HIS 201); mathematics (MAT 203 and 204); and science (PHS 202).

Once admitted to the TEP, teacher candidates may enroll in upper level Professional Education courses. Professional Education courses (44 hours) are designed to provide teacher candidates with the pedagogical knowledge and skills they will need to teach children effectively in the content areas. Listed are the required Professional Education courses for Elementary Education major: EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 320, 405, 407, 408, and 423. During their last semester of coursework, teacher candidates may apply for formal admission to Student Teaching (EDU 474) by meeting the criteria specified in the section of this Catalogue entitled Admission to Student Teaching. To earn a BA in Elementary Education, student teachers must demonstrate competence on each of the Kentucky Teacher Standards and successfully complete the relevant PRAXIS II and PLT tests.

Biology Education: A minimum of 136 semester credit hours is required for a major in Biology with high school teacher certification. In addition to the University’s Liberal Studies requirements (with BIO 111 and MAT 115 in place of BIO 101 and MAT 111, and CHE 101, instead of other natural science electives); students must complete a Biology core of 25 semester credit hours (BIO 210, 212, 302, 303, 307, 316, 401, and 408); 5–6 semester credit hours of Biology electives selected from BIO 301, 305, 308, 309, 315, 317, 318, or 410; a 4-semester-credit-hour Chemistry course (CHE 102/120); 33 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 413, and 494); a 4-semester-credit-hour Mathematics course (MAT 120); and 8 semester credit hours of support courses in Physical Sciences.

English Education: A minimum of 125 semester credit hours is required for a major in English with high school teacher certification. Requirements include 39 semester credit hours of English courses (ENG 214, 285, 311, 313, 322, 323, 324, 325, 390, 409, 411, 413, and 433; and 33 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 410, and 494).

Mathematics Education: A minimum of 124 semester credit hours is required for a major in Mathematics with high school teacher certification. In addition to the University's Liberal Studies requirements (with MAT 131 in place of MAT 111, PHY 211 in place of other natural science requirements, and MAT 304 as the fourth semester Integrative Studies requirement), students must complete an additional 33 semester credit hours of mathematics and computer science courses (MAT 132, 231, 300, 307, 312, 321, 326, and 401, and COS 108 and 310); and 33 semester credit hours of professional education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 411, and 494). The students must complete a capstone experience consisting of obtaining passing scores on the PRAXIS II tests required by the state of Kentucky and successfully completing their student teaching.

PHY 211 in place of other natural science requirements, and MAT 304 as the fourth semester Integrative Studies requirement), students must complete an additional 33 semester credit hours of mathematics and computer science courses (MAT 132, 231, 300, 307, 312, 321, 326, and 401, and COS 108 and 310); and 33 semester credit hours of professional education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 411, and 494). The students must complete a capstone experience consisting of obtaining passing scores on the PRAXIS II tests required by the state of Kentucky and successfully completing their student teaching.

Social Studies Education: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours is required for a major in Social Studies Education with high school teacher certification. Requirements include: 50 semester credit hours of Liberal Studies (HIS 103 is replaced by HIS 101 and 102); 15 semester credit hours of History courses (HIS 101, 102, 201, 202, and 350; 9 semester credit hours of Sociology courses (SOC 203 which has met the Liberal Studies requirement, 304, 305, and 499); a 3-semester-credit-hour Geography course (GEO 102); a 3-semester-credit-hour Psychology course (PSY 200); a 3 semester credit hour Economics courses (ECO 200); 36 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 414, 430, and 494).

Art Education: A minimum of 137 semester credit hours is required for a major in Art Education with high school teacher certification. Requirements include 27 semester credit hours in Art and Art History (ART 110, 112, 113, 201, 202, 220, 319, 360 [taken twice for credit], 400, and 419); 18 semester credit hours of limited Studio Art electives selected in consultation with the student's advisor; 6 semester credit hours of 300/400 level courses in one Art area of specialization (art history, ceramics, drawing, digital imaging, digital photography, printmaking, or sculpturing); and a 3-semester-credit-hour art history elective for a total of 54 semester credit hours (ART 130 is a Liberal Studies Requirement); and 33 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 430, and 484), and 51 semester credit hours for the University's Liberal Studies requirement.

Music Education: The Music Education Specialization of the Bachelor of Music degree leads to P–12 teacher certification and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher

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