Lawrence students can pursue teacher certification in the following subjects and grade levels:
Elementary (K-9) |
Secondary (4-12) |
All Levels (PK-12) |
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Elementary/Middle |
English Language Arts Social Studies Math Science Computer Science
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Art Music - through the Conservatory Theatre World Languages
English as a Second Language (ESL)
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For elementary certification, students can major in any subject (college or conservatory). For secondary or all-levels certification, students major in their certification area (or for ESL, complete the Teaching ESL minor in the Linguistics program). To be certified in social studies or science, students also take courses in each of the other social studies or science departments.
In addition to the major, teacher certification requires the following courses (each with a 20-hour practicum):
Education Studies - open to all interested students
- EDST 180: Psychology of Learning – open to first-year students
- EDST 350: Ethnicity, Cultural Diversity, and Education - requires sophomore standing
- EDST 440: Sociology of Education - requires sophomore standing
- EDST 412: Foundations of Literacy in a Diverse Society - for elementary & English language arts
Education Methods - for teacher certification (open to others by approval)
- EDUC 430 (College) / MUEP 431 (Conservatory): Educating All Learners – prereq: EDST 180
- EDUC 555 / 560 / 563 / 565 / 585 or MUEP: Teaching Methods – by subject/level; taken in the spring before student teaching
Student Teaching
- Elementary: fall school semester in an Appleton school; includes methods instruction
- Secondary/All-levels: fall or spring school semester near Lawrence, in Chicago, or internationally (first nine weeks near Lawrence, second nine weeks abroad)
For more information, see the teacher certification web page. Students interested in certification in music should view the Conservatory of Music's music education website.