Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education

The secondary education program at Ottawa University combines the teaching and learning methods with content area knowledge to become effective teachers. In addition to professional education coursework, you also have field experience and observation opportunities. Students interested in secondary education can choose from content areas in Biology, Business Administration, English, History, and Math. Your advisor can also discuss other areas that may be available.

Ottawa University's education major is based on state, regional and national certification criteria and competencies. It is approved in the state of Arizona. As a graduate, you are eligible to take the State of Arizona competency exams associated with your area of certification. The requirements for graduation from Ottawa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, within an emphasis area, are listed below. Double majors and concentrations are also available. Your personal graduation plan may vary based on prior credit granted.

LIBERAL ARTS STUDIES / BREADTH AREA COURSES
32 Semester Credit Hours

LAS 30012 Proseminar
LAS 45012 Graduation Review

Plus 6-semester credit hours, or the equivalent of, in each breadth area listed below:

Arts/Expression; Science/Description; Social/Civic; Value/Meaning

CERTIFICATIOIN REQUIRED COURSES
32 Semester Credit Hours

Professional Education Courses:

EDU 31000 Introduction to Education through Classroom Observation
EDU 31133 Application of Ed Technology
EDU 31233 Educational Psychology
EDU 33034 History and Philosophy of Education
EDU 33434 Educational Tests and Measurements
EDU 41234 Classroom Management
EDU 44033 SEI Methods for ELL II
EDU 45033 SEI Methods for ELL III
EDU 49003 Electronic Portfolio
EDU 49021/49022 Secondary Student Teaching I & II: Capstone Course

Content Area Coursework:

EDU 42634 Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development
HPS 30151 Arizona Constitution
HPS 30251 United States Constitution

MAJOR AREA REQUIRED COURSES
30 Semester Credit Hours

A minimum of 30 semester credit hours in your major area of study must be completed for teacher certification in the State of Arizona.

ELECTIVE COURSES
34 Semester Credit Hours

Elective courses do not include those listed above.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION                                              
128 Semester Credit Hours

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