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Description

Program details

Admission details

Requirements

Completion requirements
Complete exactly 12 course(s) and earn exactly 43 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0115181
  • 0115191
  • 0115221
  • 0115231
    OR     8048701
  • 0115241
  • 0115261
  • 8019651
  • 0115271
  • 0115291
  • 0114841
  • 0116371
  • 0117061
Completion requirements
Study of Shakespeare (ENGL 3159-Shakespeare: Studies in the Bard or ENGL 2059-Introduction to Shakespeare) strongly recommended. ENGL 2059 preferred.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 7 course(s) and earn exactly 28 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7972241
  • 0120971
  • 7951071
  • 7934991
  • 7988611
    OR     7983331
  • 0118581
  • 0118811
    OR     8091681
AND
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7972301
  • 8030411
  • 7972281
  • 8030421
  • 0121111
AND
TH 2211-Oral Interpretation is preferred.
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn 2 - 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0121381
  • 8180921
  • 0121401
  • 8180931
  • 0121411
Completion requirements
Complete exactly 7 course(s) and earn exactly 32 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0114831
  • 0115181
  • 0115191
  • 0116021
  • 8250671
  • 0117061
  • 0117081
Completion requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 19 course(s) and earn exactly 30 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8167251
  • 8167261
  • 8167271
  • 8167281
  • 8167291
  • 8167301
  • 8167311
  • 8167321
  • 0120191
  • 0120201
  • 0120211
  • 0120221
  • 8079761
  • 8167351
    OR     8167371
  • 8167361
  • 0120231
  • 0120241
  • 7971971
  • 0120291
AND
Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8160781
  • 8160791
  • 8167381
  • 8167391
  • 8167401
  • 8167411
AND
Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8163941
  • 8167421
  • 8167431
  • 8167441
  • 8167451
  • 8167461
AND
Instrumental licensure students are required to enroll in seven semesters of Symphonic Winds.
Earn at least 7 credits from the following:
  • 0119711
AND

Music theory courses are taken concurrently with piano lessons or functional keyboard for the Music Major, (Mus 1111, 1112, 2111, 2112) until the piano proficiency test is passed. The credit requirement for most students is 4 cr. However this is dependent on the piano skills students enter with. The requirement can be fulfilled through a group class, lessons, or by demonstration of proficiency through testing. The requirements differ between pianists, singers, and other instrumentalists.

Complete up to 4 course(s) and earn up to 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8065571
  • 8065581
  • 8065591
  • 8065601
  • 0119511
AND

Individual performance study in wind, string, percussion, or keyboard. Students should consult with music faculty to determine performance study requirements.

Earn at least 7 credits

Mus 12xx
Mus 32xx

AND
Secondary performance competence in woodwind, brass, string, percussion, keyboard. Students should consult with music faculty to determine performance study requirements.

Typically, students will need to complete 1-2 credits from the following:

Mus 12xx
Mus 32xx

AND
Successful completion of the instrument repair clinic.
Completion requirements
Complete exactly 11 course(s) and earn 38 - 39 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7999781
  • 0114831
  • 0114841
  • 0114881
  • 0114901
  • 7902481
  • 7999801
  • 0115071
  • 0115181
  • 0116351
    OR     0116371
  • 0116391
    OR     0116461
Completion requirements
Complete exactly 10 course(s) and earn exactly 42 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0116371
  • 0116381
  • 0116401
  • 7902611
  • 0116431
  • 0116411
  • 0116491
  • 7902631
  • 0116511
  • 0116391
    OR     0116471
Completion requirements
Also recommended (required for physics major): MATH 2101-Calculus III, MATH 2401-Differential Equations
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 11 course(s) and earn exactly 48 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0116371
  • 0116381
  • 0117061
  • 0117081
  • 0117171
  • 0117191
  • 0117241
  • 0117281
  • 7902641
  • 0117311
  • 0117321
AND

Other research experiences (e.g., UROP, internship) can be substituted with discipline approval.

Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0117331
  • 8091621
AND
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
  • 0124691
  • 0124701
  • 0124711
  • 0117341

It is recommended that this license be combined with an additional teaching license (e.g., Mathematics 5-12, General Science 5-8). Due to a dearth of full-time field placements, candidates in this licensure area may need to do their student teaching outside of the Morris area (e.g., Twin Cities, Chicago, El Paso, etc.).

