Secondary Certification
GRADE 4 - GRADE 8
Certification is offered in:
- English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies
- Mathematics
- English Language Arts & Reading
- Foreign Language
- Mathematics/Science
- Science
- Social Studies
GRADE 8 - GRADE 12
Certification is offered in:
- Business (Grades 6-12)
- English Language Arts & Reading
- Science
- Mathematics
- Foreign Language (Grades 6-12) - French, German, and Spanish (Latin)
- Social Studies
- Physics/Mathematics
- History
- Physical Sciences
- Theatre Arts
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Life Sciences
- Dance
- Art (Grades 6-12)
- Journalism (Grades 6-12)
- American Sign Language
- Health (Grades EC-12)
- Physical Education (Grades EC-12)
- Health Science Technology Education
- Marketing Education
- Speech
- Technology Applications
- Technology Education
Option One
Complete a major in one of the certification fields.
Option Two
Social Studies Teaching Field - Complete an approved program of 48 semester hours for a teaching field in Social Studies. This coursework must include Economics, Geography, Government, & History.
Education Courses for Certification
- EDU 5335 Adolescent Development/Cognition
- EDU 5327 Integrating Teaching/Learning
- EDU 5349 Learning Environment and Professionalism (EC-12)
- EDU 5367 Creating Successful Classrooms
- EDU 5318 Formative and Summative Assessment
- EDU 5371 Secondary Instruction: Content Area Methods
- EDU 5348 Introduction to Diverse Learners
- EDU 5124 Field Experience I (Beginning)
- EDU 5125 Field Experience II (Intermediate)
- EDU 5126 Field Experience III (Advanced)
All above courses must be completed before enrolling in any of the following courses
The Following State Examinations are Required for Certification
- TExES - Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
- TExES - Teaching Field
Advisers
Ms. Kathy Barrett
E-mail: kbarrett@smu.edu