Academic Bulletin Content Area Course Requirements - 2012-13

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Major (Content Area) Course Requirements for the secondary (grades 5-12) teaching license.

Division I (Science and Mathematics)
According to state and national standards, the following courses meet Indiana Secondary (grades 5-12) Teacher Licensure Requirements for Science and Mathematics (effective with the entering class of 2011):

Biology (Life Science)

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in biology

• Take the following additional courses: PHY 111 (also required for the BIO major), CHE 111 (also required for the BIO major), and DV1 301 and 302* (earth space science)

• Recommended to take an additional course in chemistry and physics (if not already taking as part of biology major)

Chemistry

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in chemistry

• Take the following additional courses: BIO 111 (for general science requirement for licensure), PHY 111 (for general science requirement for licensure), and DV1 301 and 302* (earth space science)

• Recommended to take an additional course in physics (if not already taking as part of chemistry major)

Physics

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in physics

• Take the following additional courses: DV1 301 and 302* (earth space science), and BIO 111 (for general science requirement for licensure), and CHE 111 (for general science requirement for licensure)
Physical Science

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in chemistry OR physics

• Chemistry majors must take the following additional courses: PHY 113, 114, 210 and one more full credit course (to be determined in consultation with the Chair of Physics and the Director of Teacher Education)

• Physics majors must take the following additional courses: CHE 211, 221 and 2 additional credits (preferably 222, 351, or 451, but can be determined in consultation with the Chair of Chemistry and the Director of Teacher Education)

*Special note: DV1 301 & 302 Earth Space Science is a survey of the fields of astronomy, geology, and meteorology designed for those preparing for the secondary teaching license in a scientific field. The work is typically completed on an independent basis and both DV1 301 and 302 must be taken to receive the full credit.

Prerequisites: Must be a major in a lab science, must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program or have permission of the Director, should have junior or senior standing and should have completed EDU 101, 201, 202, and 302. Arranged courses.

Mathematics

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in mathematics

• To include the following courses*: MAT 111 (unless the candidate has tested out), MAT 112 (unless the candidate has tested out), MAT 219 (offered in alternating years), MAT 221, 222, 223, 254 (1/2 credit), 331 (recommended to take as a sophomore), and 333 (may be taken as a senior)

*Special note: Eight and one-half credits are prescribed for the secondary teaching license in mathematics. Several of the courses are offered in the spring semester only, so scheduling is a challenge. Students are advised to meet regularly with the Chair of the Math Department if his advisor is not a faculty member in the Math Department. Also, please note that math majors in Education will find that their required major courses fit under the pure math track.

DIVISION II (Humanities)
According to state and national standards, the following courses meet Indiana Secondary (grades 5-12) Teacher Licensure Requirements for English Language Arts, French, German, Latin, and Spanish (effective with the entering class of 2011, Wabash no longer offers licensure programs forRhetoric or Theater majors):

English Language Arts (English literature majors)

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in English

• To include the following courses: As part of the required three core survey courses (ENG 215-220), one should be in American literature, a course in world literature (an intermediate course or colloquium), a course in multicultural literature (introductory or intermediate course), an additional course in composition beyond ENG 101 (expository or creative), linguistics requirement (ENG 121 and 122 or 123)— see Director of Teacher Education for alternative courses, and mass communications requirement (ENG 150 or RHE 240)

• Rhetoric requirements (RHE 101, RHE 143/145 or RHE 220), RHE 201 (or comparable courses agreed upon in consultation with the Chair of Rhetoric and the Director of Teacher Education)

NOTE: Students majoring in English/Creative Writing must take enough literature courses to meet state and national standards, and should consult with the Director of Teacher Education and the English Department Chair when selecting courses.

World Languages

Latin

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Latin

• To include the following courses: LAT 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 330, and 400.

• One course from LAT 210, 387, or 388.

• CLA 104 or 106 (recommended to take both)

French

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in French

• To include the following courses: FRE 201, 202, 301, 302, and 401

• Four additional culture and literature courses

German

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in German

• To include the following courses: GER 201, 202, 301, 302, and 401

• Four additional culture and literature courses

Spanish

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Spanish

• To include the following courses: SPA 201, 202, 301, 302, and 401

• Four additional culture and literature courses

NOTE: Students licensing in Spanish, French, or German will be required to take an oral proficiency exam at the expense of the student. Please consult with the Director of Education to make arrangements for this exam. It is suggested students take the exam during or just following student teaching.

DIVISION III (Social Sciences)
According to state and national standards, the following courses meet Indiana Secondary (grades 5-12) Teacher Licensure Requirements for social studies (majors in Economics, History, Political Science, and Psychology,). Requirements state that candidates should major in an area for which he seeks licensure. Effective with the entering class of 2011, students may license in one area of the social sciences; however, they are advised to take course work to enable them to license via testing in more than one area to better prepare for the job market.

Economics Major

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Economics

• At least ONE course in each of the other social science departments (History, Psychology, Political Science)

• If the student is interested in licensing in additional areas of the social sciences, the student should plan on a minor in the department and he is advised to meet with the Director of Teacher Education to discuss specific requirements for licensure.

History Major

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in History

• To include the following: Three courses in US history, one course in European history, and two additional (beyond 101 and 102) courses in world history

• Recommended to take HIS 301 when it is offered as one of the world history courses

• At least ONE course in each of the other social science departments (Economics, Psychology, Political Science)

Political Science Major (Government and Citizenship)

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Political Science

• To include the following: One advanced course in US government and two courses from PSC 311, 312, 313, 314, or 317

• At least ONE course in each of the other social science departments (History, Psychology, Economics). Students are recommended to take HIS 102 and ECO 101 as they will also fulfill collateral requirements for the PSC major. The psychology course selection should be discussed with the Director of Teacher Education.

Psychology Major

• Fulfill departmental requirements to complete the major in Psychology

• At least ONE course in each of the other social science departments (History, Economics, Political Science)

• Because Psychology is not a required course in most high schools, students are advised to consider an additional license in historical perspectives (enabling him to teach U.S. and World History), which will require additional course work (a minor) in history.