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Teacher Education Walter H. Gmelch, Director, Teacher Education and Dean,
College of Education All students who are recommended by Iowa State
University for teacher licensure must meet the requirements of the teacher education
program and be recommended by the College of Education. An undergraduate seeking a
bachelor’s degree must be enrolled in the department in which he or she plans to
major and must meet the graduation requirements of that department and the college in
which it is located. Students already holding a bachelor’s degree should consult with
the coordinator of the area in which they plan to specialize so that an individualized
program of study can be developed. Admission to Undergraduate Teacher Education Program A student seeking admission to a teacher education
program must be accepted by a selection committee for the specific program which the
student seeks to enter. Factors considered in evaluating applications include scholarship,
interest in teaching, character, and physical and mental health. Recommendations by
selection committees must be confirmed by the University Teacher Education Committee
before admission to the program in teacher education is granted. Students may apply as early as four semesters before the
one in which they plan to enroll for student teaching; however, they must be fully
admitted into the Teacher Education Program by mid-semester prior to their planned
students teaching semester. Requirements for full admission to the Teacher Education
Program are: 1. A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average that
must be maintained through graduation to be recommended for licensure. 2. One of the following: —Minimum ACT composite of 19. —Minimum SAT I composite score of 910. —PPST subtest scores in reading, writing and
mathematics of 172, 172, and 170 respectively. Details regarding the dates and fees for any of these
tests are available in the Testing Office in Student Counseling Services. 3. Documented completion of 10 hours of pre-student
teaching field experience. Student Teaching Student teaching is the culminating experience to the
teacher preparation program at Iowa State University. To ensure that students are prepared
for this experience, the following requirements must be met prior to student teaching: 1. Full admission to the teacher education program by
mid-point of the semester prior to the semester when student teaching is planned. 2. A passing grade must have been earned in all required
professional teacher education courses (see The Professional Teacher Education
Requirement). 3. Completion of the student teaching application by the
first week of fall semester for spring student teaching and the first week of spring
semester for fall student teaching. Details regarding application are available in the
Field Experiences Office, E105 Lagomarcino Hall. 4. A minimum ISU cumulative grade point average of 2.50
or higher at time of application for student teaching. Teacher Licensure The Iowa Provisional License may be recommended for
those who hold the bachelor’s degree from Iowa State and who have completed the
following: 1. All requirements of an approved teacher education
program, including the human relations requirement of C I 406. 2. A minimum of 42 semester hours in courses designed to
serve the general needs of college students. This total will include Engl 104 and 105, one
course appropriate for developing interpersonal or group presentation skills (see college
or department for appropriate courses), Psych 230 or HD FS 102, Lib 160, one course in
each area of physical sciences, biological sciences and mathematics, and one course in
American history or American government. 3. Additional requirements as designated by the State of
Iowa that include, but are not limited to, a special education component and 50 hours of
pre-student teaching field experience, 40 of which are to be taken after admission to the
Teacher Education Program. 4. A minimum ISU cumulative grade point average of 2.50
or higher was maintained through graduation (or completion of the Teacher Education
Program). 5. Documentation from the student teaching supervisor
that the student has successfully completed the final assessment of his/her program
portfolio. Note: Specific courses taken to be used for licensure
may not be taken pass/not pass. Complete details of the State of Iowa requirements for
licensure are outlined in the University Teacher Education Handbook that may be purchased
at the University Bookstore. Approval for the early childhood education license
requires successful completion of the licensure curriculum through either the Department
of Curriculum and Instruction or the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Graduate programs are available for those who seek
approval as elementary and secondary school principals, superintendents, counselors,
instructional media specialists, or teachers in community colleges (applied science and
technology, vocational-technical or arts and sciences). Students also may pursue a program
for approval to teach in the area of special education, art, agriculture, talented and
gifted and reading. Information concerning licenses not described above, as
well as more detailed requirements for any license, may be obtained from the Education
Student Services Office in the College of Education. The General Education Requirement All prospective teachers are required to complete a
program in general education which is integrated with their professional preparation and
extends through the undergraduate curriculum. The student is expected to complete studies in five
groups in general education. Usually, courses relating to a given area may be found in
several different departments. Credits listed are minimum requirements.
