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Opportunities in Teacher Education

David Whaley, Associate Dean, Teacher Education

The mission of University Teacher Education is to develop educators who are caring, competent, and certified. Students who successfully complete the requirements for any of the endorsement areas offered at ISU must demonstrate the skills and knowledge required of beginning teachers. (See Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria sec­tion.)

University Teacher Education is a shared responsi­bility that spans three colleges. For most licensure areas, students major in a content area while taking additional education courses. All students who are recommended by Iowa State University for teacher licensure must meet the requirements of University Teacher Education and be recom­mended by their department, college, and the ISU recommending official.

Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Areas

An undergraduate student 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 college.

Currently, there are fifteen undergraduate teacher licensure areas offered at Iowa State University. These areas and their corresponding grade levels are listed below:

Agricultural Education (grades 5-12)

Biology (grades 5-12)

Chemistry (grades 5-12)

Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3, including special education) and Early Childhood Special Education (PK)

Earth Science (grades 5-12)

Elementary Education (grades K-6)

English (grades 5-12)

Family and Consumer Sciences (grades 5-12)

Health Education (grades 5-12)

History-Social Sciences (grades 5-12)

Mathematics (grades 5-12)

Music (grades K-12)

Physical Education (grades K-12)

Physics (grades 5-12)

World Languages and Cultures (French, German, and Spanish) (grades 5-12)

Additional Endorsements

Students must fulfill the requirements for one of the licensure areas listed above to add the endorsements below.

Art (K-8)

Basic Science (K-8)

Coaching Interscholastic Athletics (grades K-12)

English and Language Arts (K-8)

English as a Second Language (grades K-12)

General Science (grades 5-12)

Health (K-8)

History (K-8)

Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate Disabili­ties (grades K-8 or 5-12)

Instructional Strategist II: Behavior Disorders/Learning Disabilities (K-12)

Mathematics (K-8)

Physical Science (5-12)

Reading (grades K-8 or 5-12)

Social Sciences (K-8)

Speech Communication (grades 5-12)

World Languages and Cultures (Chinese, French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish) (grades K-8 and 5-12)

Post-Bachelor’s Teacher Licensure Areas

Students already holding an appropriate bachelor’s degree may pursue teacher licensure in any of the undergraduate licensure areas listed above. Interested students should consult with the coor­dinator of the area in which they plan to specialize so that an individualized program of study can be developed.

Graduate Teacher Licensure Areas

Currently, there are five graduate initial teacher licensure programs. These programs are designed for students who do not currently hold a teaching license. The programs are listed below:

Agricultural Education (M.S.)

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (M.Ed. or M.S.)

Mathematics Education (M.Ed.)

Physical Education (M.S.)

Secondary Sciences Education (M.A.T.)

Iowa State University also offers Master’s pro­grams for practicing teachers. The Mathematics Department offers a Masters in School Mathemat­ics. (See Mathematics in Courses and Programs section of this catalog.) The Curriculum and Instruction Department offers a Master’s degree program and a certificate program that lead to a special education endorsement. (See Curriculum and Instruction in Courses and Programs section of this catalog.)

Graduate programs are also available for those who seek licensure in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies as PK-12 school principals or PK-12 superinten­dents. (See Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in Courses and Programs section of this catalog.)

Standards

University Teacher Education has a rigorous stan­dards-based curriculum. Two sets of standards are used in the program, one that is targeted for pre-service teachers (University Teacher Education Standards which originates from the Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 79, Standards for Practitioner Preparation Programs) and the other set that is targeted for in-service teachers (the Iowa Teaching Standards and Model Criteria adopted by the State Board of Education), the latter is emphasized during student teaching. Both are listed below in full.

University Teacher Education Standards

1. Content/subject matter specialization.

The candidate demonstrates an understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) the candidate teaches, and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the subject matter meaningful for students. This is evidenced by a completion of a 30-semester-hour teaching major which, at a minimum, must include the requirements for at least one of the basic endorsement areas, special edu­cation teaching endorsements, or secondary level occupational endorsements. Each elementary can­didate must also complete a field of specialization in a single discipline or a formal interdisciplinary program of at least twelve semester hours.

2. Student learning.

The candidate demonstrates an understanding of human growth and develop­ment and of how students learn, and receives learning opportunities that support intellectual, career, social and personal development.

3. Diverse learners.

The candidate demonstrates an understanding of how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are equitable and adaptable to diverse learners.

4. Instructional planning.

The candidate plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject mat­ter, students, the community, curriculum goals, and state curriculum models.

5. Instructional strategies.

The candidate dem­onstrates an understanding and use of a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills.

6. Learning environment/classroom manage­ment.

The candidate uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior; creates a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation; maintains effec­tive classroom management; and is prepared to address behaviors related to substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors.

7. Communication.

The candidate uses knowl­edge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques, and other forms of symbolic representation, to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and support interaction in the classroom.

8. Assessment.

The candidate understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the student, and effec­tively uses both formative and summative assess­ment of students, including student achievement data, to determine appropriate instruction.

9. Foundations, reflective practice and profes­sional development.

The candidate develops knowledge of the social, historical, and philo­sophical foundations of education. The candidate continually evaluates the effects of the candidate’s choices and actions on students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community; actively seeks out opportunities to grow profes­sionally; and demonstrates an understanding of teachers as consumers of research and as researchers in the classroom.

10. Collaboration, ethics and relationships.

The candidate fosters relationships with parents, school colleagues, and organizations in the larger community to support student learning and de­velopment; demonstrates an understanding of educational law and policy, ethics, and the profes­sion of teaching, including the role of boards of education and education agencies; and demon­strates knowledge and dispositions for coopera­tion with other educators, especially in collabora­tive/co-teaching as well as in other educational team situations.

11. Technology.

The candidate effectively integrates technology into instruction to support student learning.

12. Methods of teaching.

Methods of teaching have an emphasis on the subject and grade level endorsement desired.

Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria

Standard 1:

Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district student achievement goals.

The teacher:

a. Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to stu­dents, families, and staff.

b. Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.

c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision-making.

d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.

e. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rap­port, and fairness.

f. Participates in and contributes to a school cul­ture that focuses on improved student learning.

g. Communicates with students, families, col­leagues, and communities effectively and accurately.

Standard 2:

Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.

The teacher:

a. Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspec­tives related to the content area.

b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.

c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.

d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.

Standard 3:

Demonstrates competence in plan­ning and preparing for instruction.

The teacher:

a. Uses student achievement data, local stan­dards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.

b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.

c. Uses student developmental needs, back­ground, and interests in planning for instruction.

d. Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.

e. Uses available resources, including technolo­gies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.

Standard 4:

Uses strategies to deliver instruc­tion that meet the multiple learning needs of students.

The teacher:

a. Aligns classroom instruction with local stan­dards and district curriculum.

b. Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.

c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.

d. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emo­tional, and academic growth.

e. Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process.

f. Uses available resources, including technolo­gies, in the delivery of instruction.

Standard 5:

Uses a variety of methods to moni­tor student learning.

The teacher:

a. Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.

b. Communicates assessment criteria and stan­dards to all students and parents.

c. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction.

d. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.

e. Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.

f. Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student progress.

Standard 6:

Demonstrates competence in classroom management.

The teacher:

a. Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.

b. Establishes, communicates, models, and main­tains standards of responsible student behavior.

c. Develops and implements classroom proce­dures and routines that support high expecta­tions for student learning.

d. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.

e. Creates a safe and purposeful learning environ­ment.

Standard 7:

Engages in professional growth.

