Middle/Secondary Education (BS)

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Departmental Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for this program include the following:

  • Minimum of 45 credit hours (can include hours in-progress during the semester applying)
  • Minimum 2.75 or higher overall  GPA
  • Minimum 3.0 or higher overall GPA in EDTP 107 and EDTP 201
  • Minimum test scores as required by the Education Professional Standards Board
  • Grade of C or better in ENGL 102 (or equivalent)
  • Grade of C or better in Oral Communication course
  • Other requirements as outlined in Application.

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements31
The following course is required by all tracks in the degree program and satisfies the respective General Education Requirement(s):
The Teaching Profession
Please see the Track Requirements to determine additional courses that will satisfy both a major and General Education requirement. These courses should be taken to fulfill the respective General Education Requirement.

All degrees require the completion of the University-wide General Education Program (link provided above).  Some General Education requirements may be met in the requirements for the major or supporting coursework, in which case additional electives may be required to complete the minimum hours for the degree.

College/School Requirements

Pre-Professional Courses
EDTP 101First-Year Experience1
EDTP 201The Teaching Profession 13
EDTP 107Human Development and Learning3
Minimum Total Hours7

Mid-Point Assessment Prior to Student Teaching

Completion of each methods course with a 2.0 or better; Completion of required core and methods courses; Electronic documentation of approved field experiences including assessment and dispositions; Satisfactory dispositions assessment; Completion of all state regulations and additional requirements as identified by the Office of Educator Development and Clinical Practice; Positive recommendation from Educator Certification Committee.

Program/Major Requirements

Core Professional Courses 2
EDSP 345Special Populations in Schools3
EDSP 346Special Populations in Schools Field Experience1
EDTP 328Building Learning Communities3
EDTP 330Building Learning Communities Field Experience1
EDTP 355Assessment and Research3
EDTP 420Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum3
EDTP 506Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future3
EDTP 477Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
Minimum Total Hours20
Track Requirements (see Track requirements tab)70-80

Degree Assessment

2.0 or higher GPA in Student Teaching; Overall 2.50 GPA in content area; 3.0 GPA in Professional Core.

Certification Assessment

Eligible for degree; Passing scores on required PRAXIS exams; Assessment of dispositions and standards in courses completed after mid-point; Positive recommendation from Educator Certification Committee.

Culminating Undergraduate Experience (Graduation requirement)
Requirement fulfilled by completing:
Capstone Student Teaching Seminar
1

Completes 3 hrs of General Education Social & Behavioral requirement

2

Must be admitted to professional teacher education program before enrolling in core professional courses.

Track Requirements

Track in Biology (Grades 8-12)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_BIO

EDTP 301General Methods 13
EDTP 424High School Science Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 419Student Teaching: High School 19
Compentency Area Courses
BIOL 240Unity of Life 3
BIOL 242Diversity of Life 3
BIOL 241
BIOL 243
Unity of Life Lab
Diversity of Life Lab
2
BIOL 329Cellular and Molecular Biology3
BIOL 330Genetics and Molecular Biology3
BIOL 331Genetics and Molecular Biology: Laboratory2
BIOL 363Principles of Ecology3
BIOL 409Evolutionary Biology 3
BIOL Elective 300 level or above3
CHEM 201General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 202General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 207Introduction to Chemical Analysis I 1
CHEM 208Introduction to Chemical Analysis II 1
Supporting Courses 2
ENVS 200The Global Environment 3
MATH 180Elements of Calculus 3-4
or MATH 205 Calculus I
PHYS 111Elements of Physics 4
ENVS 365Biogeography3
Science Elective3
Electives16
Minimum Total Hours80

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Track in Chemistry (Grades 8-12)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_CHE

EDTP 301General Methods 13
EDTP 424High School Science Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 419Student Teaching: High School 19
Competency Area Courses
CHEM 201General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 202General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 207Introduction to Chemical Analysis I 1
CHEM 208Introduction to Chemical Analysis II 1
CHEM 209Introduction to Chemical Analysis III1
CHEM 210Introduction to Chemical Analysis IV1
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 343Organic Chemistry Laboratory I2
CHEM 344Organic Chemistry Laboratory II2
CHEM 441Elements of Physical Chemistry3
CHEM 470Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2
CHEM 527Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds 3
CHEM 445Survey of Biochemistry3
or CHEM 515 Inorganic Chemistry
Supporting Courses
MATH 205Calculus I 4
MATH 206Calculus II4
PHYS 221Fundamentals of Physics I 3
PHYS 222Fundamentals of Physics II 3
PHYS 223Fundamentals of Physics Lab I 1
Electives19
Minimum Total Hours80

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Track in Earth and Space Science (Grades 8-12)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_EAS

EDTP 301General Methods 13
EDTP 424High School Science Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 419Student Teaching: High School 19
Competency Area Courses
BIOL 240Unity of Life 3
BIOL 242Diversity of Life 3
BIOL 241
BIOL 243
Unity of Life Lab
Diversity of Life Lab
2
ENVS 200The Global Environment 3
ENVS 360Global Environmental Change3
ENVS 363Climate Science3
ENVS 367Geomorphology3
ENVS 564Hydrology3
PHYS 107Elementary Astronomy 3
PHYS 108Elementary Astronomy Laboratory 1
PHYS 220Introduction to Weather and Climate 3
Supporting Courses 2
CHEM 201General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 202General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 207Introduction to Chemical Analysis I 1
CHEM 208Introduction to Chemical Analysis II 1
CHEM 209Introduction to Chemical Analysis III1
PHYS Elective3
Math or Science Elective3
Electives17
Minimum Total Hours77

