WATSON
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SECONDARY AND K-12 FIELDS
Additional advising information and contact information can be found at www.uncw.edu/ed/advising.
General information, degree requirements for all undergraduate majors in the Watson College of Education, and detailed
requirements for admission are listed in the undergraduate catalogue online. The requirements for admission to the Watson
College of Education are listed below:
SECONDARY
For students pursuing secondary teacher licensure (grades 9-12) in biology, chemistry, comprehensive science, earth science,
English, mathematics, or social studies, admission is required prior to enrollment in Block 1 courses (i.e., SEC 200 or
higher). Students should apply for admission prior to the fall semester of their junior year and plan to begin SEC coursework
beginning the fall semester of their junior year. Requirements for admission are:
1. Completion of the university requirements in English composition, mathematics and a science laboratory course with a
grade of "C-" or better in each course.
2. Completion of four semesters of full-time college study or the equivalent of junior status with a minimum grade point
average of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale on work attempted at UNCW. Transfer students must earn a 2.70 on a minimum of 12
hours completed at UNCW.
3. Passing scores on teacher education entry tests specified and mandated by the Board of Education of the State of North
Carolina (Praxis I).
K-12 FIELDS
For students pursuing education of special subjects (i.e. health and physical education, music, and foreign language),
admission is required before enrollment in education courses in the upper division (i.e., courses numbered higher than EDN
303). Requirements for admission are:
1. Completion of the university requirements in English composition, mathematics and a science laboratory course with a
grade of "C-" or better in each course.
2. Completion of introductory educational foundations coursework (i.e., EDN 200 and EDNL 200 with a grade of “C-” or
better.
3. Completion of four semesters or two academic years of full-time college study or the equivalent or completion of
required general studies program or an approved equivalent with a minimum grade point average of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale
on work attempted at UNCW. Transfer students must earn a 2.70 on a minimum of 12 hours completed at UNCW.
4. Passing scores on teacher education entry tests specified and mandated by the Board of Education of the State of North
Carolina (Praxis I).
Students with SAT scores of 1100 or higher (math and verbal) or ACT combined scores of 24 or higher can be exempt from
taking Praxis I. Students with SAT scores of less than 1100, but with SAT scores of 550 or better on Verbal can be exempt
from Praxis I Reading and Writing, SAT of 550 or better on Math can be exempt from Praxis I Math. Students with ACT
scores of less than 24, but with ACT scores of 24 or better on English can be exempt from Praxis I Reading and Writing,
ACT of 24 or better in Math can be exempt from Praxis I Math.
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UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2014-2015 CATALOGUE
Secondary Education Teacher Licensure
Watson College of Education
Licensure for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for Secondary Teacher Licensure include: (1) University Studies, (2) all requirements in the major, (3)
Secondary Education courses.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
See department regarding major requirements and the undergraduate catalogue for more information.
SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSES (Minimum 40 hours)
Professional Core: (8 hours)
_____ SEC 200
Teaching, Schools and a Global Society (3) Corequisites: SEC 210, 220
_____ SEC 210
Diverse Learners in Secondary Schools (3) Corequisites: SEC 200, 220
_____ SEC 220
Field Experience Block 1(2) Corequisites: SEC 200, 210
Professional Studies: (13 hours)
_____ SEC 300
Curriculum Design, Technology and Learning Assessment (3)
Corequisites: SEC 310, 320
_____ SEC 310
Reading and Literacy in the Secondary School (3) Corequisites: SEC 300, 320
_____ SEC 320
Field Experience Block 2 (2) Corequisites: SEC 300, 310
_____ SEC 410
ESL Topics for Secondary Teachers (3) Corequisites: SEC 403, 404, 405, 406; SEC 421 and 422,
Prerequisite: SEC 300
_____ SEC 421
Field Experience Block 3: Secondary Teaching English (1) Corequisites: SEC 403, 404, 405, or 406,
SEC 410 and 421, Prerequisite: SEC 300
_____ SEC 422
Field Experience Block 3: ESL (1) Corequisites: SEC 403, 404, 405 or 406; SEC 410 and 421,
Prerequisite: SEC 300
One of the following Methods courses depending upon Licensure Area: (4 hours)
_____ SEC_____
SEC 403: Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary English 9-12
SEC 404: Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Mathematics 9-12
SEC 405: Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Social Studies 9-12
SEC 406: Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Science 9-12
Professional Semester: (15 hours)
_____ SEC 430
Seminar: Leadership, Reflection and Management Practices (3) Corequisite: SEC 431
_____ SEC 431
Practicum in Secondary Education (12) Corequisite: SEC 430
Block 1: Fall Only
Admission Block
SEC 200: Teaching
Schools, and a Global
Society (3)
SEC 210: Diverse Learners
in Secondary Schools (3)
SEC 220: Field Experience
Block 1 (2)
Block 2: Spring Only
Pre-Methods Block
SEC 300: Curriculum
Design, Technology and
Learning Assessment (3)
SEC 310: Reading and
Literacy in the Secondary
School (3)
SEC 320: Field Experience
Block 2 (2)
Total Hours: 8
Total Hours: 8
Block 3: Fall Only
Methods Block
SEC_____: Theory and
Practice in Teaching
Secondary _________ (4)
SEC 410: ESL Topics for
Secondary Teachers (3)
SEC 421: Field Experience
Block 3: Secondary
Teaching English (1)
SEC 422: Field Experience
Block 3: ESL (1)
Total Hours: 9
Block 4: Spring Only
Internship Block
SEC 430: Seminar:
Leadership, Reflection and
Management Practices (3)
SEC 431: Practicum (12)
Total Hours: 15
NOTE: Admission to the WCE is required for enrollment in SEC courses. A grade of “C-” or better is required in all
professional education courses. Students may repeat courses in which they earned a grade of “C-” or lower only with the
permission of the dean of the WCE. A cumulative GPA of 2.70 is required for eligibility for the practicum semester.
