If you are preparing to be a middle or high school teacher, you should major in the subject area you plan to teach. This certificate compliments your subject area preparation and gives you a running start as an undergraduate, rather than waiting until graduate school to begin teacher preparation.
International students
International students must meet English language proficiency requirements by option A or B:
Option A
Exempt from Academic English for International Students (AEIS) by ONE of the test scores below and completion of WR 121 and 122 or 123
| Test | Score Requirement |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (Internet) | 88–120 |
| TOEFL (Paper) | 575–677 |
| IELTS | 7.0–9.0 |
Option B
Completion of all required Academic English for International Students (AEIS) courses and completion of WR 121 and WR 122 or WR 123
Certificate Requirements
Lower Division — 12 Credits
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDST 111 Education Issues and Problems1 | 4 |
| EDST 225 School and Representation in Film2 | 4 |
| Subject Area Elective in Major (100 or 200 level) | 4 |
Upper Division — 24 Credits
| course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 406 Field Experience4 | 1 |
| SPED 411 Foundations of Disability | 3 |
| LING 444 Second Language Acquisition | 4 |
| Subject Area Elective in Major (300 or 400 level) | 4 |
| EDST 420 Living in a Stratified Society3 | 4 |
Equal Opportunity Courses (Choose 2):***
1 Social Science General Education Course
2 American Cultures General Education Course
3 EDST 420 is a prerequisite for all Equal Opportunity courses
4 To participate in field experience (SPED 406 and EDST 458), international students must meet English language proficiency requirements.
Successful completion of the Certificate in Educational Foundations: Secondary major results in waiving the following courses in UOTeach:
| course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 511 Foundations of Disability | 3 |
| EDST 614 Cultural Context in Education | 4 |
| LT 629 Foundations in Language Theory | - |