Admission to the Program
During fall semester of the junior or senior year, students are expected to attend an application meeting to begin the application process. Enrollment in the program is limited. The decision to admit is made during spring semester, before fall registration. The secondary education course sequence begins in fall semester.

Students transferring from another school must be admitted to UMM before admission to the secondary program can be offered. It is recommended that these students seek academic planning advice from a member of the secondary education faculty before the semester in which admission to the program is sought.

Requirements for admission include the following:

1. Successful completion (grade of C- or higher) of Psy 1061—Introduction to the Development of the Child and Adolescent (Psy 1051 is a prereq), Ed 2101—Foundations and Issues in Education, and Ed 2111—Tutor-Aide Practicum

Though not required for admission, Psy 1081—Drugs and Human Behavior and Spch 1052—Introduction to Public Speaking or Spch 1042—Public Speaking and Analysis are required courses for licensure. It is recommended that students complete these courses prior to beginning the program.

For students desiring more in-depth alternatives, Psy 3401—Developmental Psychology I: Child Psychology and Psy 3402—Developmental Psychology II: Adolescence may be substituted for Psy 1061—Introduction to the Development of the Child and Adolescent.

2. Completion of the Praxis I: Preprofessional Skills Test (PPST).

3. A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, in required licensure area(s), and in education courses. No grade below C- will be accepted in licensure or education courses.

4. Approximately 90 credits completed by the end of the junior year including demonstration of satisfactory progress in each licensure area.

5. Approval of the faculty based on an interview, recommendations, assessment of prior experience (especially with young people and other cultures), and progress toward a degree.

6. Student must be admitted to UMM prior to program admission.

Student Teaching Requirements
1. Successful completion of SeEd 4102—Block II: Teaching and Learning Strategies, SeEd 4103—Practicum Experience in the Middle and Secondary School, SeEd 4104—Teaching Diverse Learners, and SeEd 4105—Reading and Literacy in the Content Areas.

2. Successful completion of licensure area methods course(s).

3. Satisfactory completion of tutor aide and practicum experiences.

4. Spch 1052—Introduction to Public Speaking or Spch 1042—Public Speaking and Analysis.

5. A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, in required licensure area(s) and in education courses.
No grade below C- will be accepted in licensure or education courses.

6. Approval of teacher education faculty based on recommendations from faculty in the student's discipline.