Teaching Majors and Minors
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One option required from the following:
One 45-credit teaching major
One 30-credit teaching major and one 20-credit teaching minor
The various teaching majors and teaching minors required to accompany several of the curricula are outlined below. Because the College of Education reserves the right to approve or disapprove the content of all proposed majors and minors, students should confer closely with their college advisors and with advisors in the academic department concerned in the selection of these courses.
Art
An academic major in Art Education is also offered in the major curriculum leading to the degree of B.S.Art Ed. (see Art and Architecture in Part 5).
A. 45-Credit Art Teaching Major
World Art and Culture (3 cr) |
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Visual Communication (2 cr) |
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Art 111-112 |
Drawing I-II (5 cr) |
Art 121-122 |
Visual Communication and the Design Process (5 cr) |
Courses selected from the following (18 cr):
Drawing III (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Graphic Design (3 cr) |
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Painting I (3 cr) |
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Sculpture I (3 cr) |
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Printmaking I (3 cr) |
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Ceramics I (3 cr) |
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Interaction Design I (3 cr) |
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Understanding Photography (3 cr) |
Two art studio courses from the following: (Art 321, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 390) (6 cr)
Two courses in Art History, any period. (6 crs)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Art Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Art Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 21-Credit Art Teaching Minor
World Art and Culture (3 cr) |
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Visual Communication (2 cr) |
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Art 111-112 |
Drawing I-II (5 cr) |
Art 121-122 |
Visual Communication and the Design Process (5 cr) |
Courses selected from Art 211, 214, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261, 271, 280, or Art 314, 321, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 390 (6 cr)
Biological Sciences
Note: Math 143 is a prerequisite to required physics courses. To graduate in this program, students must earn a minimum grade of C in Biol 115 and 116 and must have a minimum gpa of 2.40 in Biol 115, 116, 210, 212, and 213.
Special Methods sequence:
Secondary Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
A. 45-Credit Composite Teaching Major
Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Organisms & Environments (4 cr) |
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Genetics (4 cr) |
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Molecular and Cellular Biology (4 cr) |
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Principles of Biological Structure and Function (4 cr) |
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Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr) |
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Advanced Evolutionary Biology (3 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry or |
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Introduction to Chemistry (4 cr) |
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Carbon Compounds or |
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Organic Chemistry I (3 cr) |
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Phys 111-112 |
General Physics I-II (8 cr) |
Electives (see list of electives for Biology major in Part 5) (3-4 cr)
B. 24-Credit Composite Teaching Minor
Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Organisms and Environments (4 cr) |
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Genetics (4 cr) |
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Molecular and Cellular Biology (4 cr) |
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Principles of Biological Structure and Function (4 cr) |
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Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr) |
Business Education
22- to 26-Credit Business Education Teaching Minor
Introduction to Financial Accounting and |
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Introduction to Managerial Accounting (6 cr) |
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Introduction to Management or |
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Marketing (3 cr) |
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Microcomputer Applications (3 cr) |
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Leadership and Student Organizations (2 cr) |
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Supervising PTTE Student Organizations (1 cr) |
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Business and Marketing Education Methods (2 cr) |
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Administrative Technology Management and Procedures (3 cr) |
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Principles of Economics and |
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Principles of Economics; or |
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Foundations of Economic Analysis (4-6 cr) |
NOTE: This minor will not meet professional-technical certification requirements, but will enable the student to apply for a provisional professional-technical certificate.
Other required courses for professional-technical certification include:
Principles and Philosophy of Professional-Technical Education (3 cr) |
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Occupational Analysis and Curriculum Development (3 cr) |
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Career Guidance and Transitioning to Work (3 cr) |
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Contexts of Education (2 cr) or |
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Diverse Populations and Individual Differences (2-3 cr) |
Chemistry
Note: See the physics and mathematics prerequisites for the chemistry courses listed below.
A. 45-Credit Chemistry Teaching Major
Organisms and Environments (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis (5 cr) |
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Chem 275, 276 |
Carbon Compounds and Lab and |
MMBB 380, 382 |
Intro Biochem and Lab or |
Chem 277, 278 |
Organic Chem I and Lab and |
Chem 372, 374 |
Organic Chem II and Lab (8-10 cr) |
Chem 302, 303 |
Principles of Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr) |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Phys 111-112 |
General Physics I-II (8 cr) |
Chemistry elective (3 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 21-Credit Chemistry Teaching Minor
Prin of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Chem 275, 276 |
Carbon Compounds and Lab (4 cr) |
Chem 302, 303 |
Principles of Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr) |
Introductory Biochemistry (4 cr) |
Computer Science
Computer science is not an area of endorsement for Idaho certification. Students may complete a teaching minor in computer science only under the 30-20-20 option where the 30 credit major and one of the 20 credit minors are in endorsement areas.
