University General Course Catalog 2012-2013 
    
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Secondary Education, B.A. in Ed.


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In order to apply for admission to the Secondary Teacher Education program, students must have completed at least 30 credits of college coursework with a grade point average of no less than 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) and have completed EDU 202  or the equivalent with a grade of “C” (not “C-“) or better. The 30 credits must include core requirements in English, math, and the sciences. In addition, applicants must have passed the Pre-Professional Skills Test (Praxis I) in reading, writing and mathematics with a satisfactory score, established by the Nevada State Department of Education.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-46 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding  the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (3-6 units)


Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)


Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


II. Additional College Requirements (0-14 units)


A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)


The foreign language requirement may be fulfilled through any of the following options: Complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language (may be via correspondence) or American Sign Language. Show transcript evidence of successful completion of a fourth-year high school course in foreign language. Participate in a Studies Abroad program pre-approved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement. Demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means through the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Complete a 200-level course in speaking/reading in a foreign language plus a foreign culture class. Show evidence of being bilingual through native speaker status in a language other than English.

IV. Teaching Major Requirements (30-61 units)


See advisor for list of requirements.

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VI. Electives (0-24 units)


VII. Total Units (120 units)


Total credits may exceed 120 depending upon teaching major and minor selected.

VIII. Recommended Schedule – Secondary B.A.


A. First Year (29-38 units)


B. Second Year (30-33 units)


C. Third Year (35 units)


D. Fourth Year (13-31 units)


E. Fifth Year (12 units - following the completion of bachelor’s degree)


Students who want to be certified to teach must complete a full-time, one semester internship, and the PRAXIS II exams(s). NOTE: Foreign language majors and minors must have demonstrated oral and written proficiency in their language for admission to the internship. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for details.

Note(s):


* Course prerequisite: admission to licensure program
**The number or credits required in a particular teaching major determines the number of elective credits required to fulfill the total credit requirements of 120.

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