Secondary Education (SEED)

*PROFESSORS BESONEN, GRAENING, TAYLOR, TOTTEN
*PROFESSORS EMERITI WALTMAN,WILLIAMSON
*ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS, DIGBY, FORD, WAVERING
*ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS CLARK
*ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MORROW

Secondary Schools Program

Students certifying to teach in grades 9-12 will receive a degree from Fulbright College with a specialization in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, communication and drama, English, foreign language, geography, geology, history, journalism, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, speech and drama, or any other appropriate degree.

Included in the undergraduate degree program will be the following18-hour, Pre-Education Core:

CIED 1002, Introduction to Education
CIED 1011, Introduction to Education Practicum
ETEC 2003, Educational Technology
CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionalities
CIED 3033, Classroom Learning Theory
CIED 4201, Seminar: Introduction to Professionalism
CIED 4210, Practicum: Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
CIED 4211, Seminar: Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
CIED 4221, Seminar: Structure of the Disciplines
CNED 4003, Classroom Human Relations Skills

Students with an appropriate baccalaureate degree and upon completion of the Pre-Education Core may apply to the Master of Arts in Teaching program to complete a master's and certification. See the Graduate School Catalog for information about the M.A.T. program.

SECONDARY EDUCATION M.A.T. APPLICATION PROCESS

I. Preliminary Admissions

Students complete Preliminary Admissions form at the end of CIED1002/1011 indicating teaching field intent, anticipated date to enter MAT, GPA (including transfer work) and completion of PRAXIS I. Students who transfer CIED 1002/1011 from another institution must complete the form at the time of first enrollment.

II. Candidacy Status

1. Complete MAT check by October 1.

2. File Graduate School Application by November 1.

3. Complete admission screening interview (to be scheduled between February 15 and March 15).

4. At the time of the interview, candidates must have a GPA of 2.70, have passed the PRAXIS I, submitted three letters of reference, and submitted a portfolio. Foreign Language majors must submit proof of having passed the foreign language proficiency exam.

5. The list of students will be reduced to 50 at this time.

6. The probationary status will include the content specific courses of the spring semester, plus the first 6 hours of the MAT taught during the summer term. The number admitted into specific teaching fields will be determined by both availability of internship spaces in the public schools with Cohort Partnership agreements and job market potential. However, meeting or exceeding minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the M.A.T.

7. At the completion of the 6 hours of MAT courses, the secondary faculty will convene to review the status of the 50 candidates.

III. Professional Standing Status

Professional Standing Status will be granted at completion of the first 6 hours of MAT courses and after faculty review. (For details contact the Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the Graduate Education Building 201.)

SECONDARY ED (SEED) COURSES

SEED5153 Design and Preparation of Curriculum Materials (FA, SP, SU) Principles and procedures for the selection, development, and organization of curriculum materials including learning packages, simulation and gaming, units, courses of study or curriculum guides. Prerequisite: EDFD 5373 or equivalent.

Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:

SEED560V Workshop (1-18) (IR)
SEED599V Seminar (1-18) (IR)
SEED600V Master's Thesis (1-18) (IR)
SEED605V Independent Study (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)
SEED660V Workshop (1-18) (IR) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.
SEED674V Internship (1-18) (IR) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.
SEED680V Educational Specialist Project (1-6) (IR)
SEED699V Seminar (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)
SEED700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.