22-Credit Computer Science Teaching Minor
Computer Science I (4 cr) |
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Computer Science II (4 cr) |
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Computer Organization and Architecture (3 cr) |
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Discrete Mathematics (3 cr) |
Electives chosen from the following (5 cr):
Programming Languages (3 cr) |
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CS 324 |
Computer Graphics (3 cr) |
Software Engineering I (3 cr) |
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Theory of Computation (3 cr) |
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Analysis of Algorithms (3 cr) |
Consumer Economics
A teaching major in consumer economics is not offered. To meet both college graduation requirements and state certification requirements, students selecting a teaching minor in consumer economics must have a teaching major in social science, or an academic major in business education, marketing education or child, family and consumer studies to meet both college graduation requirements and state certification requirements.
20-Credit Consumer Economics Teaching Minor
Legal Environment of Business (3 cr) |
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Teaching Economics and Personal Finance (3 cr) |
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Econ 201, 202 |
Principles of Economics (6 cr) |
Consumer Economic Issues (3 cr) |
Electives chosen from the following (6 cr):
Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr) |
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Marketing (3 cr) |
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Insurance (3 cr) |
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Money and Banking (3 cr) |
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Textiles (3 cr) |
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Personal and Family Finance and Management (4 cr) |
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FCS 428 |
Housing America's Families (3 cr) |
Dance
21-Credit Dance Teaching Minor
The dance minor provides broad experiences in techniques, composition, production, and teaching.
Dance Theatre (1 cr) |
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Dan 320 |
Labanotation (3 cr) |
Dan 321 |
Dance Pedagogy (3 cr) |
Children's Dance (1 cr) |
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Dan 384 |
Dance Composition I (3 cr) |
Dan 421 |
Dance History (3 cr) |
3 Credits in Modern:
Dance (1 cr, max arr) |
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Techniques (cr arr) |
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Advanced Technique (cr arr) |
4 Credits selected from Social Dance, World Dance, Ballet, Jazz, and Modern:
Dance (1 cr, max arr) |
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Techniques (cr arr) |
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Advanced Technique (cr arr) |
Earth Science
Due to extensive course overlap, earth science majors may NOT select geology as a teaching minor.
45-Earth Science Teaching Major
Note: Completion of the Earth Science Teaching Major involves completion of the 33 credits of Required courses as well as 12 credits of Electives:
Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Meteorology (3 cr) |
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Historical Geology (4 cr) |
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Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (4 cr) |
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Geomorphology (3 cr) |
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Pre-Calculus Algebra & /Analytic Geometry (3 cr) |
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General Astronomy (3 cr) |
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General Astronomy Lab (1 cr) |
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General Physics I (4 cr) |
One of the following:
Physical Geography (4 cr) |
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Global Environmental Change (3 cr) |
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Physical Geology (4 cr) |
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Physical Geology for Science Majors (4 cr) |
Advisor Approved Science Electives (12 cr)
Economics
A teaching major in economics is not offered.
20-Credit Economics Teaching Minor
Econ 201, 202 |
Principles of Economics (6 cr) |
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (3 cr) |
Additional upper-division credits in economics (8 cr)
Engineering & Technology Education
31-Credit Engineering & Technology Education Teaching Minor
For certification to teach technology education, a teaching minor must contain at least 20 credits distributed among and including each of the areas of communication technology; manufacturing technology; computer applications; power, energy& transportation; construction technology; principles of technology; and electronics technology.
