Specific Subject Teacher Certificate

Candidates for specific subject certificates shall declare a major with the subject-matter department and meet the UCORE and degree requirements of that department. Students completing subject-specific endorsements will follow the Secondary Professional Education Core: ED PSYCH 468, TCH LRN 301, 317, 464, 465, 466, 467, 469, 470 and 415 unless admitted to the MIT program.

In addition to meeting requirements of the degree-granting department, the student must meet admission requirements and make formal application to the teacher education program prior to enrolling in any professional education courses beyond TCH LRN 301 and 317. It is recommended that candidates begin professional education courses in the sophomore or junior year to meet sequencing requirements. Students should include the following courses within UCORE selections to fulfill prerequisite and admission to teacher preparation program requirements: ENGLISH 101 and one of the following: ENGLISH 201, 301, 302, or 402. All courses taken for teacher certification must be completed with a C (2.0) or better.

Schedules of Studies for specific subjects teaching plans can be found in the subject area.