216 Course Requirements for Licensure II. Support Courses Required (or equivalent) One course from the following ChFam SS 1500 Human Development (3) Psych 3140 Psychology of Adolescence (3) One course from the following Comm HU 1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) Comm HU 1050 Introduction to Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3) Comm 3070 Performance Studies (3) One course from the following Health 3050 School Health Program (3) Health 4250 Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents (2) iff. Teaching Majors and Minors • Majors and Minors Botany* Chemistry Communications English French Geography German History Mathematics Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology** Sociology** Spanish Theatre Arts • Minors Only Art Business Education Business/Marketing Education Computer Science Dance Economics ESL (English as a Second Language) Geology (Earth Science) Health Promotion Physical Education/Athletic Coaching Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Zoology • Only if taken with Zoology minor ** Subjects which Utah secondary schools are not requted to teach • 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. Biological Science Earth Science Physical Science Art Business Education Music Education Social Science TV. Professional Education Courses Required (31 hours) Level 1 (Core) Educ 3000 Educ3100 Educ3120 Educ3140 Interpersonal Skills for Teachers (1) Instructional Planning, Technology & Assessment (3) Foundations of Education (1) Educational Psychology & Classroom Management (3) Level 2 (Learners and Methods) Educ DV3200 Foundations in Multicultural/ Bilingual Education (2) Educ DV3260 The Exceptional Student (3) Ed u c 3 76 0 Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas (3) Ed uc 3 780 Interdisciplinary Strategies in Diverse Classroom (3) • Level 3 (Synthesis) Educ 4820S Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) Educ 4880 Student Teaching in Secondary Education (8) Educ 4960 Secondary Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) Provisional admission to teacher education is requted prior to enrollment in 3000 level and above education classes. Educ 4500 is a required course for the Social & Behavioral Science Teaching Major/Teaching Minor. The Professional Education component of the Secondary Education program requires three 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. Indorsement Programs An endorsement allows a licensed teacher to teach in other areas of specialty. Endorsements are awarded by the Utah State Office of Education to applicants who have completed coursework approved by that office. The following are endorsements supported by courses in the Department of Teacher Education. The endorsement programs are subject to changes due to state and national requirements. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MATHEMATICS ENDORSEMENT A candidate desiring to receive Elementary Education Mathematics Endorsement must - Fill the requirements of the Elementary Education major. - Select mathematics as an 18-hour content concentration. Courses Required for Endorsement Mathematics Courses Required (18 hours) MathEd SI3060 Probability & Statistics for Elementary Teachers (3) MathEd SI3070 Geometry for Elementary Teachers (3) MathEd SI3080 Number Theory for Elementary Teachers (3) MathEd SI4040 Mathematical Problem Solving for Elementary Teachers (3) MathEd SI4100 Intuitive Calculus (3) MathEd 4700 Senior Project in Elementary Math Teach (3) or other approved courses numbered above 3000 Elementary education majors desiring an Elementary Mathematics Endorsement should consult with the Mathematics Department Chair early in their program. The student will be assigned an advisor to help design his/her course of study. SPECIAL EDUCATION MlLD/M ODER ATE The Department of Teacher Education offers course work leading to a Special Education Mild/Moderate Endorsement. This endorsement allows the holder to teach mild and moderately disabled students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Special Education Mild/Moderate Endorsement may be earned concurrendy with the Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or the Composite Elementary and Special Education Major certification. Special Education courses taken in the early childhood and elementary education subject area concentrations may count toward the endorsement. Check at the Teacher Education Advisement Center for a Special Education course schedule. WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y