Welcome to the Secondary Education Website
Undergraduate & Licensure Only
Welcome to the Secondary Education Website Undergraduate & Licensure Only Programs leading to teacher licensure are offered in the secondary (9-12) fields of biology, chemistry, geology, English, history, and mathematics. Students who concentrate in anthropology, history, political science or sociology may fulfill subject matter requirements for social studies licensure by completing a minimum of 21-23 semester hours in three social studies areas other than the discipline of major concentration. History 101, 102, 103, 201, 202 and PLS 101 must be completed, as well as at least one course in each of the following areas: sociology/anthropology, economics and geography.
Students who concentrate in biology, chemistry, or earth science may fulfill requirements for science licensure by completing 21-23 semester hours in three science areas other than the discipline of major concentration. A minimum of two courses from each discipline is required. Physics 260 also is required. Students wishing to prepare themselves as secondary or special subject teachers must fulfill degree requirements in an appropriate academic discipline, be admitted to the Watson School of Education and complete the following sequence of professional courses.
FOR STUDENTS BEGINNING THE SECONDARY LICENSURE PROGRAM IN FALL, 2009 OR LATER
- English 9-12 Program Sheet
- Mathematics 9-12 Program Sheet
- Science 9-12 Program Sheet
- Social Studies 9-12 Program Sheet
FOR STUDENTS BEGINNING THE SECONDARY LICENSURE PROGRAM PRIOR TO FALL, 2009
- English (9-12) Program Sheet
- Mathematics (9-12) Program Sheet
- Social Studies (9-12) Program Sheet
- Science (9-12) Program Sheet
Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education
The program leading to the Master of Arts in Teaching degree (M.A.T.) in
secondary education provides professional training for "licensure-only” students
who already have a degree and wish to gain secondary teacher licensure and
lateral-entry teachers. The 39-semester hour program is comprised of 21 semester
hours in professional education competency areas and 18 hours in the academic
specialization. The M.A.T. in Secondary Education is offered in the following
specialties: English, history, mathematics, science (licensure is grades 9-12)
and Spanish (licensure is grades K-12).
Masters of Education in Secondary Education
The M.Ed. in Secondary Education addresses the North Carolina Masters/Advanced
Competencies which include standards in Instructional Expertise, Knowledge
of Learners, Research Expertise, Connecting Subject Matter and Learners,
and Professional Development and Leadership. The graduate program incorporates
the conceptual framework which is common to all teacher education programs
at UNCW: The Watson School of Education develops highly competent professionals
to serve in educational leadership roles.