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UMM Home > Division of Education > SeEd Discipline > Licensure Information
These licensure requirements reflect the 2007-09 Catalog.

Licensure Areas UMM Offers:
  Chemistry (9–12)   Life Science (9–12)
  Communication Arts & Literature (5–12)   Mathematics (5–12)
  Earth & Space Science (9–12)   Physics (9–12)
  French (K–12)   Social Studies (5–12)
  General Science (5–8)   Spanish (K–12)
  German (K–12)   Visual Arts (K–12)
  Instrumental Music (K–12)   Vocal Music (K–12)
       

Licensure Area Requirements
An equivalent honors course can be used to fulfill any of the following requirements.

Chemistry 9-12

  Chem 1101—General Chemistry I
  Chem 1102—General Chemistry II
  Chem 2301—Organic Chemistry I
  Chem 2302—Organic Chemistry II
  Chem 2311—Organic Chemistry Lab I
  Chem 2321—Introduction to Research
  Chem 3101—Analytical Chemistry
  Chem 3501—Physical Chemistry I
  Biol 2111—Cell Biology
  Math 1101—Calculus I
  Phys 1101—General Physics I

Communication Arts and Literature 5-12

  Engl 1131—Introduction to Literature
  One of two:
    Engl 3001—Advanced Expository Writing
    Engl 3005—Understanding Writing Theories and Practice
  Engl 3021—Grammar and Language
  Engl 3159—Shakespeare is not required but is strongly recommended.
  One of two:
    Engl 3301—U.S. Multicultural and Multiracial Literatures
    Ed 2201—Perspectives on Young Adult Literature: Schooling, Culture, and Society
  Spch 2101—Introduction to Theories of Speech Communication
  Spch 3071—Practices of Speech Communication
  Spch 4151—Argumentation: Theory and Practice
  One of three:
    Th 2211—Oral Interpretation (preferred)
    Th 2111—Creative Drama with Children
    Th 2221—Readers' Theatre

Earth and Space Science 9-12

  Geol 1001—Environmental Geology: Geology in Daily Life
  Geol 1101—Physical Geology
  Geol 2101—Mineralogy and Crystallography
  Geol 2111—Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
  Geol 2121—Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
  Geol 2141—Glacial and Quaternary Geology
  Geol 2151—Historical Geology: Earth History and Changing Scientific Perspectives
  Geol 3101—Structural Geology
  Geol 3401—Geophysics
  Geol 4901—Geology Senior Seminar
  Geol 4902—Geology Senior Seminar Presentation
  Math 1101—Calculus I
  Phys 1052—The Solar System
  Phys 1053—Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology

French K-12

  Fren 2001—Intermediate French I
  Fren 2002—Intermediate French II
  Fren 2011—Introduction to French Phoenetics
  Fren 3001—Conversation and Composition
  Fren 3011—Reading and Analysis of Texts
  Fren 4011—Theme et Version
  One course from Early Modern Studies cluster:
    Fren 3022—EMS: French Culture I: Medieval and Early Modern France
    Fren 3023—EMS: French Literature I: Medieval and Early Modern France
    Fren 3024—EMS: French Fairy Tale and the Fantastic
    Fren 3025—EMS: Wonder and the Marvelous
  One course from Modern Studies cluster:
    Fren 3032—MOS: French Culture II: Modern and Contemporary France
    Fren 3033—MOS: French Literature II: Revolution, Romanticism, Modernity
    Fren 3034—MOS: French Poetry and Music
  One course from Francophone Studies cluster:
    Fren 3041—FRS: Francophone Worlds
    Fren 3042—FRS: Contes Francophones
    Fren 3043—FRS: Litterature Migrante
    Fren 3044—FRS: L'Amerique Francophone
  Study abroad is strongly encouraged.

General Science 5-8

  Biol 2101—Evolution of Biodiversity (Biol 1111 prereq is waived)
  Biol 2111—Cell Biology (Biol 1111 prereq is waived)
  Chem 1101—General Chemistry I
  Chem 1102—General Chemistry II
  Geol 1101—Physical Geology
  One of two:
    Phys 1091—Principles of Physics I
    Phys 1101—General Physics I
  One of two:
    Phys 1092—Principles of Physics II
    Phys 1102—General Physics II
  Prerequisites for Phys 1101 and 1102 include Math 1101—Calculus I and Math 1102—Calculus II.

German K-12 (offered when feasible; contact the Division of Education for more information)

  Ger 2001—Intermediate German I
  Ger 2002—Intermediate German II
  Ger 2011—German Conversation and Composition
  Ger 3011—Readings in German
  Ger 3101—Survey of German Literature and Culture I
  Ger 3102—Survey of German Literature and Culture II
  Ger 3203—Periods: German Modernism
  Ger 3611—Austrian Studies
  Study abroad is strongly encouraged.

Instrumental Music K-12

  Mus 1101—Core Studies I: Music Theory I
  Mus 1102—Core Studies I: Music Theory II
  Mus 1300—UMM Symphonic Winds
  Mus 2101—Core Studies II: Music Theory III
  Mus 2102—Core Studies II: Music Theory IV
  Mus 3102—Core Studies III: Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century Music
  Mus 3200-3223—Advanced Individual Performance Studies in wind, string, percussion, or keyboard *
  Mus 3301—Instrumental Techniques—Woodwind
  Mus 3302—Instrumental Techniques—Brass and Percussion
  Mus 3303—Instrumental Techniques—Strings
  Mus 3304—Vocal Techniques
  Mus 3311—Conducting Techniques
  Mus 3321—Instrumental Conducting and Materials
  Mus 4901—Senior Project
  Instrument Repair Clinic
  * Consult with Music faculty to determine performance studies requirements.