This total will include Engl 104 and 105,
one course appropriate for developing interpersonal or group presentation skills (see
college department for appropriate course), Psych 230 or HD FS 102, and Lib 160, and one
course in American history or government. Additional credits in general education may be
required by departments preparing teachers. The Professional Teacher Education Requirement As part of a total educational program, the prospective
teacher must complete certain studies related directly to the profession of teaching. All
students in teacher education must take the following courses prior to student teaching:
(See college department for appropriate course)
Secondary education students must also
complete the following courses: R C I 415—Senior Seminar All students must satisfactorily complete at least one
credit of pre-student teaching laboratory experience. This requirement may be met through
a pre-student teaching course (e.g. C I 280) or, in certain subject areas, a course
designated to provide an equivalent experience. Professional Courses in Areas of Specialization AgEdS—AgEds 211, 310, 410, 411, 417 Biology—C I 280M, 347, 392, 468J, 468K, 492, C
I/LAS 417D Chemistry—LAS 417B, 492 Earth Sciences—C I 280M, 347, 392, 468J, 468K, 492,
C I/LAS 417J English—C I 395; Engl 392, 394, 494; LAS 417E Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Home Economics
Education option—FCEDS 206, 206L, 306, 318, 403, 413, 417A, 417B, 420 Foreign Languages—F Lng 487, LAS 417G General Science—C I 280M, 347, 392, 468J, 468K,
492, C I/LAS 417B Health Education—H S 375, 417 Mathematics—LAS 417C, 480C, Math 497, 542 Music—LAS 417K and/or 417L, Music 266, 366, 466,
Vocal: 358A, 360, 367, 465, Instrumental: 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 358B, 368 or
369, 464 Physical Education—Ex Sp 375, 417, 418, 475 Physical Sciences—C I 280M, 347, 392, 468J, 468K,
492, C I/LAS 417B Physics—C I 280M, 347, 392, 468J, 468K, 492, C
I/LAS 417B History and Social Sciences—LAS 417A, 480A, 493 Speech Communication—LAS 417F, Sp Cm 495A, 495B The Requirements for Areas of Specialization in
Teacher Education A teacher must also be competent in the area of a
teaching specialization. For instance, certain competencies are required of those who
would teach at the prekindergarten-kindergarten or the elementary level. Those preparing
to teach at the secondary level must develop a depth of understanding in one or more
subject matter areas. For full-time teaching in secondary schools an approved
subject matter concentration of at least 30 semester hours is required. Additional subject
matter areas, usually consisting of 24 semester hours each, are possible but not required.
Students interested in adding a second subject area should consult with the coordinator of
the area. The additional courses required by specific teaching
areas are: Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness Art Biology Students seeking approval to teach biology must earn 13
credits in chemistry, 8 in physics, and at least 6 in mathematics, and take the following
biological courses: Biol 201, 201L, 202, 202L, 301, 301L, 302, 303, 302L, and 312.