The teacher:

a. Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.

b. Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.

c. Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.

d. Establishes and implements professional devel­opment plans based upon the teacher’s needs aligned to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.

e. Provides an analysis of student learning and growth based on teacher created tests and authentic measures as well as any standardized and district-wide tests. 

Standard 8:

Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.

The teacher:

a. Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.

b. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy.

c. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.

d. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.

e. Collaborates with students, families, col­leagues, and communities to enhance student learning. 

Electronic Portfolio

Each teacher candidate is required to demonstrate acquisition of the knowledge, skills and dispositions designated by the standards above for an Iowa teaching license at a level appropriate for a novice teacher. The e-portfolio allows University Teacher Education to demonstrate to the Iowa Department of Education that each student recommended for an initial teaching license has an understanding of these standards.

At decision point 1, before signing off on admission materials for the student, the adviser/coordinator will check to see if the student started their e-portfolio with a minimum of one graded artifact uploaded.

At decision point 2, before signing off on student teaching materials for the student, the adviser/coordinator will check to see if the student has one graded artifact uploaded for each of the 12 standards.

At decision point 3, before signing off on licensure materials for the student, the coordinator will check to see if the student has 2 graded artifacts uploaded for each of the 12 standards. All artifacts must be graded by an instructor except for the artifacts for the content standard and the artifacts from student teaching.

At decision point 3, prior to recommendation for licensure, students will be required to write a synthesis of evidence assignment which would address all twelve teacher education standards. While the writing mechanics (punctuation, word usage, etc.) will be considered, the focus on the synthesis of evidence will be on whether or not the student has convinced the evaluator that s/he has met each standard. Students will receive notification from evaluators regarding their performance on the synthesis of evidence. A 'not proficient' rating on the synthesis of evidence will result in a recommendation to deny licensure. Departments may have additional requirements (see licensure area coordinator for more information). See the following webpage for more information on the electronic portfolio: http://www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu/eportfolio.php  

The General Education Requirement

All prospective teachers are required to meet general education requirements as a part of their preparation. 

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students must complete studies in the following general education groups. General education courses may be found in many depart­ments. Credits listed are minimum requirements. Specific departments and/or colleges may require additional credits. Credits used to satisfy these general education requirements typically satisfy department and college general education require­ments. (See licensure area coordinator for more information.)

            Cr.

            6 - Natural sciences

            3 - Mathematics or Statistics

            9 - Social Sciences

            6 - Humanities

            9 - Communication Skills

            0.5 - Library Skills (Lib 160)

            33.5 Total

The above requirements must include:

(1). Engl 150 and 250, or equivalent

(2). One course that develops interpersonal or group presentation

(3). HD FS 102 or Psych 230

(4). One course in American history or govern­ment (see approved list.)

Post-Bachelor’s Students 

Students holding an appropriate bachelor’s degree who wish to pursue teacher licensure must have at least one course in each of the following five general education groups identified for undergrad­uate students in the preceding section: Natural Sciences, Mathematics or Statistics, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Communication Skills. Individual departments preparing teachers may re­quire additional credits in general education. (See licensure area coordinator for more information.) 

Master’s Students

Each Master’s program will determine what, if any, general education requirements Master’s stu­dents must fulfill beyond a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. (See licensure area coordinator for more information.) 

The Professional Teacher Education Requirement (Professional Core) 

Undergraduate Students 

Prospective teachers must complete certain stud­ies related directly to the profession of teaching. All undergraduate students in teacher education must take the following courses prior to student teaching, unless the student’s licensure area has an approved content-area course deemed to be equivalent (see specific Licensure Area Require­ments section below for details.)

Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education:

C I 201Learning Technologies in the PK-6 Classroomarr †
C I 204Social Foundations of Education in the United Statesarr †
C I 245Strategies in Teachingarr †
C I 268Strategies Practicumarr †
C I 332Educational Psychology of Young Learnersarr †
C I 406Multicultural Foundations of School and Society: Introductionarr †
SP ED 250Education of the Exceptional Learner in a Diverse Societyarr †
Student Teachingarr †
Total Credits0 †
† Arranged with instructor.

K-12 AND Secondary Education:

C I 202Learning Technologies in the 7-12 Classroomarr †
C I 204Social Foundations of Education in the United Statesarr †
C I 333Educational Psychologyarr †
C I 406Multicultural Foundations of School and Society: Introductionarr †
SP ED 401Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in General Educationarr †
C I 426Principles of Secondary Educationarr †
14-16 weeks: Student Teaching (Minimum 14 weeks) See Teacher Licensure Area Coordinator for more information
† Arranged with instructor.

Students in K-12 licensure areas and secondary (grades 5-12) licensure areas must complete the courses listed above unless the student’s licensure area has an approved equiva­lent. Areas with approved equivalents include: Agricultural Education (for CI 426), Physical Education (for CI 333, CI 401, CI 426 ) and all Secondary Sciences (for CI 426). (See licensure area coordina­tor for more information).               

Post-Bachelor’s Students

Students who hold an appropriate bachelor’s de­gree and seek a teaching license must complete the professional education requirements listed above through course work or examination. 

Master’s Students 

Prospective teachers must complete certain stud­ies related directly to the profession of teaching. All students enrolled in Master’s programs that lead to initial licensure must take the following courses prior to student teaching, unless the student’s licensure area has an approved content area course deemed to be equivalent. (See Master’s Programs section below for details.) 

SP ED 501Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in General Educationarr †
C I 505Using Technology in Learning and Teachingarr †
H P C 504Studies in the Foundations of American Educationarr †
C I 506Multicultural Foundations of School and Society: Advancedarr †
C I 526Principles of Secondary Educationarr †
C I 529Educational Psychology and the Secondary Classroomarr †
14-16 Weeks: Student Teaching (Minimum 14 Weeks) See Teacher Licensure Area Coordinator for more information.
† Arranged with instructor.

Clinical Experiences

The Standards for Practitioner and Administrator Preparation Programs (chapter 79.13(1)) requires that “candidates admitted to a teacher preparation program participate in field experiences including both observation and participation in teaching activities in a variety of school settings and totaling at least 80 hours' duration, with at least 10 hours occurring prior to acceptance into the program.” This requirement may be met through a pre-student teaching course (e.g., C I 280, C I 480, C I 580) or, in certain endorsement areas, a course designated to provide an equiva­lent experience. Students complete a background check before initial placement in schools and other appropriate locations. Course fees (ranging from $25.00 to $328.00) are assessed to cover the costs of supervision and placement with a cooperating teacher. Course fees are increased when student teaching nationally or internationally. For current course fees, consult the Schedule of Classes. 

Admission to University Teacher Education (Decision Point 1) 

Teacher Education Services (located in 133 MacKay) moni­tors the progress of teacher education students. Admission to University Teacher Education is the first of three decision points. At this time, the require­ments listed below will be checked. Students will not be able to progress to Student Teaching (decision point 2) and Licensure (decision point 3) with­out full admission to University Teacher Education (decision point 1). Departments may have higher eligibility requirements for each decision point (see licensure area coordinator for more information).

Students transferring from other institutions with a minimum of 2.50 GPA or above may be admitted tentatively; full admission may be granted upon completion of nine semester credits averaging 2.50 or above at Iowa State University. Students who receive tentative admission are required to address concerns and submit an email message conveying how the concern was resolved and that they now meet all admission requirements to the Teacher Licensure Analyst. A minimum of 20 semester credits averaging 2.50 or above must be earned at Iowa State University to receive institution licen­sure approval (nine of the required 20 semester hours must precede student teaching).