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Track in English — Leading to Certification in Grades 5-9, and Learning and Behavior Disorders – Leading to Certification in Grades P-12

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_EBD

EDTP 341Teaching Middle School3
EDTP 407Middle School Language Arts Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 417Student Teaching: Middle School6
EDSP 470Student Teaching, LBD6
Competency Area Courses
EDSP 218Technology for Students with Disabilities3
EDSP 240Introduction to Exceptional Children3
EDSP 260Classroom Behavior Management3
EDSP 442Practicum: Learning and Behavior Disorders3
EDSP 510Legal Issues in Special Education3
EDSP 512Methods for Students with Learning and Behavior Disorders3
EDSP 516Assessment Procedures for Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders3
EDSP 518Teaching Reading Special Education P-123
ENGL 202Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ENGL 310Special Topics: Introduction to Professional and Public Writing 3
ENGL 506Teaching of Writing 3
EDTP 540Teaching Adolescent Readers3
British Literature at the 300 or 400 level3
American Literature at the 300 or 400 level3
Select one of the following Minority Literature courses: 3
Black Women Novelists
Minority Traditions in American Literature
Special Topics: African-American Literature Before 1900
Select one of the following Linguistics courses: 3
Foundations of Language
Structure of Modern English
Methods of Teaching Grammar, K-12
Elective (ENGL 300 recommended)3
Electives7
Minimum Total Hours76

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Track in English (Grades 8-12)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_ENG

EDTP 301General Methods 13
EDTP 422High School English Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 419Student Teaching: High School 19
Competency Area Courses
ENGL 310Special Topics: Introduction to Professional and Public Writing 3
ENGL 506Teaching of Writing 3
Select survey courses from three of the four different survey/periods:9
Division A:
Literature in English Before 1800
British Literature from the Beginning through Shakespeare
British Literature from Shakespeare through the Neoclassical Period
Division B:
Literature in English After 1800
Nineteenth-Century British Literature
Modern British and Irish Literature
Contemporary British and Post-Colonial Literature
Division C:
American Literature to 1830
American Literature from 1830 to 1865
Division D:
American Literature from 1865 to 1910
American Literature from 1910 to 1960
American Literature from 1960 to the Present
Special Topics: African-American Literature Before 1900
Select one of the following Shakespearian Literature courses: 3
Shakespeare I
Shakespeare II
Shakespeare
Select one of the following Minority Literature courses:3
Black Women Novelists
Minority Traditions in English Literatures
Minority Traditions in American Literature
Studies in Post-Colonial and/or Ethnic Literature
Post-Colonial Voices: Writing Experience in African Literature
Or other course approved by advisor
Select one of the following English Language courses:3
Foundations of Language
Structure of Modern English
Topics in Applied Linguistics
Methods of Teaching Grammar, K-12
Select one of the following Gender in Literature courses:3
Black Women Novelists
Women and Global Literature
Or other course approved by advisor
ENGL Elective 500 level3
Supporting Courses
Ancient through Renaissance Culture course:3
Ancient Greek and Roman Cultures
Medieval Culture
Renaissance Cultures
Greek Mythology
Studies in World Mythology
Masterpieces of Ancient Greece
Masterpieces of Ancient Rome
Masterpieces of the Middle Ages
Masterpieces of the Renaissance
HUM Electives 300 level or above9
EDAP 597Seminar in Elementary Education3
Or TA 300 level or above
Elective (ENGL 300 recommended)3
Electives13
Minimum Total Hours76

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Track in French (Grades P-12)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_FRE

EDTP 301General Methods3
EDTP 429World Language Methods, P-123
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 412Student Teaching: P-129
Competency Area Courses
FREN 202Continuing French Language and Culture II 3
FREN 321French Conversation3
FREN 322Written Expression 3
FREN 331French Civilization3
FREN 332France Today3
FREN 455Reading in French3
FREN 523Advanced Communication Skills3
FREN 524Theory and Practice of Translation3
FREN Electives 300 level or above6
Supporting Courses
Supporting Courses must be approved by advisor.15
Electives10
Minimum Total Hours70

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Track in Mathematics and English (Grades 5-9)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_MEN

EDTP 341Teaching Middle School3
EDTP 407Middle School Language Arts Methods3
EDTP 408Middle School Mathematics Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 417Student Teaching: Middle School9
Competency Area Courses
MATH 107Finite Mathematics (or Approved Substitute)3
MATH 109Introduction to Social Statistics3
MATH 151Mathematics for Elementary Education I3
Select one of the following: 4
Precalculus
College Algebra
Trigonometry
MATH 205Calculus I 4-3
or MATH 180 Elements of Calculus
MATH 350Geometric Investigations3
MATH 451Problem Solving in Number Systems and Discrete Mathematics3
PHYS 111Elements of Physics 4
ENGL 202Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ENGL 310Special Topics: Introduction to Professional and Public Writing 3
ENGL 506Teaching of Writing 3
British Literature at the 300 or 400 level3
American Literature at the 300 or 400 level3
Select one of the following Minority Literature courses:3
Black Women Novelists
Minority Traditions in American Literature
Special Topics: African-American Literature Before 1900
Select one of the following Linguistics courses:3
Foundations of Language
Structure of Modern English
Methods of Teaching Grammar, K-12
Elective (ENGL 300 recommended)3
Electives11
Minimum Total Hours80

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Track in Mathematics — Leading to Certification in Grades 5-9, and Learning and Behavior Disorders – Leading to Certification in Grades P-12