Introduction to Electricity and Electronics (3 cr) |
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Computer Aided Drafting/Design (3 cr) |
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Manufacturing: Metallic Materials and Processes (3 cr) |
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Construction Technology (4 cr) |
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Transportation & Engineering Technologies (4 cr) |
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Computer Integrated Systems (3 cr) |
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Communication Technology (3 cr) |
Other required courses for professional-technical certification include:
Principles and Philosophy of Professional-Technical Education (3 cr) |
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Diverse Populations and Individual Differences (2-3 cr) |
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Career Guidance and Transitioning to Work (3 cr) |
English
A. 46-Credit English Teaching Major
Introduction to Literary Genres or |
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Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
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English Grammar: Key Concepts and Terms (1 cr) |
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Beginning Poetry Writing or |
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Beginning Fiction Writing (3 cr) |
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Advanced Prose Writing (3 cr) |
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Engl 341 or 342 |
Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
Engl 343-344 |
Survey of American Literature (6 cr) |
Shakespeare (3 cr) |
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Writing Workshop for Teachers (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
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Literature for Adolescents (3 cr) |
Two linguistics courses (Engl 442, 443 or 496; Engl 443 may be taken concurrently with EDCI 485) (6 cr)
Two 400-level English area course (6 cr)
One literature course focusing on multicultural literature (Engl 380, 480, 483, 484; or Engl 404, 481, or 482 when these courses include a major and specific selection of American ethnic literature) (3 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 31-Credit English Teaching Major
Introduction to Literary Genres or |
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Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
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English Grammar: Key Concepts and Terms (1 cr) |
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Advanced Prose Writing (3 cr) |
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Engl 341 or 342 |
Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
Engl 343-344 |
Survey of American Literature (6 cr) |
Writing Workshop for Teachers (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
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Engl 442 or 443 or 496 |
Linguistics (3 cr) |
Literature for Adolescents (3 cr) |
One literature course focusing on multicultural literature (Engl 380, 480, 483, 484; or Engl 404, 481, or 482 when these courses include a major and specific selection of American ethnic literature) (3 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
C. 25-Credit English Teaching Minor
Introduction to Literary Genres or |
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Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
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English Grammar: Key Concepts and Terms (1 cr) |
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Advanced Prose Writing (3 cr) |
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Writing Workshop for Teachers (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
One survey course in both American literature (Engl 343 or 344) and British literature (Engl 341 or 342); at least one of the two survey courses must be Engl 341 or 343 (6 cr)
One literature course focusing on multicultural literature (Engl 380, 480, 483, 484; or Engl 404, 481, or 482 when these courses include a major and specific selection of American ethnic literature) (3 cr)
English as a Second Language
A teaching major in English as a second language is not offered.
21-Credit English as a Second Language Teaching Minor
Modern foreign language (100-level or above) (4 cr)
Cultural diversity (i.e. Anth 261) (3 cr)
ESL methods (EDCI 437/447) (4 cr)
Theory, philosophical foundations, testing/identification of limited English proficient students, or applied linguistics in ESL (i.e. Engl 441, 442 or 443) (3 cr)
Practicum or field experience in ESL (i.e. EDCI 402, EDCI 597, Engl 515) (1cr)
At least one course in English language and linguistics (Engl 441, 442, 443) (3 cr)
Electives to total 21 credits (Anth/Soc 427 Racial and Ethnic Relations is recommended)
French
Basic language courses taken in high school or elsewhere may be evaluated for college equivalencies as part of this teaching major and minor. Consult the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for policies on earning credit for vertically-related courses.
A. 45-Credit French Teaching Major
Fren 101-102 |
Elementary French I-II (8 cr) |
Fren 201-202 |
Intermediate French I-II (8 cr) |
Advanced French Grammar (3 cr) |
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Advanced French Writing Skills (3 cr) |
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Connecting French Language and Culture (4 cr) |
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Reading French Texts (3 cr) |
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Topics in French Culture and Institutions (3 cr) |
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Practicum in Tutoring (1-2 cr) |
Electives chosen from the following (7-10 cr):
Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
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English Word Origins (2 cr) |
Approved upper-division course in literature
Approved upper-division French electives
Approved upper division French electives to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Foreign Language Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 22-Credit French Teaching Minor
Fren 101-102 |
Elementary French I-II (8 cr) |
Fren 201-202 |
Intermediate French I-II (8 cr) |
Approved upper-div French electives (either Fren 301 or 302 is reqd; lab-based and lit in translation courses are not acceptable) (6 cr)
In addition to the above teaching requirements, the following special methods course is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
Note: A minor in French of less than 22 credits is not acceptable.
