerequisite to required physics courses. To graduate in this program, students must earn a minimum grade of C in Biol 115 and 116 and must have a minimum gpa of 2.40 in Biol 115, 116, 210, 212, and 213.
Special Methods sequence:
Secondary Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
A. 45-Credit Composite Teaching Major
Organisms & Environments (4 cr) |
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Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Principles of Biological Structure and Function (4 cr) |
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Genetics and Lab (4 cr) |
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Molecular and Cellular Biology (3 cr) |
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Molecular and Cellular Laboratory (1 cr) |
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Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr) |
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Advanced Evolutionary Biology (3 cr) |
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Phys 111, 111L |
General Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
Phys 112, 112L |
General Physics II and Lab (4 cr) |
Electives (see list of electives for the Biology major in the Department of Biological Sciences) (3-4 cr)
One of the following (4 cr):
Introduction to Chemistry (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry (4 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Carbon Compounds (3 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry I (3 cr) |
B. 24-Credit Composite Teaching Minor
Organisms and Environments (4 cr) |
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Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Principles of Biological Structure and Function (4 cr) |
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Genetics and Lab (4 cr) |
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Molecular and Cellular Biology (3 cr) |
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Molecular and Cellular Laboratory (1 cr) |
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Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr) |
Business Education
24 to 27-Credit Business Education Teaching Minor
Microcomputer Applications (3 cr) |
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Leadership and Student Organizations (2 cr) |
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Supervising CTE Career and Technical Student Organizations (1-3 cr, max 3) |
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Business and Marketing Education Methods (3cr) |
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Administrative Technology Management and Procedures (3 cr) |
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Consumer Economic Issues (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Introduction to Management (3 cr) |
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Marketing (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr) |
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Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr) |
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Foundations of Economic Analysis (4 cr) |
NOTE: This minor will not meet professional-technical certification requirements, but will enable the student to apply for a provisional professional-technical certificate.
Other required courses for professional-technical certification include:
Principles and Philosophy of Career and Technical Education (3 cr) |
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Career Guidance and Transitioning to Work (3 cr) |
Chemistry
Note: See the physics and mathematics prerequisites for the chemistry courses listed below.
A. 45-Credit Chemistry Teaching Major
Organisms and Environments (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis and Lab (5 cr) |
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Principles of Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Phys 111, 111L |
General Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
Phys 112, 112L |
General Physics II and Lab (4 cr) |
Chemistry elective (3 cr)
One of the following groups (8-10 cr):
Group A:
Biochemistry I and Lab (6 cr) |
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Carbon Compounds and Lab (4 cr) |
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Group B:
Organic Chem I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Organic Chem II and Lab (4 cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 21-Credit Chemistry Teaching Minor
Biochemistry I (4 cr) |
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Prin of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Carbon Compounds and Lab (4 cr) |
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Principles of Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr) |
Earth Science
Due to extensive course overlap, earth science majors may NOT select geology as a teaching minor.
45-Earth Science Teaching Major
Note: Completion of the Earth Science Teaching Major involves completion of the following required courses and three or more advisor-approved elective courses to total 45 credits.
Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Meteorology (3 cr) |
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Global Climate Change (3 cr) |
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Geol 102, Geol 102L |
Historical Geology and Lab (4 cr) |
Ground Water Hydrology (3 cr) |
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Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (4 cr) |
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Geomorphology (3 cr) |
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General Astronomy (3 cr) |
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General Astronomy Lab (1 cr) |
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Phys 111, Phys 111L |
General Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
One of the following (4 cr):
Geol 101, Geol 101L |
Physical Geology and Lab (4 cr) |
Geol 111, Geol 111L |
Physical Geology for Science Majors and Lab (4 cr) |
Advisor Approved Science Electives (9 cr):
Principles of Paleontology (4 cr) |
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Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy (4 cr) |
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Field Geology I (3 cr) |
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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4 cr) |
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Earthquakes and Seismic Hazards (3 cr) |
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Structural Geology (4 cr) |
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Geology and the Environment (3 cr) |
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Techniques of Ground Water Study (3 cr) |
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Principles of Geochemistry (3 cr) |
21-22-Credit Earth Science Teaching Minor
Meteorology (3 cr) |
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Geol 102, Geol 102L |
Historical Geology and Lab (4 cr) |
Geomorphology (3 cr) |
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General Astronomy (3 cr) |
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General Astronomy Lab (1 cr) |
One of the following (4 cr):
Geol 101, Geol 101L |
Physical Geology and Lab (4 cr) |
Geol 111, Geol 111L |
Physical Geology for Science Majors and Lab (4 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Principles of Paleontology (4 cr) |
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Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy (4 cr) |
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Field Geology I (3 cr) |
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Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (4 cr) |
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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4 cr) |
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Earthquakes and Seismic Hazards (3 cr) |
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Structural Geology (4 cr) |
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Geology and the Environment (3 cr) |
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Techniques of Ground Water Study (3 cr) |
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Principles of Geophysics (4 cr) |
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Principles of Geochemistry (3 cr) |
Economics
A teaching major in economics is not offered.
