K-12, Post Baccalaureate Licensure (non-degree)

Licensure Requirements

Must apply through the Graduate School. Applicants are encouraged to also apply for one of MA, MS or MAT degree programs.

Prerequisites

•	For students seeking first time licensure, a completed baccalaureate degree in one of the following majors: Sport and Exercise Science, Visual Arts or Music. Students will have their transcripts evaluated for major content; additional content classes may be required.

Admission Licensure

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All applicants desiring to count licensure hours toward a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in any area must apply concurrently to the Graduate School (for admission into the MA or MS degree program) and to the Post-Baccalaureate Licensure program in K12. An interview with an appropriate content advisor is required.

•	Applicants must have an overall 3.0 GPA for admission. If the grade point average is below 3.0, the applicant is required to provide evidence of qualifications sufficient to pursue graduate education.

Required Credits — 20 - 32 credit hours

EDF 500 Conceptions of Schooling (3)

EDFE 555 Supervised Student Teaching (9)

EDRD 523 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3)

EDSE 509 Strategies for Students with Exceptionalities (3)

PSY 500 Educational Psychology for Teachers (3)

One of the following Content Area Program of Studies:

Physical Education (Sport and Exercise Science) — 49 credit hours

Content Courses

Outdoor Activity (select one)

SES 125 Hiking (1)

SES 127 Cross-Country Skiing (1)

SES 128 Cycling (1)

SES 130 Kayaking (1)

SES 131 Orienteering (1)

SES 135 Rock Climbing (1)

SES 234 Mountain Biking (2)

SES 235 Backcountry Skiing (2)

SES 236 Technical Rock Climbing (2)

SES 237 Paddle Sports (2)

SES 238 Winter Wilderness Living (2)

Target Sport (select one)

SES 111 Bowling (1)

SES 113 Fly Fishing/Trap Shooting (1)

SES 114 Golf (1)

Swimming (select one)

SES 116 Water Safety Instructor (2)

SES 118 Swimming (1)

SES 120 Lifeguard Training (2)

SES 133 Scuba Diving (1)

SES 152 Swimming Conditioning (1)

The following 10 hours:

SES 134 Self Defense (1)

SES 200 Weight Training and Conditioning (1)

SES 201 Track and Field (1)

SES 209 Dance Activities (1)

SES 240 Secondary Physical Education Content I (3)

SES 243 Outdoor and Adventure Programming (3)

PTEP Courses

EDFE 170 Introduction to Field Based Experience (1-3)

SES 266 Introduction to Physical Education as a Profession (3)

SES 323 Motor Learning and Development (3)

SES 338 Teaching Diverse Populations (3)

SES 342 Teaching Health-Related Fitness (3)

SES 440 Developing Pedagogical Skills in Elementary Physical Education (4)

SES 442 Developing Pedagogical Skills in Secondary Physical Education (4)

SES 612 Assessment in Sport Pedagogy (3)

SES 614 Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education (3)

SES 641 Instructional Strategies for Elementary School Physical Education (3)

SES 642 Instructional Strategies for Secondary School Physical Education (3)

SES 688 Legal Aspects of Sport (3)

Music

Instrumental Track

Foundational Courses

MUS 100 Recitals, Concerts and Productions (0), each semester

MUS 113 Music Theory I (2)

MUS 114 Aural Skills and Sight Singing I (2)

MUS 115 Music Theory II (2)

MUS 116 Aural Skills and Sight Singing II (2)

MUS 143 Musical Styles and Context (3)

MUS 213 Music Theory III (2)

MUS 214 Aural Skills and Sight Singing III (1)

MUS 215 Music Theory IV (2)

MUS 216 Aural Skills and Sight Singing IV (1)

MUS 243 History of Music I (3)

MUS 244 History of Music II (3)

Vocal/General/Piano Track

Foundational Courses

MUS 100 Recitals, Concerts and Productions (0), each semester

MUS 113 Music Theory I (2)

MUS 114 Aural Skills and Sight Singing I (2)

MUS 115 Music Theory II (2)

MUS 116 Aural Skills and Sight Singing II (2)

MUS 143 Musical Styles and Context (3)

MUS 213 Music Theory III (2)

MUS 214 Aural Skills and Sight Singing III (1)

MUS 215 Music Theory IV (2)

