Southern New Hampshire University Total Certification Credits: 36
Select two of the following: JUS PHL PHL PSY SOC
325 212 214 311 213
Law, Justice and Family Introduction to Ethics Formal Logic Child and Adolescent Development Sociology of Social Problems Total Required Credits: 9 Free Electives Credits: 6 Total Credits: 120
Middle School Science Education The Middle School Science Education Program leads to certification for middle level science grades 5-9. The program provides graduates with strong scientific knowledge and a good sense of science learning that take place during the middle grades. Throughout this program, courses integrate knowledge of science, knowledge of teaching, and scientific knowledge for teaching. The program provides graduates with a comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice while examining traditional and innovative research-based approaches to teaching middle school science.
Middle School Science Education Curriculum Bachelor of Arts General Education Program:
45 credits
Major Courses Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. BIO BIO BIO BIO BIO BIO CHM CHM CHM GEO PHY PHY SCI SCI
101 101L 110 210 210L 315 101 101L 200 200 101 103 219 220
General Biology General Biology Lab (1 credit) Introduction to Public Health Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy and Physiology Lab (1 credit) Ecological Principles and Field Methods Fundamentals of Chemistry Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab (1 credit) Environmental Chemistry World Geography Principles of Physics Earth Science Environmental Issues Energy and Society Total Major Credits: 36
Science Certification Courses EDU 200 Introduction to Education EDU 208 Assessment, Accountability and Teaching in the Classroom EDU 220 Methods of Teaching Middle Grades Education EDU 235 Learning with Technology EDU 362 Literacy in the Content Areas Grades 4-8 EDU 375 Middle School Science Methods EDU 490 Student Teaching and Seminar (12 credits) SPED 260 Children with Exceptionalities SPED 324 The Inclusive Classroom 110
Free Electives Credits: 3 Total Credits: 120
Secondary Education The Secondary Education Program leads to teaching certification for grades 5-12. Students may choose certification in English education or in social studies education with a concentration in either history or political science. These certification programs capitalize on students’ love of English or social studies and prepare them to teach in a middle or high school environment. Each program provides graduates with knowledge of theory and practice along with significant field experience and student teaching in their senior year. Students in this program examine traditional, innovative and research-based approaches to teaching English or social studies. Graduates in English education or social studies education are ready professionals with the passion and skills to make a difference in today’s secondary schools.
Double Major for Secondary Teacher Certification Secondary Education majors may also declare an additional major. This unique opportunity combines the interest and passion of students who want to pursue study in English or history and become certified teachers. Successful completion of a course of English or history studies, together with courses in education, qualifies the student for a double major that demonstrates deep understanding of English or history while meeting all State requirements for teacher certification. Requirements for both double-majors are accomplished with additional credits (129 total credits). Courses are sequenced leading to a capstone student teaching experience in the senior year. Students who acquire these majors are marketable candidates for teaching positions in grades 5-12.
English Education The English Teacher Education Program allows students to major in English and to complete New Hampshire certification requirements to teach English in grades 5-12. The program of study provides the prospective English teacher with a broad and integrated liberal arts background, a concentrated study of English literature and language, and the knowledge and experience to help middle, junior and senior high school students develop to their full potential.
English Education Curriculum Bachelor of Arts General Education Program:
45 credits
Major Courses Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. ENG LIT
350 201
LIT LIT
300 319
The English Language World Literature I: Foundations of Culture Literary Theory Shakespeare