Mathematics Education: A minimum of 128 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, and PHY 211 [recommended] or PHY 212 in place of other natural science requirements), students must complete 32 semester credit hours of mathematics courses (MAT 132, 210, 231, 300, 307, 321, 326, 401, 403, and 460); 4 semester hours computer science (COS 108); 36 semester credit hours of professional education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 303, 304, 310, 411, 430, and 494); a 3 semester credit hour mathematics elective selected from MAT 232, 312, 315, 402, 404, 411, 415, and 470; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives. The students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all the courses listed above with the exception of the free electives.
Social Studies Education: A minimum of 128 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); 12 semester credit hours 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 of the Bachelor of Music degree, 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 by the Division of Fine Arts in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies in conjunction with the School of Education 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.
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, is offered by the Division of Fine Arts in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies in conjunction with the School of Education 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 203, 310, 311, 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 keyboard emphasis (piano or organ) requires the successful completion of MUC 349; MUE 203, 310, 311, 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 203, 310, 311, 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.
Physical Education and Health: A minimum of 143 semester credit hours is required for a major which leads to teacher certification in Physical Education and Health (grades P - 12). Students must complete a Liberal Studies component of 54 credit hours (BIO 111 is required instead of BIO 101); 35 semester credit hours of Professional Education courses (EDU 202, 203, 302, 304, 408, 412, 420, 430, and 484); and a Specialty Area component of 54 credit hours (PHE 218, 257, 259, 320, 323, 324, 330, 331, 332, 333, 401, and 421; BIO 301; FNU 203; HED 107, 222, 223, and 305; one course from PHE 209, 240, or 351; two courses from PHE 210, 211, 212, 213, 216, 221 or 222; 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 School of Education for course requirements.