Secondary Education
Program Information

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EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY
School Leadership, Middle, and Secondary Education
1200 Commercial St.
Emporia, KS 66801-5087
620-341-5776

TEACHERS FROM EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY COMPLETE A RIGOROUS PROGRAM OF PREPARATION.

A. Coursework: Candidates complete courses in the following three areas:

1. General education courses (see college catalog or adviser)
2. Courses in the major (see college catalog or adviser)
3. Education Courses:
   ED/EL 220, Introduction to Teaching
   EL 416, Teaching Reading in the Secondary School
   SD 550, Survey of Exceptionality
   ED 334, Classroom Management (Phase I)
   ED 333, Principles of Secondary Education (Phase I)
   PY 334, Educational Psychology (Phase I)
   ED 431, Professional Relations of Teachers (Phase II)
   LE 487, Student Teaching (Phase II)

B. Decision Point* 1: Candidates are admitted to secondary teacher education and the Phase I courses when the candidate meets all the criteria listed below prior to the start of the Phase I semester and are in their junior or senior year. Application deadlines are April 30 (for Fall) and November 30 (for Spring).

1. Meet the minimum scores on either the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST): Writing 172, Reading 173, Math 172).
2. Complete 100 hours of supervised child advocacy service, Form A and B
3. Submit completed Disclosure Statement and health clearance
4. Earn a grade of at least “C” in the following courses:
   ED/EL 220, Introduction to Teaching
   MA110, College Algebra (or equivalent)
   EG101, English Composition I
   EG102, English Composition II
   SP101, Public Speaking
   MA225, Math as a Decision-making Tool
5. Earn a GPA of 2.75 in the General Education Core Courses
6. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50
7. Have successfully completed 60 hours of college credit
8. Obtain departmental approval (including, but not limited to, meeting dispositional assessment and GPA requirements)
9. Complete the application process for Phase I

C. Decision Point* 2: Candidates are admitted to Phase II (Student Teaching) their senior year when they meet all the criteria listed below:

1. Complete all education courses required before the student teaching semester, earning a grade of at least a “C” in each.
2. Complete the student teaching application
3. Obtain 5 recommendations from designated instructors
4. Obtain departmental approval (including, but not limited to, meeting dispositional assessment and GPA requirements.
5. Complete the technology requirement (IT125 or equivalent)
6. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50
7. Be approved by the Admissions Committee
8. Submit completed and signed Disclosure Statement
9. Obtain health clearance

D. Decision Point* 3: Candidates complete Student Teaching when they meet the criteria listed below:

1. Earn a grade of “C” or better in Student Teaching
2. Satisfactorily complete the Teacher Work Sample assessment and all other Student Teaching requirements

E. Decision Point* 4: Candidates will complete their degree and qualify for provisional teacher licensure when they meet all the criteria listed below:

1. Complete all required degree coursework & requirements
2. Meet the minimum score on the Principles of Learning and Teaching exam (161), a graduation and licensure requirement.
3. Successfully complete the content area exam(s), a graduation and licensure requirement.
4. Complete application process for licensure

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   *Decision Points are points at which a decision about continuance or non-continuance in the Teacher Education Program is made for each candidate.
   

Secondary (6-12) certification areas available at ESU Adaptive Special Education (graduate program) Biology Business Chemistry Computer Studies Driver Education Earth and Space Science English Journalism Mathematics Physical Science Physics Psychology Social Studies Speech Communication / Theater	Pre-K-12 certification areas available at ESU Art English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Foreign Language: French /Spanish Health Music: Instrumental / Vocal Physical Education
For more information, contact Dr. Paul D. Bland, Coordinator for Undergraduate Secondary Education 620-341-5078 blandpau@emporia.edu

 

 

Last Updated May 1, 2007