Secondary Teaching Graduate Certificate

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Teacher licensure program for individuals who have already completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Program Code: 5043GC
CIPC: 131205

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GPA Requirements for GCT in Secondary Teaching Students

Following admission to the GCT program, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Students must earn at least a B- in all licensure classes.

Course Requirements for GCT in Secondary Teaching

The program of study consists of:

17 credit hours in specific coursework.
Practicum is a 2 credit hour “course” which requires 60 clock hours in a secondary, subject-specific classroom.
Student teaching is a 6 credit hour “course” which requires a minimum of 60 full teaching days in a secondary, subject-specific classroom.

Required Courses

MED 6020 - Diversity in Education Credits: (2)
MED 6050 - Curriculum Design, Evaluation & Assessment Credits: (3)
MED 6060 - Instructional Strategies Credits: (2)
MED 6110 - Introduction to Classroom Management Credits: (3) or
MED 6120 - Advanced Classroom Management Credits: (3)
MED 6229 - Instructional Technology for Pre-service Teachers Credits: (2)
MED 6265 - Foundations of Inclusive Teaching Credits: (2)
MED 6320 - Content Area Literacy Instruction Credits: (3)
MED 6860 INT - Practicum in Education Credits: (1-4) (2 credit hours required)
MED 6880 INT - Student Teaching in Secondary Education for MED Students Credits: (3-6) (6 credit hours required)

Secondary Teaching Graduate Certificate

GPA Requirements for GCT in Secondary Teaching Students

Course Requirements for GCT in Secondary Teaching

Required Courses

Some additional courses may be required for endorsement area.