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Content Area Course Requirements for Teaching at the Adolescent and Young Adult Licensure Level
Division I/Mathematics and The Sciences
Indiana Teacher Licensure Requirements for Science: Candidates for teaching the Sciences at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the entering class in 2002, one of the following areas:
Science/Biology
To meet the standards and assessments for a Science Teaching License with Life Science as the concentration for sciences at the Adolescent and Young Adult level, the candidate must have fulfilled the department's requirements for a major in Biology to include the course in Earth Space Sciences (Division I—301 and 302) and a course in Philosophy of Science, PHI 272. In addition it is recommended that the candidate take a least one more course in Chemistry and Physics. Sophomore teacher education applicants for the Life Science Teaching License should have taken at a minimum, Biology 111 and 112 by the spring of the sophomore year so that they can submit work to be assessed in their portfolio reviews for program entry.
Science/Chemistry
To meet the standards and assessments for a Science Teaching License with Chemistry as the concentration for sciences at the Adolescent and Young Adult level, the candidate should have fulfilled the department's requirements for a major in Chemistry to include these additional courses:Earth Space Science, (Division I 301-302). For this license, it is recommended that the candidate take Biology 111.
Science/Physics
To meet the standards and assessments for a Science Teaching license with Physics as the concentration for sciences at the Adolescent and Young Adult level, the candidate should have fulfilled the department's requirements for a major in Physics to include these additional courses: Biology 111, Chemistry 111, and Earth Space Science (Division I 301-302). For this license, it is recommended that the candidate take one more course in Biology or Chemistry.
Science/Physical Science
To meet the new standards and assessments for a Science teaching license with Physical Science as the concentration for sciences at the Adolescent and Young Adult level, the candidate should fulfill departmental requirements for either a major in Chemistry or a major in Physics, and the following requirements for the field that may not be a part of a major.
Chemistry
Chemistry 451.
Physics
Physics 113, 114, 210, and recommended one more full credit course (to be determined in consultation with the Chair of Physics and the Director of Teacher Education).
Sophomore teacher education applicants for the Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Sciences Teaching License should have taken at a minimum, Chemistry 111 and 112 and Physics 111 and 113 by the spring of the sophomore year so that they can submit work to be assessed in their portfolio reviews for program entry.
Content assessments for all science teaching majors will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, including laboratory and science research pieces of evidence, grades of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on the Prixis II test in sciences; pass or above on written comps and oral comps.
DV1 301, 302. Earth Space Science
A survey of the fields of astronomy, geology, and meteorology designed for those preparing for the secondary school teaching license in a scientific field, The work will be largely on an independent study basis. DV1 301 and 302 must be taken in order to receive credit.
Prerequisite: major in a laboratory science, junior or senior standing, current or past enrollment in Education 201 or 302.
One half or one course credit, fall or spring semester, as needed.
Mathematics
Candidates for teaching mathematics at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the entering class of 2002, the required major to include: 111,112, (unless the candidate has tested out of these courses), 221, 222, 223, 224 or 225, 227 (or 178), 332, 333, Computer Science 101 or 111, and one course from Math 101, 108, 219.
Sophomores entering the teaching program should already have completed Math 111, and 112 in order to provide appropriate evidences in the sophomore portfolio.
Content assessments will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, grades of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on the Praxis II test in mathematics; pass or above on written comps and oral comps.
Division II/Humanities
Indiana Teacher Licensure Requirements for Humanities: Candidates for teaching English Language Arts (including Rhetoric), French, German, Latin, Spanish, and Theater at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the entering class of 2002, one of the following areas:
English Language Arts
For licensure with an English major, the candidate will meet all requirements for the department major, including taking these specific courses for meeting Language Arts teaching standards and assessments at the Adolescent and Young Adult level: three core courses, with at least one in American literature and one in Shakespeare or other dramatic literature (a theater literature course may be used here for this requirement); two intermediate literature courses; English 397; English 497 or 98; one course in multicultural literature (could be an intermediate level class); one course in world literature (Colloquium 401 or 402 may also be used); the additional course in composition, expository or creative; English 122; either 121 or 123; and either English 150 or Rhetoric 240. In addition, candidates for the AYA Language Arts license must take a rhetoric component consisting of Rhetoric 101, 143/145, and 201. Other Rehetroic courses may be substituted with approval of the Director of Teacher Education and Chair of Rhetoric Department. Candidates may want to seriously consider taking a rhetoric minor by completing an additional two courses, with one from 320 or 350. Sophomores entering the teaching program should have taken, at a minimum, two English courses and one rhetoric course, including one core class, by the spring of the sophomore year, so they can submit work to be assessed in the entry portfolio review.
