Designated Disciplines (P-12)

Degree Type
Teacher Licensure

The following are P-12 licensure areas: Health and Physical Education, Music (Instrumental or Vocal), Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, and Spanish. Candidates may also seek add-on endorsements in Algebra I, English as a Second Language, and Journalism.

Health and Physical Education Licensure (P-12)

The same education course sequence as for secondary licensure except for EDUC-140, EDUC-334, and EDUC-412. Also refer to the health and physical education major in the Department of Health and Human Sciences section of this catalog.

Music Education (Vocal and Instrumental) Licensure (P-12)

Refer to the music department section of this catalog for the education course sequence.

Theatre Arts Education Licensure (P-12)

The same education course sequence as for secondary. Also, refer to the Department of Communication Studies and Theatre section of this catalog for the required theatre course sequence.

Visual Arts Education Licensure (P-12)

The same education course sequence as for secondary licensure.

Spanish Education Licensure (P-12)

The same education course sequence as for secondary licensure.

Add-On Endorsement Options to the Initial Licensure Area (PRAXIS Required):

Algebra I

Refer to the mathematics and computer science department for required coursework.

English as a Second Language ESL (P-12)

Endorsement Requirements

For ESL endorsement, the following courses are required in addition to the major and the education courses listed for either the elementary or secondary licensure.

Required Courses

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
23

Choose One Course from the Following

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
2-3

FREN/SPAN

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
25

Journalism

Required Courses

 

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Elective Courses

Choose one of the following courses:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3