Secondary Education, Fifth-Year Non-Traditional (Alt A, Class A Cert) (FYNT) (M.S.E.)

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The master of science in education in secondary education, fifth-year non-traditional program (Alternative A, Class Certification) (MSE-FYNT) is a teacher training program designed to prepare prospective teachers who already hold a degree from an accredited university/college the opportunity to earn Class A teacher certification, grades 6-12, in biology, English/language arts, general science, history, mathematics, physical education, social studies, and Spanish. The program offers an accelerated approach to certification through advanced courses in the teaching field (12) and a core of professional courses (24) in education. All courses are offered in the evening and some science courses are offered on Saturday. If employed full-time, students must be willing to use vacation or personal leave to fulfill 20-45 hours of clinical experience associated with each education course. The final semester requires a full-time commitment to student teaching.

Required Courses

Professional Core: 24 Credits

Education Core: 15 Credits

Secondary Education Teaching Course: 3 Credits

(complete one course depending on the chosen teaching field)*

Internship: 6 Credits

EDUC 591 - Internship for Secondary Education (6)

Teaching Field: 12 Credits

Choose a teaching field below and complete all required courses/electives, for a total of 12 credits.

Biology: BIOE 504 , BIOE 514 , BIOE 517 , and BIOE 519
English/Language Arts: COME 519 PLUS Two from ENGE 500 , ENGE 510 , ENGE 520 , ENGE 530
General Science: PHYE 510 PLUS 8-9 credits from BIOE 504 , BIOE 510 , BIOE 514 , BIOE 517 , BIOE 519 , CHME 510
History: HISE 521 , HISE 531 , and HISE 541
Mathematics: MATE 530 , MATE 540 , and MATE 560
Physical Education: KINE 522 , KINE 560 , and KINE 565
Social Studies: One from GEOE 510 , POLE 500 PLUS Two from HISE 521 , HISE 531 , HISE 541
Spanish: SPAE 501 , SPAE 502 , and SPAE 503

Total Required Credits: 36

*Students complete the chosen secondary education teaching course above and then all requirements (12 crds) in the corresponding teaching field block.
** EDUC 572 (Teaching Secondary Science) is required for students completing either the Biology or General Science teaching field.
*** EDUC 573 (Teaching Secondary Social Studies) is required for students completing either the History or Social Studies teaching field.

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