Content assessments will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, grades of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on the Praxis II tests in English/Language Arts; pass or above on written comps and oral comps
Latin
Candidates for teaching Latin at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the class of 2002, the following: Latin 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, 304, 330, 400, and one course from Latin 210 or 387, 388 (9 course credits). In addition, students should take Classics 104 or 106, preferably both.
Sophomores entering the program in Teacher Education need to have taken a least Latin 201 by the time they apply to the program in order to submit a portfolio of appropriate work for this entry assessment.
Content Assessments will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, grades of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on the Praxis II test in the appropriate language; pass or above on written comps and oral comps.
French
Candidates for teaching French at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the class of 2002, the following: FRE 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, and four other literature courses from the remaining courses offered by the department or the equivalent, especially if studying abroad.
Sophomores entering the program in Teacher Education should have taken at least FRE 201, by the spring of the sophomore year in order to submit portfolio of appropriate work for this assessment.
Content assessments will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, grades of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on Praxis II test in the appropriate language; pass or above on written comps and oral comps.
German
Candidates for teaching German at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the entering class of 2002, the following: GER 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, and four other literature courses form the department offerings, or the equivalent especially if studying abroad.
Sophomores entering the program in Teacher Education should have taken at least GER 201, by the spring of the sophomore year in order to submit a portfolio of appropriate work for this assessment.
Content assessments will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, grades of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on the Praxis II test in the appropriate language; pass or above on written comps and oral comps.
Spanish
Candidates for teaching Spanish at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the entering class of 2002, the following: 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, and four other literature courses to include SPA 303, 304; and either 402 or 403, or the equivalent, especially if studying abroad.
Sophomores entering the program in Teacher Education should have taken at least SPA 201, by the spring of the sophomore year in order to submit a portfolio of appropriate work for this assessment.
Content assessments will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, grades of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on the Praxis II test in the appropriate language; pass or above on written comps and oral comps
Rhetoric
Candidates for teaching English Language Arts with a Rhetoric major at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the entering class of 2002, the following: Rhetoric 143/145; 201, 320, 350, 497. Two of the remaining four courses should be taken from 220 and 240. In addition, rhetoric majors licensing as language arts teachers should take these six credits: four literature courses: one dramatic literature from the Theater or English department offerings; one multicultural literature course; one world literature course (English 108, 109; Colloquium 401, 402); and one American Literature core course (English 219 or 220); one additional writing course (Creative writing, if not taken for the general education requirement); English 122 (one half credit); one course from English 121 or 123 (both are half credits).
Sophomores entering the teaching program should have taken at least one rhetoric course and one English course by spring of their sophomore year so that htye may submit appropriate work to assesses in their portfolios.
Content assessments will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, grade of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on the Praxis II test in English/Language Arts; pass or above on written comps and oral comps.
Theater
Candidates for teaching theater at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the entering class of 2002, the following: Theater 102, 105, 211-214 (three courses), 209 or 210, 207, 103 (at least 1/2 credit), 498, plus additional credits to meet the major. It is recommended that students have a course in Shakespeare (English 216).
Sophomores entering the program will need to have taken Theater 102 or 105 by the spring of their sophomore year so that they may submit appropriate work to be assessed in their portfolios.
Content assessments will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, including evidence of successful performances, grade of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on the Praxis II test in the appropriate language; pass or above on written comps and oral comps.
Division III/The Social Sciences
Indiana Teacher Certification Requirements for Social Studies: Candidates for teaching social studies at the Adolescent and Young Adult level should complete, beginning with the entering class of 2002, one of the following combinations of social science coursework:
A. Social Sciences/Economics Emphasis (Major)
The teacher education candidate in this area would fulfill all requirements of the departmental major. In addition, to complete licensure the social science teaching candidate should complete three courses in two of the following fields:
1. Government and Citizenship (Political Science): PSC 111, 122 or 242, 231 (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
2. Psychology and Social Psychology: Three of the following: PSY 102, 211 or 212, 221, 223, or 233. (Students using the 220 or 222 must take Psychology 201 as a pre-requisite). (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
3. Historical Perspectives: Two courses from the U.S. History offerings, to include 341 when offered; C & T 201 and 202, and one course in world or European history, preferably 301 when offered. (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
General Social Sciences courses should include, if not taken in fulfilling the above requirements: C&T 201, 202, one U.S. history course, PSC 111, (PSY 222 is recommended).
