SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR CURRICULOG PROGRAM SUMMARY
PROGRAM NARRATIVE The purpose of the Secondary Education major is to prepare prospective teachers to become facilitators of learning within the school and community. The Secondary Education major curriculum provides opportunities to acquire the pedagogical knowledge and skills that allow candidates to demonstrate a positive impact on K-12 student learning. To this end, the program offers information about and experience in integrating research and pedagogy constructs for a spectrum of diverse learning situations. Candidates should check the university catalog for course descriptions and pre-requisite information. Some courses must be taken in sequence. Students should consult their advisor for assistance in developing an academic plan. Department Information To be certified in the state of Washington, a teacher candidate must complete the courses required for a major in a secondary teaching endorsement area and the courses in the Secondary Education major (50 quarter credits) or CSEL Department approved alternative . The Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership Department provides the courses and experiences necessary to complete the Secondary Education major. For information regarding Teacher Certification or the Alternative Pathways to Teaching Program please visit www.cwu.edu/teacher-certification/. Department Standards All candidates completing an educational teaching endorsement must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher for the last 45 graded credits. Failure to maintain this level of achievement may result in suspension or expulsion from the Teacher Certification Program. Candidates must also earn a minimum grade of C in all required Secondary Education major courses. Admission Requirements Candidates may apply to the major at any time, but must be fully admitted to the School of Education Teacher Certification Program to continue enrolling in Secondary Education major courses after successful completion of PSY 314, EFC 250, EFC 320, EDBL 401, and EDSE 302. Please see the admission requirements for the School of Education Teacher Certification Program at www.cwu.edu/teacher- certification/. Exit Requirements Candidates admitted into the School of Education Teacher Certification Program are required to pass all courses with a C or better, maintain a GPA of 3.0, and successfully pass Student Teaching Secondary, EFC 470. Please see the exit requirements for the School of Education Teacher Certification Program at www.cwu.edu/taeacher-certification/. Student Teaching Candidates pursuing the Secondary Education major must complete the 2-credit Pedagogy Capstone course, EFC 460, in which they will begin developing their final Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) in the K-12 class they will be assigned for Student Teaching Secondary. Candidates must complete a minimum of 14-quarter credits of Student Teaching Secondary, EFC 470, on an all-day basis
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