Requirements
- Core Curriculum Requirements (see Core Curriculum Requirements for Degree--Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary)
Professional Education Courses
These courses require admission to Teacher Education.
ED 340: Not required in Physical Education endorsement
ED 450: Methods of Teaching in chosen subject area
ED 445: Required only for students in Music Education
Other Education/Psychology Courses
| ED 216 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ED 217 | PRAXIS Core Preparation & Lab | 1 |
| ED 350 | Survey of Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| ED 400/PY 400 | Theories of Learning | 3 |
| Wtih | |
| ED 401 | PRAXIS PLT Preparation | 1 |
| PY 260 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
ED 400 with ED 401
ED 217: Not required for students who have an ACT/SAT exemption
ED 350: Not required in Physical Education endorsement
Professional Semester Requirements
Requires admission to Teacher Education & taking of required Mississippi licensure examinations.
| ED 488 | Internship in the Secondary School | 12 |
Major in Secondary Teaching Area
Students must meet the Major Requirements for their selected areas in addition to the following coursework.
Language and Literature
| EN 100 | English Composition I | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| EN 110 | English Composition I-Honors | 3 |
| EN 101 | English Composition II | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| EN 111 | English Composition II-Honors | 3 |
| Select one 200-level or above literature course | 3 |
| Select one 200-level or above 3-hour EN course | 3 |
Select one 200-level or above literature course: EN 200 Introduction to Literature is recommended for students who take EN 100/EN 101 Intensive
Social and Behavioral Sciences
| Social Science | 3 |
| PY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Social Science: One additional course in EC, PS, or SO
Select two courses (6 hours)
Biblical Studies
Select two courses (6 hours)
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| BY 184 | General Biology I | 3 |
| BY 184L | General Biology I Lab | 1 |
MA
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Additional Mathematics or Science | 3-4 |
Select one course (3 hours)
| PH 204 | Concepts in Physics & Astronomy | 3 |
| PH 207 | Survey of Earth & Environmental Science | 3 |
Fine Arts
Select one course (3 hours)
Kinesiology
| HS 104 | Personal Health | 3 |
| Physical Education Activity Course | 2 |
Note: In addition to the courses listed above, all first-time freshmen must take PE 127 or PE 128 Fitness for Life (except full-time online students or athletes earning varsity sports credit).
Additional
Note: All first-time freshmen must take FY 100 First Year Experience
Total Credit Hours: 120-143