Saint Martin's University baccalaureate program in secondary education provides graduates with the education and training for advanced study and/or initial teaching certification with a primary endorsement in secondary education (grades 4-12) from the State of Washington.

The University's education program insures all students have the knowledge in the liberal arts.  During the professional sequence, students gain knowledge and skills essential to effective teaching and participate in varied field experiences in school classrooms.  University faculty, as well as local school district teachers and administrators, participate in the program and contribute to its quality and relevance.

The education program is approved by the Washington State Board of Education.  Students completing the elementary, secondary or special education programs are eligible for state certification.  The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sometimes makes changes in certificate requirements that take precedence over requirements outlines in the University's Catalog.  Saint Martin's is authorized by the Washington Board of Education to offer teacher certificate endorsements in the following fields*: biology, chemistry, choral music, drama, early childhood education, early childhood special education, French, Japanese, English/ language arts, instrumental music, mathematics, mid-level math and science, mid-level humanities, music (general),  health and fitness, reading, Spanish, social studies, and special education.

Added endorsement in the preceding fields requires 20 to 47 semester hours or an academic major in its respective discipline.  Contact an education advisor for assistance in developing an approved endorsement program.

The University's secondary education program provides:

• A rigorous educational environment in which faculty members work closely with their students.

• Quality curriculum library and computer facilities.

• A faculty with extensive experience as University educators and in the kindergarten-12 education system.

• Small classes, allowing students to receive individual attention.

• Necessary class, library, computer and field experiences to support the University's teacher education programs.

Saint Martin's education students can become members in the Student Washington Education Association (SWEA), an active education club on campus, and/or take part in other informal activities that allow professional development in their chosen major.  Seminars with guest speakers from the education profession and field trips also are part of the University experience.

An outline of the University's secondary education program is given below.  To insure proper sequencing of courses, students planning to enter the program must consult an advisor from the college of education prior to taking courses at the University.

Secondary Education Program
Grades 4-12

General Education
(45-51 semester hours)
General requirements are listed in the opening pages of the catalog.

Certificate endorsement/academic major
(30-60 semester hours)
Academic majors typically range between 30 and 60 semester hours. Some credits may double as credits for an additional endorsement.

Candidates for secondary program verification are required to have an academic major in the area in which they intend to be endorsed. Saint Martin's University is authorized to verify its graduates for teaching endorsements in secondary schools (grades 4-12) in the following academic majors: biology, chemistry, music, English, history, mathematics and social studies.

Candidates must have advisors in both the College of Education and their academic major.

Students completing the Secondary Education Program meet the requirements for a minor in education.

Preprofessional courses
(27-28 semester hours)
ENG 101 College Writing I
ENG 102 College Writing II
ED   204  Introduction to Education
PSY 101  Introduction to Psychology
ED 205 or PSY 205 Child and Adolescent Development
MTH 101 or higher level course
One speech or acting course
CSC 160  Introduction to Computing Technology
SOC 396 Intercultural Communication
-or-
SOC 302 Sex, Race and Disability

Basic Courses
(42-43 semester hours)
Required before student teaching:
ED 300    Competency Seminar (optional - may be required for some students.)
ED 306    Curriculum and Instruction
TED 312  Classroom Technology
SED 359  Introduction to Exceptionality
ED 360    Classroom Management
ED 370    Tests and Measurements
ED 371    Education Law
ED 383    Issues of Abuse/Teacher as Counselor
ED 482    Reading Assessment and Intervention for Secondary Teachers
ED 484    General Methods for Secondary Teachers
ED 485    Content-area Reading for Secondary Teachers
ED 487    Secondary Methods Seminar/Practicum
ED 496    Student Teaching in Secondary Schools
ED 499    Student Teaching Seminar: Secondary

Other required courses*
(0-9 semester hours)
HIS 326   Pacific Northwest History and Government (required for history or social studies endorsement)
ED 438     Literature for Children and Young Adults (for English language arts endorsement)
ENG 433 and ENG 306 (for English language arts endorsement)
Other courses as needed for endorsements

Added certificate endorsements*
(O-40 semester hours)
In addition to endorsement in the student's major, at least one additional endorsement is required. Students can earn the additional endorsement either at Saint Martin's University or elsewhere.

* Some credits may be included in the University's General Education and/or academic major requirements.
 

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