Secondary Education – University of Northern Iowa, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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First Year

First Term

EDU - 213 Introduction to Education (3 s.h.) *
EDU - 219 Field Experience and Seminar (1 s.h.) *
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 110 Math (for Liberal Arts) (3 s.h.) **
or MAT - 128 Precalculus (4 s.h.)
or MAT - 134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (3 s.h.)
or MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.)
or MAT - 210 Calculus I (4 s.h.)
PHS - 142 Principles of Astronomy (3 s.h.) ^
SDV - 113 Strategies for Academic Success (2 s.h.)
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)

Total: 16-17 s.h.

Second Term

ART - 101 Art Appreciation (3 s.h.)
or DRA - 119 Introduction to Theatre, TV and Film (3 s.h.)
or MUS - 100 Music Appreciation (3 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.) *
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
or SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)
Life Science elective (4 s.h.) +
Electives in area of teaching interest (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

HIS - 112 Western Civilization: Ancient-Early Modern (4 s.h.)
or HIS - 113 Western Civilization: Early Modern to Present (4 s.h.)
or HIS - 151 U.S. History to 1877 (3 s.h.)
or HIS - 152 U.S. History Since 1877 (3 s.h.)
HIS - 260 Latin American History and Culture (3 s.h.) ^^
PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 s.h.) *
or PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.) *
Physical Science elective (4 s.h.) ++
Electives in area of teaching interest (3 s.h.)

Total: 16-17 s.h.

Fourth Term

EDU - 246 Including Diverse Learners (3 s.h.) *
PSY - 281 Educational Psychology (3 s.h.) *
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.) *
General Education Electives (3 s.h.)
Literature or Philosophy elective (3 s.h.)
Electives in area of teaching interest (3 s.h.)

Total: 18 s.h.

Note:

*Grade of C- or better required.

**Required math ACT/Accuplacer scores needed to be enrolled.

^Fulfills Earth/Space Science requirement.

^^Fulfills Non-Western Culture requirement.

Secondary Education majors can take any science courses that will satisfy AA or AS requirements. Those planning to teach Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), should follow that Sample Schedule as well.
EDU - 250 Educational Technology and Design is only needed for Social Science Teaching, English or Languages Teaching, or Theatre/Communications Teaching Majors. All other Teaching Majors take courses in their major.
Keep informed of UNI’s Teacher Education program. By visiting “Information for Students” on their website. View PRAXIS requirements by then visiting “PRAXIS Core.”
UNI accepts up to 65 s.h. of transferrable coursework.
A minimum 2.5 GPA is required for acceptance into the Teacher Education program.
Middle School Endorsement information.
UNI has a foreign language requirement of two years of high school or one year of college level.
Visit ETS for information about Praxis.

NOTE: An AA degree meets the requirements for general education at UNI. If a student does not have an AA then LAC will be met on a course-by-course basis. UNI Contacts: 1-800-772-2037

Recommended Electives

SDV - 113 Strategies for Academic Success
HIS - 254 American Indian History
Foreign Language courses
Economics, HIstory, Sociology, Geography (preferred electives)
Coaching classes
Courses in Endorsement minor (3 or more)

+Life Science Electives

BIO - 102 Introductory Biology (3 s.h.)
BIO - 103 Introductory Biology Lab (1 s.h.) (lab required)
BIO - 123 Inquiry Into Life Science (4 s.h.)
BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 s.h.)

Secondary Education – University of Northern Iowa, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

First Year

First Term

Total: 16-17 s.h.

Second Term

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

Total: 16-17 s.h.

Fourth Term

Total: 18 s.h.

Note:

Recommended Electives

+Life Science Electives

++Physical Science Electives