Secondary Education Major (B.S.E.)
Jubilee Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/bse-secondary-education
Program Code: EC_SCED_BSE
Program Director: Daniel Katz, Ph.D.
The Secondary Education major consists of strong field-oriented and sequenced professional studies and a diverse selection of fields of specialization. Candidates must complete the University Core, B.S.E. Secondary Core, Secondary Education Professional Sequence, Clinical Experiences, and a Certification Field major in one of the listed fields. Candidates must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in order to remain in the program. The College will adhere to state regulations as they change in regard to minimum standards. Continuation in the program requires demonstration of competencies.
Secondary teacher candidates are encouraged to join professional organizations in their respective content areas to keep apprised of developments in teaching their subjects. World language candidates are encouraged to take advantage of study abroad to develop high level proficiency in their language. Other content majors have similar opportunities to excel in study of and scholarship within their fields.
Program faculty are committed to the Civic Mission of Schools. In addition, technology experiences are infused throughout the program so that pre-service teachers exit the program prepared to use technology applications with their students.
Candidates select a certification field that must be taken as an academic major. Current fields of certification include:
- Art
- English*
- Mathematics
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Social Studies**
- Theatre
- World Languages*** (French, Italian, Spanish)
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English Education majors’ recommended course work includes History of the English Language, Adolescent Literature, Shakespeare and Grammar (1 credit).
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Social studies coursework highly recommends economics, geography, political science and sociology in addition to the history major to prepare for the Praxis Exam. Per New Jersey requirements for Social Studies teachers, candidates must complete at least one 3-credit course in American History and one 3-credit course in World History.
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Language education majors must pass the OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) in order to earn state certification. See adviser for details about prescribed language electives and OPI information. Per New Jersey requirements for Language teachers (French, Italian, Spanish), candidates must take the Applied Linguistics course to fulfill the 3-credit requirement on second language acquisition and related methodologies. After earning an initial K-12 certificate, candidates may add Middle School Certification in another language with a minor course of study, applicable Praxis II examination, and passing an OPI in that language.
Candidates must complete the academic major in their field of certification and are required to have an adviser in that field. Credit requirements vary for each major.
Students pursuing the Secondary Education major may opt to enroll instead in the Secondary and Special Education integrated major which prepares candidates for certification in a secondary content area, and as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement in New Jersey.
Course and credit requirements are subject to change in accordance with changing New Jersey teacher certification requirements. Candidates are responsible for meeting with their assigned advisers in teacher education and the liberals arts or sciences each semester to schedule courses and assess progress. Course registration is completed following advisement from the secondary education program faculty. Individual courses of study will vary according to selected major field(s).
The minimum number of credits required to graduate is 120. Credit requirements of the academic major may require the candidate to exceed the 120 minimum. If the candidate has a total of fewer than 120 credits after completing all components of the major, then additional electives, with adviser approval, must be taken to reach the minimum of 120. It is the responsibility of candidates to be aware of the requirements of their academic major. The minimum number of liberal arts credits required is 60, including the liberal arts core and the academic major.
Clinical Experiences
All candidates are required to complete three pre-clinical experiences in school-based settings during their sophomore and junior years. The pre-clinical experiences are 60 hours across 10-12 weeks and take place in a middle or high school setting. Each internship is supervised by a trained representative from the Department and/or College. Supervised pre-clinical internships in sophomore and junior years are varied and are connected to specific professional education courses.
The culminating Clinical Internship experience requires a passing score on applicable Praxis exam(s) and is two semesters long or one full year with a tenured cooperating teacher. Candidates work closely with the College's Office of Fieldwork and Certification to fulfill required Clinical Experiences.
Eligibility for Certification and Endorsement
After completing degree requirements, candidates are eligible for the B.S.E. degree and for nomination to the New Jersey Department of Education for the certificate of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS) to teach specific subject areas, K-12. Passing score(s) on the appropriate Praxis Exams also are required for this certificate of eligibility with advanced standing. Completion of the designated curriculum and clinical requirements are mandatory to be eligible for the B.S.E. degree.
Although there are reciprocal certification agreements among many states, these are subject to change. Candidates from states other than New Jersey must check with their state’s Department of Education for specific requirements.