20-Credit Economics Teaching Minor
Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr) |
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Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (3 cr) |
Additional upper-division credits in economics (8 cr)
Engineering & Technology Education
31-Credit Engineering & Technology Education Teaching Minor
For certification to teach technology education, a teaching minor must contain at least 20 credits distributed among and including each of the areas of communication technology; manufacturing technology; computer applications; power, energy& transportation; construction technology; principles of technology; and electronics technology.
Introduction to Electricity and Electronics (3 cr) |
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Computer Aided Drafting/Design (3 cr) |
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Manufacturing: Metallic Materials and Processes (3 cr) |
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Construction Technology (4 cr) |
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Transportation & Engineering Technologies (4 cr) |
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Computer Integrated Systems (3 cr) |
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Communication Technology (3 cr) |
Other required courses for professional-technical certification include:
Principles and Philosophy of Career and Technical Education (3 cr) |
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Diverse Populations and Individual Differences (2-3 cr) |
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Career Guidance and Transitioning to Work (3 cr) |
English
A. 46-Credit English Teaching Major
English Grammar: Key Concepts and Terms (1 cr) |
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Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
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Rhetorical Style (3 cr) |
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Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
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Shakespeare (3 cr) |
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Writing Workshop for Teachers (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Introduction to Literary Genres (3 cr) |
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Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr) |
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Beginning Poetry Writing (3 cr) |
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Beginning Fiction Writing (3 cr) |
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Beginning Nonfiction Writing (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Literature for Adolescents (3 cr) |
A 400-level English Literature Course (3 cr)
Two linguistics courses (Engl 442 and Engl 496 (6 cr)
Two 400-level English area course (6 cr)
One literature course focusing on multicultural literature (Engl 380, Engl 481, Engl 482, Engl 483, Engl 484; or Engl 485) (3 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 34-Credit English Teaching Major
English Grammar: Key Concepts and Terms (1 cr) |
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Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
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Rhetorical Style (3 cr) |
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Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
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Shakespeare (3 cr) |
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Writing Workshop for Teachers (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Introduction to Literary Genres (3 cr) |
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Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Linguistics (3 cr) |
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History of the English Language (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Literature for Adolescents (3 cr) |
A 400-level English Literature Course (3 cr)
One literature course focusing on multicultural literature (Engl 380, Engl 481, Engl 482, Engl 483, Engl 484; or Engl 485) (3 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
C. 25-Credit English Teaching Minor
English Grammar: Key Concepts and Terms (1 cr) |
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Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
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Rhetorical Style (3 cr) |
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Writing Workshop for Teachers (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Introduction to Literary Genres (3 cr) |
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Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
One survey course in both American literature (Engl 343 or Engl 344) and British literature (Engl 341 or Engl 342); at least one of the two survey courses must be Engl 341 or Engl 343 (6 cr)
One literature course focusing on multicultural literature (Engl 380, Engl 481, Engl 482, Engl 483, Engl 484; or Engl 485) (3 cr)
English as a New Language
A teaching major in English as a second language is not offered.
20-Credit English as a New Language Teaching Minor
Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners (4 cr) |
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Introduction to ENL (3 cr) |
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ENL Methods (3 cr) |
One of the following groups (4 cr):
Group A
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Practicum (1 cr) |
Group B
Teaching Reading and Literacy (3 cr) |
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Integrated Methods Practicum II (1 cr) |
English language and linguistics course (e.g. Engl 241, Anth 241) (3 cr)
Practicum or field experience in ENL (e.g. EDCI 402, EDCI 597) (3 cr)
Courses to total 20 credits
French
Basic language courses taken in high school or elsewhere may be evaluated for college equivalencies as part of this teaching major and minor. Consult the Department of Modern Languages & Cultures for policies on earning credit for vertically-related courses.
