Secondary Education Program

Art Education and Music Education programs are offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the Educational Studies Department. Students must apply to thewse programs through the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development using the same admission portfolio that is used for all initial teacher education programs.

B.A. in Secondary Education

Undergraduates planning to teach in the secondary school—grades seven through twelve—major in one of the following areas: anthropology, biology, chemistry, English, French, general science, geography, history, mathematics, physics, political science, social science, sociology, and Spanish. See course requirements for these majors on the following pages. A teaching concentration in special education may be chosen in addition to one of these majors. See course requirements for the teaching concentration in special education in the section titled Special Education.

Retention Requirements

1. A minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 each semester.
2. A minimum grade of B- in all teacher education courses.
3. A satisfactory GPA in the major area.
4. Positive recommendations from all education instructors based on academic work, fieldwork, and professional behavior.

If a student's overall GPA falls below the minimum 2.50, or if the required GPA in the major falls below the minimum, the student will be put on probation, which means the student cannot continue to take courses in the professional education sequence until the probationary status is removed. If either the overall GPA or the required GPA in the major falls below the minimum for two consecutive semesters, the student may be suspended or dismissed from the secondary education program.

M.A.T. in Secondary Education

Admission Requirements

1. A completed application form accompanied by a fi fty dollar nonrefundable application fee.
2. A baccalaureate degree in one of the following areas: English, French, history, mathematics, or Spanish.
3. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
4. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in undergraduate course work.
5. An evaluation of content-area knowledge. See appropriate academic department for details.
6. Three letters of recommendation.
7. A plan of study approved by the advisor and appropriate dean.
8. An interview.