Geography
A. 31-Credit Geography Teaching Major
Physical Geography (4 cr) |
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Human Geography (3 cr) |
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Geospatial Graphics (3 cr) |
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World Regional Geography (3 cr) |
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Geog 385 |
GIS Primer (3 cr) |
Five courses from the following (15 cr):
Economic Geography (3 cr) |
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Urban Geography (3-4 cr) |
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Geog 360 |
Population Dynamics and Distribution (3-4 cr) |
Idaho and the Pacific Northwest (3 cr) |
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Political Geography (3 cr) |
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Geographic Visualization (4 cr) |
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Climatology (3 cr) |
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Geog 427 |
Spatial Multicriteria Analysis and Optimization (3 cr) |
B. 22-Credit Geography Teaching Minor
Physical Geography (4 cr) |
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Human Geography (3 cr) |
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Geospatial Graphics (3 cr) |
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World Regional Geography (3 cr) |
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Economic Geography (3 cr) |
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Geog 385 |
GIS Primer (3 cr) |
Additional geography courses to total 22 credits (3 cr)
Geology
A teaching major in geology is not offered.
20-Credit Geology Teaching Minor
Physical Geology (4 cr) |
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Historical Geology (4 cr) |
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Principles of Paleontology (4 cr) |
Electives chosen from the following (5 cr):
Geomorphology (3 cr) |
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Structural Geology (3-4 cr) |
German
Basic language courses taken in high school or elsewhere may be evaluated for college equivalences as part of this teaching major and minor. Consult the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for policies on earning credit for vertically-related courses.
A. 45-Credit German Teaching Major
Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
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German Literature in Translation (3 cr) |
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Germ 101-102 |
Elementary German I-II (8 cr) |
Germ 201-202 |
Intermediate German I-II (8 cr) |
Advanced German Grammar (3 cr) |
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Advanced German Speaking and Writing (3 cr) |
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Germ 306 |
Introduction to German Literature (3 cr) |
Approved upper division German electives (including at least one 400-level course) to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Foreign Language Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 22-Credit German Teaching Minor
Germ 101-102 |
Elementary German (8 cr) |
Germ 201-202 |
Intermediate German (8 cr) |
Approved upper-div German electives (either Germ 301 or 302 is reqd; lab-based and lit in translation courses are not acceptable) (6 cr)
In addition to the above teaching requirements, the following special methods course is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
Note: A minor in German of less than 22 credits is not acceptable.
Health Education
24-25-Credit Health Education Teaching Minor
A current advanced first aid and emergency care card is required upon graduation.
Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) |
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Intimate Relationships or |
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Psyc 330 |
Human Sexuality (3 cr) |
Wellness Lifestyles or |
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Physical Activity, Wellness & Behavior Change (3 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr) |
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Drugs in Society and |
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Stress Management and Mental Health; or |
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Psychosocial Determinants of Health (3-4 cr) |
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H&S 423 |
School Health Education Methods and Administration (3 cr) |
Critical Health Issues (3 cr) |
Choose one of the following (4 cr):
Biology and Society (4 cr) |
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Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
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MMBB 154, 155 |
Introductory Microbiology and Laboratory (4 cr) |
History
A. 45-Credit History Teaching Major
Hist 101-102 |
History of Civilization (6 cr) |
Hist 111-112 |
Introduction to U.S. History (6 cr) |
The Historian's Craft (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
Upper-division history courses in the following areas:
Non-regional U.S. history (3 cr)
Latin American history (3 cr)
Asian or African history (3 cr)
Pre-1750 history from any region (3 cr)
American non-European ethnic history (3 cr)
Modern European history (3 cr)
Additional upper-division history courses (9 cr)
Approved upper division history electives to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
Note: A single course may satisfy more than one of the upper-division requirements.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Social Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Social Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 33-Credit History Teaching Major
Hist 101-102 |
History of Civilization (6 cr) |
Hist 111-112 |
Introduction to U.S. History (6 cr) |
The Historian's Craft (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
Upper-division history courses in the following areas:
Non-regional U.S. history (3 cr)
Latin American history (3 cr)
Asian or African history (3 cr)
Pre-1750 history from any region (3 cr)
Modern European history (3 cr)
Approved upper division history electives to total 33 credits in the teaching major.