Life Science 9-12

  Biol 1111—Fundamentals of Genetics, Evolution, and Development
  Biol 2101—Evolution of Biodiversity
  Biol 2111—Cell Biology
  Biol 3121—Molecular Biology
  Biol 3131—Ecology
  Biol 3701—Biological Communications
  Biol 4312—Genetics
  Biol 4901—Senior Seminar or equivalent research presentation experience
  Chem 1101—General Chemistry I
  One of two:
    Math 1021—Survey of Calculus
    Math 1101—Calculus I
  One of two:
    Stat 1601—Introduction to Statistics
    Stat 2601—Statistical Methods

Mathematics 5-12

  Math 1101—Calculus I
  Math 1102—Calculus II
  Math 2101—Calculus III
  Math 2111—Linear Algebra
  Math 2202—Mathematical Perspectives
  Math 2211—History of Math
  Math 3211—Geometry
  Math 3231—Abstract Algebra
  Math 3411—Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics
  Stat 2611—Mathematical Statistics

Physics 9-12

  Math 1101—Calculus I
  Math 1102—Calculus II
  Also recommended (required for Physics major):
    Math 2101—Calculus III
    Math 2401—Differential Equations
  Phys 1101—General Physics I
  Phys 1102—General Physics II
  Phys 2101—Modern Physics
  Phys 2201—Circuits and Electronic Devices
  Phys 3301—Optics
  Phys 3501—Statistical Physics
  Phys 4101—Electromagnetism
  Phys 4201—Quantum Mechanics
  One of three:
    Phys 4901—Senior Thesis (on research)
    Phys 2993 or 3993 or 4993—Directed Studies in Research
    Other research experience (e.g., UROP, internship) with discipline approval

Social Studies 5-12 (fulfills requirements for a social science major)

  Anth 1111—Introductory Cultural Anthropology
  Econ 1112—Principles of Macroeconomics
  Econ 1951—Seminar for Social Science Majors
  Geog 2001—Problems in Geography
  Hist 1301—Introduction to United States History
  Stat 1601—Introduction to Statistics or equivalent
  Pol 1201—American Government and Politics
  Psy 1051—Introduction to Psychology
  Soc 1101—Introductory Sociology
  Area of focus: The area of focus most often is demonstrated by completing the minor in that discipline. Consult the Social Science Major section of the catalog and/or a social science adviser for more information on area of focus required courses. Area of focus plans should be on file with the Social Science Division Office by the end of a student's junior year.

Spanish K-12

  Span 2001—Intermediate Spanish I
  Span 2002—Intermediate Spanish II
  Span 3001—Spanish Composition and Conversation I
  Span 3002—Spanish Composition and Conversation II
  Span 3101—Introduction to Hispanic Literature
  Span 3211—Literature and Culture of Latin America
  Span 3212—Literature and Culture of Spain
  Study abroad is strongly encouraged.

Visual Arts K-12

  ArtH 1101—Principles of Art
  ArtH 1111—Ancient to Medieval Art
  ArtH 1121—Renaissance to Modern Art
  ArtS 1101—Basic Studio Drawing
  ArtS 1102—Basic Studio Drawing
  ArtS 1103—Basic Studio 2-D Design
  ArtS 1104—Basic Studio 3-D Design
  ArtS 1105—Basic Studio Discussion
  ArtS 1106—Basic Studio Discussion
  One of two:
    ArtS 2500—Photography
    ArtS 3005—Media Studies: Digital Imaging
  One of two:
    ArtS 3002—Artist's Books
    ArtS 3006—Feminism: A Studio Perspective
  Minimum 12 credits in one of the following media plus 6 credits in another and 3 credits in the third media:
  Printmaking
    ArtS 2201—Beginning Printmaking I
    ArtS 2202—Beginning Printmaking II
    ArtS 3200—Advanced Printmaking I
    ArtS 3210—Advanced Printmaking II
  Painting
    ArtS 2301—Beginning Painting I
    ArtS 2302—Beginning Painting II
    ArtS 3300—Advanced Painting I
    ArtS 3310—Advanced Painting II
  Sculpture
    ArtS 2401—Beginning Sculpture I
    ArtS 2402—Beginning Sculpture II
    ArtS 3400—Advanced Sculpture I
    ArtS 3410—Advanced Sculpture II
  Ceramics
    ArtS 1050—Beginning Ceramics
    ArtS 2050—Advanced Ceramics

Vocal Music K-12

  Mus 1101—Core Studies I: Music Theory I
  Mus 1102—Core Studies I: Music Theory II
  Mus 1201—Piano Accompanying
  Mus 1401—English, Italian, German, and French Diction for Singers
  One of two:
    Mus 1310—University Choir
    Mus 1320—Concert Choir
  Mus 2101—Core Studies II: Music Theory III
  Mus 2102—Core Studies II: Music Theory IV
  Mus 3102—Core Studies III: Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century Music
  Mus 3200-3223—Advanced Individual Performance Studies in voice, keyboard, or guitar *
  Mus 3301—Instrumental Techniques—Woodwind
  Mus 3302—Instrumental Techniques—Brass and Percussion
  Mus 3303—Instrumental Techniques—Strings
  Mus 3304—Vocal Techniques
  Mus 3311—Conducting Techniques
  Mus 3331—Choral Conducting and Materials
  Mus 3352—Choral Arranging
  Mus 4901—Senior Project
  * Consult with Music faculty to determine performance studies requirements.