ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION

Courses  

Provisional Certification (Note - Several course numbers have been updated)

1. EX 390 Psychology & Education of the Exceptional Child ( 3 credit hours  )

2. SE 271/ SE306 Theories of Learning and Management ( 2 credit hours  )

3. Techniques of Teaching   ( 3 credit hours  )

4.  SE 272/SE 307 Teaching Reading in Secondary School ( 2 credit hours  )

5.  PY 222 Development of the Adolescent ( 3 credit hours  )

6. EF 304 - Foundations Course ( 2 credit hours  )

7. SE 460 Practicum ( Student Teaching, 6 credit hours )

Praxis II Exam: in your subject area (refer to the Office of Testing Services on Southeast's campus for details of when these tests are offered). Specific information about the Praxis II tests can be found at http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxtest.html

Teacher Work Sample (TWS) Students will be required to successfully complete a TWS during the semester they take SE 460. Information of the TWS can be found at:  http://www5.semo.edu/studentteach/TWS/tws_student_guidelines.pdf (requires Acrobat Reader)

Temporary Certification Regular and Special Education - SEMO courses (Note - Several course numbers have been updated)

**NOTE** The Temporary Certification is intended to be a three year program of study. Additional course work maybe required to meet the nine (9) credit hour per year requirement.

Regular Education:

1. Psychology of the Exceptional Child:   EX390 Psychology & Education of the Exceptional Child ( 3 credit hours  )

2. Behavioral Management Techniques:  SE271/SE306 Theories of Learning and Management ( 2 credit hours  )

3. Measurement and Evaluation:  SE273/SE308 Fundamentals of High School Education or SE250/SE301 Fundamentals of Middle School Education ( 3 credit hours  )

4. Teaching Methods/Instructional Strategies:   ( 3 credit hours  )

5. Methods of Teaching Reading at the Appropriate Level:  SE272/SE307 Teaching Reading in Secondary School ( 2 credit hours  )

6. Development Psychology at the Appropriate Level:  PY222 Development of the Adolescent ( 3 credit hours  )

7.  Beginning Teacher Assistance: This requirement can be fulfilled through the participation in one of several Beginning Teacher Assistance workshops offered through out the state. Various organizations offer these workshop, the following is a link to workshops offered by Missouri State Teacher Association.  Please obtain verification of your attendance.

Praxis II Exams: one test in your subject area and one test covering teaching and learning (refer to the Office of Testing Services on Southeast's campus for details of when these tests are offered). Specific information about the Praxis II tests can be found at http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxtest.html

Special Education: Cross-Categorical (K-12) (Note - Several course numbers have been updated)

1. Psychology of the Exceptional Child:   EX390 Psychology & Education of the Exceptional Child ( 3 credit hours  )

2. Behavioral Management Techniques:  EX304 Behavior Management ( 3 credit hours  )

3. Evaluation of Abilities and Achievement:  EX317 Assessment and Techniques of Teaching the
            Exceptional Child ( 3 credit hours  )

4. Introduction to Cross-Categorical Disabilities:   EX273/EX318 Introduction to Mild/Moderate Cross-
            Categorical ( 3 credit hours  )

5. Methods of Teaching Students with Cross-Categorical Disabilities:  EX373 Techniques of
            Teaching the Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical ( 3 credit hours  )

6. Methods of Teaching Reading: 

            (i) Reading Methods; and  EL262/EL316 Foundations of Reading Tech ( 3 credit hours  )

            (ii) Analysis & Correction of Reading Disabilities;  EL354 Corrective Reading Instruction ( 3 credit hours  )

7.  Methods of Teaching Mathematics: 

            (i) Mathematics Methods; and  EL353 Tech. of Teaching Mathematics ( 2 credit hours  )

            (ii) Methods of Teaching Remedial Mathematics; and  EX 312 Diagnosis & Remediation of
                        Learning Difficulties in Mathematics ( 3 credit hours  )

8. Counseling Techniques.  EX307 Parents and the Exceptional Child ( 3 credit hours  )

Praxis II Exams: two tests in your subject area and one test covering teaching and learning (refer to the Office of Testing Services on Southeast's campus for details of when these tests are offered). Specific information about the Praxis II tests can be found at http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxtest.html

 

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