CBASE TEST should be taken during the second semester of the freshman or during the sophomore year. Students must complete all sections of the CBASE prior to being admitted to the College of Education. Please review the Admission Requirements page for more information regarding the minimum score. Students can sign up to take the CBASE through Testing Services website.
Block I can be taken anytime during the freshman or sophomore year. Students are strongly encouraged to take all block I classes during the same semester. All block I classes must be passed with a minimum grade of "C" or higher in order to be admitted to the College of Education which is a prerequisite for Block II.
| Course | Course Name | CreditHours |
| ED 251 | Introduction to MSE Technology | 2 |
| ED 250 | Introduction to MSE Teaching | 2 |
| PY 222 | Development of the Adolescent | 3 |
Prerequisite to Block II: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Applications can be obtainedin Scully room 309. Please see the Admission Requirements page for specific requirements to be admitted to the College of Education.
Block II can be taken after successful admission to the College of Education. Most students generally take Block II during their sophomore or junior year depending upon their specific circumstances. Students should consult their advisor to discuss the appropriate time to take Block II.
Registering instructions: Students must go to Scully 245 on their priority registration date or any day after to register for block II classes. An enrollment form can be printed off and filled out in advance to speed up the process. A copy of the form can be found on the forms page.
| Course | Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| EF 304 | School and Society | 2 |
| SE 275# | Diversity in American Schools | 3 |
| SE 301 * | Fundamentals of Middle School Education | 3 |
| SE 302 * | Teaching Reading & Writing in the Middle School | 3 |
| SE 305 | Middle & Secondary Block II Field Experience | 2 |
| SE 306 | Theories of Learning and Management | 2 |
| SE 307 | Teaching Reading in Secondary | 2 |
| SE 308** | Fundamentals of High School Education | 2 |
* Middle School Education majors only and only offered in the spring
** Secondary Education majors only
# Course counts as Social Systems University Studies course as well as a Professional Education course
Block III technique classes are offered on a rotational basis. Students must consult with their advisor to plan their schedule according to their block III techniques class.
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| SE 300 | Technology to Enhance Learning | 2 |
| SE 3XX | Special Subject Technique Course | 3 |
| SE 370 | Middle and SecondaryBlock Field Experience | 2 |
| EX 390 | Psychology & Education of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
Block IV All coursework must be completed prior to taking Block IV. Students who plan on taking Block IV must attend planning meetings and fill out the required paperwork usually held at the beginning of the semester prior to the semester students are planning on taking block IV. For example if a student plans to take block IV during their spring 2012 semester they must attend the informational planning meetings at the beginning of the fall 2011 semester.
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| SE 463 | Student Teaching Secondary (1st) | 6 |
| SE 464 | Student Teaching Secondary (2nd) | 6 |
| EF 400 | Seminar in Educational Issues for Student Teachers | 1 |
Graduate Level Courses
Core Courses (18 hours)
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| GR 691 | Methods of Research (Must be completed within first 9 hours) | 3 |
| SE 637 | Curriculum Construction | 3 |
| SE 600 | Multimedia in Education | 3 |
| EF 690 | Found. Of Curriculum Dev. | 3 |
| SE 638 | Improvement of Instruct & Assessment | 3 |
| SE 641 | Teaching Multicultural Society | 3 |
| GR 698 | Graduate paper & Comps or *** | 0 |
| SE 694 | Thesis** | 0 |
**SE694 Thesis: If a student chooses this option, it will be counted as 3 of the 15 elective credit hours.
*** Contact Advisor during/after GR691 to plan toward Graduate Paper requirements. The GR691 course paper may be the springboard but is NOT considered the summative Graduate Paper for the program.
Technology Courses (15 hours)
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| SE 617 | Found. Of Ed Technology | 3 |
| SE 500 | Internet in Education | 3 |
| SE 683 | Instructional Design & Tech | 3 |
| SE 685 | Planning for Tech in the School District | 3 |
| SE 680 | Topics in Middle & Secondary Education | 3 |
Educational Studies (15 hours)
Please choose 15 credit hours from one or a combination of these categories:
- Any Subject Specialty courses
- Advanced Placement Workshops
- Teacher Education Courses
- SE680 topics in Middle and Secondary Education (PDS, must be approved by advisor)
- Autism
- Special Education
Courses offerings may vary based on need, enrollment or availability.
It is the graduate student's responsibility to read the Graduate Bulletin, contact their Advisor, meet the requirements and due dates toward completion of their program.