Major

Major in Middle-Secondary Education (10 Courses)

Assumption offers state-approved programs in the following fields and at the following levels:

  • biology (8-12)
  • chemistry (8-12)
  • English (5-12)
  • general science (5-8)
  • history (5-12)
  • mathematics (5-8; 8-12)
  • Spanish (5-12)

Students planning to seek licensure as a subject-specific middle/secondary teacher should meet with the Licensure Program Coordinator during their first-year for program advising and declare their intent to apply by the fall of the sophomore year. Students must apply to the major during their sophomore year. Part of the application includes meeting with the Licensure Program Coordinator. Prior to formal admission into the major, students may enroll in introductory Education courses (Stage 1) during the first year and sophomore year.

Students wishing to pursue the Middle/Secondary Education major must complete the following REQUIRED COURSES and must also complete a major of study in their chosen academic discipline: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, or Spanish, as listed in the Academic Catalog and Advising Guide.

Advising Tips
  • Pre-requisite courses that must be taken by end of sophomore year: EDU 101 and EDU 140 (in different semesters)
  • Other required courses highly recommended to be completed by the end of sophomore year: PSY 281 (pre-requisite for EDU 330, taken spring of junior year), EDU 260 (recommended in spring of sophomore year)
  • All coursework other than EDU 440/ EDU 440S must be completed before spring of the senior year

Required Courses (10 Courses)

Stage 1: Open to All Undergraduate Students (3 Courses)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Courses Required Prior to Stage 3: Open to All Undergraduate Students (1 Course)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Stage 2: Open Only to Education Majors (2-4 Courses + 3 pre-practicum)

Course Code
Title
Credits
1
Sub-Total Credits
9-15

EDU 330: Optional, but REQUIRED for 5-8 and 5-12 licensure.

EDU 333F: 1-credit field experience for math, science, and Spanish majors

EDU 341 and EDU 341F: for English and history majors

Stage 3: Open Only to Education Majors Who Have Completed All Retention Criteria (2 Courses)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Recommended Courses (Not Required)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

MAT 151 recommended for math majors

Total Credits
33-39