The College of Education must recommend the applicant for additional endorsement. Professional Education . The professional portion of the secondary education program includes courses in teaching as a career, human growth and development, educational psychology, methods of teaching, foundations of education, exceptional children, and multicultural and interpersonal relations. The use of microcomputers and other instructional media is included, along with ways to help students with reading in the content areas. In addition to college classwork, there are clinical experiences that enable students to practice teaching skills.
Student teaching occurs near the end of the program.
With the guidance and support from a cooperating teacher and a college supervisor, students will gradually assume responsibility for planning and teaching in the secondary classroom for a full semester or more. Placement may be tailored to meet the needs of students preparing to teach in more than one field. Other Program Features 1. Professional Semester . A brochure entitled Professional Semester Information is available in the Center for Student and Professional Services in Bluemont Hall 13.