Secondary Education (B.A.S.)
All students majoring in Secondary Education must also major in one of the following areas: Biology and Secondary Education (B.A.S.), Chemistry and Secondary Education (B.A.S.), Literature and Secondary Education (B.A.S.), World Languages Education - French (B.A.S.), World Languages Education - Spanish (B.A.S.), History and Secondary Education (B.A.S.), or Mathematics and Secondary Education (B.A.S.). Students should consult the University catalog information pertinent to the above majors for more information regarding specific course requirements in the appropriate area of study.
This major is one of the components of the program designed to ready candidates to apply for R.I. teacher certification for grades 7-12 for Biology, Chemistry, English, Social Studies, and Mathematics. Spanish and French certification is for grades K-12.
It is recommended that Biology majors seek certification in General Science which requires two physics courses (including a calculus prerequisite) and two chemistry courses.
All majors in Secondary Education must complete the following education courses (43 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC-120 | Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education | 3 |
| SCD-212 | Teaching Literacy in the Content Area | 3 |
| SCD-220 | Child and Adolescent Development and the Theories of Learning | 3 |
| SCD-298 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society I | 1 |
| SCD-299 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society II | 1 |
| SCD-310 | Strategies for Teaching Secondary English Learners | 2 |
| SCD-320 | Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School I | 3 |
| SCD-321 | Practicum I for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School I | 1 |
| SCD-322 | Practicum II for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Secondary School II | 1 |
| SCD-323 | Curriculum Instruction and Assessment In the Secondary School II | 3 |
| SCD-410 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| SCD-432 | Student Teaching Seminar Capstone | 1 |
| SCD-440 | Practicum in Secondary Education | 3 |
| SCD-441 | Secondary Student Teaching | 12 |
| SED-211 | Introduction to the Characteristics of Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| Total Credits | 43 | |
Study Abroad
Education majors are encouraged to explore the Study Abroad Program. Interested students should contact their academic advisors to discuss this option.