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_MLD

EDTP 341Teaching Middle School3
EDTP 408Middle School Mathematics Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 417Student Teaching: Middle School6
EDSP 470Student Teaching, LBD6
Competency Area Courses
MATH 107Finite Mathematics (or Approved Substitute)3
MATH 109Introduction to Social Statistics3
MATH 151Mathematics for Elementary Education I3
Select one of the following: 4
Precalculus
College Algebra
Trigonometry
MATH 205Calculus I 4-3
or MATH 180 Elements of Calculus
MATH 350Geometric Investigations3
MATH 451Problem Solving in Number Systems and Discrete Mathematics3
PHYS 111Elements of Physics 4
EDSP 218Technology for Students with Disabilities3
EDSP 240Introduction to Exceptional Children3
EDSP 260Classroom Behavior Management3
EDSP 442Practicum: Learning and Behavior Disorders3
EDSP 510Legal Issues in Special Education3
EDSP 512Methods for Students with Learning and Behavior Disorders3
EDSP 516Assessment Procedures for Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders3
EDSP 518Teaching Reading Special Education P-123
Electives8
Minimum Total Hours77

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Track in Mathematics and Science (Grades 5-9)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_MNC

EDTP 341Teaching Middle School3
EDTP 408Middle School Mathematics Methods3
EDTP 409Middle School Science Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 417Student Teaching: Middle School9
Competency Area Courses
MATH 107Finite Mathematics (or Approved Substitute)3
MATH 109Introduction to Social Statistics3
MATH 151Mathematics for Elementary Education I3
Select one of the following:4
Precalculus
College Algebra
Trigonometry
MATH 205Calculus I 4-3
or MATH 180 Elements of Calculus
MATH 350Geometric Investigations3
MATH 451Problem Solving in Number Systems and Discrete Mathematics3
PHYS 111Elements of Physics 4
ENVS 200The Global Environment 3
ENVS 220Introduction to Weather and Climate 3
ENVS 301Geology for Scientists and Engineers3
BIOL 240Unity of Life 3
BIOL 242Diversity of Life 3
BIOL 241
BIOL 243
Unity of Life Lab
Diversity of Life Lab
2
BIOL 363Principles of Ecology3
PHYS 107Elementary Astronomy 3
PHYS 108Elementary Astronomy Laboratory 1
CHEM 201General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 202General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 207Introduction to Chemical Analysis I 1
CHEM 208Introduction to Chemical Analysis II 1
Electives3
Minimum Total Hours80

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Track in Mathematics and Social Studies (Grades 5-9)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_MCS

EDTP 341Teaching Middle School3
EDTP 408Middle School Mathematics Methods3
EDTP 410Middle School Social Studies Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 417Student Teaching: Middle School9
Competency Area Courses
MATH 107Finite Mathematics (or Approved Substitute)3
MATH 109Introduction to Social Statistics3
MATH 151Mathematics for Elementary Education I3
Select one of the following: 4
Precalculus
College Algebra
Trigonometry
MATH 205Calculus I 4-3
or MATH 180 Elements of Calculus
MATH 350Geometric Investigations3
MATH 451Problem Solving in Number Systems and Discrete Mathematics3
PHYS 111Elements of Physics 4
HIST 101History of Civilizations I 3
HIST 102History of Civilizations II 3
HIST 104American History I 3
HIST 105American History II 3
HIST Elective 500 level3
POLS 201Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
POLS Elective 300 level or above3
GEOG 200Human Geography in a Changing World 3
GEOG Elective 300 level or above3
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics 3
or ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
Electives5
Minimum Total Hours80

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Track in Mathematics (Grades 8-12)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_SMA

EDTP 301General Methods 13
EDTP 423High School Mathematics Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 419Student Teaching: High School 19
Competency Area Courses
MATH 205Calculus I 4
MATH 206Calculus II4
MATH 301Calculus III4
MATH 311Introduction to Higher Math3
MATH 325Introduction to Linear Algebra3
MATH 387Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 521Modern Algebra I 3
MATH 561Probability3
MATH 550Advanced Euclidean Geometry3
or MATH 551 Geometry
Supporting Courses
MATH 562Mathematical Statistics3
MATH 590History of Mathematics 3
Supporting Courses (see list below) 39
Electives15
Minimum Total Hours75

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Track in Physics (Grades 8-12)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_PHY

EDTP 301General Methods 13
EDTP 424High School Science Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 419Student Teaching: High School 19
Competency Area Courses
PHYS 295Introductory Laboratories I 1
PHYS 296Introductory Laboratories II 1
PHYS 298Introductory Mechanics, Heat and Sound 4
PHYS 299Introductory Electricity, Magnetism and Light4
PHYS 300Introductory Modern Physics3
PHYS 301Introductory Modern Physics Laboratory1
PHYS 460Mechanics3
PHYS 530Thermal Physics3
PHYS Electives 300 level or above6
CHEM 201General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 202General Chemistry II 3
Supporting Courses
MATH 205Calculus I 4
MATH 206Calculus II4
MATH 301Calculus III4
Supporting Courses 23
Electives18
Minimum Total Hours80

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Track in Social Studies and English (Grades 5-9)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_SEN