Note: A single course may satisfy more than one of the upper-division requirements.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Social Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Social Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
C. 24-Credit History Teaching Minor
History of Civilization (6 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (6 cr) |
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Introduction to Political Science and American Government or |
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American State and Local Government (3 cr) |
Upper-division history courses, including at least (9 cr):
3 cr in U.S., Latin American, or African history
3 cr in Ancient, European or Asian history
Journalism
A. 37-Credit Journalism Teaching Major
Understanding Photography (3 cr) |
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Media and Society (3 cr) |
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Media Writing (3 cr) |
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Reporting (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media Production (4 cr) |
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News Editing and Production (3 cr) |
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Practicum or |
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Internship (1 cr) |
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Feature Article Writing (3 cr) |
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Law of Mass Media (3 cr) |
Two courses chosen from the following (6 cr)
Broadcast News (3 cr) |
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Publications Editing (3 cr) |
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Public Affairs Reporting (3 cr) |
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Mass Media and Public Opinion (3 cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 21-Credit Journalism Teaching Minor
Media and Society (3 cr) |
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Media Writing (3 cr) |
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Reporting (3 cr) |
One course from the following (3 cr):
Understanding Photography (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media Production (4 cr) |
Three courses chosen from the following (9 cr):
Understanding Photography (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media Production (4 cr) |
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News Editing and Production (3 cr) |
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JAMM 401 or 498 |
Practicum or Internship |
Feature Article Writing (3 cr) |
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Law of Mass Media (3 cr) |
Latin
Basic language courses taken in high school or elsewhere may be evaluated for college equivalencies as part of this teaching major or minor. Consult the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for policies on earning credit for vertically-related courses.
A. 45-Credit Latin Teaching Major
Introduction to Classical Mythology (3 cr) |
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English Word Origins (2 cr) |
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Latn 101-102 |
Elementary Latin I-II (or equivalent) (6 cr) |
Latin at the 300 and/or 400 level (15 cr)
A methods course approved by advisor and classics section or Latn 449 Practicum in Tutoring (2 cr)
Electives chosen from the following (3-4 cr):
Additional upper-division Latin courses (especially recommended)
Introduction to Study of Language (3 cr) |
Approved upper division Latin electives to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Foreign Language Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 23-Credit Latin Teaching Minor
Latn 101-102 |
Elementary Latin I-II (or equivalent) (6 cr) |
English Word Origins (2 cr) |
Latin at the 300 and/or 400 level (10 cr)
In addition to the above teaching requirements, the following special methods course is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
Note: A minor in Latin of less than 20 credits is not acceptable.
Library Science
A teaching major in library science is not offered.
24-Credit Library Science Teaching Minor
The teaching minor in library science must total 24 credits. At least 12 of these must be in the areas of selection, organization, and administration of library materials. This teaching minor will qualify the student for the Idaho K-12 Education Media Generalist endorsement. Because library science is not a teaching field, the teacher-librarian must also qualify for a standard Idaho elementary or secondary teacher's certificate.
Note: Departmental approval and approval of site are required for the practicum; it is approved after the majority of the required course work has been completed.
LibS C420 |
Classification and Cataloging (4 cr) |
LibS C421 |
Acquisitions and Collection Development in Libraries (3 cr) |
Use of School Library and/or C423 Intro to Reference Work (2-5 cr) |
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LibS C425 |
Organization and Management of Small Libraries (4 cr) |
Library and Media Center Practicum (1-3 cr) |
Audiovisual aids and computer electives (minimum) (2 cr)
Note: The above selections must total at least 18 credits
Courses selected from the following to total 24 cr for this teaching minor:
Literature for Adolescents (3 cr) |
Communication/graphic arts (6 cr)
Mathematics
Math 143 and 144 may be necessary prerequisites for students with weak backgrounds.
A. 47-Credit Mathematics Teaching Major
Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (3 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Discrete Mathematics (3 cr) |
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Seminar in Topology of the Plane (3 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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Linear Algebra (3 cr) |
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Theory of Numbers (3 cr) |
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Axiomatic Geometry or |
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Modern Geometry (3 cr) |
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Abstract Algebra (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Analysis 1 (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
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Statistical Inference and Decision Analysis (4 cr) |
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Probability and Stat (3 cr) |
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Math 451 |
Probability Theory (3cr) |
One 3 credit Math course numbered 400-490 (3 cr)
Two 3 credit Math courses numbered 310-490 (6 cr)
Approved upper division mathematics electives to total 47 credits in the teaching major.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Mathematics Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Mathematics Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 32-Credit Mathematics Teaching Major
Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (3 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Discrete Mathematics (3 cr) |
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Seminar in Topology of the Plane (3 cr) |
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Linear Algebra (3 cr) |
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Theory of Numbers (3 cr) |
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Axiomatic Geometry or |
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Modern Geometry (3 cr) |
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Abstract Algebra or |
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Introduction to Analysis 1 (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
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Statistical Inference and Decision Analysis (4 cr) |
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Probability and Stat (3 cr) |
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Math 451 |
Probability Theory (3cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Mathematics Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Mathematics Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
C. 23-Credit Mathematics Teaching Minor
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Discrete Mathematics (3 cr) |
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Linear Algebra (3 cr) |
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Theory of Numbers (3 cr) |
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Axiomatic Geometry or |
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Modern Geometry (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
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Statistical Inference and Decision Analysis (4 cr) |
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Probability and Stat (3 cr) |
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Math 451 |
Probability Theory (3cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Mathematics Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Mathematics Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
Music Education
29-Credit Vocal Music Teaching Minor
Studio Instruction (2 cr)* |
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MusA 145 and MusA 245 |
Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (2 cr) |
MusA 146 and MusA 246 |
Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (2 cr) |
Conducting I (2 cr) |
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MusC 139-140 |
Aural Skills I-II (4 cr) |
MusC 141-142 |
Theory of Music I-II (4 cr) |
Survey of Music |
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Choral Music in the Secondary School (2 cr) |
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Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze (2 cr) |
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Choral Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques (1 cr) |
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Convocation (two semesters) (0 cr) |
Vocal ensembles (4 cr)
*If students do not qualify immediately for MusA 114, they must take Voice Class until they can meet departmental approval.
