An individualized program of study will be created by the Registrar and the Music Department for each student outlining the required Education and Music classes required for certification.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
|
EDUC 501 |
Issues in Special Education |
3 |
|
EDUC 511 |
Learning and Cognition or CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology |
3 |
|
EDUC 512 |
Teaching English as a Second Language |
3 |
|
EDUC 534 |
Child and Adolescent Development or CLEP Human Growth and Development |
3 |
|
EDUC 603 |
Reading Strategies for Middle and Secondary Content Areas |
3 |
|
EDUC 682 |
Assessment and Evaluation |
3 |
|
EDUC 684 |
Inclusive Education with Field Experience |
3 |
|
EDUC 610 |
Student Teaching (do last & all PRAXIS must be passed**) |
6 |
|
EDUC 620 |
Seminar in Student Teaching (take with EDUC 610) |
3 |
** Make a formal application for student teaching between Dec. 15 to Jan. 15 if you plan to student teach the following fall or spring semester.
This certification requires field experience/observation hours, which are embedded in courses throughout this program. For a list of courses requiring field observations, please view the College of Education Field Experience Observation Hours webpage.
Required tests for certification: Music: Content Knowledge #5113 and Fundamental Content Knowledge #0511/5511. Test requirements are subject to change; therefore candidates for certification are responsible for checking current PA test information prior to registering for tests.
Additional Coursework Needed in Music (see Music Dept.)
