Secondary Licensure Requirements
The student planning to teach at the high school level completes a major in a discipline and the necessary professional studies courses for teacher licensure at the secondary level (grades 9-12).
Secondary education licensure is available in biology, comprehensive science, English, history, and mathematics (B.S. or A.B.) . In general, the professional studies courses below must be satisfactorily completed.
Foundations of Teacher Education: 4 sh
Teaching Fellows may use /edu-2500'>EDU 2500 as the foundation course to Teacher Education, but /soc-2430'>SOC 2430 is still required.
Education Core: 18 sh
| PSY 3820 | Educational Psychology | 4 sh |
| EDU 3050 | Learning and Teaching with Technologies | 2 sh |
| EDU 3550 | Teaching in 21st Century Classrooms | 4 sh |
| EDU 3560 | Teaching Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Schools | 4 sh |
| EDU 4150 | Educational Assessment | 4 sh |
Students majoring in Mathematics with teacher licensure will take /mth-3090'>MTH 3090 in lieu of /edu-3050'>EDU 3050.
Choose an appropriate methods course from the following: 4 sh
| EDU 4210 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary English | 4 sh |
| EDU 4220 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics | 4 sh |
| EDU 4240 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Science | 4 sh |
| EDU 4250 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Social Studies | 4 sh |
Full-Time Student Teaching: 12 sh
Total Credit Hours: 39
Program Outcomes
The outcomes expected of students who have completed the Secondary Licensure programs are drawn from two sets of standards for teacher licensure programs: (a) the NC Professional Teaching Standards (NCPTS); and (b) the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards.
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards (2013): 1. Teachers demonstrate leadership (InTASC 5) ● lead in their classrooms, school, profession ● advocate for schools and students ● demonstrate high ethical standards 2. Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students (InTASC 1-3) ● provide a positive, nurturing environment ● embrace diversity in school, community, world ● treat students as individuals ● adapt their teaching for students with special needs ● work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students 3. Teachers know the content they teach (InTASC 4-5) ● align instruction with the NC SCOS ● know the content of their teaching specialty ● recognize interconnectedness of content area ● make instruction relevant to students 4. Teachers facilitate learning for their students (InTASC 6-8) ● know how learning takes place ● plan appropriate instruction and assessment ● use a variety of instructional methods ● integrate and utilize technology in instruction ● develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills ● facilitate teamwork and develop leadership qualities ● communicate effectively 5. Teachers reflect on their practice (InTASC 9-10) ● analyze student learning ● link professional growth to professional goals ● function effectively in a complex environment 6. Teachers contribute to academic success of students.