Bot 306
Micro 202
Zool 355 Seven additional credits at the 300 level or above in a
basic biological science. A course emphasizing concepts in biotechnology is recommended,
but not required. Students who have begun their biological science program
under earlier catalogs need to see the science teaching adviser if they have questions. Chemistry Students seeking approval to teach chemistry must earn
credits in the following courses: General chemistry 177, 177L, 178, Analytical chemistry 210 or 211, 211L, 316, and 316L Organic chemistry 331, 331L, 332, 332L Inorganic chemistry 301 Physical chemistry 321, 321L, 322 Math 165, 166 Phys 221 and 222 or 111 and 112 A minimum of one course in biology is required. The
recommended course is Biol 201, 201L. Students with an endorsement in a natural science who
seek approval to teach chemistry as an additional area must earn credits in the courses
below (15 minimum credits): Chem 177, 177L, 178, 178L, 211, 211L, 331, 331L, 332,
332L or Chem 163, 163L, 164, 164L, 211, 211L, 231, 231L Students with no natural science endorsement who seek
approval to teach chemistry as an additional area must complete one of the two sets of
courses listed above plus sufficient additional courses to total 24 chemistry credits,
chosen from: Chem 316, 316L, 301, 321, 322, 321L or BBMB 301, 320, 311, 451 In addition, students are required to take the physical
science teaching methods course LAS 492. Coaching Interscholastic Athletics Students seeking approval for the Iowa State University
endorsement to coach interscholastic athletics must: a. Satisfy the professional teacher education
requirements of the College of Education. b. Satisfy the requirements of a teaching specialization
area. c. Earn credits in the following: Zool 155; EX SP 220,
258, 355 (Prereq: Phys 106 or 111), 315, 358 (Prereq: Zool 156), 365. Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education: See Curriculum and
Instruction or Human Development and Family Studies. Elementary Education. See Curriculum and
Instruction. Earth Sciences Students seeking approval to teach earth sciences must
earn credits in the following courses: Geol 100, 100L, 102, 102L, 302, 305, 311, 356, 365, 368,
480 Mteor 206 Astro 120, 150 Chem 177, 177L, 178, 178L Phys 111, 112; or 221, 222 Math 151 or 160 or 165 Com S 107 and one course in biology. Students with an endorsement in a natural science who
seek approval to teach earth sciences as an additional area must earn credits in the
following courses: Geol 100, 100L, 102 Mteor 206 Astro 120, 150 Courses 300 or above—3 credits Students with no other natural science endorsement, but
who seek endorsement in this area, must take the listed courses plus additional credits in
this area to give a total of 24. See area coordinator for approval prior to taking
courses. English Students seeking endorsement to teach English (7-12)
must earn 58 credits in the following courses: Distributed Requirements:
Students seeking to add English as an
additional endorsement area must earn 43 credits in the following courses:
English as a Second Language To add a K-12 teaching endorsement in English as a
Second Language, students must fulfill the certification requirements in a major subject
area and complete twenty-four semester hours in ESL. Those twenty-four hours must include Engl 518 and 588.
In addition, students must take at least one course in each of the following areas. In
some cases, relevant special topics courses or experimental courses may be substituted.
Some courses have prerequisites. Teaching ESL: Engl/Ling 524, 525, 528 Applied Linguistics: Engl/LIng 220, 419/516, 519, 526 Language in Culture: ComSt 310; Anthr/Ling 309, 500;
Engl 344, 349, 549, Span 320. Bilingual Education: Engl/Ling 514 Nature of Language: Engl/Ling 219, 420, 511, 512, 527 Process in Language Acquisition: Engl/Ling 425, 517 Family and Consumer Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures Students seeking approval to teach a foreign language
must earn at least 34 credits in that one foreign language which must include the courses
indicated below for that language. Licensure, full or restricted, also requires Foreign
Language 487. French: 301, 302, 305, 321 or 331, 322 or 332, 401. German: 301, 302, 305, 330, 340, 4 credits from 471 or
472. Spanish: 301, 303, 314, 320 or 326, 401, 403; 6 credits
from 321, 322, 330, 331, 332. Latin: 306 (2 cr.); 6 cr. each in 441, 442; 5 cr.