Liberal Arts Core
All candidates must complete a minimum of 60 hours of liberal arts credits which can be drawn from core courses listed in the Requirements section, their academic major and/or minor programs, and electives. Currently, academic major requirements in different disciplines approved by the State of New Jersey for teaching in public schools range from 42-57 credits. For their remaining liberal arts course requirements, candidates may choose to prepare extensively in their chosen academic field, pursue minor programs that expand or supplement their content area knowledge, or explore related fields.
The B.S.E. Secondary Education major requires five (5) components, including:
- University Core
- B.S.E. Secondary Core
- Secondary Professional Sequence
- Clinical Experiences
- Certification Field Major
University Core
Reference the University Core Curriculum entry for specific requirements.
B.S.E. Secondary Core
Reference the CHDCM B.S.E. Core Curriculum entry for specific requirements.
Secondary Professional Sequence
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDST 1501 | Education in the United States: Past and Present | 3 |
| EDST 3510 | Culture-Community and Schools | 3 |
| EDST 1301 | Educational Psychology and Classroom Practice | 3 |
| EDST 2003 | Instructional Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDST 3301 | Educational Evaluation | 3 |
| EDST 3700 | Integrating Curriculum and Technology | 3 |
| EDST 2501 | Philosophy of Education and Curriculum Development | 3 |
| Additional Requirement (Select One of the Following) | 3 | |
| Methods-Teaching Music | ||
| Teaching Art | ||
| English Language Arts | ||
| Methods for Teaching Secondary School Mathematics | ||
| Secondary School Science Methods | ||
| Social Ed - Soc Stu Meth Clsrm | ||
| Teaching Methods for World Languages | ||
| Secondary Content Methods | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Clinical Experiences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDST 2500 | Clinical Experience I | 0 |
| EDST 2600 | Clinical Experience II | 0 |
| EDST 2700 | Clinical Experience III | 0 |
| EDST 2800 | Clinical Practice I | 0 |
| EDST 4500 | Senior Internship | 6 |
| Total | 6 | |
Certification Field Major
Candidates must complete the academic major in their field of certification and are required to have an adviser in that field. Credit requirements vary for each major.
Requirements for the program are outlined in the "Requirements" tab of this Catalogue. This Planner tab offers a sample semester-by-semester model schedule which accounts for the Professional Core and historical course availability. For timely completion of the program, students must routinely meet with their assigned academic adviser to carefully plan their schedule based on available courses.
Plan of Study
To enroll and continue in the Secondary Education major, students must provide evidence of completed field experience requirements and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students also must attend required Clinical Orientations hosted by the College's Office of Fieldwork and Certification that are offered during Fall and Spring semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CORE 1001 | University Life | 1 |
| CORE 1101 | Journey of Transformation | 3 |
| ENGL 1201 | Core English I | 3 |
| EDST 1501 | Education in the United States: Past and Present | 3 |
| CPSY 1001 | Diverse Learners - Fam Part I | 3 |
| CHDCM B.S.E Core: Mathematics Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDST 3510 | Culture-Community and Schools | 3 |
| ENGL 1202 | Core English II | 3 |
| CHDCM B.S.E. Core: Science Requirement | 3 | |
| CHDCM B.S.E. Core: History Requirement | 3 | |
| CHDCM B.S.E. Core: Art/Music Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDST 1301 | Educational Psychology and Classroom Practice | 3 |
| PSYC 1213 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Major Course | 3 | |
| BMIE 1001 | Real World Technologies (Majors that have specialized courses related to their fields that relate to the technology core requirement may substitute this course with approval from an advisor.) | 3 |
| HPER 1417 | Basic Concepts Health | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDST 2500 | Clinical Experience I | 0 |
| EDST 2003 | Instructional Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CORE 2101 | Christianity and Cult in Dial. | 3 |
| CORE 3XXX Engaging the World | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDST 2600 | Clinical Experience II | 0 |
| EDST 3301 | Educational Evaluation | 3 |
| EDST 3700 | Integrating Curriculum and Technology * | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDST 2700 | Clinical Experience III | 0 |
| CPSY 2101 | Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Methods-Teaching Music | ||
| Teaching Art | ||
| English Language Arts | ||
| Methods for Teaching Secondary School Mathematics | ||
| Secondary School Science Methods | ||
| Social Ed - Soc Stu Meth Clsrm | ||
| Teaching Methods for World Languages | ||
| Secondary Content Methods | ||
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDST 2800 | Clinical Practice I | 0 |
| EDST 2501 | Philosophy of Education and Curriculum Development | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDST 4500 | Senior Internship | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 76 | |
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May be taken First/Second Semester.
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