SECONDARY EDUCATION
Grades: Nine –Twelve
Coordinator: Dr. Thomas Sawyer
Majors in English, mathematics, and social science may complete an approved program leading to South Carolina licensure. Students seeking licensure must complete the specific requirements listed below as well as meet all other degree and major requirements.
Note: South Carolina certification in Art Education covers grades K-12.
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B.S. |
B.A. |
| General Education (ALL MAJORS) |
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Communications
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12 hours |
24 hours |
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ENG 112
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3 |
3 |
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ENG 200
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3 |
3 |
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SPCO 101
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3 |
3 |
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CS 150 (special section)
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3 |
3 |
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Foreign Languages
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0 |
12 |
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Social Science
(No more than 6 hours may be taken in any one discipline)
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9 hours |
9 hours |
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a. Political Science 101 OR 103
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3 |
3 |
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b. Geography 101
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3 |
3 |
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c. Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science or Sociology
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3 |
3 |
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Humanities
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12 hours |
12 hours |
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a. Literature (any language)
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3 |
3 |
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b. History
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3 |
3 |
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c. Art, Music, Theatre 101
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3 |
3 |
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d. Art History, Literature (any language), Music, Philosophy and Religious Studies or Theatre
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3 |
3 |
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Mathematics
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6 |
6 |
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Natural Sciences
(Laboratories are required for all courses)
(To satisfy the Natural Sciences Requirement, students must
take at least one course from a, at least one course from b, and
at least one course from c below.)
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12 hours |
8 hours |
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a. Biology 103 or 104
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4 |
4 |
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b. Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science*
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4 |
4 |
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c. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science or Psychology 206/216*
*Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Physical Science 101-102 and any Chemistry course or any Physics course. Students seeking Social Science Certification are required to take Psychology 206/216.
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4
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0
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Pre-Professional Education
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7 hours
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7 hours
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EDUC 290, 299
(EDUC 290 and EDUC 299 are corequisites.)
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4
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4
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EDUC 305
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3
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3
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Professional Education
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11 hours
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11 hours
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EDUC 311
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3
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3
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EDUC 313
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1
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1
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EDUC 380
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2
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2
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EDUC 393 and three hours taken simultaneously with EDUC 434, 435 or 436
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5
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5
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Student Teaching Block**
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15 hours
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15 hours
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EDUC 487
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2
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2
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EDUC 489
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1
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1
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EDUC 490
** EDUC 487, 489, and 490 are to be taken concurrently
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12
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12
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Supporting Course
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3 hours
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3 hours
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HLTH 301
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3
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3
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Major, minor, or collateral courses
(See specific courses below)
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40-70
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40-70
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Minimum Required for Graduation........................126 hours
Specific courses required in each teaching field are listed below.
SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER CERTIFICATION OPTION: 34 hours above 299 level
The Department of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy provides the knowledge base for students certifying to teach English in the State of South Carolina. The department supports and encourages the conceptual framework strands in the School of Education: critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection.
Students must schedule a conference with the School of Education to discuss the Professional Education Program and must successfully complete the English courses listed for certification in secondary education by the School of Education.
English Course Requirements ................................... 34 hours
ENG 301............................................................................3
ENG 302............................................................................3
ENG 303............................................................................3
ENG 304............................................................................3
ENG 306............................................................................3
ENG 310............................................................................3
ENG 314............................................................................3
ENG 316............................................................................3
ENG 321............................................................................3
ENG 340............................................................................3
ENG 496............................................................................1
Completion of one elective at 400 level.............................3
The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and nonmajor) required for the professional education major in English is 154.
SECONDARY MATHEMATICS TEACHER CERTIFICATION: 36 HOURS
Mathematics Major Requirements .......................................................36 hours
MATH 201 .................................................................3
MATH 202..................................................................3
MATH 203 .................................................................3
MATH 230 .................................................................3
MATH 304..................................................................3
MATH 306..................................................................3
MATH 311..................................................................3
MATH 312..................................................................3
MATH 345..................................................................3
MATH 405..................................................................3
MATH 499 .................................................................3
MATH 375 OR 315.....................................................3
CS 190, 212, OR 226*...............................................3
(*counts as Computer Science General Education requirement)
SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER CERTIFICATION:
Teacher certification in secondary social studies requires a major in social science. The following courses are required
to meet the National Council for the Social Studies Program Standards:
HIST 201: United States History to 1865..........................3*
HIST 202: United States History since 1865.....................3
HIST 203: European History to the French Revolution.....3
HIST 204: European Hist since the French Revolution.....3
HIST 205: Introduction to Modern World History...............3*
HIST 316: South Carolina History.....................................3
POL 101 (United States Government) OR 103 (Introduction to Political Science): ........................................................3*
POL 205: Comparative Government................................3
ECON 203: Introduction to Microeconomics.....................3
ECON 204: Introduction to Macroeconomics....................3
SOCI 310: Racial and Cultural Minorities .........................3
GEOG 101: Cultural Geography ......................................3*
GEOG 102: World Regional Geography...........................3*
PSY 206/216*...................................................................4*
One social science methods and research course chosen from HIST 301, POL 295, SOCI 303, and PSY 302...........3
Four social science electives from economics, history, geography, political science, and psychology at the
300/400 level..................................................................12
Course hours designated with an asterisk (*) should be taken as General Education requirements.
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