Required Course

Examine the ways in which educational institutions and the teachers within them structure learning experiences for various students depending in part on their interpretations of these students' "differences." Educators must be aware of issues that may arise due to at least two factors:

1. Differences between teachers' and students' backgrounds
2. How aspects of identity are framed and understood by teachers, parents, students and school administrators

Required Course, for science certifications

Learn a wide variety of instructional techniques and materials to facilitate science learning in the secondary classroom and laboratory settings. This course addresses controversial issues, safety in the laboratory and storage areas, meeting the needs of diverse students, use of technology in the classroom, integration of environmental and social issues and a variety of other issues relevant to the secondary school setting.

Required Course, for social studies certification

In one of the few programs in the country to require this course, you will explore the history that belongs to the public—history that is seen, heard, read, and interpreted by popular audiences. You will work with cultural institutions, National History Day (NHD) program, and/or public schools to help shape public history. This cours develops both historical and educational skills through field experiences, readings, class discussions, and projects.

Required Course

Focus on the academic language needed for multilingual students to be successful in U.S. schools. You will spend time investigating reading and writing standards and curricula for students in a particular context and the ways that materials might be adapted for English Language Learners (ELLs) and ELLs with disabilities.

Required Course, for mathematics certifications

This course is an examination of Social Studies curriculum resources and methodology with an emphasis on applications for classroom teaching at the 7–12 level.