of Sociology courses (SOC 203 which has met the Liberal Studies requirement, 303, 304, 305, and 499); a 3 semester credit hour Geography course (GEO 102); a 3 semester credit hour Political Science course (POS 160); a 3 semester credit hour Psychology course (PSY 200); a 3 semester credit hour Economics courses (ECO 200); a 3 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 414, 430, and 494); and a 3 semester credit hour in the Behavioral and Social Sciences at the 300/400 level.

Art Education: A minimum of 138 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, which leads to P-12 teacher certification and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, is offered in conjunction with the Division of Education and Human Services in the College of Professional Studies. All students in the Music Education Specialization must enroll in and successfully complete a dual-placement supervised teaching experience (EDU 484) at both the elementary and secondary levels.

The Music Education Specialization with an instrumental emphasis (brass, wind, or percussion principal instrument) requires the successful completion of MUE 310, 311, 325, 331, 332, 348, 437; MUS 354; instrumental chamber music ensemble elective appropriate to the major instrument (1 semester credit hour); and EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484.

The Music Education Specialization with a keyboard emphasis (piano or organ) requires the successful completion of MUC 349; MUE 310, 311, 325, 331, 332, 348, 437; MUS 354; instrumental chamber music ensemble elective appropriate to the major or secondary instrument (1 semester credit hour); and EDU 202, 302, 304, 310, and 484.

The Music Education Specialization with a vocal emphasis requires the successful completion of MUE 310, 311, 325, 331, 332, 435; MUS 336, 353; vocal ensemble elective (1 semester credit hour) chosen from MUP 311, 357, or 383; and EDU 202, 302,304, 310, and 484.

ensemble elective (1 semester credit hour) chosen from MUP 311, 357, or 383; and EDU 202, 302,304, 310, and 484.

Physical Education: A minimum of 130 semester credit hours is required for a major which leads to teacher certification in Physical Education (grades P - 12). Students must complete a Liberal Studies component of 54 (BIO 111 is required instead of BIO 101) credit hours, a Professional Education component of 32 credit hours, and a Specialty Area component of 44 credit hours. Required courses for the Specialty Area component are: PHE 218, 257, 259, 320, 323, 324, 330, 331, 332, 333, 401, and 421; BIO 301; HED 107; one course from PHE 209, 240, or 351; two courses from PHE 210, 211, 212, 213, 216, or 221; and two courses from PHE 201, 202, 203, 204, or 205.

A teaching endorsement is available in Computer Science. Students must consult their advisor and the Chairpersons of the Divisions of Education and Human Services and Computer and Technical Sciences regarding specific requirements. Teaching endorsements are available only to students who complete a teaching major. Students may extend the validity of teaching certificates by taking additional coursework. Interested students should contact the Division of Education and Human Services for course requirements.

The Core Battery and Specialty examinations of the PRAXIS II and the PLT are required for teacher certification in Kentucky. The examinations must be taken during the senior year or as soon as the content area studies are complete. Students must perform at, or above, the cut-off scores established by the EPSB and must have their official PRAXIS II and PLT scores sent to Kentucky State University's Division of Education and Human Services and to the EPSB in order to be recommended for certification. The PRAXIS II and PLT must be successfully completed prior to student teaching.

A TEP post-baccalaureate (PB) student is defined as a student who already holds a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and is seeking initial teacher certification. The student may be admitted as a degree or non-degree seeking student. A post-baccalaureate (PB) student may receive general, unofficial information from any member of the TEC but must abide by the following to establish an official program of studies: obtain admission to Kentucky State University, present to the Chair of Education and Human Services (or designee) verification of admission, a letter of interest in a specific teacher certification program, copies of all

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