Candidates admitted to the Secondary School Certification Program must complete the courses listed below. Each course in the program is identified by its undergraduate course number (UG No.) and its graduate course number (GR No.). The courses are grouped in sequentially-ordered blocks and reflect the competencies of the Connecticut Common Core of Teaching (CCCT). It is recommended that candidates progress sequentially through the program, completing the courses and field experiences in a block before enrolling in courses scheduled in the next block.

UG No.

GR No.

COURSE TITLE

ED 101

ED 553

Educational Psychology

ED 152

ED 552

Education in the United States

ED 271

ED 578

Introduction to Computers in Education
(or an advanced computer technology course)

or

ED 207

ED 566

Classroom Management (For Interns only)

Block II    (12 Credits)

ED 205

ED 569

Education of Special Needs Students

ED 229

ED 523

Multicultural Education

ED 272 

ED 627

Societal Issues in Adolescence

ED 271

ED 578

Introduction to Computers in Education            
(or an advanced computer technology course)

or 

ED 207

ED 566

Classroom Management

Block III    (9 Credits)

ED 262

ED 428

Secondary Curriculum *

ED 264

ED 429

Secondary Methods in the Content Areas *

ED 342

EDR 510

Content Area Reading Instruction 7-12 *

Student Teaching   (6 Credits)

ED 391

ED 491

Student Teaching Seminar: Secondary School *

General and Course Requirements along with SHU Education Department policies and interpretations of certification regulations are subject to change.

* Credits not applicable to MAT degree

Note 1:

Candidates admitted to the certification program before January 1, 2004, are not required to complete the courses presented above. Instead, they are required to complete the courses listed on their plans of study.

Note 2:

Candidates must complete the courses in their program with an average grade of “B” or better.