A student seeking admission to University Teacher Education must be accepted by a selection com­mittee for the specific licensure area which the student seeks to enter. Factors considered in evaluating applications (in addition to the require­ments listed below) may include professional dispositions, scholarship, interest in teaching, character, interpersonal skills, results from the background check, and physical and mental health.

Recommendations by selection committees must be confirmed by the Educator Preparation Coordinating Council before admission 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 University Teacher Education at least one year prior to the semester they complete the Request for Student Teaching Placement. Students in accelerated graduate programs must be fully admitted by mid-semester prior to their planned student teaching semester. 

Requirements for full admission to University Teacher Education as an undergraduate:

  1. A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
  2. Successful completion of one of the following basic skills tests:
    1. A composite Praxis I (PPST) score of 522, with a minimum of 170 for each test (reading, writing, and mathematics.
    2. Minimum scores for the basic skills tests may be subject to change. Details regarding the scores, dates and fees for these tests are available online: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu .
  3. Documented completion of ISU approved 10 hours of pre-student    teaching clinical experience.
  4. All Curriculum and Instruction (C I), Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) and Special Education (Sp Ed) courses required for licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C (pedagogy coursework). Courses in the depart­ment of the major specifically required for teacher licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C- (content coursework).
  5. An acceptable Iowa criminal background check report initiated by ISU's recommending official.
  6. E-portfolio contains a minimum of one graded artifact (that received a proficient rating).  

Requirements for full admission to University Teacher Education as a post-bachelor’s student:

  1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average from that institution.
  2. Successful completion of one of the following basic skills tests:
    1. —Minimum GRE scores (400 on each of the Verbal and Quantitative sections.) Some licensure areas require higher GRE scores.
    2. —A composite Praxis I (PPST) score of 522, with a minimum of 170 for each test (reading, writing, and mathematics.) Some licensure areas may require higher Praxis I scores.

Minimum scores for the basic skills tests may be subject to change. Details regarding the scores, dates and fees for these tests are available online: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu

    3. Documented completion of ISU approved 10 hours of pre-student         teaching clinical experience.

    4. All Curriculum and Instruction (C I), Human Development and Family         Studies (HD FS) and Special Education (Sp Ed) courses required for         licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C (pedagogy         coursework). Courses in the depart­ment of the major specifically required         for teacher licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C- (content         coursework).

    5. An acceptable Iowa criminal background check report initiated by ISU's         recommending official.

    6. E-portfolio contains a minimum of one graded artifact (that received a         proficient rating). 

Requirements for full admission to University Teacher Education as a Master’s student:

  1. Full admission to an appropriate Master’s degree program.
  2. Successful completion of one of the following basic skills tests:
    1. —Minimum GRE scores (400 on each of the Verbal and Quantitative sections.) Some licensure areas require higher GRE scores.
    2. —A composite Praxis I (PPST) score of 522, with a minimum of 170 for each test (reading, writing, and mathematics.) Some licensure areas may require higher Praxis I scores.

Minimum scores for the basic skills tests may be subject to change. Details regarding the scores, dates and fees for these tests are available online: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu

    3. Documented completion of ISU approved 10 hours of pre-student         teaching clinical experience.

    4. All Curriculum and Instruction (C I), Human Development and Family         Studies (HD FS) and Special Education (Sp Ed) courses required for         licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C (pedagogy         coursework). Courses in the depart­ment of the major specifically required         for teacher licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C- (content         coursework).

    5. An acceptable Iowa criminal background check report initiated by ISU's         recommending official.

    6. E-portfolio contains a minimum of one graded artifact (that received a     proficient rating). 

Maintaining Program Eligibility

GPA:

At all three decision points, GPA will be checked for a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

Grades:

For teacher education students, all Cur­riculum and Instruction (C I), Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) and Special Educa­tion (Sp Ed) courses required for licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C. Courses in the department of the major specifically required for teacher licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C-. Note: Individual departments preparing teachers may have higher eligibility re­quirements (see teacher licensure area coordina­tor for more information). Please note, for all three decision points (admission, student teaching and licensure) incomplete grades are NOT considered acceptable passing grades.

Electronic Portfolio:

In order to be recom­mended for licensure, all students must have demonstrated satisfactory performance across the teacher education competencies, as defined by their specific area. (See the teacher licensure area coordinator for more information.) Students’ progress is monitored throughout the program and standards are assessed multiple times. More information is available online: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu.

Factors considered in maintaining program eligibility may include professional dispositions, scholarship, interest in teaching, character, interpersonal skills, results from the background check, and physical and mental health. Throughout the program, a commendation/concern form may be completed by an adviser, coordinator, faculty member, cooperating teacher, or supervisor to document a teacher education student’s knowledge, skills and dispositions worthy of commendation or concern. Significant concerns will result in removal from University Teacher Education.   

Background Checks

Two background checks will be completed on each student. First, prior to any clinical experiences taking place, students are required to undergo a state of Iowa background check through the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Second, prior to receiving an initial Iowa teaching license, all candidates will undergo a national criminal history background check. The state background check costs $18.00 and the national background check costs $65.00, prices are subject to change.

At the time of a background check, students will also be required to report any prior criminal convictions or pending criminal charges. Any criminal misconduct charge other than parking or speeding violations must be reported. This includes all deferred judgments. In some cases, this will include criminal activity which occurred while a minor.  Failure to accurately self-disclose to the appropriate ISU personnel may prevent the student from engaging in a clinical experience or the removal of the student if already placed in a clinical experience.

Students are required to report criminal activity in order to maintain program eligibility. Any criminal misconduct charge a student receives after the first background check is completed must be reported immediately to the Teacher Licensure Analyst located in Teacher Education Services in 133 MacKay. Failure to do so may result in the discharge of the student from University Teacher Education. Please note, on occasion, a more stringent background check may be conducted by a school or other appropriate location, which may lead to a denial of a placement. More information on the Student Self-Reporting of Alleged Criminal Misconduct Policy is located online: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu .

Appeals

Students who do not meet the requirements for decision points may choose to appeal to the Educator Preparation Coordinating Council. The description of the appeals process is available online: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu .

Student Teaching (Decision Point 2)

Student teaching is the culminating experience to the practitioner preparation program at Iowa State University. Depending on the licensure area pursued, student teaching varies in length for a minimum of 14 weeks. A supervisor will make frequent visits to the classroom to ensure success in this experience. Sites for student teachers are within driving distance of campus or at approved in-state, national, and international locations. More information can be found online: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu . Course fees are assessed to cover the costs of supervision and placement with a cooperating teacher. To ensure that students are prepared for this experience, the following requirements must be met prior to submitting your “Request for Student Teaching Placement” form:

1. Completion of the “‘Request for Student Teach­ing Placement” by the deadline in the fall semes­ter for spring student teaching and by the deadline in the spring semester for fall student teaching. The deadline for students is the end of the third week of the semester. Details regarding this application are available in Teacher Education Services (located in 133 MacKay).

2. A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

3. A passing grade as determined by the licensure area must have been earned in all required profes­sional teacher education requirement courses and selected courses in the student’s licensure area. All Curriculum and Instruction (C I), Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) and Special Education (Sp Ed) courses required for licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C (pedagogy coursework). Courses in the depart­ment of the major specifically required for teacher licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C- (content coursework).

