2017-2018 Samford University Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2017-2018 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Secondary Education Major (B.S.E.)


The secondary education major is a Class B teacher certification program. Students in this major must choose a content area and take all required courses to meet state certification qualifications. Students also have the option of pursuing a second major. All electives must be directed by the advisor.

Required Courses


General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


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General Education - Distribution Areas: 23-27 Credits


General Education Requirements will varying depending on the chosen content area:

Secondary Education Major (BSE): 34 Credits


Professional Courses: 8 Credits


*These are the only courses that can be taken prior to unconditional admittance.

Required State-Approved Content Classes: 44-52 Credits**


**(as determined by content area; credits hours subject to change)

Content Area: Complete all required courses in one of the following content areas:

Biology, English, French, German, History, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish

and/or

Directed Electives: Required content classes/electives, as directed by an Education Advisor. Electives are for state certification requirements.

General Electives: 3-5 Credits


General Elective Credits will varying depending on the chosen content area; credits subject to change.

Total Required Credits: 128


GPA NOTE: A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required.

NOTE: This program is under review and subject to change.