Fifth-Year Non-Traditional Program: Secondary Education (MSE-FYNT), Class A Certification, M.S.E.

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The master of science in education Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT) is an 18-month 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 science, 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

EDUC 550 - Foundations and Issues (2-3)
EDUC 553 - Student Development and Learning (2-3)
EDUC 556 - Methods, Management and Technology (3)
EDUC 559 - Exceptional Learners and Collaboration (3)
EDUC 563 - Curriculum, Reading, and Assessment (3)
EDUC 591 - Internship for Secondary Education (6)

Secondary Education Teaching Course: 3 Credits

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

EDUC 568 - Teaching Physical Education (3)
EDUC 569 - Teaching Secondary Spanish (2-3)
EDUC 570 - Teaching Secondary English (2-3)
EDUC 571 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics (2-3)
EDUC 572 - Teaching Secondary Science (2-3) **
EDUC 573 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies (2-3) ***

Teaching Field: 12 Credits

(select from teaching fields below)

English/Language Arts Teaching Field, M.S.E.
Mathematics Teaching Field, M.S.E.
Biology Teaching Field, M.S.E.
General Science Teaching Field, M.S.E.
History Teaching Field, M.S.E.
Physical Education, M.S.E.
Social Studies Teaching Field, M.S.E.
Spanish (6-12 Certification) Teaching Field, M.S.E.

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.