Curriculum and Instruction

Secondary Education

Bachelors Degree Program

Overview - Admission Requirements

Overview
Secondary Education is a sequence of professional courses leading to a teaching certificate for secondary schools. In the first two years, students complete a program of general education in Skills, Fine Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences, and Mathematics. During this time, students also enroll in Curriculum and Instruction 200, Introduction to Education. During the third and fourth years, students ordinarily work in the major teaching field and in professional education. Students must complete the mandatory 100+ pre-clinical hours prior to student teaching.

Students wishing to teach at the secondary level may choose to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree in a major field in addition to obtain teaching certification through courses offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education

For advisement information, Please contact:

Pamela Fetters
Office of Certification and Advisement
Box 1062-Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026
618.650.3940

For general inquiries, please contact Dr. David Deweese

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Admission Requirements

1) Complete 42 semester hours of course credit and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, including past institutions;

2) Pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test. (http://www.icts.nesinc.com)

3. Receive a grade of C or better in Skill Classes.

4. Successfully complete the introductory course, Curriculum and Instruction 200.

5. A student must maintain a 2.5 GPA, and earn a grade of C or better in all education courses. Normally, a student also must receive a satisfactory recommendation from the cooperating teacher and University instructor.

Requirements 1,2, and 3 above must be met before a student may enroll in Curriculum and Instruction courses. The basic skills test is given only at scheduled times; therefore, a student should consult the Office of Clinical Experiences, Certification and Advisement in Founders Hall, Room 1110, (618) 650-3940, for specific dates for the test. Registration is through Instructional Services in the Peck Building, Room 1404.