Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Education
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Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education prepares students for initial teacher certification at the secondary level. Graduates of the program will be learning leaders, student advocates, and reflective practitioners.
Program Requirements
To earn a bachelor's degree from Drake, students majoring in secondary education need to fulfill the following requirements:
- 120 credit hours
- Drake Curriculum (AOI) requirements
- Professional education requirements
- Teaching endorsement(s) requirements (at least one teaching endorsement is required; two are suggested)
- Subject area minimum requirements for secondary education endorsements (30 credits)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 001 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION (Optional) | 1 |
| EDUC 103 | FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 108 | STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THEORY 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 109 | EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| EDUC 164 | PERSPECTIVES IN RACE, ETHNICITY, AND GENDER | 3 |
| SPED 120 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 111 | EDUCATION PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 132 | METHODS FOR TEACHING SECONDARY SCHOOL | 3 |
| EDUC 142 | DISCIPLINARY LITERACY | 3 |
| Special Methods in Teaching Area (one for each endorsement area) | 3 | |
| METHODS FOR TEACHING K-12 COMPUTER SCIENCE | ||
| SPECIAL METHODS FOR ART | ||
| SPECIAL METHODS FOR TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES - SECONDARY | ||
| SPECIAL METHODS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS - SECONDARY | ||
| METHODS OF TEACHING WORLD LANGUAGES | ||
| SECONDARY READING METHODS | ||
| METHODS OF TEACHING SECONDARY MATHEMATICS | ||
| METHODS AND STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS | ||
| SECONDARY SCIENCE METHODS | ||
| SCIENCE METHODS AND NATURE OF SCIENCE | ||
| Student Teaching | ||
| EDUC 163 | SEMINAR FOR STUDENT TEACHING | 1 |
| EDUC 168 | STUDENT TEACHING - SECONDARY | 11-13 |
| EDUC 169 | E-PORTFOLIO FOR STUDENT TEACHING | 1 |
| Teaching Endorsement | ||
| Complete the requirements for at least one teaching endorsement. | Varies | |
| Total Hours | 41-43 | |
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Admission to the Teacher Education Program - Must successfully complete EDUC 103 FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION EDUC 108 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THEORY, EDUC 111 EDUCATION PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT, and SPED 120 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
Approved primary endorsement areas are available in the following areas (grade levels 5-12 unless otherwise noted):
- Art
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English/Language Arts
- Talented & Gifted
- Government/History/Social Studies
- Journalism
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Science
- Special Education
- Speech/Communications/Theatre
- STEM
- World Languages
Approved second endorsement areas are available in the following areas:
- English as a Second Language
- Middle School (5-8)
Specific requirements and program descriptions are available in the Teaching and Learning Department. Other endorsement programs may become available.
To earn endorsement by Drake University for licensure in an endorsement, students must earn at least a "C-" in all of the courses above.
Teacher Education Program
Students must meet the following criteria to enroll in professional courses for Secondary Education:
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
- All InTASC Standards in EDUC 103 FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION, EDUC 108 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THEORY, EDUC 111 EDUCATION PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT, and SPED 120 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION met at the beginning level
- A completed application and two checklist forms of recommendation, at least one from a School of Education teacher education faculty member
- Successful background check
Other Program Requirements
All students preparing for licensure as a teacher must meet the following criteria on a continuing basis:
- Completion of the Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry (A.O.I.s) or an equivalent program at another college or university.
- Completion of the elementary or secondary education major with at least a “C-” in all education and endorsement courses.
- Completion of an approved teaching endorsement area(s).
- Maintenance of at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale) for undergraduate students.
- Maintenance of at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale) for graduate students.
- Demonstration of all InTASC Standards at the appropriate level.
- Demonstration of Drake-defined Professional Dispositions at the appropriate level.
- Successfully pass background checks.
In addition to programmatic requirements, students are responsible for satisfying all requirements of the Drake Curriculum, including Areas of Inquiry (AOI)
Student must also satisfy university graduation requirements for all undergraduate students..