B. Social Sciences/Historical Perspective Emphasis (Major)
The teacher education candidate in this area would fulfill all requirements for the major in history in the following way: One concentration area in U.S. from the America’s (including one 300 level course which should be 341 if offered); History 101 or 102, and two other world courses, including a 300 level course, preferably 301 when offered; one course from European history; History 497 and 498.
In addition, to complete licensure, the social science teaching candidates should complete three courses in two of the following fields:
1. Government and Citizenship (Political Science): PSC 111, 122 or 242, 231. (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
2. Economics: ECO 101, 262, 291, 292. (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
3. Psychology and Social Psychology: Three of the following: PSY 102, 211 or 212, 221, 223, or 233. (Students using the 220 or 222 must take Psychology 201 as a pre-requisite.) (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
General Social Science courses should include, if not taken in fulfilling the above requirements: C&T 201, 202, one economics course, PSC 111. (PSY 222 is recommended).
C. Social Science/Government and Citizenship (Political Science) Emphasis (Major)
The teacher education candidate in this field would fulfill all requirements of the departmental major to include: PSC 111, 231,122, 242, with the advanced area course being in American Government, with two courses selected from 311, 312, 313, or 317, and 497. Additional courses to meet the major are required by the department.
In addition, to complete the licensure the social science teaching candidate should take two of the following fields:
1. Economics: ECO 101, 262, 291, 292. (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
2. Psychology and Social Psychology: Three of the following: PSY 102, 211 or 212, 221, 223, or 233. (Students using the 220 or 222 must take Psychology 201 as a pre-requisite.) (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
3. Historical Perspectives: Two courses from the U.S. History offerings (40’s), to include 341 when offered; C & T 201 and 202, and one course in world or European history, preferably 301 when offered. (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
General Social Sciences courses should include, if not taken in fulfilling the above requirements: C&T 201, 202, one economics course (ECO 101 is recommended), one U.S. history course, one psychology course (PSY 222 is recommended).
D. Social Sciences/Psychology and Social Psychology Emphasis (Major)
The teacher education candidate in this area would fulfill all requirements of the departmental major to include: PSY 220, 222, 231 (it is expected that all teacher education students will have PSY 101)
In addition, to complete licensure the social science teaching candidate should complete three courses in the two of the following fields:
1. Government and Citizenship (Political Science): PSC 111, 122 or 242, 231.
2. Economics: ECO 101, 262, 291, 292. (Other courses may be considered with approval from the Director of Teacher Education and the department chair.)
3. Historical Perspectives: Two courses from the U.S. History offerings (40’s), to include 341 when offered; C & T 201 and 202, and one course in world or European history, preferably 301 when offered.
General Social Sciences courses should include, if not taken in fulfilling the above requirements: C&T 201, 202 and one U.S. history course, PSC 111, and one economics course (ECO 101 is recommended), but ECO 213 or 214 may be appropriate for students licensing in psychology. ECO 213 and ECO 214 may be cross listed as HIS 235 & HIS 245.
It is assumed all social science candidates will attain background to pass assessments in geographical perspectives and current events over the course of taking their majors and additional social sciences, as well as by taking Social Studies Methods, (EDU 404).
Content assessments will include evidences of content work in the education portfolios, grades of C or above in the courses required for the teaching license; passing scores on the Praxis II test in social studies; pass or above on written comps and oral comps.
Post-Baccalaureate Options for Licensure Completion
All students qualifying for these options must meet the same admission and retention standards as regular teacher education students.
Ninth Semester Option
This option allows admitted teacher education students to return for an additional semester immediately after graduation to complete their student teaching on a tuition free basis (other administrative fees may apply). The Ninth Semester Option student must have completed graduation requirements with an academic major and minor (an AOC in Teacher Education may be used as the minor). The option is available to students in all Wabash academic licensure areas and tuition free coursework in the ninth semester applies only to teacher education courses.
Science Education Tenth Semester Option (4 + 1 Option)
This option allows admitted teacher education students to return for two additional semesters immediately after graduation to complete their teacher education course work on a tuition free basis (other administrative fees may apply). This tuition free option is available only to Wabash students in laboratory science majors. Students wishing to use this option should begin teacher education course work prior to or during their senior year at Wabash. To be eligible, students must be graduates, must have a major in a laboratory science and an academic minor and need no more than five teacher education courses. The tuition free coursework applies only to teacher education courses taken in the ninth and tenth semester, the post-baccalaureate licensure year.
Please see the Director of Teacher Education for details of these options.
Transition to Teach Program
Individuals interested in the Wabash Transition to Teach program should contact the Director of Teacher Education for information on this option since the courses taken are slightly different from those listed in the current Academic Bulletin.