A. 45-Credit French Teaching Major
Elementary French I-II (8 cr) |
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Intermediate French I-II (8 cr) |
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Advanced French Grammar (3 cr) |
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Advanced French Writing Skills (3 cr) |
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Connecting French Language and Culture (3 cr) |
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French and Francophone Culture and Institutions (3 cr) |
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Practicum in Tutoring (1-2 cr) |
Electives chosen from the following (7-10 cr):
Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
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English Word Origins (2 cr) |
Approved upper-division course in literature
Approved upper-division French electives
Approved upper division French electives to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Foreign Language Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 22-Credit French Teaching Minor
Elementary French I-II (8 cr) |
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Intermediate French I-II (8 cr) |
Approved upper-div French electives (either Fren 301 or Fren 302 is required; lab-based and lit in translation courses are not acceptable) (6 cr)
In addition to the above teaching requirements, the following special methods course is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
Note: A minor in French of less than 22 credits is not acceptable.
Geography
A. 31-Credit Geography Teaching Major
Geog 100, 100L |
Physical Geography and Lab (4 cr) |
Human Geography (3 cr) |
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World Regional Geography (3 cr) |
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GIS Primer (3 cr) |
Five courses from the following (15 cr):
Urban Geography (3 cr) |
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Global Economic Geography (3 cr) |
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Population Dynamics and Distribution (3-4 cr) |
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Political Geography (3 cr) |
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Cartographic Design & Geovisualization (3 cr) |
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Climatology (3 cr) |
B. 22-Credit Geography Teaching Minor
Geog 100, 100L |
Physical Geography and Lab (4 cr) |
Human Geography (3 cr) |
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World Regional Geography (3 cr) |
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Global Economic Geography (3 cr) |
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GIS Primer (3 cr) |
Additional geography courses to total 22 credits (3 cr)
German
Basic language courses taken in high school or elsewhere may be evaluated for college equivalences as part of this teaching major and minor. Consult the Department of Modern Languages & Cultures for policies on earning credit for vertically-related courses.
A. 45-Credit German Teaching Major
Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
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German Literature in Translation (3 cr) |
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Elementary German I (4 cr) |
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Elementary German II (4 cr) |
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Intermediate German I (4 cr) |
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Intermediate German II (4 cr) |
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Advanced German Grammar (3 cr) |
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Advanced German Speaking and Writing (3 cr) |
Approved upper division German electives (including at least one 400-level course) to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Foreign Language Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 22-Credit German Teaching Minor
Elementary German I (4 cr) |
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Elementary German II (4 cr) |
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Intermediate German I (4 cr) |
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Intermediate German II (4 cr) |
Approved upper-div German electives (either Germ 301 or Germ 302 is reqd; lab-based and lit in translation courses are not acceptable) (6 cr)
In addition to the above teaching requirements, the following special methods course is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
Note: A minor in German of less than 22 credits is not acceptable.
Health Education
24-25-Credit Health Education Teaching Minor
A current advanced first aid and emergency care card is required upon graduation.
Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr) |
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School Health Education Methods and Administration (3 cr) |
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Critical Health Issues (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Intimate Relationships (3 cr) |
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Human Sexuality (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Wellness Lifestyles (3 cr) |
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Physical Activity, Wellness & Behavior Change for Healthy Active Lifestyles (3 cr) |
One of the following groups (3-4 cr):
Group A:
Drugs in Society (2 cr) |
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Stress Management and Mental Health (2 cr) |
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Psychosocial Determinants of Health (3 cr) |
Choose one of the following (4 cr):
Biol 102, Biol 102L |
Biology and Society and Lab (4 cr) |
Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
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Introductory Microbiology and Laboratory (4 cr) |
History
A. 45-Credit History Teaching Major
History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
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The Historian's Craft (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
Upper-division history courses in the following areas:
Non-regional U.S. history (3 cr)
Latin American history (3 cr)
Asian or African history (3 cr)
Pre-1750 history from any region (3 cr)
American non-European ethnic history (3 cr)
Modern European history (3 cr)
Additional upper-division history courses (9 cr)
Approved upper division history electives to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
Note: A single course may satisfy more than one of the upper-division requirements.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Social Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Social Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 33-Credit History Teaching Major
History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
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The Historian's Craft (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
Upper-division history courses in the following areas:
Non-regional U.S. history (3 cr)
Latin American history (3 cr)
Asian or African history (3 cr)
Pre-1750 history from any region (3 cr)
Modern European history (3 cr)
Approved upper division history electives to total 33 credits in the teaching major.
