Teacher education uses University-wide resources to prepare fully qualified mathematics and science teachers at both the elementary and secondary levels. Because the program requires that students have a B average in content courses needed for certification, the student s content coursework is evaluated at the end of the sophomore year. All students are expected to meet the B average requirement in content coursework before beginning pre-student field teaching experience. Students who fail to meet this requirement must take additional content coursework until the B average is met.
Students participate in two periods of direct teaching experience.
Students must receive a grade of at least B in student teaching and in all pedagogy coursework to be recommended for certification. Students pursuing the appropriate majors in the College of Arts and Sciences may also complete the requirements for certification within their area of study. Elementary Certification 185.0 credits Combination certifications are also available. Chemistry certification, with courses for additional certification in biology. Earth and space science certification, with courses for additional certification in chemistry.