SECONDARY EDUCATION LICENSURE

and

K-12 (ART, MUSIC, PE) LICENSURE

More information on majors and endorsements can be found on the Secondary Endorsement page.

Following are the requirements for completion of licensure for secondary education at Coe.

Four of the required courses (indicated in italics below) can be taken before admission to the Teacher Education Program.  The courses indicated with an asterisk cannot be taken prior to admission to the program.  In order to be admitted, you must 1) attain a passing score on the CBASE basic skills test;  2) have a 2.7 overall grade point average;  3) have a 2.7 grade point average in your education courses (at least two education courses are required prior to being admitted into the program); 4) have a 2.7 grade point average in your major;  4) submit a completed application to the Teacher Education Program; and 5) meet the department's expectations on teaching-related dispositions.  Also, Secondary Practicum must be taken prior to all Methods courses. The amount of time required to obtain secondary licensure will depend on the endorsement subject area.  The required education courses are:

Secondary or K-12 Core Courses:

Education Foundations (offered fall and spring terms)

Human Relations (offered fall, spring and summer** terms)

Exceptional Learners (offered fall, spring and summer** terms)

Educational Psychology (offered fall and spring terms)

Secondary Practicum (offered fall and spring term)

Secondary Methods (offered on the following schedule):

Science--fall of odd numbered years

Language Arts/English--fall of even numbered years

Business--spring of even numbered years

Foreign Language--fall of even numbered years

Mathematics--spring of even numbered years

Art--fall of odd numbered years

More information on majors and endorsements can be found on the Secondary Endorsement page.

State Distribution Requirement: 

The state of Iowa requires that all Iowa teachers have coursework in English composition, mathematics, the natural sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences.

Major Requirements:

Several of the state requirements for licensure in a particular area (e.g., Language Arts, Business) do not align perfectly with Coe's requirements for the major.  If you think you would like to become licensed to teach at the secondary level, please check on the state requirements with your advisor or a member of the Teacher Education department before the end of your sophomore year.