Secondary Ed Minor (Arts & Sciences Major) - Licensure
The Secondary Education minor prepares students with majors in Arts and Sciences subject matter fields for initial licenses as high school teachers. Students major in the field of knowledge which the teaching license is sought. SSC departments offering approved secondary education programs in conjunction with their majors are:
PreK-12 subject matter teacher licenses in specialty areas are also offered in Art and Physical Education; please refer to those sections of the catalog for program requirements.
While the education component below is generally applicable to all academic departments, students are advised to consult with the department of your major for individual variations. All students seeking licensure must satisfy all standards required under Admission to Licensure Programs.
Education Component (27 Credits)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| EDU 252A |
The Contemporary High School |
3 |
| EDU 254A |
Teaching the Adolescent |
3 |
| EDU 256A |
Responding to Diversity in Contemporary Secondary Schools |
3 |
| EDU 260A |
Reading and Writing Strategies in Secondary Education |
3 |
| EDU___ |
Department-based pre-practicum methods course |
3 |
| EDU___ |
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar |
12 |
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Practicum Courses |
| EDU 496 |
Biology |
| EDU 499 |
Chemistry |
| EDU 490 |
Drama (5-12) |
| EDU 497 |
Earth Sciences |
| EDU 498 |
English |
| EDU 486 |
Foreign Language-Spanish (P-6) |
| EDU 487 |
Foreign Language-Spanish (5-12) |
| EDU 493 |
History |
| EDU 495 |
Mathematics |
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| Support Course |
| PSY 252 |
Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
Additional Requirements
American Government
Massachusetts statutes require all students seeking teacher licensure must have at least one course in the constitutional basis of American and Mass. government. You can meet this requirement by taking HIS 204, HIS 208, HIS 318, HIS 319, or POL 201. It is possible to demonstrate proficiency on an examination administered by the History Dept.; course credit will be given for the exam. Any course mentioned may also count toward your Division III distribution elective requirement.
CORI Requirement
Massachusetts law requires that all schools conduct criminal background checks on current and prospective employees, volunteers, school transportation providers, and others who may have “direct and unmonitored contact with children.” Students must meet the Criminal Offender Records Information (CORI) requirements set by local school districts in order to complete pre-practicum field work and student teaching practica. Students unable to meet those requirements will be unable to complete Education Department licensure programs.
For More Information
Education Department
Sullivan Building 303, North Campus
Salem State College
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Telephone: 978-542-6266
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