EDTP 341Teaching Middle School3
EDTP 407Middle School Language Arts Methods3
EDTP 410Middle School Social Studies Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 417Student Teaching: Middle School9
Competency Area Courses
HIST 101History of Civilizations I 3
HIST 102History of Civilizations II 3
HIST 104American History I 3
HIST 105American History II 3
HIST Elective 500 level3
POLS 201Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
POLS Elective 300 level or above3
GEOG 200Human Geography in a Changing World 3
GEOG Elective 300 level or above3
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics 3
or ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
ENGL 202Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ENGL 310Special Topics: Introduction to Professional and Public Writing 3
ENGL 506Teaching of Writing 3
EDTP 540Teaching Adolescent Readers3
British Literature at the 300 or 400 level3
American Literature at the 300 or 400 level3
Select one of the following Minority Literature courses: 3
Black Women Novelists
Minority Traditions in American Literature
Special Topics: African-American Literature Before 1900
Select one of the following Linguistics courses: 3
Foundations of Language
Structure of Modern English
Methods of Teaching Grammar, K-12
Elective (ENGL 300 recommended)3
Electives1
Minimum Total Hours76

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Track in Social Studies — Leading to Certification in Grades 5-9, and Learning and Behavior Disorders – Leading to Certification in Grades P-12

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_SBD

EDTP 341Teaching Middle School3
EDTP 410Middle School Social Studies Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 417Student Teaching: Middle School6
EDSP 470Student Teaching, LBD6
Competency Area Courses
HIST 101History of Civilizations I 3
HIST 102History of Civilizations II 3
HIST 104American History I 3
HIST 105American History II 3
HIST Elective 500 level3
POLS 201Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
POLS Elective 300 level or above3
GEOG 200Human Geography in a Changing World 3
GEOG Elective 300 level or above3
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics 3
or ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
EDSP 218Technology for Students with Disabilities3
EDSP 240Introduction to Exceptional Children3
EDSP 260Classroom Behavior Management3
EDSP 442Practicum: Learning and Behavior Disorders3
EDSP 510Legal Issues in Special Education3
EDSP 512Methods for Students with Learning and Behavior Disorders3
EDSP 516Assessment Procedures for Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders3
EDSP 518Teaching Reading Special Education P-123
Electives1
Minimum Total Hours73

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Track in Social Studies (Grades 8-12)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_SST

EDTP 301General Methods 13
EDTP 425High School Social Studies Methods3
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 419Student Teaching: High School 19
Competency Area Courses
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENVS 200The Global Environment 3
GEOG 200Human Geography in a Changing World 3
HIST 101History of Civilizations I 3
HIST 102History of Civilizations II 3
HIST 104American History I 3
HIST 105American History II 3
Select one of the following Modern World History courses: 3
Europe from 1500 to the French Revolution
Europe from 1800 to the Present
Latin America, 1820 to Present
Middle Eastern History, 1453 to the Present
Select one of the following Post Reconstruction courses: 3
Gilded Age and Progressive Era United States, 1877-1929
United States Civil War and Reconstruction
Recent American History, 1945 to Present
POLS 201Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
Supporting Courses
Supporting Courses 415
Electives13
Minimum Total Hours76

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Track in Spanish (Grades P-12)

Academic Plan Code(s): MISEBS_SPA

EDTP 301General Methods3
EDTP 429World Language Methods, P-123
Student Teaching Requirement
EDTP 412Student Teaching: P-129
Competency Area Courses
SPAN 201Continuing Spanish Language and Culture I 3
SPAN 202Continuing Spanish Language and Culture II 3
SPAN 301Spanish Pronunciation3
SPAN 305Spanish Grammar in Context3
SPAN 310Reading and Writing in Spanish3
SPAN 311Advanced Spanish through literature and film3
SPAN 321Communication and Conversation in Spanish3
SPAN 422Spanish Phonetics3
SPAN 524Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics3
SPAN 401Foundations of Spanish Civilization3
or SPAN 402 Cultural and Literary Perspectives on Modern Spain
SPAN 403Foundations of Latin American Nations and Identities3
or SPAN 404 Cultural and Literary Perspectives on Modern Latin America
Supporting Courses
Supporting Courses 512
Electives10
Minimum Total Hours70

 

1

Students extending to Middle Grades certification should take EDTP 341 instead of EDTP 301, and EDTP 418 instead of EDTP 419.

2

Choose from Biology, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry as approved by advisor.

3

Courses listed plus a minimum of nine additional hours from Biology (BIOL 240/BIOL 242/BIOL 241 & BIOL 243, Mathematics, or Physics (PHYS 298/PHYS 295 and PHYS 299/PHYS 296) as approved by advisor.

4

At least nine credit hours must be earned at the 300 level or above.  Courses must be approved by advisor.

5

Courses must be approved by advisor

6

 BIOL 241 should be taken concurrently with BIOL 240 and BIOL 243 should be taken concurrently with BIOL 242BIOL 241 is a pre-requisite for BIOL 243.

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Track in Biology (Grades 8-12)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
BIOL 240 Unity of Life 1 3
BIOL 241 Unity of Life Lab 1 1
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Elective (MATH 111 or 190, if needed) 3-4
 Hours14
Spring
BIOL 242 Diversity of Life 1 3
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
BIOL 243 Diversity of Life Lab 1
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
MATH 180
Elements of Calculus
or Calculus I
3-4
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity - AHD1 3
 Hours16
Year 2
Fall
CHEM 201 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 207 Introduction to Chemical Analysis I 1
CHEM 208 Introduction to Chemical Analysis II 1
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
General Elective 3
ENVS 200 The Global Environment 3
General Elective 3
 Hours17
Spring
CHEM 202 General Chemistry II 3
PHYS 111 Elements of Physics 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Global Diversity - AHD2 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 301 General Methods 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
BIOL 329 Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
BIOL 363 Principles of Ecology 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDTP 424 High School Science Methods 3
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
BIOL 330 Genetics and Molecular Biology 3
BIOL 331 Genetics and Molecular Biology: Laboratory 2
BIOL 409 Evolutionary Biology 3
General Elective 1
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 419 Student Teaching: High School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
ENVS 365 Biogeography 3
Biology Elective (300 level) 3
Supporting Science Elective as approved by advisor 3
 Hours15
 Minimum Total Hours125

Beginning in Fall 2021, BIOL 244 will no longer be offered.  Students should instead take both BIOL 241 and 243 in its place. BIOL 241 should be taken concurrently with BIOL 240 and BIOL 243 should be taken concurrently with BIOL 242.  BIOL 241 is a pre-requisite for BIOL 243.