arranged; Hist (Cl St) 403. Russian: 301, 302, 321, 322, 401, 402. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
requires that all students seeking approval to teach a modern language demonstrate
adequate speaking proficiency in that language. Students seeking approval to teach one of the above
foreign languages as an additional area must earn 25 credits in that language; 9 of these
credits must be at the 300 level or above with 6 of these credits in composition and
conversation at the 300 or 400 level. In Latin 10 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level
and Hist 403 (Cl St 403) is required. F Lng 487 is also required for this licensure. Students seeking approval to teach Greek or Portuguese
as an additional language must take 25 credits in the language; 9 of these credits must be
300 level courses or above. Endorsement in Greek also requires History 402. F Lng 487 is
also required for this licensure. General Science Students seeking approval to teach general science must
earn credits in the following courses: Biol 201, 201L, 202, 202L Chem 163, 163L, 164, 164L, 231, 231L Geol 100, 100L Phys 111, 112; or 221, 222 Math 151 or 160 or 165 At least 6 credits from courses numbered 300 or above in
astronomy and astrophysics, biochemistry and biophysics, biology, botany, chemistry,
genetics, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physics, and zoology. Health Education Students seeking approval to teach health education must
earn credit in the following courses: EX SP 258; H S 110, 215, 305, 310, 350, 375, 390; FS
HN 167, HD FS 276, 373 or 377; Zool 155, 156. Students seeking approval for health education as an
additional subject area must earn credits in the following courses: FS HN 167; HD FS 276;
H S 110, 215, 305, 310, 350, 375, 390; Zool 155, 156. History and Social Sciences Students seeking certification in any of the social
studies areas must complete 15 credits from the following courses listed in each of at
least two approval areas plus (a) 15 credits distributed among any of the remaining areas,
or (b) 15 credits taken from a single additional area. For each additional area of
certification, students must complete 15 credits from courses listed. Courses applicable in specific areas Anthropology: Anthr 201, 202, 306 or 309, 307 or 308,
and any other Anthr course. Economics: Econ 101 and 102, and credits as needed from
301 or 302, 312, 320, 321, 344, 353, 355, 370, 376, 415. Geography: Select one course from each group: 1) Intro
to Geog* or Anthr 306; 2) Political Geog* or Anthr 201; 3) Anthr 202; 4) Urban Geog* or
Anthr 311 or 323 or 325 or 326; 5) EnSci 101 or 330 (*Geography courses are not available
at ISU - see history/social science coordinator for available options). Political Science: Credits as needed from: Pol S 215,
230, 241, 251, 305, 306, 310, 311, 320, 344, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 371, 381, 385, 405, 406, 410, 413, 420, 421, 433, 453, 464, 471. Psychology: 101, 301, 440 and six additional credits
except Psych 230 and 333. Sociology: Soc 130 or 134 and credits as needed from
201, 235, 302, 305, 310, 327, 330, 331, 340, 345, 377, 380, 381, 401, 411, 415, 420, 425,
435, 461, 473, 484, 485. United States History Credits as needed with at least
two courses from groups 1 and 2 and one course from group 3. Group 1: 221, 351, 450, 451, 454, 455, 462, 464, 465,
467. Group 2: 222, 307, 352, 457, 458, 459, 463, 464, 467,
470, 471. Group 3: 353, 354, 365, 366, 370, 375, 382, 386, 460,
461, 472, 488, 489. World History Credits as needed with at least one course
from each group. Group 1: 201, 304, 325, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406,
408. Group 2: 202, 305, 326, 381, 410, 411, 412, 414, 417,
419, 421, 422, 424, 426, 430, 431. Group 3: 207, 208, 310, 311, 336, 337, 338, 340, 341,
441. Students who have approval in other subjects and who
wish additional approval to teach a specific area of the social studies must take LAS 493
and complete 24 semester credits in the area of approval or 15 semester credits in an
approval area plus 15 semester credits from one additional area or distributed from other
social studies areas. Human Development and Family Studies Mathematics Students majoring in mathematics and seeking approval to
teach mathematics as a primary endorsement must take the following: One of the following sequences: Math 165, 166, 201; or
175, 176. Math 265, 266 or 267, 301, 302 or 307 or 317, 304 or
341, 365, 414, 435, 436, 489, 497. Com S 107 or 207 or 227. Students wishing to add mathematics as an additional