4. Complete (or concurrently completing) 80 hours of pre-student teaching field experience.

5. Report any criminal misconduct charge. Please note: When the student is enrolled in any field experience or anticipates commencing a field experience within 30 days, any criminal misconduct charge a student receives after the background check is completed must be reported immediately to Teacher Education Services. When the student is not enrolled in any field experience, the charge must be reported as soon as possible but no later than five working days after the incident. Failure to do so may result in the discharge of the student from Teacher Education. The faculty coordinator and the content major department chair will be notified. A committee will meet to review the self-reporting letter and make a decision on the student's progress.

6. E-portfolio has one graded artifact (that received a proficient rating) uploaded for each of the 12 standards.

Teacher Licensure (Decision Point 3)

The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners issues teaching licenses that are valid for specific ages or grades (e.g., Birth-3 for early childhood teach­ers, K-6 for elementary teachers and 5-12 for secondary teachers). Endorsements on a teaching license indicate which subject areas a teacher is qualified to teach. An initial teaching license costs $85, price is subject to change. Completion of student teaching and required coursework does NOT guarantee recommendation for a teaching license. The Iowa License may be recommended for students who hold a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State Univer­sity or another regionally accredited institution and who have completed the following:

1. All requirements for an approved licensure area as designated by Iowa State University and the State of Iowa, including, but not limited to, the general education requirement, the professional teacher education requirement and clinical experiences. Note: Specific courses to be used for licensure may not be taken pass/not pass.

2. A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

3. All Curriculum and Instruction (C I), Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) and Special Education (Sp Ed) courses required for licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C (pedagogy coursework). Courses in the department of the major specifically required for teacher licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C- (content coursework)

4. A national background check initiated by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

5. Completion of the Iowa Application for Licensure form.

6. Documentation from the student teaching supervisor that the student has successfully completed the final assessment documenting the student's mastery of the skills and knowledge included in the Iowa Teaching Standards.

7. Department approval by UTEP coordinator.

8. Registrar approval (at this time, graduation is confirmed and holds on records are reviewed).

9. For Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education majors only: Praxis II score of 151 for the 0011 test or a 142 for the 0014 test.

10. E-portfolio has 2 graded artifacts (that received a proficient rating) uploaded for each of the 12 standards. Also, a proficient rating is earned on the synthesis of evidence.

Undergraduate and Post-Bachelor’s (non-Mas­ter’s) Teacher Licensure Area Requirements

Certain competencies are required of those who plan to teach at the early childhood, elementary or secondary level. For full-time teaching in secondary schools a major in an endorsement area or an approved subject matter concentration of at least 30 semester hours is required. Students interested in adding an additional endorsement area should consult with the coordinator or adviser of the additional area. Persons interested in teaching in one of the following endorsement areas should also consult with the appropriate adviser or coordinator. Specific requirements for each teacher licensure area are described below (these requirements are in addition to the General Education Requirements and the Professional Teacher Education Requirements that were listed earlier). For the most current list of required courses, consult with the coordinator or adviser who works with students on teacher licensure (see the following website for the contact information of these advisers or coordinators: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu).

Agriculture

The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies is responsible for preparing Agricultural Education teachers for grades 5-12.

For specific content area requirements see Curriculum in Agricultural Education and Studies (Teacher Certification Option).

Required professional courses are:

AGEDS 110Orientationarr †
AGEDS 211AHigh School Agriculture Programsarr †
AGEDS 310Foundations of Agricultural Education Programsarr †
AGEDS 401Planning Agriculture and Life Sciences Education Programsarr †
AGEDS 402Methods of Teaching in Agriculture and Life Sciencesarr †
AGEDS 416Pre-Student Teaching Experience in Agricultural Educationarr †
AGEDS 417Supervised Teaching in Agriculture and Life Sciencesarr †
Required content courses:
AGEDS 315Personal, Professional, and Entrepreneurial Leadership in Agriculturearr †
AGEDS 488Methods of Teaching Agricultural Mechanicsarr †
AGRON 114Principles of Agronomyarr †
AGRON 154Fundamentals of Soil Sciencearr †
AN S 101Working with Animalsarr †
AN S 114Survey of the Animal Industryarr †
HORT 221Principles of Horticulture Sciencearr †
ECON 101Principles of Microeconomicsarr †
ECON 230Farm Business Managementarr †
ACCT 284Financial Accountingarr †
NREM 120Introduction to Renewable Resourcesarr †
† Arranged with instructor.
Biology

The Biology Program and the Department of Cur­riculum and Instruction share the responsibility of preparing Biology teachers for grades 5-12.

Required professional courses are: C I 280M, C I 347, C I 418, C I 419, C I 468J, C I 468K and C I/LAS 417D

Required professional courses are:

C I 280MSecondary Science. Cr. 1 or 2arr †
C I 347Nature of Sciencearr †
C I 418Secondary Science Methods I: A Research-Based Framework for Teaching Sciencearr †
C I 419Secondary Science Methods IIarr †
C I 468JSecondary Sciencearr †
C I 468KSecondary Science II. Cr. 2.arr †
C I 417DBiological Sciencesarr †
C I 417D is cross listed with ENGL 417D/MUSIC 417D/WLC 417D
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses are:

BIOL 211Principles of Biology Iarr †
BIOL 211LPrinciples of Biology Laboratory Iarr †
BIOL 212Principles of Biology IIarr †
BIOL 212LPrinciples of Biology Laboratory IIarr †
BIOL 312Ecologyarr †
BIOL 313Principles of Geneticsarr †
BIOL 313LGenetics Laboratoryarr †
BIOL 314Principles of Molecular Cell Biologyarr †
BIOL 315Biological Evolutionarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Additional courses to obtain a total of 18 credits at the 300 level or above in a basic biological science from approved program list. One semester length course in introductory/general chemistry with lab. One semester length course in introductory organic chemistry with lab. One semester length course in biochemistry. Two semester length courses in physics with labs. Six semester hours of mathematics and/or statistics.  

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and the Depart­ment of Curriculum and Instruction share the responsibility of preparing Chemistry teachers for grades 5-12.

Required professional courses are:

C I 280MSecondary Science. Cr. 1 or 2arr †
C I 347Nature of Sciencearr †
C I 418Secondary Science Methods I: A Research-Based Framework for Teaching Sciencearr †
C I 419Secondary Science Methods IIarr †
C I 468JSecondary Sciencearr †
C I 468KSecondary Science II. Cr. 2.arr †
C I 417BPhysical Sciencesarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses are:

CHEM 177General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 177LLaboratory in General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 178General Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 178LLaboratory in College Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 211Quantitative and Environmental Analysisarr †
CHEM 211LQuantitative and Environmental Analysis Laboratoryarr †
CHEM 301Inorganic Chemistryarr †
CHEM 316Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysisarr †
CHEM 316LInstrumental Analysis Laboratoryarr †
CHEM 324Introductory Quantum Mechanicsarr †
CHEM 325Chemical Thermodynamicsarr †
CHEM 321LLaboratory in Physical Chemistryarr †
or CHEM 322L Laboratory in Physical Chemistry
CHEM 331Organic Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 331LLaboratory in Organic Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 332Organic Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 332LLaboratory in Organic Chemistry IIarr †
PHYS 221
  & PHYS 222 Introduction to Classical Physics I
   and Introduction to Classical Physics II
arr †
or
PHYS 111
  & PHYS 112 General Physics
   and General Physics
arr †
MATH 165Calculus Iarr †
MATH 166Calculus IIarr †
Minimum of one course in BIOL is required
BIOL 211 and BIOL 211L are recommended
† Arranged with instructor.

