One-six requires a minor. Onenine also requires a minor. The five-nine program requires the completion of two approved minors. This provides depth of preparation in two or more academic areas, which is highly desired by school administrators when hiring teachers. High School Preparation A person seeking to be a teacher should have a good high school academic record, preferably including four years of English and three years of mathematics, science and social science.
Foreign language is also beneficial.
All faculty members teaching the professional education component of the teacher education programs have had experience teaching in public schools. Local preschool, elementary, middle and high schools serve as laboratories for field experiences related to professional education. Employment Opportunities Advisers keep abreast of current professional positions in all teaching areas. An annual report documenting job market supply and demand as well as actual placement information is published yearly by the Teacher Placement Office. Graduating students with good credentials who are willing to relocate should find sufficient teaching positions available to them.