Degree Requirements
I. This program is designed for the candidate who intends to teach in grades 6-12 in public and private schools in the State of Illinois.
This nationally accredited program is approved by the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education and leads to the Standard High School (6-12) License. At Lewis University, secondary education candidates earn two majors. The candidate’s first major is in the academic content area (Biology, Chemistry, English/Language Arts, History, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics). The second major is in Secondary Education. The earning of two majors enables graduates to be recognized as experts, both in teaching techniques and in a specific subject area. Candidates work with advisors in both the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Education as they progress through their coursework. Candidates can have a maximum of two “C’s” in their content area classes.
Note: See the section in the catalog which describes the advanced writing component for the specific major.
II. Professional Educator License for Secondary Education
| 53-200 | Field Experience I | 1 |
| 53-300 | Field Experience II | 1 |
| 53-307 | Educational Media Design for Effective Learning | 1 |
| 53-308 | Emerging Technologies for Education | 1 |
| 53-312 | Instructional Strategies and Learning Communities for Adolescents | 3 |
| 53-322 | Characteristics and Development of the Adolescent Learner | 3 |
| 53-331 | Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas to Adolescents | 3 |
| 53-394 | Pedagogy and Assessment for Effective Instruction | 3 |
| 53-481 | Clinical Practice and Seminar: Secondary | 9 |
| 51-310 | Foundations of Teaching English Language Learners | 3 |
| 54-306 | Assistive Technology in Education | 1 |
| 54-357 | Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities | 3 |
Secondary Education Majors will register in the appropriate three (3) credit hour Special Methods course for their major. See Education Advisor for more information.
III. Recommended Electives for Secondary Licensure
| 53-225 | Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle School | 3 |
| 53-315 | Communication for Teachers | 3 |
53-315: Communication for Teachers, is required for English/Language Arts majors, but recommended for all other majors.
IV. Advanced Writing: The Advanced Writing Requirement is met through the major in the content area.