Physical Education
30 TO 31 Physical Education Teaching Minor (Grade levels 1-12)
First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr) |
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Physical Activity, Wellness & Behavior Change (3 cr) |
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Meaning of Movement and Injury Prevention (2 cr) |
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Movement Fundamentals (1 cr) |
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Introduction to Physical Education (1 cr) |
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Applied Human Anatomy & Biomechanics or |
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Physiology of Exercise (2-3 cr) |
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Motor Behavior (3 cr) |
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Assessment & Research in Physical Activity Pedagogy (2 cr) |
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Elementary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Secondary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Adapted Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (2 cr) |
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Curriculum & Administration in Physical Activity Pedagogy (1 cr) |
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Outdoor Leisure Pursuits (2 cr) |
One of the following individual activity courses (1 cr):
Skill and Analysis of Tennis, Pickleball, and Badminton (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Golf, Softball and Archery (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Stunts and Tumbling (1 cr) |
One of the following team activity courses (1 cr):
Skill and Analysis of Walking/Jogging/Track and Field (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Basketball and Volleyball (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Soccer and Speedball (1 cr) |
Physical Sciences
45-Credit Composite Teaching Major
This is a 40-credit composite teaching major consisting of courses in chemistry, geology, and physics. A teaching minor in mathematics is recommended to accompany this teaching major.
Biology and Society or |
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Organisms and Environments or |
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Physical Geog or |
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Climatology (3-4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Carbon Compounds (3 cr) |
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Physical Geology (4 cr) |
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General Astronomy (3 cr) |
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Phys 211, 212, 213 |
Engineering Physics I, II, III (12 cr) |
Physical Instrumentation I (3 cr) |
Additional electives in chemistry, geology, or physics to total 45 credits. Recommended elective courses include Chem 302 & MMBB 380 (2-3 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
Physical Science-Life Science
63-Credit Composite Teaching Major
Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Organisms and Environments (4 cr) |
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Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
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Human Physiology (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Phys 211, 212, 213 |
Engineering Physics I, II, III (12 cr) |
Physical Instrumentation I (3 cr) |
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General Botany (4 cr) |
Courses in biology, chemistry, or physics (8 cr)
Electives chosen from the following (11 cr):
Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr) |
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Physical Geography (4 cr) |
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Climatology (3 cr) |
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MMBB 250, 255 |
General Microbiology and Lab (5 cr) |
General Astronomy (3 cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
Physics
A. 45-Credit Physics Teaching Major
Organisms and Environments (4 cr) |
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Intro to Chemistry I or |
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Chem111 |
Prin of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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General Astronomy (3 cr) |
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Phys 211, 212, 213 |
Engineering Physics I, II, III (12 cr) |
Modern Physics (3 cr) |
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Physical Instrumentation I (3 cr) |
Approved upper division physics electives to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 20-Credit Physics Teaching Minor
Phys 211, 212, 213 |
Engineering Physics I, II, III (12 cr) |
Modern Physics (3 cr) |
Electives in physics (approved by advisor in Dept of Physics), including at least 2 credits of lab work (5 cr)
Political Science
A. 30-Credit Political Science Teaching Major
A minimum of 30 credits in political science courses is required with an additional 6 credits in US history necessary for certification. Courses listed in more than one field may be counted in only one of those fields. Substitutions in specific courses may be made with the consent of the advisor.
