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SECONDARY EDUCATION MINOR

SECONDARY LICENSURE PROGRAMS IN

Biology, English, History, Mathematics, and Modern Foreign Languages (Grades 8 - 12)

Modern Foreign Language Licensures are Grades 5-12

COURSES

	Number	Title		Year
Introductory Two of Three	ED 250	Schooling in America		Sophomore
	ED 260	Teaching and Learning		Sophomore
	ED 240	Perspectives on Literacy		Sophomore
Intermediate	ED 251	Special Education		Sophomore
	ED 270	Adolescent Development		Soph, Junior
Advanced	ED 391	Secondary Curriculum		Fall, Senior

STUDENT TEACHING

	ED 396	Student Teaching Practicum		Spr, Senior
	ED 395	Seminar in Teaching Methods		Spr, Senior

STUDENT TEACHING PREREQUISITES

• Internships and Related Experiences: 75 hours of pre-practicum and internship experience in school settings, including field placements for education courses and a minimum 40-hour internship, planned with the Filene Center during January or May, any year before the Senior year.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.67 (with a B- or above in all curriculum courses)
• Passing score on both sections of the Communication and Literacy Tests (of the MTEL, Massachusetts Tests of Educator Licensure) before the fall of senior year.
• Minor Declaration Form on file signifying acceptance into secondary licensure minor
• Good social standing in the Wheaton community prior to any fieldwork placement as determined by the Dean of Students

COURSE DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS IN THE MAJOR

Please consult Professor Gelber and your own major advisor for the specific courses in your major that you need to prepare for student teaching.

CERTIFICATION

To be certified, you will need to complete all the requirements above, and pass the MTEL test in your subject matter area, taken in the spring of your Senior Year.

Biology
English
French
German
Hispanic Studies
History
Mathematics

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MA Department of Education regulations for Teacher Licensure change yearly as do education requirements and forms. It is therefore critical that students contact the appropriate Wheaton Education Department faculty advisor to obtain the most up-to-date information and education minor requirements documentation.