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.
- Pre-requisite courses must be taken by end of sophomore year. They are EDU 101 and EDU 140.
- Highly recommended PSY 281 to be completed by the end of sophomore year, since it is a pre-requisite for EDU 330, taken spring of junior year.
- All coursework other than EDU 440/440S must be completed before spring of the senior year.
Required Courses (12 Courses)
Stage 1: Open to All Undergraduate Students (3 Courses)
Courses Required Prior to Stage 3: Open to All Undergraduate Students (1 Course)
Stage 2: Open Only to Education Majors (6 Courses)
EDU 342, EDU 343, EDU 344, EDU 345, EDU 346: Choose one subject specific methods course from the following, depending on the content major
EDU 330: Optional, but REQUIRED for 5-8 and 5-12 licensure.
EDU 332F: 1-credit field experience, taken in place of EDU 302F and EDU 330F if enrolled in EDU 302 and EDU 330 concurrently
EDU 333F: 1-credit field experience for math, science, and Spanish majors
EDU 341: English and history majors