US history electives 6 cr
U.S. Government: Process and Policy (12-15 cr):
Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
And 9-12 cr from the following: PolS 275, 431, 432, 433, 437, 439, 460, 464, 465, 469
15-18 credits from the following fields:
Comparative Government and Politics. At least 3 credits from the following:
PolS 380, 381, 383, 480, 482, 484, 485, 487
International Relations. At least 3 credits from the following:
PolS 237, 438, 440, 449
Public Administration and Public Law. At least 3 credits from the following:
PolS 451, 452, 454, 460, 467, 468, 469
Political Thought. At least 3 credits from the following:
PolS 425, 426, 428, 429
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Social Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Social Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 20 Credit Political Science Teaching Minor
A minimum of 20 credits in political science courses is required with an additional 6 credits in US history necessary for certification.
Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
Three credits in U.S. government (see the list of courses in U.S. Govt: Process and Policy under teaching major above) (3 cr)
Three credits in comparative government (see the list of courses in Comparative Govt and Politics under teaching major above) (3 cr)
Other political science electives selected from courses listed in the teaching major (11 cr)
US history electives (6 cr)
Psychology
A. 30-Credit Psychology Teaching Major
The basic objective of this teaching major is to provide the undergraduate student with preparation that leads to teaching psychology in secondary schools, and/or to undertake graduate work in several related areas. Though psychology is an endorsement area, it is desirable to present two teaching minors in standard secondary-school subjects. At least a teaching minor in sociology/anthropology is recommended for those anticipating graduate work in guidance and counseling and school psychology. A second teaching major in lieu of two teaching minors is acceptable preparation. The composite teaching majors (i.e., social science or physical science), if elected as a second teaching major, should meet the stipulated credit requirement.
Introduction to Psychology (3 cr) |
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Developmental Psychology (3 cr) |
One of the following courses (3-4 cr):
Introduction to Research in Behavioral Sciences (4 cr) |
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Tests and Measurements (3 cr) |
Two of the following courses (6 cr):
Psych of Personality (3 cr) |
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Abnormal Psychology (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Social Psychology (3 cr) |
Two of the following courses (6 cr):
Psyc 325 |
Cognitive Psychology (3 cr) |
Physiological Psychology |
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Sensation and Perception (3 cr) |
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Psychology of Learning (3 cr) |
Approved upper-division psychology elective (9 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Social Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Social Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 21-Credit Psychology Teaching Minor
Introduction to Psychology (3 cr) |
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Developmental Psychology (3 cr) |
One of the following courses (3-4 cr):
Introduction to Research in Behavioral Sciences (4 cr) |
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Tests and Measurements (3 cr) |
Two of the following courses (6 cr)
Psych of Personality (3 cr) |
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Abnormal Psychology (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Social Psychology (3 cr) |
One of the following courses (3 cr):
Psyc 325 |
Cognitive Psychology (3 cr) |
Physiological Psychology |
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Psychology of Learning (3 cr) |
Approved upper-division psychology electives (3 cr)
Social Science
A. 45-Credit Composite Teaching Major
The basic objective of this teaching major is to provide the undergraduate student with the preparation that leads to teaching social studies in the public schools. To obtain a social studies endorsement in the state of Idaho, a student must pass the Praxis II exam in both social studies content knowledge and in one of the other areas listed below where they have a minimum of 20 credits of coursework. This will result in a student being endorsed to teach in any of the subject areas included in the composite major.
Note: This does not mean that the student will be "Highly Qualified", for social studies under the provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act. For students to become "highly qualified", they must also pass the Praxis II exam in each subject area. A student with a social studies major does not have to earn 20 credits in each subject to take the Praxis in that area.
Note: Due to extensive course overlap, social science majors may NOT select history as a teaching second major or as a minor.
History (18 cr):
History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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History of Civilization (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) |
Modern U.S. or European history (6 cr)
Economics (6 cr):
Principles of Economics (3 cr) |
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Principles of Economics (3 cr) |
Geography Choose two of the following (6 cr):
Human Geography (3 cr) |
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World Regional Geography (3 cr) |
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Urban Geography (3-4 cr) |
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Geog 360 |
Population Dynamics and Distribution (3-4 cr) |
Political Geography (3 cr) |
Political Science (6 cr):
Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) |
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American State and Local Government (3 cr) |
Sociology/Psychology (6 cr):
Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Psychology or |
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Developmental Psychology (3 cr) |
Electives. Additional course from any area listed above excluding history (3 cr)
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Social Science Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Social Science Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 45- OR 60-Credit Teaching Major Through American Studies
American studies majors follow the credit distributions and recommended courses as stated above for economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology/anthropology.