Track in Chemistry (Grades 8-12)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity - AHD1 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Elective (MATH 190, if needed) 4
 Hours14
Spring
CHEM 201 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 207 Introduction to Chemical Analysis I 1
CHEM 208 Introduction to Chemical Analysis II 1
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
MATH 205 Calculus I 4
 Hours15
Year 2
Fall
CHEM 202 General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 209 Introduction to Chemical Analysis III 1
CHEM 210 Introduction to Chemical Analysis IV 1
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
MATH 206 Calculus II 4
PHYS 221 Fundamentals of Physics I 3
PHYS 223 Fundamentals of Physics Lab I 1
 Hours16
Spring
CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 343 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2
PHYS 222 Fundamentals of Physics II 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Global Diversity - AHD2 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
General Elective 3
 Hours17
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 301 General Methods 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
CHEM 441 Elements of Physical Chemistry 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 424 High School Science Methods 3
CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHEM 344 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2
CHEM 470 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2
General Elective 3
 Hours17
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 419 Student Teaching: High School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
CHEM 527 Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
CHEM 445
Survey of Biochemistry
or Inorganic Chemistry
3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in Earth and Space Science (Grades 8-12)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
MATH 180
Elements of Calculus
or College Algebra
3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity - AHD1 3
General Elective (BIOL 102, if needed) 3
General Elective 1
 Hours14
Spring
BIOL 240 Unity of Life 1 3
BIOL 241 Unity of Life Lab 1 1
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
ENVS 200 The Global Environment 3
 Hours16
Year 2
Fall
BIOL 242 Diversity of Life 1 3
CHEM 201 General Chemistry I 3
BIOL 243 Diversity of Life Lab 1
CHEM 207 Introduction to Chemical Analysis I 1
CHEM 208 Introduction to Chemical Analysis II 1
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
 Hours15
Spring
CHEM 202 General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 209 Introduction to Chemical Analysis III 1
PHYS 220
Introduction to Weather and Climate
or Introduction to Weather and Climate
3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Global Diversity - AHD2 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 301 General Methods 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
PHYS 107 Elementary Astronomy 3
PHYS 108 Elementary Astronomy Laboratory 1
ENVS 564 Hydrology 3
 Hours17
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 424 High School Science Methods 3
ENVS 360 Global Environmental Change 3
ENVS 363 Climate Science 3
ENVS 367 Geomorphology 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 419 Student Teaching: High School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
Physics Elective 3
Math or Science Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 1
 Hours16
 Minimum Total Hours125

1 Beginning in Fall 2021, BIOL 244 will no longer be offered.  Students should instead take both BIOL 241 and 243 in its place. BIOL 241 should be taken concurrently with BIOL 240 and BIOL 243 should be taken concurrently with BIOL 242.  BIOL 241 is a pre-requisite for BIOL 243.


Track in English – Leading to Certification in Grades 5-9, and Learning and Behavior Disorders – Leading to Certification in Grades P-12

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Quantitative Reasoning - QR 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective US Diversity or Global Diversity - SBHD1 or SBHD2 3
General Elective 1
 Hours14
Spring
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
EDSP 240 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences Lab - SL 1
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 2
Fall
EDSP 218 Technology for Students with Disabilities 3
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
ENGL 202 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
General Elective (ENGL 300 recommended) 3
Minority Literature Course - (Choose From List Below or Other Course Approved by Advisor) 3
Black Women Novelists
Minority Traditions in American Literature
Special Topics: African-American Literature Before 1900
 Hours15
Spring
EDSP 260 Classroom Behavior Management 3
ENGL 310 Special Topics: Introduction to Professional and Public Writing 3
American Literature Course (ENGL 301 or 302 recommended) 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Year 3
Fall
EDSP 442 Practicum: Learning and Behavior Disorders 3
EDSP 512 Methods for Students with Learning and Behavior Disorders 3
EDSP 516 Assessment Procedures for Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders 3
EDTP 341 Teaching Middle School 3
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
EDTP 540 Teaching Adolescent Readers 3
 Hours18
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDSP 518 Teaching Reading Special Education P-12 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 407 Middle School Language Arts Methods 3
British Literature (ENGL 301 or 302 recommended) 3
 Hours17
Year 4
Fall
EDSP 470 Student Teaching, LBD 6
EDTP 417 Student Teaching: Middle School 6
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDSP 510 Legal Issues in Special Education 3
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
ENGL 506 Teaching of Writing 3
Select one of the following: 3
Foundations of Language
Structure of Modern English
Methods of Teaching Grammar, K-12
 Hours15
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in English (Grades 8-12)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Quantitative Reasoning - QR 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
General Elective 1
 Hours14
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC (TA 224 recommended) 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences with Lab - B 4
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 2
Fall
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
ENGL 310 Special Topics: Introduction to Professional and Public Writing 3
General Elective (ENGL 300 recommended) 3
Gender in Literature (Choose From List Below or Other Course Approved By Advisor): 3
Black Women Novelists
Women and Global Literature
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Spring
Choose a course from Division A, B, C, or D (ENGL 301 or 302 recommended) 3
Shakespearean Literature (Choose One From List Below): 3
Shakespeare I
Shakespeare II
Shakespeare
Theatre Arts course at 300 level or above 3
Humanities Elective (300 level or above) 3
Humanities Elective (300 level or above) 3
General Elective 3
 Hours18
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 301 General Methods 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
ENGL 500 Level Literature Course 3
ENGL 506 Teaching of Writing 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 422 High School English Methods 3
Select one of the following: 3
Foundations of Language
Structure of Modern English
Methods of Teaching Grammar, K-12
Topics in Applied Linguistics
Choose a course from Division A, B, C, or D (ENGL 301 or 302 recommended) 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 419 Student Teaching: High School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
 Hours12
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
Literature survey/period course from a third period (300 level) 1 3
Humanities Elective (300 level) 3
Humanities Ancient through Renaissance Culture Elective 3
Minority Literatures (Choose From List Below or Other Course Approved by Advisor) 3
Black Women Novelists
Minority Traditions in English Literatures
Minority Traditions in American Literature
Studies in Post-Colonial and/or Ethnic Literature
Post-Colonial Voices: Writing Experience in African Literature
 Hours18
 Minimum Total Hours125