Completion requirements
Complete exactly 10 course(s) and earn exactly 40 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0121601
  • 0122101
  • 0122381
  • 8065461
  • 8274261
    OR     8274271
  • 8006591
  • 0123221
  • 0123581
  • 0121761
  • 0116391
    OR     0116461

NOTE: Students are are required to complete one of the following focus areas:

Anthropology
Economics
History
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Native American and Indigenous Studies

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Students must take IS 2304 for 4 credits.

Complete exactly 3 course(s) and earn exactly 10 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0121731
  • 8260891
  • 8260911
AND
An additional 8 credits (exclusive of those used to complete required courses) in anthropology and sociology; 4 of which must be above 2xxx courses. No more than 4 credits can be from IS 3796.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete course(s) and earn up to 4 credit(s) from the following: ANTH 1xxx ANTH 2xxx SOC 1xxx SOC 2xxx
AND
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
  • 7968631
  • 8261821
  • 8254981
  • 8261831
  • 0167151
  • 8030361
  • 8105161
  • 8140051
  • 8030621
  • 8035371
  • 0121861
  • 7991641
  • 0121901
  • 8034281

ANTH 3xxx
ANTH 4xxx
SOC 3xxx
SOC 3xxx

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 3 course(s) and earn 12 - 13 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0122211
  • 0122231
  • 0116351
    OR     0116371
AND

No more than 4 cr from each of the following can be applied to the focus area: ECON x993, ECON 4501, ECON 4502.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 10 credits from the following:
  • 7926191
  • 7926201
  • 7926211
  • 7926221
  • 8062851
  • 0122311
  • 0122331
  • 8027911
  • 8030501
  • 7880621
  • 0122161
  • 0122171
  • 0122181
  • 8054581
  • 8180651
  • 0122191
  • 0122201
  • 8125691
  • 8175861
  • 0122241
  • 0122251
  • 0122261
  • 0124801
  • 0122271
  • 0122281
  • 0122291
  • 0122301
  • 8111941
  • 8175421
  • 7968431
  • 8167121
  • 0122361

ECON 3xxx
ECON 4xxx

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
An additional 20 credits in history of which 12 credits are at 2xxx or above. There should be course work in at least three geographic areas, with at least one of these in a non-Western area. Refer to the history minor for the specific geographic areas.
AND
Complete course(s) and earn up to 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8160981
  • 8166351
  • 7968471
  • 0122441
  • 0122451

HIST 1xxx

AND
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
  • 7903111
  • 8260821
  • 8260831
  • 8180731
  • 8142511
  • 0158001
  • 7977431
  • 0122461
  • 8140711
  • 0122621
  • 0161961
  • 0168291
  • 7903131
  • 8077061
  • 8203901
  • 7983341
  • 8260841
  • 8000111
  • 7887041
  • 7897621
  • 8000131
  • 7977441
  • 8091561
  • 0122611
  • 0122641
  • 7887071
  • 7887081
  • 7936771
  • 7957271
  • 8077071
  • 8016991
  • 0161971
  • 7887101
  • 7909521
  • 8100151
  • 8199971
  • 0124851
  • 0156451

HIST 2xxx
HIST 3xxx
HIST 4xxx

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
An additional 16 credits; 12 of which must be in courses 2xxx or above. At least 4 credits must be from 3xxx or 4xxx courses.
AND
Complete course(s) and earn up to 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0123211
  • 0123231

POL 1xxx

AND
Complete course(s) and earn up to 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8030691
  • 8203921
  • 8126291
  • 8126301
  • 8126311
  • 8126321
  • 0123331
  • 8126331
  • 0123441
  • 8126361
  • 7876961
  • 0123511

POL 2xxx

AND
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
  • 0123251
  • 0123261
  • 0123281
  • 0123291
  • 0123311
  • 0123351
  • 8062871
  • 0123451
  • 0123481
  • 7902791
  • 8045701
  • 7889461
  • 0123551

POL 3xxx
POL 4xxx

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0159781
AND

Students must complete at least one course from four of the five areas. One must be a designated lab course. Lab courses include: Psy 3101, 3112, 3211, 3521W.

