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Secondary Education Certification Program Description: Students seeking certification to teach at the secondary level (grades 7-12) must select a major in the field of humanities, social science, or natural sciences. At Waynesburg University the following secondary certification areas are possible: biology, chemistry, English, general science, mathematics, and social studies (major in history). Students considering secondary certification should notify their major advisor and the Education Department no later than the completion of 58 credit hours of approved course work.
Required courses for secondary education certification Biology, Chemistry, General Science Certification: PSY 202; EDU 105; SED 205 or ENG 307; SED 206, 305, 306, 406, and 407; SPE 209, 316, and 325. English Certification: PSY 202; EDU 105; SED 205 or ENG 307; SED 206, 305, 315, 406, and 407; SPE 209, 316, and 325. Mathematics Certification: PSY 202; EDU 105; SED 205 or ENG 307; SED 206, 305, 309, 406 and 407; SPE 209. 316, and 325. Social Studies Certification (Major in History): PSY 202; EDU 105; SED 205 or ENG 307; SED 206, 305, 308, 406 and 407; SPE 209, 316, and 325. SED 107 is highly recommended for all certification areas for the computer general education requirement.
Five Year, Dual Degree and Dual Certification Program (Baccalaureate and Master’s degrees) Program Description: The five year, dual degree and dual certification program option is available for students in the middle level 4-8 and secondary 7-12 teaching certification programs. The program is not available for students in the PreK-4 certification program. Students will earn an undergraduate degree and teaching certification in either middle level 4-8 or secondary 7-12 and a graduate degree, Master of Education in Special Education, with an additional teaching certification in either special education PreK-8 or special education 7-12. Students will be required to successfully complete required PRAXIS II special education exams before admission to final special education practicum. Students considering the five year, dual degree and dual certification program should formally notify their Education Department advisor no later than the end of the fall semester of their junior year. Students must complete the Intent to Apply for Dual Degree and Dual Certification Program Notice at that time. Formal application to the graduate program must be made no later than March 1 of the senior year. Admission into the graduate program, academic progression, and degree completion is contingent upon the student meeting all criteria established by the Graduate Education Program. Courses in the graduate program are presented in an accelerated, eight week format.
Required Courses —Year Five Master’s degree
Year 5—Summer I SPE 505: Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities—3 credits SPE 506: Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities—3 credits
Year 5--Fall I EDU 505: Introduction to Educational Technologies —3 credits SPE 507: Special Education Processes and Procedures—3 credits