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2024-2025 University Catalog
Secondary Education & Teaching, Social Studies Concentration, Certification in Grades 6-12, B.S.
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for BS Secondary Education (Certification in Grades 6-12)
Aligned with Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC)
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The secondary teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teachers and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. (InTASC Standard 4: Content Knowledge)
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The secondary teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues. (InTASC Standard 5: Application of Content)
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The secondary teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context. (InTASC Standard 7: Planning for Instruction)
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The secondary teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways. (InTASC Standard 8: Instructional Strategies)
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The secondary teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner. (InTASC Standard 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice)
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Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education
Certification in Grades 6 - 12
The curricula in secondary education have five components:
- general education,
- focus area(s),
- knowledge of the learner and the learning environment,
- methodology and teaching, and
- special education.
Secondary Teaching (Grades 6 - 12) certification are as offered include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- English
- Math
- Social Studies
NOTE: CHEM 1001 AND URBN 1000 are not acceptable General Degree Requirements for a Secondary Education degree. Courses can be used for free electives only. Not all Secondary Education Programs have free electives.
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General Education Requirements
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Course Requirements for Major
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Total Credit Hours Required: 120
- “C” or better required
- Refer to the following sections in the University Catalog for specific courses and university regulations to fulfill General Education Requirements. Catalog sections: General Education Core Requirements and General Education Course Menu.
NOTE: CHEM 1001 AND URBN 1000 are not acceptable General Degree Requirements for a Secondary Education degree. Courses can be used for free electives only. Not all Secondary Education Programs have free electives.
Non-Coursework
Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams
Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area
Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework
Four Year Plan of Study
The B.S. Secondary Education and Teaching major offers an opportunity to earn a concentration in Secondary Social Studies Certification Grades 6 - 12.
Understanding Your Degree Program of Study
Four Year Plan of Study Key
GE - General education
M - Major coursework
O - Other coursework
FE - Free electives
RE - Restricted electives
UR - University requirements
CR - College requirements
Program requirements - Some degree programs offer an opportunity to complete a Concentration (C) within the major. Some degree programs require that a Concentration (C) or an Option (OP) be completed as a part of the major.
First Year of Enrollment
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First Year
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Code
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Course
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Credit Hours
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GE
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ENGL 1157 English Composition
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3
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GE
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ENGL 1158 or 1159 English Composition
(C Grade or better required.)
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3
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GE-RE
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Mathematics - See General Education Menu
Recommended: MATH 1115 Applied Algebra (or higher) 1
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3
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GE-RE
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Mathematics - See General Education Menu
Recommended: MATH 1031 or 1032 1
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3
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GE-RE
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Humanities - See General Education Menu
Recommended: HIST 1001 World History to 18001
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3
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GE-RE
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Humanities - See General Education Menu
Recommended: HIST 2501 US History I1
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3
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GE-RE
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Science - BIOS2 - See General Education Menu
BIOS 1053 Human Biology OR BIOS 1083 Biology I1
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3
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GE-RE
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Arts - See General Education Menu
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3
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O
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EDCI 2204 Intro to Secondary Education
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3
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O
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EDUC 2100 Children and Adolescent Development
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3
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O-UR
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UNIV 1001 University Success
(Required for all first-time full-time students.)
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Total hours - Year One: 31
Non-Coursework degree requirements:
Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams
Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area
Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework
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- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
- CHEM 1001 AND URBN 1000 are not acceptable General Degree Requirements for a Secondary Education degree. Courses can be used for free electives only. Not all Secondary Education Programs have free electives.
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Second Year of Enrollment
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Second Year
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Code
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Course
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Credit Hours
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GE-RE
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Humanities - Literature - See General Education Menu
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3
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GE-RE
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Science - BIOS or Physical Science2 - See General Education Menu 3
Recommended: BIOS 1063 Biodiversity Non-Sci OR BIOS 1073 Biology II OR EES 1000 Dynamic Earth1
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3
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GE-RE
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Science - Physical Science2 - See General Education Menu 3
Recommended: EES 1002 Intro to Environ Sci 1
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3
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GE-RE
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Social Science - See General Education Menu 3
Recommended: ECON 1203 Principles of Microeconomics1
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3
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GE-RE
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Social Science - See General Education Menu 3
Recommended; POLI 2151 US Govt & Politics 1
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3
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O
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HIST 2502 US History After Civil War
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3
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O
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SOC 1051 Introduction to Sociology
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3
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O
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GEOG 1001 World Regional - Europe and Americas
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3
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O
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EDSP 3612 Intro to SPED Princ, Procedures, & Pract
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3
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O
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EDUC 2206 Intro to Tech in the Classroom
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3
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O
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EDHS 1110 Personal Health & Wellness
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3
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Total Hours - Year Two: 33
Non-Coursework degree requirements:
Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams
Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area
Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework
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- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
- CHEM 1001 AND URBN 1000 are not acceptable General Degree Requirements for a Secondary Education degree. Courses can be used for free electives only. Not all Secondary Education Programs have free electives.
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Third Year of Enrollment
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Year Three
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Code
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Course
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Credit Hours
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O
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ECON 1204 Principles of Macroeconomics
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3
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O
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GEOG 1002 World Regional - Oceania, Asia, & Africa
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3
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O
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HIST 2601 History of Louisiana
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3
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O-RE
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HIST 3000+
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3
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O
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ANTH 2052 Cultural Anthropology
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3
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O-RE
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POLI 3000+
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3
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O-RE
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Social Sciences Elective (ANTH, ECON, GEOG, POLI, PSYC, SOC or URBN)
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3
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EDCI 3310 Developmentally Responsive C7I for Adoles
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3
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M
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EDCI 4260 Meth & Mat of Sec Social Studies
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3
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M
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EDCI 4425 Mat & Meth for Teaching Eng as Sec Lang
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3
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M
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EDUC 3110 Behavior Support & Class Management
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3
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Total hours - Year Three: 33
Non-Coursework degree requirements:
Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams
Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area
Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework
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- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
- CHEM 1001 AND URBN 1000 are not acceptable General Degree Requirements for a Secondary Education degree. Courses can be used for free electives only. Not all Secondary Education Programs have free electives.
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Fourth Year of Enrollment
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Year Four
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Code
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Course
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Credit Hours
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M
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EDCI 4432 Teaching Reading in Content Areas
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3
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M
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EDCI 4620 Multicultural Education
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3
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M
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EDUC 4921 Residency I
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6
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M
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EDUC 4922 Residency II
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9
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M
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EDUC 4000 Meeting the Needs of All Learners
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3
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Year Four - Total Hours: 24
Non-Coursework degree requirements:
Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams
Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area
Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework
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Total degree hours: 120 - 121
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- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
- CHEM 1001 AND URBN 1000 are not acceptable General Degree Requirements for a Secondary Education degree. Courses can be used for free electives only. Not all Secondary Education Programs have free electives.
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Total Credit Hours Required: 120
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