endorsement area or as a non-mathematics major seeking a license to teach mathematics must
take the following: One of the following sequences: Math 165, 166, 201; or
175, 176. Math 266 or 267, 301, 304 or 341, 302 or 307 or 317,
414, 435, 436, 489, 497. Com S 107 or 207 or 227. Music Students seeking approval to teach music must earn
credits in the following courses: Music 119, 120, 219, 230, 231, 232, 248, 266, 319, 331,
332, 337, 338, 361, 362, 366, 419, 466, 3 credits of advanced music history, and 3 credits
of advanced music theory. Music 327, 358A, 360, 367 and 465, and 3 credits of
music theater or opera studio are required for students planning to teach vocal music. Music 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 358B, 464, and
either 368 or 369 are required for students planning to teach instrumental music. Physical Education Physical Sciences Students seeking approval to teach physical sciences
must earn credits in the following courses: Astro 120, 150; or 342, 346 Chem 163, 163L, 231, 231L Geol 100, 100L Mteor 206 Phys 111, 112; or 221, 222 Biology: one course Math 151 or 160 or 165 Three credits from courses numbered 300 and above in
astronomy and astrophysics, chemistry, meteorology, physics, and geology. Students with an endorsement in a natural science who
seek approval to teach physical sciences as an additional area must earn credits in the
courses listed below. Students with no other science endorsement, but who seek an
endorsement in this area, must take the listed courses plus additional credits in the area
to yield a total of at least 24. See area coordinator for approval prior to taking
additional courses. Astro 120 or 150 or 342 or 346 Chem 163, 163L Geol 100, 100L Mteor 206 Phys 111, 112; or 221, 222 Physics Students seeking approval to teach physics must earn
credits in the following courses: Phys 221, 222, 311T, 399 (2 cr), 321 or 324, and at
least 12 credits from Phys 302, 304, 306, 310, 321L, 322, 322L, 361, 364, 365, 396; Astro
342, 344L, 346; Chem 321, 322; E E 205, 235, 441; E M 274, 301, 345, 378; M E 330, 331. Students with an endorsement in a natural science who
seek approval to teach physics as an additional area must complete one of the following
sets of courses: Phys 221, 222, 311T, 321, 321L, 399 (2 cr.); or Phys 111, 112, 302, 311T, 399 (2 cr.) Students with no other natural science endorsement who
seek approval to teach physics as an additional area must complete one of the two sets of
courses listed above plus sufficient additional credits from the following list of courses
to total 24 credits: Phys 221, 222, 271, 272, 302, 304, 306, 310, 321, 321L,
322, 322L, 324; Astro 342, 344L, 346; Chem 321, 322; E E 205, 235, 441; E M 274, 301, 345,
378; M E 330, 331. Reading (K-6; 7-12) Students seeking endorsement to teach reading (7-12) as
an additional area must earn credits in the following courses: Engl 219, 394; Engl 302 or
304 or 305 or 306 or 404 or 405; C I 378, 395, 396, 478. Students seeking reading
approval for grades K-6, see elementary education adviser. Speech Communication CmDis 275; ComSt 102; Sp Cm 110, 212, 305, 313, 322,
412, 495A, 495B; Thtre 255 or 360, 358, 455; Jl MC 101. Advisers for Areas of Specialization in Teacher
Education Persons interested in teaching in one of the following
areas should consult with the appropriate individual. Details of each area will be found
in the appropriate departmental section. Community College—Larry Ebbers (Arts and Sciences),
John Van Ast (Applied Science and Technology/Vocational-Technical) Elementary Education—Al Campbell, Kate Shafer,
Denise Zumbach Early Childhood Education—Al Campbell (College of
Education), Patricia Walsh (College of Family and Consumer Sciences) Special Education—Geoffrey Abelson Talented and Gifted—Gary Phye Secondary Education Agricultural Sciences/Agribusiness
Education—Gregory S. Miller Art—Dennis Dake Biology—Warren Dolphin, Mike Clough Chemistry—Thomas Greenbowe Coaching Interscholastic Athletics—Rich Engelhorn Earth Sciences—David Meltzer, Mike Clough English—Robert Tremmel English as a Second Language—Roberta Vann Family and Consumer Sciences Education and
Studies—Mary Gregoire Foreign Languages—Linda Quinn Allen General Science—Michael Clough, Thomas Greenbowe Health Education—Frank Schabel History and Social Sciences (economics, sociology,
government, geography, and history)—Clair Keller Mathematics—Janet Sharp, Richard Tondra Music—Sylvia Munsen Physical Education— Katherine Thomas Physical Sciences—Mike Clough, Thomas Greenbowe,
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