Sociology/Anthropology
A teaching major in sociology/anthropology is not offered.
20-Credit Sociology/Anthropology Teaching Minor
Introduction to Anthropology (3 cr) |
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Peoples of the World or |
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North American Indians (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) |
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Social Problems (3 cr) |
Approved electives in anthropology and sociology (8 cr)
Spanish
Basic language courses taken in high school or elsewhere may be evaluated for college equivalencies as part of this teaching major and minor. Consult the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for policies on credit for vertically-related courses.
A. 45-Credit Spanish Teaching Major
Span 101-102 |
Elementary Spanish I-II (8 cr) |
Span 201-202 |
Intermediate Spanish I-II (8 cr) |
Advanced Grammar (3 cr) |
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Advanced Composition (3 cr) |
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Culture and Institutions of Spain (3 cr) |
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Culture and Institutions of Latin America (3 cr) |
Upper-division courses in Spanish language (9 credits must be at 400 level) to total 45 credits in the teaching major.
A maximum of 3 credits in FLEN 391, 393, or 394 may be counted toward a teaching major in Spanish.
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary Foreign Language Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 22-Credit Spanish Teaching Minor
Span 101-102 |
Elementary Spanish I-II (8 cr) |
Span 201-202 |
Intermediate Spanish I-II (8 cr) |
Approved upper-div Spanish electives (either Span 301 or 302 reqd; lab-based and lit in translation courses are not acceptable) (6 cr)
In addition to the above teaching requirements, the following special methods course is also required:
Secondary Foreign Language Methods (3 cr) |
Note: A minor in Spanish of less than 22 credits is not acceptable.
Speech
A. 31-Credit Speech Teaching Major
Introduction to Communication Studies (3 cr) |
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Interpersonal Communication (3 cr) |
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Communication and the Small Group (3 cr) |
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Intercultural Communication (3 cr) |
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Persuasion or |
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Critical Thinking (3 cr) |
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Conflict Management (3 cr) |
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Professional Presentation Techniques (3 cr) |
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Media and Society (3 cr) |
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Basics of Performance (3 cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 25-Credit Speech Teaching Minor
Introduction to Communication Studies (3 cr) |
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Interpersonal Communication (3 cr) |
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Communication and the Small Group (3 cr) |
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Media and Society (3 cr) |
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Basics of Performance (3 cr) |
Two of the following courses (6 cr)
Intercultural Communication (3 cr) |
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Persuasion or |
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Critical Thinking (3 cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required (1-2 credits will be taken concurrently with EDCI 485) (required for this teaching minor):
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
Theatre Arts
A. 45-46 Credit Theatre Arts Teaching Major
The 103-104 |
Theatre Technology I-II (8 cr) |
The 105-106 |
Basics of Performance (6 cr) |
Scene Design I (3 cr) |
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Costume Design I (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Acting (3 cr) |
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Advanced Theatrical Make-up (3 cr) |
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Theatre Management (2 cr) |
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Play Analysis (3 cr) |
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Theatre Practice (2-3 cr) |
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The 468-469 |
Theatre History I & II (6 cr) |
The 471 |
Directing (3 cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Methods Practicum (1 cr) |
B. 25-Credit Theatre Arts Teaching Minor
The 103-104 |
Theatre Technology I-II (8 cr) |
The 105-106 |
Basics of Performance (6 cr) |
Scene Design I (3 cr) |
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Costume Design I (3 cr) |
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Theatre Management (2 cr) |
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The 471 |
Directing (3 cr) |
Theatre Arts-Speech
46-Credit Composite Teaching Major
Introduction to Communication Studies (3 cr) |
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Interpersonal Communication (3 cr) |
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Communication and the Small Group (3 cr) |
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Persuasion or |
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Critical Thinking (3 cr) |
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Conflict Management (3 cr) |
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Professional Presentation Techniques (3 cr) |
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Media and Society (3 cr) |
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The 103-104 |
Theatre Technology I-II (8 cr) |
The 105-106 |
Basics of Performance (6 cr) |
Scene Design I (3 cr) |
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Costume Design I (3 cr) |
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Theatre Management (2 cr) |
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The 471 |
Directing (3 cr) |
In addition to the above teaching major requirements, the following special methods sequence is also required:
Secondary English Methods (3 cr) |
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Secondary English Methods Practicum (1 cr) |