Students with an endorsement in a natural sci­ence who seek approval to teach chemistry as an additional subject area must earn credits in the following courses (15 minimum credits):

CHEM 177General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 177LLaboratory in General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 178General Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 178LLaboratory in College Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 211Quantitative and Environmental Analysisarr †
CHEM 211LQuantitative and Environmental Analysis Laboratoryarr †
CHEM 331Organic Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 331LLaboratory in Organic Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 332Organic Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 332LLaboratory in Organic Chemistry IIarr †
Or
CHEM 163College Chemistryarr †
CHEM 163LLaboratory in College Chemistryarr †
CHEM 211Quantitative and Environmental Analysisarr †
CHEM 231Elementary Organic Chemistryarr †
CHEM 231LLaboratory in Elementary Organic Chemistryarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students with no natural science endorsement who seek approval to teach chemistry as an additional subject area must complete one of the two sets of courses listed above plus sufficient additional courses to total 24 chemistry credits chosen from:

CHEM 316Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysisarr †
CHEM 316LInstrumental Analysis Laboratoryarr †
CHEM 324Introductory Quantum Mechanicsarr †
CHEM 325Chemical Thermodynamicsarr †
CHEM 322LLaboratory in Physical Chemistryarr †
BBMB 301Survey of Biochemistryarr †
† Arranged with instructor.
Early Childhood Education

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the College of Human Sciences share the responsibility for preparing teachers to work with children from birth to age 8 (PK-3 including special education). Students receive two endorsements: Early Childhood Education (birth –grade 3, including special education) and Early Childhood Special Education (PK).

For specific course requirements, see College of Human Sciences, Curriculum in Early Childhood Education.

Earth Science

The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction share the responsibility of preparing Earth Science teachers for grades.5-12

Required professional courses are:

C I 280MSecondary Science. Cr. 1 or 2arr †
C I 347Nature of Sciencearr †
C I 418Secondary Science Methods I: A Research-Based Framework for Teaching Sciencearr †
C I 419Secondary Science Methods IIarr †
C I 468JSecondary Sciencearr †
C I 468KSecondary Science II. Cr. 2.arr †
C I 417JEarth Sciencesarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses are:

GEOL 100The Eartharr †
GEOL 100LThe Earth: Laboratoryarr †
GEOL 102History of the Eartharr †
GEOL 102LHistory of the Earth: Laboratoryarr †
GEOL 302Summer Field Studiesarr †
GEOL 315Mineralogy and Earth Materialsarr †
GEOL 315LLaboratory in Mineralogy and Earth Materialsarr †
GEOL 316Optical Mineralogyarr †
GEOL 356Structural Geologyarr †
GEOL 365Igneous and Metamorphic Petrologyarr †
GEOL 368Stratigraphy and Sedimentationarr †
Geology electivearr †
MTEOR 206Introduction to Weather and Climatearr †
ASTRO 120The Sky and the Solar Systemarr †
ASTRO 150Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmologyarr †
CHEM 177General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 177LLaboratory in General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 178General Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 178LLaboratory in College Chemistry IIarr †
PHYS 111General Physicsarr †
PHYS 112General Physicsarr †
One of the following:
MATH 151Calculus for Business and Social Sciencesarr †
MATH 160Survey of Calculusarr †
MATH 165Calculus Iarr †
MATH 181Calculus and Mathematical Modeling for the Life Sciences Iarr †
One of the following:
STAT 101Principles of Statisticsarr †
STAT 104Introduction to Statisticsarr †
COM S 107Applied Computer Programmingarr †
Biology coursearr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students with an endorsement in a natural science who seek approval to teach earth sciences as an additional subject area must earn 24 credits in the following courses:

GEOL 100The Eartharr †
GEOL 100LThe Earth: Laboratoryarr †
GEOL 102History of the Eartharr †
GEOL 102LHistory of the Earth: Laboratoryarr †
MTEOR 206Introduction to Weather and Climatearr †
ASTRO 120The Sky and the Solar Systemarr †
ASTRO 150Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmologyarr †
Additional Earth Science courses 300-level or above.arr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students with no other natural science endorsement, but who seek endorsement in this area, must take:

GEOL 100The Eartharr †
GEOL 100LThe Earth: Laboratoryarr †
GEOL 102History of the Eartharr †
GEOL 102LHistory of the Earth: Laboratoryarr †
MTEOR 206Introduction to Weather and Climatearr †
ASTRO 120The Sky and the Solar Systemarr †
ASTRO 150Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmologyarr †
Additional Earth Science courses 300-level or above.arr †
See licensure area coordinator for approval prior to taking courses.
† Arranged with instructor.
Elementary Education

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Human Sciences is responsible for preparing elementary (K-6) teachers.

For specific course requirements, see College of Human Sciences, Curriculum in Curriculum and Instruction. Several endorsements may be added to a K-6 teaching license. See an adviser for the most current list and the necessary additional requirements.

English Education

The Department of English prepares English teachers for grades 5-12

Required professional courses are:

C I 280ATeacher Aide. Cr. 1 or 2arr †
C I 395Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Schoolsarr †
ENGL 396Teaching the Reading of Young Adult Literaturearr †
ENGL 397Practice and Theory of Teaching Writing in the Secondary Schoolsarr †
ENGL 417Student Teachingarr †
ENGL 494Practice and Theory of Teaching Literature in the Secondary Schoolsarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses are: see Curriculum, English.

Students seeking to add English as an additional endorsement area must earn 46 credits in the following courses:

Advanced Writingarr †
ENGL 302Business Communicationarr †
ENGL 303Free-Lance Writing for Popular Magazinesarr †
ENGL 304Creative Writing--Fictionarr †
ENGL 305Creative Writing--Nonfictionarr †
ENGL 306Creative Writing--Poetryarr †
ENGL 309Report and Proposal Writingarr †
ENGL 314Technical Communicationarr †
ENGL 315Creative Writing--Screenplaysarr †
ENGL 316Creative Writing--Playwritingarr †
Rhetoric
ENGL 310Rhetorical Analysisarr †
ENGL 339Literary Theory and Criticismarr †
Speech Communication course at the 300 or 400 levelarr †
Language
ENGL 220Descriptive English Grammararr †
Literature
ENGL 225Survey of British Literature to 1800arr †
ENGL 226Survey of British Literature since 1800arr †
ENGL 227Survey of American Literature to 1865arr †
ENGL 228Survey of American Literature since 1865arr †
ENGL 260Introduction to Literary Studyarr †
ENGL 340
  & ENGL 353 Women's Literature
   and World Literature: Western Foundations through Renaissance
arr †
or
World Literature: Seventeenth Century to the Present
English Education
C I 395Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Schoolsarr †
ENGL 396Teaching the Reading of Young Adult Literaturearr †
ENGL 397
  & C I 280A Practice and Theory of Teaching Writing in the Secondary Schools
   and Teacher Aide. Cr. 1 or 2
arr †
ENGL 494
  & C I 280A Practice and Theory of Teaching Literature in the Secondary Schools
   and Teacher Aide. Cr. 1 or 2
arr †
SP ED 401Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in General Educationarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students must earn grades of C or better in all of the above courses.

Family and Consumer Sciences

The Family and Consumer Sciences Program in the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management prepares Family and Consumer Sciences teachers for grades 5-12

For specific content area course requirements, see Curriculum, Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies.

