Secondary Major & Licensure

Secondary education majors have two advisors, one advisor for their content major and one advisor for their education major. Students are required to meet with their academic advisors in their content major department (e.g. English, History, Math, or Computer Science) to select appropriate courses for their content major and core requirements. Each teacher candidate will work with an advisor in the Education Department to develop an individualized program of study. Individualized programs of study include course sequencing, clinical experiences, and state testing requirements. For more information on the typical sequence of coursework and course requirements related to each licensure area, please see the Saint Anselm College Education Department website. In planning a sequence of study, students should bear in mind that most content courses have prerequisites.

In addition to core and content requirements, the following courses are required for double majors in secondary education: *PY 203 Adolescent Psychology (pre-or co-requisite for ED 322)

*ED 240 Principles of Teaching and Learning (30-hour clinical)
ED 322 Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity in Education (30-hour clinical)
*ED 340 Curriculum and Assessment in Teaching
ED 429 The Bridge Experience (30-hour clinical) (2 credits)
ED 432 Clinical Capstone: Supervised Student Teaching (12-credits) (clinical capstone)
ED 440-447 Methods of Teaching in content area specific to the major
ED 490 NHTCAP Capstone (2 credits)

*Note: In addition to meeting major requirements, courses with an asterisk also meet Saint Anselm College core requirements including Social Scientific or Writing Intensive requirements.

*Note: Students double-majoring in French or Spanish and Secondary Education are required to successfully complete a study abroad or immersion program for at least one semester (or equivalent summer program). The purpose is to develop linguistic competency and cultural appreciation. If a study abroad is not a viable option, an immersion experience in the target language is required. Information on study abroad opportunities and/or immersion programs is available in the Study Abroad Office.

Testing Requirements

In order to be accepted into the Teacher Education Program (TEP) during the sophomore year, all candidates must fulfill a requirement to pass a basic academic skills assessment (reading, writing, and mathematics). ACT or SAT scores in reading, writing, and/or mathematics scored at or above the 50th percentile can be substituted to meet this requirement.

Passing scores are required in the subject area test that correlate with the type of licensure you are pursuing. If you are applying for elementary education licensure, you must also pass the Foundation of Reading. It is highly recommended that these subject area tests are completed by December of senior year.

Testing instructions are located on the Canvas TEP site and in the Education Department. Education advisors will review testing requirements during pre-registration meetings.