For further information, see the EDN website: http://www.uncw.edu/ed and http://catalogue.uncw.edu.
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UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2013-2014 CATALOGUE
TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAM IN K-12 FIELDS: SPECIAL SUBJECTS
Programs leading to teacher licensure are offered in the K-12 fields of health and physical education, music, French, and Spanish.
Students wishing to prepare themselves as special subject teachers must fulfill degree requirements in an appropriate academic discipline,
be admitted to the Watson College of Education, and complete the following sequence of professional courses.
NOTE: Admission to the Watson College of Education is required for enrollment in EDN/SED 300- and 400-level courses numbered
higher than EDN 303or SED 250. A grade of “C-” or better is required in all professional education courses. Students may repeat courses
in which they earned a grade lower than “C-” only with the permission of the dean of the Watson College of Education. A cumulative
grade point average of 2.70 is required for eligibility for the practicum semester.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES – FOREIGN LANGUAGES
To earn teacher licensure in foreign language education, 40 hours of education courses in addition to the specialty area are required. Foreign languages
students pursuing licensure in foreign language education (K-12) must complete the following requirements in addition to those of the specialty area:
Professional Core: The following courses should be completed before admission to the Teacher Education Program, usually in the
sophomore year:
_____ EDN 200
Teaching Schools and Society
_____ EDNL 200
Field Studies
_____ +EDN 203
Psychological Foundations of Teaching
_____ PSY 223
Life Span Human Development
Professional Studies: Students seeking special subject licensure must complete the following courses:
_____ EDN 301
Instructional Design and Evaluation
_____ EDN 303
Instructional Technology
_____ EDN 321
Meeting Needs of Special Students in High Schools
_____ EDN 356
Reading for K-12 Teachers
Professional Semester:
_____ EDN 407
Theory and Practice in Teaching Foreign Languages (K-12) _____ EDN 409 Practicum
_____ EDNL 407
Field Experience in Foreign Languages
_____ EDN 420 Seminar – Foreign Languages
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES – HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
To earn teacher licensure in health and physical education, 28 hours of educational courses and 18 hours in an academic concentration in addition to the
specialty area are required. Students pursuing teacher licensure in health and physical education must complete the following requirements in addition to
those of the specialty area:
Professional Core: The following courses should be completed before admission to the Teacher Education Program, usually in the
sophomore year:
_____ EDN 200
Teaching Schools and Society
_____ EDNL 200
Field Studies
_____ +EDN 203
Psychological Foundations of Teaching
_____ PSY 223
Life Span Human Development
Professional Studies
_____ EDN 303
_____ EDN 356
or EDN 352
Professional Semester
Instructional Technology
_____ EDN 409 Practicum
Reading for K-12 Teachers
Developing Reading and Writing Competence in the Middle Grades
Academic Concentration: An academic concentration of 18 semester hours is required. A maximum of six semester hours of basic studies may be
included in the academic concentration. Specific course requirements for the various concentrations may be obtained from the academic advisors within
the Watson College of Education. Academic concentrations may be selected from the following disciplines: anthropology, art, behavioral studies,
biology, chemistry, community health, English, environmental studies, fine arts, French, geography, geology, health, history, literature studies, marine
biology, mathematics, music, philosophy and religion, political science, psychology, science and humanities, social studies, sociology, Spanish, and
theatre.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES – MUSIC EDUCATION
To earn teacher licensure in music education, 25 hours of educational courses in addition to the specialty area are required. Students pursuing teacher
licensure in music education must complete the following requirements in addition to those of the specialty area:
Professional Core
_____ EDN 200
_____ EDNL 200
_____ +EDN 203
_____ PSY 105
Teaching Schools and Society
Field Studies
Psychological Foundations of Teaching
General Psychology
Professional Studies
_____ EDN 356
or EDN 340
Reading for K-12 Teachers
Reading Foundations K-8
Professional Semester
_____ EDN 409 Practicum
For further information, see the EDN website: www.uncw.edu/ed/advising and http://catalogue.uncw.edu.
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