Take 4 course(s) and earn 14-16 credits from the following:

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete course(s) and earn 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 0123661
  • 0123681
  • 8062011
AND
Complete course(s) and earn 2 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 0123701
  • 8201321
  • 8260941
  • 7926181
  • 8180081
AND
Complete course(s) and earn 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 7902811
  • 7902821
  • 8083241
  • 0123861
  • 8065531
AND
Complete course(s) and earn 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 8000271
  • 0123641
  • 0123771
  • 0123801
AND
Complete course(s) and earn 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 0123811
  • 8054611
  • 8006201
  • 7936931
  • 8260971
AND

Additional elective credits to total at least 22 credits in the psychology focus area (including required courses). Electives may be selected from any category above and the following.

No more than 4 credits of IS 3796 or Psy 4896 may be applied to the focus area.

Complete course(s) and earn up to 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0117451
  • 8260911
  • 8030621
  • 0117411
  • 0123351
  • 8187441
  • 8260921
  • 8260931
  • 0124961
  • 8173021
  • 0123851
  • 8000301
  • 0124971
  • 8065611
  • 8127471
  • 8163981
  • 0123961
  • 0123971
  • 0116521
  • 0116531
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Students must take IS 2303 or IS 2304 for four credits.

Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8034281
  • 8260901
    OR     8260911
AND
An additional 12 credits of electives. At least 8 credits in ANTH and SOC. Up to 4 credits can be from classes outside of ANTH or SOC, with approval of the sociology faculty, if they have sociological content, or are in related fields.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
  • 8125681
  • 7926491
  • 0121731
  • 7968631
  • 0167151
  • 8030361
  • 8105161
  • 0121711
  • 8261851
  • 8261861
  • 8035371
  • 0121861
  • 7991641
  • 0121901
  • 0122021

ANTH 2xxx
ANTH 3xxx
ANTH 4xxx
SOC 2xxx
SOC 3xxx
ANTH 4xxx

AND

With approval of the sociology faculty, additional classes outside of sociology and anthropology may count if they have substantial sociological content or are in related fields. No more than 4 credits can be from IS 3796.

Complete course(s) and earn up to 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8030621
  • 0123811
  • 8006201

Students must complete at least 16 credits from the electives below, subject to the following restrictions:
1. Students must have at least one course from two of the disciplines below. 2. No more than 4 credits of directed studies (X993) may be applied to the focus area.
3. No more than 8 credits of an American Indigenous language may apply to the focus area.
4. At least 3 credits must be at the 3xxx level or higher.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
  • 0167151
  • 8030361
  • 8184491
  • 0124771
  • 8018841
  • 0118811
  • 0118821
    OR     8091681
  • 7934581
  • 0122461
  • 8140711
  • 8068791
  • 8091561
  • 7957271
  • 8068541
  • 8161021
  • 8091301
  • 8091301
  • 8175111
  • 8140691
  • 8160811
  • 8190541
  • 8140701
  • 8106541
  • 8065311
  • 8181991
  • 8160961
  • 8165931
  • 8183801
  • 8065331
AND
Complete course(s) and earn up to 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0157331
  • 0157341
  • 8053891
  • 8053911
  • 8179621
  • 8189501
  • 8189511
  • 8068821
  • 8068841
Completion requirements

Students must complete Span 1001 and Span 1002 or equivalent previous language experience (e.g. placement exam, transfer credit) required to take intermediate Spanish before beginning the sub-plan.

Study abroad is strongly encouraged.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0120731
  • 0120751
AND
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8065541
  • 8065631
OR
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8270091
Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8065621
  • 8065641
Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7972031
  • 7972041
Complete exactly 3 course(s) and earn exactly 12 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7972091
  • 7960101
  • 7972191
  • 7972211
  • 7912191
  • 8054901
  • 8112361
  • 8112371
  • 8112381
  • 8112391
  • 8163961
  • 8167501
  • 8167481
  • 8199141
    AND     8199161
The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is required for licensure.

When candidates apply to the program, the Secondary Education discipline will provide details on completing this requirement.

Completion requirements

In addition to the required courses and fabric/fiber elective, students must complete three mediums:

16 credits in a first medium,
8 credits in a second medium (different from the first medium),
4 credits in a third medium (different from the first and second mediums).

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 9 course(s) and earn exactly 22 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0117681
  • 0117691
  • 0118091
  • 0118111
  • 0118121
  • 0118131
  • 0118171
  • 8186321
  • 8186331

ARTH 2XXX
ARTH 3XXX

AND
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn 2 - 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7876981
  • 7909491
  • 8034901
AND
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 16 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7930951
  • 0118291
  • 7926361
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 16 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7998451
  • 0118301
  • 7926371
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 16 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8175791
  • 0118311
  • 7926381
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 16 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7998441
  • 0118161
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 16 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8186351
  • 0118271
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 16 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8186341
  • 0118251
AND

Must be different than first medium.

Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7930951
  • 0118291
  • 7926361
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7998451
  • 0118301
  • 7926371
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8175791
  • 0118311
  • 7926381
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7998441
  • 0118161
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8186351
  • 0118271
OR
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8186341
  • 0118251
AND
Must be different than first and second mediums.
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
  • 7876981
  • 7909491
  • 7930951
  • 7998441
  • 7998451
  • 8034901
  • 8175791
  • 8186341
  • 0118271
  • 0118291
  • 0118301
  • 0118311
  • 0118251
  • 0118161
Completion requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 20 course(s) and earn exactly 31 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8167251
  • 8167261
  • 8167271
  • 8167281
  • 8167291
  • 8167301
  • 7957241
  • 8167311
  • 8167321
  • 0120191
  • 0120201
  • 0120211
  • 0120221
  • 8079761
  • 8167331
  • 8167341
  • 0120231
  • 0120251
  • 7971981
  • 0120291
AND
Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8160781
  • 8160791
  • 8167381
  • 8167391
  • 8167401
  • 8167411
AND
Complete exactly 2 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8163941
  • 8167421
  • 8167431
  • 8167441
  • 8167451
  • 8167461
AND
Vocal licensure students are required to enroll for seven semesters in Concert Choir and/or University Choir.
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 7 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0119721
    OR     0119731
AND

Music theory courses are taken concurrently with piano lessons or functional keyboard for the Music Major, (Mus 1111, 1112, 2111, 2112) until the piano proficiency test is passed. The credit requirement for most students is 4 cr. However this is dependent on the piano skills students enter with. The requirement can be fulfilled through a group class, lessons, or by demonstration of proficiency through testing. The requirements differ between pianists, singers, and other instrumentalists.

Complete up to 4 course(s) and earn up to 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8065571
  • 8065581
  • 8065591
  • 8065601
  • 0119511
AND

Voice study/lessons are required for Vocal Music licensure. Typically, students are required to complete 7 credits. Consult with a Music advisor to plan the lessons quantity and sequence.

Complete course(s) and earn exactly 7 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0119551
  • 0120031
AND
Secondary performance competence in another medium (Mus 1200/3200, piano or Mus 1221/3221, guitar is strongly recommended). Students should consult with music faculty to determine performance study requirements. Typically, students will need to complete 1-2 credits from the following:

Mus 12xx
Mus 32xx

Completion requirement

Students must successfully complete the following requirements before student teaching.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

2.75 minimum GPA required in licensure area(s), program requirements, and education prerequisite courses and 2.50 overall. No grade below C- will be accepted.

AND
Complete exactly 6 course(s) and earn exactly 14 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0114151
  • 7902391
  • 8000571
  • 8000581
  • 8054971
  • 8203521
AND
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0114211
  • 0114221
  • 0114231
  • 0114281
  • 0114251
  • 0114291
  • 0114301
AND
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7902391
AND
Approval of SeEd faculty based on recommendations from faculty in the student's discipline.

Students planning to teach at the secondary level must meet licensure requirements of the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, which change as new rules are adopted. Students must complete licensure requirements and apply for licensure within seven years of admission to the program. After seven years, prior education courses are void and must be retaken. Coursework in the licensure area must also meet current requirements; therefore, some content courses may need to be retaken.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Passing scores on all state-required assessments.
AND
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn exactly 12 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0114161
AND
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn exactly 1 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8054931
Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 4 course(s) and earn exactly 11 credit(s) from the following:
  • 7972241
  • 7968651
  • 8054911
  • 0123611
AND

Options for prerequisite development learning and teaching course vary based on licensure grade scope.

Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:

Chemistry 9-12, Communications, Arts, and Literature 5-12, General Science 5-8, Life Science 9-12, Mathematics 5-12, Physics 5-12, Social Studies 5-12 have the following choices for the Development, Learning, and Theory prerequisite.

Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn 2 - 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8116881
  • 8000271
  • 0123781
  • 8062011
OR

Instrumental Music K-12, Spanish K-12, Visual Arts K-12, Vocal Music K-12 have the following choices for the Developmental, Learning, and Theory prerequisite.

Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn 2 - 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8116881
  • 8000271
  • 0123771
  • 0123781
  • 8062011
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