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BSEDS - Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Secondary Education

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The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education prepares candidates for a teaching career and certification in 6th – 12th grade Biology or Mathematics. Working in a dynamic cohort model, teacher candidates learn to teach through practice-based coursework, extensive field-based learning in 6th-12th grade classrooms, community-based experiences, and the development of research-based and responsive teaching practices. Dedicated faculty engage teacher candidates in service-learning, undergraduate research, grant work, and professional presentations.

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ANY of the following Courses:
  • GLOB1001
  • GLOB1001H
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

DECK 1000 courses are available to students who are currently in their first year at Coastal Georgia and should be completed during one of the student's first two terms of enrollment.

Transfer students who have not yet fulfilled this requirement may also register for a DECK 1000 course and should do so at their earliest possible opportunity.

AND
Earn a minimum grade of C in the following:

MATH 1111 is strongly recommended for the Biology concentration, and MATH 1113 is a required prerequisite for the Math concentration.

AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • POLS1101
    OR     POLS1101H
  • HIST2111
    OR     HIST2111H
    OR     HIST2112
    OR     HIST2112H
AND
Complete ALL of the following Course Sets:
AND
Earn a minimum grade of C in the following:
  • ENGL1101
    OR     ENGL1101H
  • ENGL1102
    OR     ENGL1102H
AND
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 8 credits from the following:

Biology: Select Chemistry Sequence recommended

AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

Biology: MATH 1401/1401H recommended

AND
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
Completion requirement
Earn a minimum grade of C in the following:
  • EDUC2110
  • EDUC2120
  • EDUC2130
  • EDUC2999
  • MSED3010
  • MSED3020
  • MSED3090
  • MSED3091
  • MSED4001
  • MSED4110
  • SPED3440
  • RDNG4120
  • SCED4091
Completion requirement
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Earn a minimum grade of C in the following:
  • MATH1122
  • MATH2123
    OR     MATH2403
  • MSED4028
  • MATH1401
    OR     MATH1401H
  • MATH2124
  • MATH3010
  • MATH3110
  • MATH3203
  • MATH3250
  • MATH4011
  • MATH4450
OR
Earn a minimum grade of C in the following:
  • BIOL1107
    AND     BIOL1107L
  • BIOL1108
    AND     BIOL1108L
  • CHEM2211
  • MSED4030
  • GEOL1121
    AND     GEOL1121L
  • BIOL2440K
  • BIOL4110K
  • BIOL3110K
    OR     BIOL3450K
    OR     BIOL3400K
  • BIOL3300K
  • BIOL3600

Notes

Admission to the Secondary Education Program
Prior to enrolling in the semester that begins the teacher candidate’s professional education sequence of courses, students are required to be admitted to the Secondary Education Program. Applications for admission are due in March prior to the Junior Year, Fall Semester. Admission is competitive in nature and prospective teacher candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • Overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher upon admission. 

  • Complete the core curriculum, or have a clear path to program completion. 

  • Complete all Field of Study/Prerequisites with grades of a C or better.

  • Submit three acceptable Teacher Candidate Disposition Evaluations, with at least one being from be from an EDUC course instructor.

 Once admitted and prior to the program start, students must qualify for a pre-service teaching certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). To qualify for a pre-service certificate, students must: 

  • Submit a notarized Verification of Lawful Presence Form. 

  • Pass a criminal background check (conducted by the GaPSC). 

  • Successfully complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (Test 360). 

  • Submit proof of liability insurance. 

Continuation in the Secondary Education Program
Once admitted to the Secondary Education Program, teacher candidates must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 and earn a  grade of “C” or higher in all professional education and content area courses. Throughout the program, faculty monitor and support candidates’ progression of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to ensure that candidates meet high standards of teaching.

Graduation Requirements

  • Overall grade point average of 2.5. 

  • Successfully complete of all education and content area courses in the major with a grade of C or better.

  • Demonstrate satisfactory performance in all clinical experiences, including the on-going demonstration of professional dispositions required of teachers as professionals.

  • Attempt the GACE content assessments associated with the degree field. An “attempt” requires that assessment scores are received by the Department of Education and Teacher Preparation prior to program completion.

 Certification
In addition to the above graduation requirements, the Georgia Professional Standards has additional requirements for the certification of teachers in Georgia. For more information, please see the Georgia Professional Standards Commission's website (www.gapsc.com) or contact the Department of Education and Teacher Preparation.

For questions about this program, please contact:

Name

Dr. Amy Sneed

Phone

(912) 279-5848

Email

asneed@ccga.edu