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Secondary Education is housed in the Department of Professional Programs in Education,
Fifth Floor, Ginger Hall, Morehead Campus. If you are interested in initial, undergraduate
certification, or the Master's of Arts with an emphasis in secondary education,
please contact Dr.
Lesia Lennex, GH 301, , 606-783-2879.
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Undergraduate Programs
Secondary Education
Dr. Lesia Lennex, Program
Leader
Dr. Rob Lockhart
Dr. Sandra Rieglet
The Department of Leadership and Secondary Education offers support
classes for a Bachelor's degree program leading to certification as a high
school teacher.
Program Requirements:
I. General Education Requirements:
A block of general education courses is required of all University
students to earn an undergraduate degree.
II. Secondary Professional Education Program:
Students are required to take a core of professional education courses
dealing with foundations of education, human development and exceptionality,
learning theories, teaching methods, technology, and classroom management. In
addition, field experiences and student teaching must be completed.
III. Major Field of Study:
All secondary professional education students are required to complete a
major or minor area in a specialized field of study or an area of concentration
in which they plan to teach. Specialized fields include: art, biology, chemistry,
comprehensive business, earth science, English, French, geography, government,
history, vocational home economics, industrial education, journalism, mathematics,
mathematics- physical science, music, physics, psychology, secondary science,
social studies, sociology, speech, speech and theater, Spanish, dramatics, physical
education, health, and vocational agriculture. An advisor in the area of certification
is assigned to each candidate.
IV. Additional Requirements:
Besides overall bachelor's degree requirements, students must meet
and maintain all requirements for admission to the MSU Teacher Education Program
including a 2.5 overall GPA.
Graduate Programs
Dr. Lesia Lennex, Program
Leader
Dr. Rob Lockhart
Dr. Sandra Riegle
Graduate Secondary Education programs prepare secondary teachers
to meet continuing certification requirements and to advance in salary rank.
Degrees and Certification
Master Degree, Fifth Year, Rank I, and Ed.S. programs/degrees may
be earned with an emphasis in secondary education.
Program of Study
A core
of professional education coursework is teamed with a block of courses
in which the student holds current teaching certification to provide continuing
professional training in curricular and instructional research, knowledge,
and skills. In addition to 60 hours of coursework, the Rank I requires a portfolio
based upon the Experienced Teacher Standards. Please see your advisor for
details on courses and the portfolio.
Admission
Students must hold current teaching certification and meet the overall
requirements for admission to graduate study as well as specific requirements
of the program/degree they seek, including a minimum score on the Graduate Record
Exam (GRE) of 750 for the masters degree program or a GRE minimum of 650 for
the fifth year program. The Rank 1 requires a minimum GRE score of 650.