Note: A single course may satisfy more than one of the upper-division requirements.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Social Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Social Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
C. 24-Credit History Teaching Minor
History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
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American State and Local Government (3 cr) |
Upper-division history courses, including at least (9 cr):
3 cr in U.S., Latin American, or African history
3 cr in Ancient, European or Asian history
Library Science
A teaching major in library science is not offered.
24-Credit Library Science Teaching Minor
The teaching minor in library science must total 24 credits. At least 12 of these must be in the areas of selection, organization, and administration of library materials. This teaching minor will qualify the student for the Idaho K-12 Education Media Generalist endorsement. Because library science is not a teaching field, the teacher-librarian must also qualify for a standard Idaho elementary or secondary teacher's certificate.
Note: Departmental approval and approval of site are required for the practicum; it is approved after the majority of the required course work has been completed.
Classification and Cataloging (4 cr) |
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Acquisitions and Collection Development in Libraries (3 cr) |
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Use of School Library and/or C423 Intro to Reference Work (2-5 cr) |
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Organization and Management of Small Libraries (4 cr) |
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Library and Media Center Practicum (1-3 cr) |
Audiovisual aids and computer electives (minimum) (2 cr)
Note: The above selections must total at least 18 credits
Courses selected from the following to total 24 cr for this teaching minor:
Literature for Adolescents (3 cr) |
Communication/graphic arts (6 cr)
Mathematics
Math 143 and 144 may be necessary prerequisites for students with weak backgrounds.
A. 47-Credit Mathematics Teaching Major
Computational Thinking and Problem Solving (3 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Discrete Mathematics (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Higher Mathematics (3 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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Linear Algebra (3 cr) |
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Theory of Numbers (3 cr) |
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Abstract Algebra I (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Analysis I (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Axiomatic Geometry (3 cr) |
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Modern Geometry (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
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Probability and Stat (3 cr) |
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Probability Theory (3cr) |
One 3 credit Math course numbered 400-490 (3 cr)
Two 3 credit Math courses numbered 310-490 (6 cr)
Approved upper division mathematics electives to total 47 credits in the teaching major.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Mathematics Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Mathematics Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 32-Credit Mathematics Teaching Major
Computational Thinking and Problem Solving (3 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Discrete Mathematics (3 cr) |
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Seminar in Topology of the Plane (3 cr) |
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Linear Algebra (3 cr) |
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Theory of Numbers (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Axiomatic Geometry (3 cr) |
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Modern Geometry (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Abstract Algebra I (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Analysis I (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
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Probability and Stat (3 cr) |
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Probability Theory (3cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Mathematics Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Mathematics Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
C. 23-Credit Mathematics Teaching Minor
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Discrete Mathematics (3 cr) |
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Linear Algebra (3 cr) |
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Theory of Numbers (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Axiomatic Geometry (3 cr) |
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Modern Geometry (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
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Probability and Stat (3 cr) |
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Probability Theory (3cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Mathematics Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Mathematics Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
Music Education
26-Credit Vocal Music Teaching Minor
Studio Instruction (2 cr)* |
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Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (2 cr) |
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Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (2 cr) |
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Conducting I (2 cr) |
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Aural Skills I-II (4 cr) |
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Theory of Music I-II (4 cr) |
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Survey of Music |
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Choral Music in the Secondary School (3 cr) |
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Recital Attendance (two semesters) (0 cr) |
Vocal ensembles (4 cr)
*If students do not qualify immediately for MusA 114, they must take Voice Class until they can meet departmental approval.
