Teacher Certification Program Selection Guide

Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certification Program Selection Guide Class of 2020 (Suggested Sequence of Study)

Fall Term Interim Term Spring Term Freshman ENG 101 Writing about Lit ENG 102 Writing about Literature Freshman Seminar MAT 132 Calc & Anal Geom II FL PSY 100 General Psych (FSS) MAT 131 Calculus & Anal Geom I FL (FQ) RWM PROFICIENCY TESTING* Sophomore MAT 233 Calculus III MAT 320 Linear Algebra MAT 250 Found of Mathematics APPLY to the Teacher MAT 310 Mathematical Statistics ENG (literature) (FH) Certification Program § EDU 202 ML & Secondary Ed: EDU 230 Communications Skills Theories & Practices FL PSY 230 Human Development

RWM PROFICIENCY TESTING* Junior MAT 325 Abstract Algebra EDU 214 Early Field SPE 340 ML & Sec Inclusive Practices PHY 201 General Physics I (FLS) Experience I MAT 334 Differential Equations EDU 345 Secondary Methods I or MAT 360 Numerical Method EDU 350 Instructional Tech MAT 340 Geometry Foundations Fine Arts GS Connections 1

Senior EDU 346 Secondary Methods II EDU 314 Early Field PRAXIS TESTING ** EDU 440 Teacher Researcher Experience II EDU 347 ELL Strategies for Adol MAT 431 Real Analysis GS Connections 2 MAT Elective GS Synthesis SPE 341 Assessment & Adaptation: APPLY TO PROFESSIONAL MAT 491 Senior Seminar Adolescents with Special Needs SEMESTER §§

Ninth Semester EDU 407/408 Student Teaching EDU 403 Professional Seminar

TESTING * PDE required exam for reading, writing, and math proficiency No later than the end of 1st Semester Sophomore year ** Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5161 – computer version) Senior Year

§ APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Submit application and documentation of the following: 1. A minimum of three semesters of study (or equivalent of 48 credits). 2. Passing scores on a PDE required exam for reading, writing, and math proficiency. 3. Completion of two college math courses with a grade of C or above 4. Completion of three college English courses with a grade of C or above: ENG101 (unless waived), ENG102 and a literature course 5. Minimum GPA of 2.8.

§§ APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER Submit application in accordance with the screening and retention policies and guidelines for teacher certification programs, including: 1. C or higher on all education and content courses required for certification (must be completed at Albright College) 2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 3. Passing score on the Mathematics Content Knowledge PRAXIS test 4. Letter of Admission to Teacher Certification Program on file

Updated 3/2016 ATTENTION SECONDARY CERTIFICATION CANDIDATES:

You have received an advising chart for Albright College’s Education Program leading to Teacher Certification in Secondary Education (Grades 7 - 12). This is a 9-semester program of study.

Admission to Albright’s Teacher Certification Program Application for admission to Albright’s Certification Program will be submitted at the conclusion of the third semester of study. Along with the application, please submit documentation that the following requirements have been completed:  Passing scores on a PDE required exam for reading, writing, and math proficiency  Completion of two college math courses with a grade of C or above  Completion of three college English courses with a grade of C or above: ENG101 (unless waived), ENG102 and a literature course  Minimum GPA of 2.8

Course Load The Secondary Education Program of study includes some 5-course semesters. You must maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to take 5 courses at Albright. If you carry the normal 4-course load, you will need to take summer courses or add additional semesters to complete your course of study.

Grade Requirement Candidates must earn a C or above in all courses required for certification.

Pre-student Teaching Field Experiences Some education courses will include required field experiences. Admission into the professional semester of student teaching cannot be granted until all of those required experiences (levels 1 – 3) have been completed.

The Professional Semester of Student Teaching Admission to the professional semester of student teaching will be granted by The Teacher Education Committee when the following requirements have been completed:  Satisfactory completion of pre-student teaching field experiences (levels 1 – 3).

 Completion of all pre-student teaching courses required for certification with a C or higher.

 Minimum GPA of 3.0.

 Passing Scores on required Exams.

 Recommendation from Education Department faculty.