Required professional courses are:

FCEDS 280APracticum in FCS Labs (24 hours)arr †
FCEDS 280BPracticum in Diverse Settings (24 hours)arr †
FCEDS 306Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciencesarr †
FCEDS 206Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciencesarr †
FCEDS 418Occupational, Career and Technical Programsarr †
FCEDS 413Planning and Assessment for Family and Consumer Sciences and Family Life Educationarr †
FCEDS 417AVocational family and consumer sciences. Cr. 8.arr †
FCEDS 417BFamily and consumer sciences. Cr. 3 to 8.arr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses are:

HD FS 102Individual and Family Life Developmentarr †
HD FS 224Development in Young Children: Birth through Age 8arr †
HD FS 342Guidance and Group Management in Early Childhoodarr †
One of the following:arr †
HD FS 226Development and Guidance in Middle Childhoodarr †
HD FS 227Adolescent Developmentarr †
HD FS 276Human Sexualityarr †
One of the following:arr †
AESHM 379Community Leadership: Examination of Social Issuesarr †
HD FS 183Personal Finance in Early Adulthoodarr †
HD FS 249Parenting and Family Diversity Issuesarr †
HD FS 283Personal and Family Financearr †
One of the following:arr †
HD FS 341Housing Finance and Policyarr †
HD FS 395Children, Families, and Public Policyarr †
HD FS 483Advanced Personal and Family Financearr †
HD FS 488Families in the Economyarr †
FS HN 111Fundamentals of Food Preparationarr †
FS HN 115Food Preparation Laboratoryarr †
FS HN 167Introduction to Human Nutritionarr †
One of the following:arr †
T C 221Apparel Assembly Processesarr †
HD FS 239Housing and Consumer Issuesarr †
† Arranged with instructor.
Health Education

The Department of Kinesiology prepares Health teachers for grades 5-12.

Required professional courses are:

H S 375Teaching-Learning Process in Health Educationarr †
H S 417Supervised Teaching in Health Education in the Secondary Schoolarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses are:

KIN 258Physical Fitness and Conditioningarr †
H S 105First Aid and Emergency Carearr †
H S 110Personal and Consumer Healtharr †
H S 215Drug Educationarr †
H S 305Instructor's First Aid and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitationarr †
H S 310Community and Public Healtharr †
H S 350Human Diseasesarr †
H S 390Administration of the School Health Programarr †
FS HN 167Introduction to Human Nutritionarr †
HD FS 276Human Sexualityarr †
HD FS 373Death as a Part of Livingarr †
or HD FS 377 Aging and the Family
BIOL 155Human Biologyarr †
or BIOL 255 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy
BIOL 255LFundamentals of Human Anatomy Laboratoryarr †
BIOL 256Fundamentals of Human Physiologyarr †
BIOL 256LFundamentals of Human Physiology Laboratoryarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students seeking approval for health education as an additional endorsement area must earn credits in the following courses:

FS HN 167Introduction to Human Nutritionarr †
HD FS 276Human Sexualityarr †
H S 110Personal and Consumer Healtharr †
H S 215Drug Educationarr †
H S 305Instructor's First Aid and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitationarr †
H S 310Community and Public Healtharr †
H S 350Human Diseasesarr †
H S 375Teaching-Learning Process in Health Educationarr †
H S 390Administration of the School Health Programarr †
or BIOL 255 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy
BIOL 155Human Biologyarr †
or BIOL 255 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy
BIOL 255LFundamentals of Human Anatomy Laboratoryarr †
BIOL 256Fundamentals of Human Physiologyarr †
BIOL 256LFundamentals of Human Physiology Laboratoryarr †
† Arranged with instructor.
History-Social Sciences

The Curriculum and Instruction Department and the History Department share the responsibility for preparing History-Social Sciences teachers for grades 5-12.

Contact the History Department for specific information.

History-Social Sciences Education students must earn grades of C or better in all content and peda­gogical coursework required for teacher licensure.

Mathematics

The Mathematics Department and the Curriculum and Instruction Department share responsibility for the preparation of Mathematics teachers for grades 5-12

For specific content area course requirements, contact Curriculum and Instruction Advising Of­fice.

Required professional courses are:

C I 219Orientation to Teacher Education for Mathematics, Science and History/Social Sciences Majorsarr †
C I 280ATeacher Aide. Cr. 1 or 2arr †
C I 280LEarly Field Experience. Cr. .5arr †
C I 480CMathematicsarr †
C I 497Teaching Secondary School Mathematicsarr †
C I 417CMathematicsarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses are:

MATH 165Calculus Iarr †
MATH 166Calculus IIarr †
MATH 201Introduction to Proofsarr †
MATH 265Calculus IIIarr †
MATH 266Elementary Differential Equationsarr †
or MATH 267 Elementary Differential Equations and Laplace Transforms
MATH 301Abstract Algebra Iarr †
MATH 317Theory of Linear Algebraarr †
MATH 341Introduction to the Theory of Probability and Statistics Iarr †
MATH 397Teaching Secondary Mathematics Using University Mathematicsarr †
MATH 435Geometry Iarr †
MATH 436Geometry IIarr †
One of the following:
COM S 107Applied Computer Programmingarr †
COM S 207Fundamentals of Computer Programmingarr †
COM S 227Introduction to Object-oriented Programmingarr †
STAT 101Principles of Statisticsarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students who are pursuing mathematics as an additional endorsement must major in one of the mathematical sciences, physical sciences, or engineering. These students must take the following:

MATH 165Calculus Iarr †
MATH 166Calculus IIarr †
MATH 201Introduction to Proofsarr †
MATH 301Abstract Algebra Iarr †
MATH 317Theory of Linear Algebraarr †
MATH 341Introduction to the Theory of Probability and Statistics Iarr †
MATH 397Teaching Secondary Mathematics Using University Mathematicsarr †
MATH 435Geometry Iarr †
MATH 436Geometry IIarr †
One of the following:
COM S 107Applied Computer Programmingarr †
COM S 207Fundamentals of Computer Programmingarr †
COM S 227Introduction to Object-oriented Programmingarr †
STAT 101Principles of Statisticsarr †
C I 480CMathematicsarr †
C I 497Teaching Secondary School Mathematicsarr †
† Arranged with instructor.
Music

The Music Department prepares Music teachers for grades K-12.

For specific content area course requirements, see Curriculum, in Music.

Required professional courses are:

MUSIC 248Technology in Music Instructionarr †
MUSIC 266Introduction to Music Educationarr †
MUSIC 366Methods of Music Educationarr †
One of the following:
MUSIC 367Choral Literaturearr †
MUSIC 368Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble Techniquesarr †
MUSIC 417SMusic-Secondary (Same as Music 417S)arr †
MUSIC 417RMusic-Elementary (Same as Music 417R)arr †
MUSIC 464Instrumental Administration, Materials, and Methodsarr †
MUSIC 465Choral Materials and Methodsarr †
MUSIC 490AEducation (Same as C I 490A)arr †
† Arranged with instructor.

For required content courses are see Curriculum, in Music.

Physical Education

The Kinesiology Department prepares Physical Education teachers for grades K-12.

Kinesiology and Health

Required professional courses:

KIN 280Directed Field Experience in Elementary Physical Educationarr †
KIN 281Directed Field Experience in Physical Educationarr †
KIN 312Movement Education in Elementary School Physical Educationarr †
KIN 355Biomechanicsarr †
KIN 358Physiology of Exercisearr †
KIN 365Sport Psychologyarr †
or KIN 366 Exercise Psychology
KIN 372Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespanarr †
KIN 375Teaching Physical Educationarr †
KIN 395Adapted Physical Educationarr †
KIN 418Supervised Teaching in Physical Education in the Elementary Schoolarr †
KIN 417Supervised Teaching in Physical Education in the Secondary Schoolarr †
KIN 471Measurement in Physical Educationarr †
KIN 475Physical Education Curriculum Design and Program Organizationarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses are: see Curriculum, Kinesiology and Health

Physics

The Physics and Astronomy Department and the Curriculum and Instruction Department share the responsibility for preparing Physics teachers for grades 5-12.