 Students must select courses from three of the four different survey period divisions.  Students may only substitute courses with the permission of their advisor.


Track in French (Grades P-12)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
FREN 202 Continuing French Language and Culture II 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Quantitative Reasoning - QR 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity - AHD1 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
FREN 322 Written Expression 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
 Hours15
Year 2
Fall
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
FREN 321 French Conversation 3
French Elective (300 level or above) 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences with Lab - B 4
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Spring
FREN 332 France Today 3
French Elective (300 level or above) 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Global Diversity - AHD2 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 301 General Methods 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
FREN 331 French Civilization 3
FREN 455 Reading in French 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 429 World Language Methods, P-12 3
FREN 524 Theory and Practice of Translation 3
Supporting Course 3
Supporting Course 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 412 Student Teaching: P-12 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
FREN 523 Advanced Communication Skills 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
Supporting Course 3
Supporting Course 3
Supporting Course 3
General Elective 1
 Hours16
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in Mathematics and English (Grades 5-9)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
MATH 190 Precalculus 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective US Diversity or Global Diversity - SBHD1 or SBHD2 3
General Elective 1
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
MATH 205 Calculus I 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 2
Fall
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
ENGL 202 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ENGL 310 Special Topics: Introduction to Professional and Public Writing 3
General Elective (ENGL 300 recommended) 3
MATH 109 Introduction to Social Statistics 3
MATH 151 Mathematics for Elementary Education I 3
 Hours18
Spring
MATH 107 Finite Mathematics (Or Approved Substitute) 3
PHYS 111 Elements of Physics 4
American Literature Course (ENGL 301 or 302 recommended) 3
Minority Literature Course - Choose From List Below (or Other Course Approved by Advisor): 3
Black Women Novelists
Minority Traditions in American Literature
Special Topics: African-American Literature Before 1900
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 341 Teaching Middle School 3
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
EDTP 540 Teaching Adolescent Readers 3
MATH 350 Geometric Investigations 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 407 Middle School Language Arts Methods 3
EDTP 408 Middle School Mathematics Methods 3
MATH 451 Problem Solving in Number Systems and Discrete Mathematics 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 417 Student Teaching: Middle School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
 Hours12
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
Select one of the following: 3
Foundations of Language
Structure of Modern English
Methods of Teaching Grammar, K-12
ENGL 506 Teaching of Writing 3
British Literature Course (ENGL 301 or 302 recommended) 3
General Elective 1
 Hours16
 Minimum Total Hours125

1 Must have one D1 and one D2 course in order to satisfy General Education requirements.


Track in Mathematics – Leading to Certification in Grades 5-9, and Learning and Behavior Disorders - Leading to Certification in Grades P-12

