Fast Track Certification
Fast Track Certification
Major course requirements are listed under each of the majors of the various departments offering programs for secondary certification: Biology, Chemistry, English, French, General Science, History, Political Science, Mathematics, or Spanish. Citizenship Education certification requires a major in history or political science along with a prescribed social studies core of courses. All candidates seeking secondary certification must have the equivalent of six credits in mathematics and six credits in English.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 202 Educational Philosophy, Ethics, Issues, and Trends (3)
EDUC 215 Development, Cognition, and Learning I (3)
EDUC 240 Secondary Multicultural, Linguistic, and Educational Methods (3)
EDUC 350 Classroom Management (3)
EDUC 366 Methods for Teaching Diverse Secondary Students (3)
Special Methods of Teaching (These courses are only offered in the fall semester) (3)
" Citizenship Education, EDUC 303 Secondary Social Studies Methods
" English, ENGL 399 Methods of Teaching English
" Mathematics, EDUC 320 Secondary Mathematics Methods
" Science (Biology, Chemistry, and General Science), EDUC 302 Secondary Science Methods
" Foreign Languages (French and Spanish), EDUC 304 Secondary Foreign Language Methods
EDUC/SPED 270 Introduction to Special Education
EDUC/SPED 440 Inclusive Education (3)
PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 467 Observation and Student Teaching (10)
EDUC 468 Student Teaching Seminar (2)
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)
METHODS REQUIREMENTS (27 credits)
MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTS (6 credits)
SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS (6 credits)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (3 credits)
STUDENT TEACHING SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS |
In addition to Secondary Education and Pre-K4 requirements, students seeking SPECIAL EDUCATION Certification 7-12 must take:
EDUC/SPED 215 Development, Cognition, and Learning I (3)
EDUC/SPED 216 Development, Cognition, and Learning II (3)
EDUC/SPED 270 Introduction to Special Education (3)
EDUC/SPED 305 Assessment I (3)
EDUC/SPED 306 Assessment II (3)
EDUC/SPED 311 Assistive Technology (3)
EDUC/SPED 312 Literacy Learning for the 7-12 Special Needs Student (3)
EDUC/SPED 313 Learning Environments for High and Low Incidence Disabilities (3)
EDUC/SPED 370 Specifically Designed Instruction (3)
EDUC/SPED 440 Inclusive Education (3)
KING COLLEGE FAST TRACK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
King's College Fast Track Certification Program is structured to meet the needs of busy adults. Courses are offered in a variety of settings including on-line, accelerated, days and evenings. By coupling traditional classroom learning with convenient on-line courses, you can complete our curriculum quickly.
Areas of Certification
- Secondary
- Pre K-4
- Special Education
Certification Requirements
To enroll in this program you must:
- Have earned an undergraduate Bachelor degree from an accredited institution.
(Secondary certification in the following majors: biology, Chemistry, English, French, general science, history, mathematics or Spanish)
- Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA at that institution
- Have completed six credits of college level mathematics and English
- Send official college transcripts to the Center for Lifelong Learning
- Have a general ability to use a computer
In order to successfully remain in program you must:
- Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
- File and maintain all Child Abuse/Criminal Record clearances and FBI Clearances
- Pass all mandatory praxis exams
- Complete required field based experience hours
- Complete the final semester of student teaching, including a two week Inclusive Education requirement as well as Observation and Student teaching seminar*.
*Student Teaching Fee applies
For More Information contact The Center for Lifelong Learning at (570) 208-5865