MUS 216 Aural Skills and Sight Singing IV (1)

MUS 243 History of Music I (3)

MUS 244 History of Music II (3)

PTEP Preparation Courses

Instrumental Track

MUS 292 Marching Band (1)

MUS 319 Instrumental Techniques and Conducting (1)

MUS 320 Wind Literature, Pedagogy and Conducting (2)

MUS 330 String Techniques (1)

MUS 360 Voice Class (1)

MUS 361 Single Reed and Flute Class (1)

MUS 362 Double Reed Class (1)

MUS 364 Brass and Percussion Class (2)

MUS 492 Marching Band (1)

Individual Performance (14)

Major Ensemble (7)

Piano Proficiency Examination (0)

PTEP Preparation Courses

Vocal/General/Piano Track

MUS 314 Guitar in the Classroom (1)

MUS 323 Choral Techniques and Conducting (2)

MUS 330 String Techniques (1)

MUS 361 Single Reed and Flute Class (1)

MUS 367 Materials and Techniques for Brass and Percussion (1)

MUS 410 Vocal Pedagogy (2)

Individual Performance (14)

Major Ensemble (7)

Private Piano is recommended

Piano Proficiency Examination (0

Music PTEP Methods Courses

Instrumental Track

MUS 210 Introduction to Music Education (1)

MUS 310 Teaching General Music in Elementary Schools (2)

MUS 312 Teaching Instrumental Music in Elementary Schools (2)

MUS 317 Teaching Instrumental Music in Secondary Schools (2)

MUS 325 Choral Methods and Literature for Elementary and Secondary Schools (1)

MUS 331 String Pedagogy and Literature for the Instrumental Music Teacher (2)

MUS 356 Marching Band Techniques (1)

MUS 414 Contemporary Issues in Music Education (2)

MUS 450 Seminar in Student Teaching for Music Educators (1)

Music PTEP Methods Courses

Vocal/General/Piano Track

MUS 210 Introduction to Music Education (1)

MUS 310 Teaching General Music in Elementary Schools (2)

MUS 311 Teaching General Music in Secondary Schools (2)

MUS 312 Teaching Instrumental Music in Elementary Schools (2)

MUS 324 Choral Conducting and Pedagogy for Elementary and Secondary Schools (2)

MUS 325 Choral Methods and Literature for Elementary and Secondary Schools (1)

MUS 414 Contemporary Issues in Music Education (2)

MUS 450 Seminar in Student Teaching for Music Educators (1)

Art & Design — 66 credit hours

Foundations

ART 181 History of Art I (3)

ART 182 History of Art II (3)

ART 183 Art I (3)

ART 184 Art II (3)

ART 234 Drawing I (3)

Required Major Credits

ART 231 Painting I (3)

ART 261 Sculpture I (3)

ART 265 Jewelry (3)

ART 271 Basic Photography (3)

Select one from the following

ART 253 Intaglio Printmaking (3)

ART 254 Relief Printmaking I (3)

ART 356 Monotypes (3)

ART 308 Workshop in Art (1-4)

Elective Credits

Advanced Art History (4)

Select one from the following

ART 211 Ceramic Design (3)

ART 212 Wheel Throwing (3)

Select one from the following

ART 221 Fiber Design I (3)

ART 223 Weaving (3)

Area of Concentration — Total 6 credits

A minimum of six credits (300 level or above) must be completed in one of the following areas of concentration: art history, ceramics, computer graphics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photographic imaging, photographic communications, printmaking, or sculpture.

Professional Teacher Education Program (PTEP)

ART 248 Art for the Exceptional Child (2)

ART 340 Clinical Experience: K-12 Art (2) (recommend repeating for a total of 4 credits)

ART 440 Foundations of Art Education (3)

ART 441 Cultural Studies in the K-12 Curriculum (2)

ART 442 Curriculum and Instruction in Art: Studio Strategies (3)

ART 466 Visual Arts Student Teaching Seminar (1)

General Requirements

Eng — with B or better

Comm — with C or better

Note(s): EDFE 555 cannot be used as hours toward a Master’s Degree.

Post Baccalaureate Programs

A prospective Post-Bac Student must have completed a degree (BA, BS, etc.) in the corresponding subject area in order to enter the program. If you have a non-related degree, you must declare a "Second Bachelors Degree".