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
MATH 190 Precalculus 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
General Elective 1
 Hours15
Spring
EDSP 240 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
MATH 205
Calculus I
or Elements of Calculus
4
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity - AHD1 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
 Hours16
Year 2
Fall
EDSP 218 Technology for Students with Disabilities 3
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
MATH 151 Mathematics for Elementary Education I 3
MATH 350 Geometric Investigations 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDSP 260 Classroom Behavior Management 3
MATH 107 Finite Mathematics (Or Approved Substitute) 3
MATH 451 Problem Solving in Number Systems and Discrete Mathematics 3
PHYS 111 Elements of Physics 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Global Diversity - AHD2 3
 Hours16
Year 3
Fall
EDSP 442 Practicum: Learning and Behavior Disorders 3
EDSP 512 Methods for Students with Learning and Behavior Disorders 3
EDSP 516 Assessment Procedures for Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders 3
EDTP 341 Teaching Middle School 3
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDSP 518 Teaching Reading Special Education P-12 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 408 Middle School Mathematics Methods 3
General Elective 3
 Hours17
Year 4
Fall
EDSP 470 Student Teaching, LBD 6
EDTP 417 Student Teaching: Middle School 6
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDSP 510 Legal Issues in Special Education 3
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
MATH 109 Introduction to Social Statistics 3
General Elective 1
General Elective 3
 Hours16
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in Mathematics and Science (Grades 5-9)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
MATH 190 Precalculus 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity - AHD1 3
ENVS 200 The Global Environment 3
 Hours14
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
MATH 205
Calculus I
or Elements of Calculus
4
PHYS 107 Elementary Astronomy 3
PHYS 108 Elementary Astronomy Laboratory 1
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
 Hours17
Year 2
Fall
BIOL 240 Unity of Life 1 3
BIOL 241 Unity of Life Lab 1 1
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
MATH 109 Introduction to Social Statistics 3
MATH 151 Mathematics for Elementary Education I 3
ENVS 220 Introduction to Weather and Climate 3
 Hours16
Spring
BIOL 242 Diversity of Life 1 3
CHEM 201 General Chemistry I 3
BIOL 243 Diversity of Life Lab 1
CHEM 207 Introduction to Chemical Analysis I 1
CHEM 208 Introduction to Chemical Analysis II 1
MATH 107 Finite Mathematics (Or Approved Substitute) 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Global Diversity - AHD2 3
General Elective 3
 Hours18
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 341 Teaching Middle School 3
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
CHEM 202 General Chemistry II 3
MATH 350 Geometric Investigations 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 408 Middle School Mathematics Methods 3
EDTP 409 Middle School Science Methods 3
MATH 451 Problem Solving in Number Systems and Discrete Mathematics 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 417 Student Teaching: Middle School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
 Hours12
Spring
BIOL 363 Principles of Ecology 3
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
PHYS 111 Elements of Physics 4
ENVS 301 Geology for Scientists and Engineers 3
 Hours16
 Minimum Total Hours125

1Beginning in Fall 2021, BIOL 244 will no longer be offered.  Students should instead take both BIOL 241 and 243 in its place. BIOL 241 should be taken concurrently with BIOL 240 and BIOL 243 should be taken concurrently with BIOL 242.  BIOL 241 is a pre-requisite for BIOL 243. 


Track in Mathematics and Social Studies (Grades 5-9)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
MATH 190 Precalculus 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH 3
General Elective 1
ENVS 200 The Global Environment 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
HIST 101 History of Civilizations I 3
MATH 205
Calculus I
or Elements of Calculus
4
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
 Hours16
Year 2
Fall
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
GEOG 200 Human Geography in a Changing World 3
HIST 104 American History I 3
MATH 109 Introduction to Social Statistics 3
MATH 151 Mathematics for Elementary Education I 3
POLS 201 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
 Hours18
Spring
HIST 102 History of Civilizations II 3
HIST 105 American History II 3
MATH 107 Finite Mathematics (Or Approved Substitute) 3
PHYS 111 Elements of Physics 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH 3
 Hours16
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 341 Teaching Middle School 3
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
MATH 350 Geometric Investigations 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 408 Middle School Mathematics Methods 3
EDTP 410 Middle School Social Studies Methods 3
MATH 451 Problem Solving in Number Systems and Discrete Mathematics 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 417 Student Teaching: Middle School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
 Hours12
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
Geography Elective (300 level) 3
History Elective (500 level) 3
Political Science Elective (300 level) 3
General Elective 1
 Hours16
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in Mathematics (Grades 8-12)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S (other than Physics) 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity - AHD1 3
General Elective (or MATH 190, if needed) 3-4
General Elective 1-2
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
MATH 205 Calculus I 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 2
Fall
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
MATH 206 Calculus II 4
MATH 311 Introduction to Higher Math 3
PHYS 298 Introductory Mechanics, Heat and Sound (Recommended Related/Supporting Course) 4
PHYS 295 Introductory Laboratories I (Recommended Related/Supporting Course) 1
 Hours15
Spring
MATH 301 Calculus III 4
MATH 325 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Globa Diversity - AHD2 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 301 General Methods 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
MATH 387 Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 521 Modern Algebra I 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 423 High School Mathematics Methods 3
MATH 550
Advanced Euclidean Geometry
or Geometry
3
MATH 561 Probability 3
Supporting Course 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 419 Student Teaching: High School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
MATH 562 Mathematical Statistics 3
MATH 590 History of Mathematics ( or approved course) 3
Supporting Course 1
General Elective 3
 Hours16
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in Physics (Grades 8-12)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity - AHD1 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Elective (MATH 190, if needed) 4
 Hours14
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
MATH 205 Calculus I 4
PHYS 298 Introductory Mechanics, Heat and Sound 4
PHYS 295 Introductory Laboratories I 1
 Hours15
Year 2
Fall
CHEM 201 General Chemistry I 3
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
MATH 206 Calculus II 4
PHYS 299 Introductory Electricity, Magnetism and Light 4
PHYS 296 Introductory Laboratories II 1
General Elective 2
 Hours17
Spring
CHEM 202 General Chemistry II 3
MATH 301 Calculus III 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Globa Diversity - AHD2 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 301 General Methods 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
PHYS 300 Introductory Modern Physics 3
PHYS 301 Introductory Modern Physics Laboratory 1
Physics Elective (PHYS 350 recommended) 3
 Hours17
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 424 High School Science Methods 3
PHYS 460 Mechanics 3
PHYS 530 Thermal Physics 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 419 Student Teaching: High School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
Physics Elective 3
Supporting Course 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in Social Studies and English (Grades 5-9)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
HIST 101 History of Civilizations I 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences Lab - SL 1
General Education: Cardinal Core Quantitative Reasoning - QR 3
General Elective 1
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
HIST 102 History of Civilizations II 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
 Hours15
Year 2
Fall
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
ENGL 202 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
General Elective (ENGL 300 recommended) 3
HIST 104 American History I 3
 Hours15
Spring
ENGL 310 Special Topics: Introduction to Professional and Public Writing 3
American Literature Course (ENGL 301 or 302 recommended) 3
GEOG 200 Human Geography in a Changing World 3
HIST 105 American History II 3
POLS 201 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH 3
 Hours18
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 341 Teaching Middle School 3
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
EDTP 540 Teaching Adolescent Readers 3
Minority Literature Course (300 level) - Choose From List Below: 3
Black Women Novelists
Minority Traditions in American Literature
Special Topics: African-American Literature Before 1900
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 407 Middle School Language Arts Methods 3
EDTP 410 Middle School Social Studies Methods 3
British Literature Course (ENGL 301 or 302 recommended) 3
Select one of the following: 3
Foundations of Language
Structure of Modern English
Methods of Teaching Grammar, K-12
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 417 Student Teaching: Middle School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
 Hours12
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
ENGL 506 Teaching of Writing 3
Geography Elective (300 level) 3
History Elective (500 level) 3
Political Science Elective (300 level) 3
 Hours18
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in Social Studies – Leading to Certification in Grades 5-9, and Learning and Behavior Disorders - Leading to Certification in Grades P-12

