432 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education II. Support Courses Required (or equivalent) • EDUC 1010 - Exploring Teaching Credits: (3) One course from the following • CHF 1500 SS - Human Development Credits: (3) or • PSY 3140 - Psychology of Adolescence Credits: (3) One course from the following • COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking Credits: (3) or • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication Credits: (3) III. Teaching Majors and Minors Majors and Minors Chemistry Dance French German Mathematics Physics Psychology* Spanish * Subjects which Utah secondary schools are not required to teach Minors Only Art Co mmunication* English Geography History Physical Education Political Science* Sociology* Theatre Arts Business Education Business/Marketing Education Computer Science Earth Science Economics ESL (English as a Second Language) Health Promotion Physical Education/Coaching Education Dual Teaching Licensure Programs Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Composite Majors In lieu of the major and minor, a candidate may elect a composite teaching major which consists of a minimum of forty-six (46) hours of subjects in closely related fields. Ait (minor required) Business Education Music Education Social Science Earth Science Physical Science IV. Professional Education Courses Required (24 hours) Secondary Teacher Education Core • EDUC 3220 - Foundations of Diversity Credits: (2) • EDUC 3265 - The Exceptional Student Credits: (2) • EDUC 3315 - Media Integration in the Secondary School Setting Credits: (1) • EDUC 3900 - Preparing, Teaching, and Assessing Instruction Credits: (3) • EDUC 3910 - Secondary Education Practicum Credits: (2) • EDUC 3935 - Reading and Writing Across the Secondary Curriculum Credits: (2) Secondary Teacher Education Student Teaching • EDUC 4940 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education Credits: (8) • EDUC 4950 - Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar Credits: (4) Additional Information: Provisional admission to teacher education is required prior to enrollment in 3000 level and above education classes. HIST 4500 is a required course for the Social & Behavioral Science Teaching Major/Teaching Minor. The Professional Education component of the Secondary Education program requires two semesters to complete. Therefore, it is very important that candidates have completed the General Education requirements and most of the major and minor requirements prior to entering the program. Because of possible scheduling difficulties, failure to do so could mean spending an extra semester (or more) in completing the program. Course Descriptions - EDUC Department of Teacher Education EDUC 1010 - Exploring Teaching Credits: (3) Students will explore the exciting world of teaching, examine what it means to be a teacher, and participate in field observations. This course is designed to introduce students to personal and professional experiences within the educational community. Prerequisite: This course or an equivalent approved course is a prerequisite to all licensure programs in the Department of Teacher Education. EDUC 2000 - Social Studies Concepts for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [2nd Blk] Fundamental concepts from the social sciences commonly found in elementary social studies curriculum. EDUC 2010 - Human Exceptionality Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Summer [2nd Blk] This course will introduce students to the characteristics of exceptional children with emphasis on the educational and psychological implications of disabilities to the development of the child. CEL. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog