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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Secondary Education


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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.5

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: A C- or better in all professional education classes is required.

Other GPA requirements to graduate: Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be eligible to apply for teacher candidacy and to student teach.

Contact Information: OJ Logue, Associate Dean, 144 Shibles Hall, 207-581-2485


The college’s educator preparation programs emphasize a diverse liberal arts background and highly relevant professional training. The undergraduate teacher education programs are fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the State of Maine. Students graduate from our programs and enter the teaching profession with experience, an authentic view of schools, and an understanding that teaching, learning, and professional development are lifetime endeavors.

In their second year of study students apply for teacher candidacy by submitting a portfolio (eFolio) that includes a transcript of their academic work to date which reflects a grade point average of at least 2.5, an analysis of one field experience in a 7-12 classroom, and documentation of passing the state required PRAXIS I examination. NOTE: As a State of Maine approved program, we will adhere to state certification requirements and adapt our program to meet changing state regulations. For example, students are now required to pass PRAXIS II prior to student teaching. For more information about the state required PRAXIS exam, visit http://www.umaine.edu/edhd/acadprogs/praxis.htm. Students accepted to teacher candidacy at the end of their second year become immersed in the daily life and issues of public school during an intensive Education curriculum, a prelude to student teaching. During student teaching, future teachers learn and teach along with veteran teachers and get involved in many efforts to address the needs of students and schools.

Secondary Education concentrations include: English, mathematics, world languages (i.e., French, Latin, German, Spanish), ,science (i.e., life or physical), and social studies.

Suggested curriculum for the B.S. in Secondary Education


Sequence varies based on concentration (i.e., English, mathematics, world languages, sciences, or social studies).

First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fourth Year - Fall Semester


  • Credits: 1-6
  • Concentration Requirements. Credits 6-12
  • Methods Courses:

    English Concentration: ERL 440, ERL 418, and EDW 472

    Social Studies Concentration: ESS 441

    Science Concentration (Life or Physical): ESC 452

    Math Concentration: MAT 305

    World Language Concentration: MLC 466

Fourth Year - Spring Semester


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