Secondary Education Cognate Major
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major Hours: 33
Major Requirements:
Program of Study Worksheet: http://ehhp.cofc.edu/student-resources/pos.php
In cooperation with other academic departments, the Department of Teacher Education provides programs for candidates who seek to become certified teachers in secondary schools. This option is available for students who major in biology, chemistry, English, history (certification in social studies), mathematics, physics, political science (certification in social studies), sociology (certification in social studies). For content major requirements, see relevant departments.
Requirements:
To successfully complete the Secondary Education Cognate major, candidates must fulfill all requirements for the content major, the cognate major, and the admission, retention and exit requirements of the program, including Clinical Practice. Students should declare their cognate major and meet with an advisor to discuss their program as soon as possible.
*Secondary Education Cognate majors are required to enroll in the appropriate sections for each of the courses marked with an asterisk. (See advisor to ensure correct section selection; see department chair to register for courses.) Each course requires a school-based field experience. Students will need a 3-hour block of time per week between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, to complete each school-based experience.
Required education courses:
Human Growth and the Educational Process (25-hour field experience) |
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Integrating Technology into Teaching (25-hour field experience) |
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Classroom and Behavior Management (25-hour field experience) |
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Introduction to the Education of Exceptional Children and Youth |
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Literacy and Assessment in the Content Areas (15-hour field experience) |
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Teaching Strategies in the Content Areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) (35-hour field experience) |
Clinical Practice Internship Requirements:
Clinical Practice in the Content Area |
Students seeking recommendation for South Carolina certification in Secondary Education must complete the program of study above and meet the admission, retention, and exit requirements of the program and the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance. Recommendation to the South Carolina Department of Education for certification in South Carolina is contingent upon successful completion of Clinical Practice and achievement of passing scores on the necessary Praxis II test(s). Students who do not take Clinical Practice may earn a degree in Secondary Education without recommendation for certification. See your advisor for additional information.