Online Teaching
20-Credit Online Teaching Teaching Minor
Input Technologies for the 21st Century (3 cr) |
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Computer Skills (3 cr) |
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Technology, Teaching and Learning (2 cr) |
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Theoretical Foundations of Online Learning (3 cr) |
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Online Course Design (3 cr) |
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Open Education (3 cr) |
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Practicum in Online Learning (3 cr) |
Physical Education
30 to 31 Physical Education Teaching Minor (Grade levels 1-12)
An academic major in Physical Education Teacher Education is offered through the Department of Movement Science leading to the degree of B.S.Ed. For information on the undergraduate major in Physical Education see the Department of Movement Sciences section.
First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr) |
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Physical Activity, Wellness & Behavior Change for Healthy Active Lifestyles (3 cr) |
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Movement Fundamentals (1 cr) |
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Introduction to Physical Education (1 cr) |
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Motor Behavior (3 cr) |
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Assessment & Research in Physical Activity Pedagogy (2 cr) |
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Elementary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Secondary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Inclusive Physical Education and Recreation (3 cr) |
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Curriculum & Administration in Physical Activity Pedagogy (1 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Applied Human Anatomy & Biomechanics (2-3 cr) |
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Physiology of Exercise (3 cr) |
One of the following individual activity courses (1 cr):
Skill and Analysis of Striking and Net/Wall Activities (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Target and Invasion Activities (1 cr) |
One of the following team activity courses (1 cr):
Skill and Analysis of Recreation and Outdoor Activities (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Basketball and Volleyball (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Soccer and Speedball (1 cr) |
Physical Sciences
45-Credit Composite Teaching Major
This is a 40-credit composite teaching major consisting of courses in chemistry, geology, and physics. A teaching minor in mathematics is recommended to accompany this teaching major.
Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Carbon Compounds (3 cr) |
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Geol 101, Geol 101L |
Physical Geology and Lab (4 cr) |
General Astronomy (3 cr) |
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Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Engineering Physics II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Engineering Physics III and Lab (4 cr) |
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Advanced Physics Lab (4 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Biol 102, Biol 102L |
Biology and Society and Lab (4 cr) |
Organisms and Environments (4 cr) |
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Geog 100, Geog 100L |
Physical Geography and Lab (4 cr) |
Climatology (3 cr) |
Additional electives in chemistry, geology, or physics to total 45 credits. Recommended elective courses include Biol 380 & Chem 302 (2-3 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
Physics
A. 45-Credit Physics Teaching Major
Organisms and Environments (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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General Astronomy (3 cr) |
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Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Engineering Physics II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Engineering Physics III and Lab (4 cr) |
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Modern Physics (3 cr) |
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Advanced Physics Lab (4 cr) |
One of the following (4 cr):
Intro to Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Prin of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
Approved upper division physics electives to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 20-Credit Physics Teaching Minor
Phys 211, Phys 211L |
Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
Phys 212, Phys 212L |
Engineering Physics II and Lab (4 cr) |
Phys 213, Phys 213L |
Engineering Physics III and Lab (4 cr) |
Modern Physics (3 cr) |
Electives in physics (approved by advisor in Dept of Physics), including at least 2 credits of lab work (5 cr)
Political Science
A. 30-Credit Political Science Teaching Major
A minimum of 30 credits in political science courses is required with an additional 6 credits in US history necessary for certification. Courses listed in more than one field may be counted in only one of those fields. Substitutions in specific courses may be made with the consent of the advisor.
US history electives 6 cr
U.S. Government: Process and Policy (12-15 cr):
Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
And 9-12 cr from the following: PolS 275, PolS 437, PolS 469
15-18 credits from the following fields:
Comparative Government and Politics. At least 3 credits from the following:
International Relations. At least 3 credits from the following:
Public Administration and Public Law. At least 3 credits from the following:
PolS 451, PolS 452, PolS 454, PolS 467, PolS 468, PolS 469
Political Thought. At least 3 credits from the following:
PolS 425, PolS 426, PolS 428, PolS 429
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Social Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Social Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 20 Credit Political Science Teaching Minor
A minimum of 20 credits in political science courses is required with an additional 6 credits in US history necessary for certification.
Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
Three credits in U.S. government (see the list of courses in U.S. Govt: Process and Policy under teaching major above) (3 cr)
Three credits in comparative government (see the list of courses in Comparative Govt and Politics under teaching major above) (3 cr)
Other political science electives selected from courses listed in the teaching major (11 cr)
US history electives (6 cr)
Social Science
A. 56-Credit Composite Teaching Major
The basic objective of this teaching major is to provide the undergraduate student with the preparation that leads to teaching social studies in the public schools. To obtain a social studies endorsement in the state of Idaho, a student must pass the Praxis II exam in both social studies content knowledge and in one of the other areas listed below (Economics, Geography, History, or Political Science) where they have a minimum of 20 credits of coursework. This will result in a student being endorsed to teach in any of the subject areas included in the composite major.
Idaho's federal representatives have approved the Social Studies endorsement as meeting "Highly Qualified" status for all four of the related core content areas; history, geography, economics, and government.
It is important to note that the converse is not true. If a teacher has an endorsement in one or more of the core social studies areas, but does NOT hold the full Social Studies endorsement, they cannot be considered "Highly Qualified" to teach in any area other than those for which they hold the specific endorsement.
Students need to choose one area (History, Economics, Geography, or Political Science) for an endorsement which includes 20 credit hours, and complete 12 credits in each of the other remaining content areas (History, Economics, Geography, or Political Science).
History (12 cr):
History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
History electives:
US, Latin American, or African History
Ancient, European, or Asian History
Economics (12 cr):
Required Courses:
Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr) |
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Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr) |
Economics electives:
Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr) |
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Teaching Economics and Personal Finance (3 cr) |
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Business and Marketing Education Methods (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (3 cr) |
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Personal and Family Finance and Management (4 cr) |
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Consumer Economic Issues (3 cr) |
Geography (12 cr):
Required Courses:
Physical Geography (4 cr) |
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GIS Primer (3 cr) |
Geography electives:
Human Geography (3 cr) |
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World Regional Geography (3 cr) |
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Global Climate Change (3 cr) |
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Urban Geography (3 cr) |
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Global Economic Geography (3 cr) |
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Geography of Development (3-4 cr) |
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Population Dynamics and Distribution (3-4 cr) |
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Idaho and the Pacific Northwest (3 cr) |
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Political Geography (3 cr) |
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Cartographic Design & Geovisualization (3 cr) |
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Climatology (3 cr) |
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Land, Resources, and Environment (3 cr) |
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Alternative Spatial Economy (3 cr) |
Political Science (12 cr):
Required Course (3 cr):
Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
American State and Local Government (3 cr) |
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American Political Parties and Elections (3 cr) |
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American Congress (3 cr) |
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American Political Culture (3 cr) |
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American Foreign Policy (3 cr) |
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Law and Society (3 cr) |
Political Science electives:
Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 cr) |
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International Politics (3 cr) |
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European Politics (3 cr) |
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International Organizations and International Law (3 cr) |
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World Politics and War (3 cr) |
PolS elective numbered 100-499 (3 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Social Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Social Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 45- OR 60-Credit Teaching Major Through American Studies
American studies majors follow the credit distributions and recommended courses as stated above for economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology/anthropology.
Spanish
Basic language courses taken in high school or elsewhere may be evaluated for college equivalencies as part of this teaching major and minor. Consult the Department of Modern Languages & Cultures for policies on credit for vertically-related courses.
A. 45-Credit Spanish Teaching Major
Elementary Spanish I (4 cr) |
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Elementary Spanish II (4 cr) |
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Intermediate Spanish I (4 cr) |
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Intermediate Spanish II (4 cr) |
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Advanced Grammar (3 cr) |
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Advanced Composition (3 cr) |
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Culture and Institutions of Spain (3 cr) |
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Culture and Institutions of Latin America (3 cr) |
Upper-division courses in Spanish language (9 credits must be at 400 level) to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
A maximum of 3 credits in FLEN 391 or FLEN 394 may be counted toward a teaching major in Spanish.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Foreign Language Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 22-Credit Spanish Teaching Minor
Elementary Spanish I (4 cr) |
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Elementary Spanish II (4 cr) |
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Intermediate Spanish I (4 cr) |
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Intermediate Spanish II (4 cr) |
Approved upper-div Spanish electives (either Span 301 or Span 302 required; lab-based and lit in translation courses are not acceptable) (6 cr)
In addition to the above teaching requirements, the following special methods course is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
Note: A minor in Spanish of less than 22 credits is not acceptable.