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences Lab - SL 1
General Education: Cardinal Core Quantitative Reasoning - QR 3
 Hours14
Spring
EDSP 240 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
GEOG 200 Human Geography in a Changing World 3
HIST 101 History of Civilizations I 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Elective 1
 Hours16
Year 2
Fall
EDSP 218 Technology for Students with Disabilities 3
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
HIST 104 American History I 3
POLS 201 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH 3
 Hours15
Spring
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EDSP 260 Classroom Behavior Management 3
HIST 102 History of Civilizations II 3
HIST 105 American History II 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
 Hours18
Year 3
Fall
EDSP 442 Practicum: Learning and Behavior Disorders 3
EDSP 512 Methods for Students with Learning and Behavior Disorders 3
EDSP 516 Assessment Procedures for Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders 3
EDTP 341 Teaching Middle School 3
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDSP 518 Teaching Reading Special Education P-12 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 410 Middle School Social Studies Methods 3
Geography Elective (300 level) 3
 Hours17
Year 4
Fall
EDSP 470 Student Teaching, LBD 6
EDTP 417 Student Teaching: Middle School 6
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDSP 510 Legal Issues in Special Education 3
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
History Elective (500 level) 3
Political Science Elective (300 level) 3
 Hours15
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in Social Studies (Grades 8-12)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
GEOG 200 Human Geography in a Changing World 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences Lab - SL 1
General Education: Cardinal Core Quantitative Reasoning - QR 3
 Hours14
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
HIST 101 History of Civilizations I 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
ENVS 200 The Global Environment 3
 Hours15
Year 2
Fall
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
HIST 102 History of Civilizations II 3
HIST 104 American History I 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH 3
General Elective 3
 Hours18
Spring
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
HIST 105 American History II 3
POLS 201 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
Modern World History Elective (300 level) 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities - AH 3
General Elective 3
 Hours18
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 301 General Methods 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
Supporting Course (300 level or above) 3
Supporting Course (300 level or above) 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 425 High School Social Studies Methods 3
Supporting Course (300 level or above) 3
Supporting Course 3
General Elective 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 419 Student Teaching: High School 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
General Elective 1
 Hours13
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
Post-Recontruction History Course 3
Supporting Course 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
 Minimum Total Hours125

Track in Spanish (Grades P-12)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
EDTP 101 First-Year Experience 1
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing 3
SPAN 201 Continuing Spanish Language and Culture I 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences - S 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Quantitative Reasoning - QR 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity - AHD1 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDTP 201 The Teaching Profession 3
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing 3
SPAN 202 Continuing Spanish Language and Culture II 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Year 2
Fall
EDTP 107 Human Development and Learning 3
SPAN 301 Spanish Pronunciation 3
SPAN 305 Spanish Grammar in Context 3
SPAN 310 Reading and Writing in Spanish 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences with Lab - B 4
 Hours16
Spring
SPAN 311 Advanced Spanish through literature and film 3
SPAN 321 Communication and Conversation in Spanish 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Globa Diversity - AHD2 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Historical Perspective - SBH 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Year 3
Fall
EDTP 301 General Methods 3
EDTP 328 Building Learning Communities 3
EDTP 330 Building Learning Communities Field Experience 1
EDTP 420 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3
SPAN 401
Foundations of Spanish Civilization
or Cultural and Literary Perspectives on Modern Spain
3
Supporting Course 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDSP 345 Special Populations in Schools 3
EDSP 346 Special Populations in Schools Field Experience 1
EDTP 429 World Language Methods, P-12 3
SPAN 422 Spanish Phonetics 3
SPAN 524 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics 3
Supporting Course 3
General Elective 1
 Hours17
Year 4
Fall
EDTP 412 Student Teaching: P-12 9
EDTP 477 Capstone Student Teaching Seminar 3
General Elective 3
 Hours15
Spring
EDTP 355 Assessment and Research 3
EDTP 506 Public Schools in America: Understanding our Past to Envision our Future 3
SPAN 403
Foundations of Latin American Nations and Identities
or Cultural and Literary Perspectives on Modern Latin America
3
Supporting Course 3
Supporting Course 3
 Hours15
 Minimum Total Hours125

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