Required professional courses:

C I 280MSecondary Science. Cr. 1 or 2arr †
C I 347Nature of Sciencearr †
C I 417BPhysical Sciencesarr †
C I 418Secondary Science Methods I: A Research-Based Framework for Teaching Sciencearr †
C I 419Secondary Science Methods IIarr †
C I 468JSecondary Sciencearr †
C I 468KSecondary Science II. Cr. 2.arr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses:

PHYS 221Introduction to Classical Physics Iarr †
PHYS 222Introduction to Classical Physics IIarr †
PHYS 311TIntermediate Laboratory for Secondary Physics Teachersarr †
PHYS 399Seminar on Secondary School Physicsarr †
PHYS 321Introduction to Modern Physics Iarr †
12 credits from the following:
PHYS 302The Challenge of Contemporary Physicsarr †
PHYS 304Thermal Physicsarr †
PHYS 306Physics of Wave Motionarr †
PHYS 310Electronic Instrumentation for Experimental Physicsarr †
PHYS 321Introduction to Modern Physics Iarr †
PHYS 321LIntroductory Laboratory in Modern Physics Iarr †
PHYS 322Introduction to Modern Physics IIarr †
PHYS 322LIntroductory Laboratory in Modern Physics IIarr †
PHYS 361Classical Mechanicsarr †
PHYS 362Intermediate Mechanicsarr †
PHYS 364Electricity and Magnetism Iarr †
PHYS 365Electricity and Magnetism IIarr †
PHYS 496Modern Opticsarr †
ASTRO 342Introduction to Solar System Astronomyarr †
ASTRO 344LAstronomy Laboratoryarr †
ASTRO 346Introduction to Astrophysicsarr †
CHEM 324Introductory Quantum Mechanicsarr †
CHEM 325Chemical Thermodynamicsarr †
E E 201Electric Circuitsarr †
E E 230Electronic Circuits and Systemsarr †
E M 274Statics of Engineeringarr †
E M 345Dynamicsarr †
E M 378Mechanics of Fluidsarr †
M E 231Engineering Thermodynamics Iarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students with an endorsement in a natural science who seek approval to teach physics as an additional endorsement area must complete one of the following sets of courses:

PHYS 221Introduction to Classical Physics Iarr †
PHYS 222Introduction to Classical Physics IIarr †
PHYS 311TIntermediate Laboratory for Secondary Physics Teachersarr †
PHYS 321Introduction to Modern Physics Iarr †
PHYS 321LIntroductory Laboratory in Modern Physics Iarr †
Seminar on Secondary Scholl Physicsarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

or

PHYS 111General Physicsarr †
PHYS 112General Physicsarr †
PHYS 302The Challenge of Contemporary Physicsarr †
PHYS 311TIntermediate Laboratory for Secondary Physics Teachersarr †
Seminar on Secondary School Physicsarr †
PHYS 399Seminar on Secondary School Physicsarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students with no other natural science endorsement who seek approval to teach physics as an additional endorsement 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 302The Challenge of Contemporary Physicsarr †
PHYS 304Thermal Physicsarr †
PHYS 306Physics of Wave Motionarr †
PHYS 310Electronic Instrumentation for Experimental Physicsarr †
PHYS 321Introduction to Modern Physics Iarr †
PHYS 321LIntroductory Laboratory in Modern Physics Iarr †
PHYS 322Introduction to Modern Physics IIarr †
PHYS 322LIntroductory Laboratory in Modern Physics IIarr †
ASTRO 342Introduction to Solar System Astronomyarr †
ASTRO 344LAstronomy Laboratoryarr †
ASTRO 346Introduction to Astrophysicsarr †
CHEM 324Introductory Quantum Mechanicsarr †
CHEM 325Chemical Thermodynamicsarr †
E E 442Introduction to Circuits and Instrumentsarr †
E M 274Statics of Engineeringarr †
E M 345Dynamicsarr †
E M 378Mechanics of Fluidsarr †
M E 332Engineering Thermodynamics IIarr †
† Arranged with instructor.
World Languages 

The Department of World Languages and Cultures prepares World Language teachers for grades 5-12

World Language teachers can earn an endorse­ment in French, German or Span­ish.

For specific content area course requirements, see Curriculum, World Languages and Cultures.

Required professional courses are:
C I 280ATeacher Aide. Cr. 1 or 2arr †
WLC 417GWorld Language (Same as WLC 417G)arr †
WLC 487Methods in Secondary School World Language Instructionarr †
C I 280LEarly Field Experience. Cr. .5arr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students seeking approval to teach a world language as their first endorsement must have a major in the target language. For an additional endorsement in a world language, students must earn 25 credits in that language. Nine (9) credits must be at the 300 level or above with six (6) of these credits in composition and conversation. Courses at the 100 level are not counted in the 25 required credits. For an endorsement in Latin, 10 of the 25 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level and must include Hist 430 (Cl St 403). All students seeking to teach a world language must demonstrate their proficiency in the language by taking the ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Inter­view). Students are responsible for the cost of the administration of the OPI and must request that their scores from the OPI be added to their transcript.

Requirements for Additional Endorsements

Students may elect to add additional endorse­ments to their teaching license by completing the necessary requirements. All “Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Areas” listed above can be pursued as an additional endorsement. Below are the additional endorsements only options that require students to pursue one of the undergradu­ate, post-bachelor’s or graduate teacher licensure areas listed above. Detailed requirements for any endorsement may be obtained from Teacher Education Services (located in 133 MacKay).

Art (grades K-8)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in Art (K-8) should see an adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Basic Science (grades K-8)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in Basic Science (K-8) should see an adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Coaching Interscholastic Athletics (grades K-12)

The Department Kinesiology offers courses that can lead to a K-12 athletic coach endorsement.

BIOL 155Human Biologyarr †
PSYCH 230Developmental Psychologyarr †
KIN 220Basic Athletic Trainingarr †
KIN 315Coaching Theory and Administrative Issuesarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Students seeking approval for the Iowa State University endorsement to coach interscholastic athletics must satisfy the requirements of an endorsement area listed above and earn credits in the following (to meet state minimum requirements):

Chinese (grades K-8)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in Chinese (K-8) should see an adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Chinese (grades 5-12)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in Chinese (5-12) should see the coordinator in the Department of World Languages and Cultures.

English and Language Arts (grades K-8)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in English and Language Arts (K-8) should see an adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

English as a Second Language (grades K-12)

The Department of English offers courses that can lead to a K-12 ESL Teacher endorsement.

To add a K-12 teaching endorsement in English as a Second Language, students must fulfill the requirements of an endorsement area listed above and earn credits in the following courses. In some cases, relevant special topics courses or experimental courses may be substituted. Some courses have prerequisites.

ENGL 219Introduction to Linguisticsarr †
or ENGL 511 Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
ENGL 220Descriptive English Grammararr †
ENGL 425Second Language Learning and Teachingarr †
or ENGL 517 Student Teaching
ENGL 514Sociolinguisticsarr †
or C I 420 Bilingualism, Bilingual Education, and U.S. Mexican Youth
ENGL 518
  & ENGL 524 Teaching English as a Second Language Methods and Materials
   and Literacy: Issues and Methods for Nonnative Speakers of English
arr †
or
ENGL 524
  & ENGL 525 Literacy: Issues and Methods for Nonnative Speakers of English
   and Methods in Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills to Nonnative Speakers of English
arr †
ENGL 588Supervised Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Languagearr †
† Arranged with instructor.
General Science (grades 5-12)

General Science is an interdepartmental additional area of endorsement for grades 5-12

Students seeking approval to teach general science must earn credits in the following courses:

BIOL 211Principles of Biology Iarr †
BIOL 211LPrinciples of Biology Laboratory Iarr †
BIOL 212Principles of Biology IIarr †
BIOL 212LPrinciples of Biology Laboratory IIarr †
CHEM 177General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 177LLaboratory in General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 178General Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 178LLaboratory in College Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 231Elementary Organic Chemistryarr †
CHEM 231LLaboratory in Elementary Organic Chemistryarr †
GEOL 100The Eartharr †
GEOL 100L
  & PHYS 112 The Earth: Laboratory
   and General Physics
arr †
PHYS 111General Physicsarr †
or
PHYS 221
  & PHYS 222 Introduction to Classical Physics I
   and Introduction to Classical Physics II
arr †
One of the following:
MATH 151Calculus for Business and Social Sciencesarr †
MATH 160Survey of Calculusarr †
MATH 165Calculus Iarr †
MATH 181Calculus and Mathematical Modeling for the Life Sciences Iarr †
† Arranged with instructor.

At least 6 credits from courses numbered 300 or above in astronomy and astrophysics, biochem­istry and biophysics, biology, botany, chemistry, genetics, geology, meteorology, microbiology, or physics.

Health (grades K-8)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in Health (K-8) should see an adviser in the Depart­ment of Curriculum and Instruction.

History (grades K-8)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in History (K-8) should see an adviser in the Depart­ment of Curriculum and Instruction.

Latin (grades 5-12)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in Latin (5-12) should see the coordinator in the Depart­ment of World Languages and Cultures.

Mathematics (grades K-8)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in mathematics (K-8) should see an adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Physical Science

Students seeking an additional endorsement in physical science (5-12) should see an adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Students must have a primary area of endorsement in physics, chemistry, earth science, or biology and can add physical science as an additional endorsement by successfully completing a minimum of 24 credits in science, with coursework that includes the following:

Required professional courses are:

C I 280ATeacher Aide. Cr. 1 or 2arr †
C I 347Nature of Sciencearr †
C I 417BPhysical Sciencesarr †
C I 418Secondary Science Methods I: A Research-Based Framework for Teaching Sciencearr †
C I 419Secondary Science Methods IIarr †
C I 468JSecondary Sciencearr †
C I 468KSecondary Science II. Cr. 2.arr †
† Arranged with instructor.

Required content courses are:

PHYS 111General Physicsarr †
PHYS 112General Physicsarr †
or PHYS 221 Introduction to Classical Physics I
PHYS 222Introduction to Classical Physics IIarr †
PHYS 311TIntermediate Laboratory for Secondary Physics Teachersarr †
PHYS 399Seminar on Secondary School Physicsarr †
One of the following options:
Option I
CHEM 163College Chemistryarr †
CHEM 163LLaboratory in College Chemistryarr †
CHEM 231Elementary Organic Chemistryarr †
CHEM 231LLaboratory in Elementary Organic Chemistryarr †
Option II
CHEM 177General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 177LLaboratory in General Chemistry Iarr †
CHEM 178General Chemistry IIarr †
CHEM 178LLaboratory in College Chemistry IIarr †
GEOL 100The Eartharr †
GEOL 100LThe Earth: Laboratoryarr †
MTEOR 206Introduction to Weather and Climatearr †
† Arranged with instructor.
Reading (grades K-8, 5-12)

The Curriculum and Instruction Department offers courses that can lead to a reading endorsement for grades K-8. This department collaborates with the English Department to offer the necessary coursework for a 5-12 reading endorsement.

Students seeking an additional endorsement to teach elementary reading (K-8) should see a De­partment of Curriculum and Instruction adviser.

Students seeking endorsement to teach reading (5-12) as an additional endorsement must earn credits in the following courses:

Foundations of Reading and Reading in the Content Area
C I 395Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Schoolsarr †
or C I 551 Foundations of Reading and Language Arts
C I 494Practice and Theory of Teaching Literature in the Secondary Schoolsarr †
Practicum
C I 588Supervised Tutoring in Readingarr †
Language Development
ENGL 219Introduction to Linguisticsarr †
or ENGL 511 Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
Reading Assessment and Oral Communication
C I 452Corrective Readingarr †
Written Communication
C I 395Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Schoolsarr †
ENGL 397Practice and Theory of Teaching Writing in the Secondary Schoolsarr †
Adolescent Nonfiction and Fiction
ENGL 396Teaching the Reading of Young Adult Literaturearr †
or C I 554 Reading and Responding to Children's Literature
Reading Instrumental Strategies
C I 456Integrating Technology into the Reading and Language Arts Curriculumarr †
or C I 553 Reading for Adolescents with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
† Arranged with instructor.
Russian (grades 5-12)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in Russian (5-12) should see the coordinator in the Depart­ment of World Languages and Cultures.

Social Sciences (grades K-8)

Students seeking an additional endorsement in Social Sciences (K-8) should see an adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Special Education (grades K-8, 5-12, ages 5-21)

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers courses that can lead to special education endorsements (Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate Disabilities (grades K-8 and grades 5-12) and Instructional Strategist II: Behavior Disorders/Learning Disabilities (ages 5-21)). Students seeking special education endorsements at the graduate level must have a current teaching license.

Elementary Education students seeking an additional K-8 endorsement to teach special education should see an adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Speech/Theatre (grades 5-12)

The Department of Speech Communication offers courses that can lead to 5-12 speech/theatre endorsement.

Students seeking endorsement to teach speech as an additional area must earn credits in the following courses:

SP CM 110Listeningarr †
or COMST 102 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
SP CM 212Fundamentals of Public Speakingarr †
SP CM 313Communication in Classrooms and Workshopsarr †
SP CM 322Argumentation, Debate, and Critical Thinkingarr †
SP CM 412Rhetorical Criticismarr †
SP CM 495ADirecting Speech Activitiesarr †
SP CM 495BTeaching Speecharr †
One of the following:
THTRE 255Introduction to Theatrical Productionarr †
THTRE 358Oral Interpretationarr †
THTRE 360Stagecraftarr †
THTRE 455Directing Iarr †
THTRE 357Stage Make-uparr †
JL MC 101Mass Media and Societyarr †
† Arranged with instructor.
World Languages and Cultures (French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish) (grades K-8)

Students seeking an additional endorsement World Languages and Cultures (K-8) should see an adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Master’s Programs that Lead to Initial Teacher Licensure

Agricultural Education

The Agricultural Education and Studies Depart­ment offers a Master’s of Science program that prepares Agricultural Education teachers for grades 5-12

See coordinator for program requirements.

Mathematics

The Curriculum and Instruction Department offers a Master’s of Education program that prepares Mathematics teachers for grades 5-12

See coordinator for program requirements.

Physical Education

The Department of Kinesiology offers a Master’s of Science program that prepares Physical Educa­tion teachers for grades K-12.

See coordinator for program requirements.

Secondary Sciences

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a Master’s of Arts in Teaching program that prepares Secondary Science teachers for grades 5-12

See coordinator for program requirements.

Iowa Teacher Intern License Pathway

The Iowa Teacher Intern License Pathway is a Regent’s collaborative designed for adult learners holding a baccalaureate degree who are seeking 5-12 licensure in a high needs area. For more information: