Graduate Conditional Licensure Certificate for Secondary Teaching
Program Overview
The Graduate Conditional Licensure Certificate for Secondary Teaching program prepares individuals with no prior secondary teaching experience for secondary school teaching in Nevada. The program includes core courses in secondary process and instruction, classroom management, and a practicum, as well as subject-specific courses in English, mathematics, science, or social studies. Graduates are eligible for hire as secondary school teachers in Nevada upon completion of the program.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Graduate Conditional Licensure Certificate for Secondary Teaching program is designed for individuals who wish to acquire secondary school teaching knowledge, skills, and dispositions to meet the demands of teaching in secondary schools. The certificate program is suitable for students with no prior secondary background and provides candidates with the necessary coursework to meet conditional licensure requirements, making them eligible for hire in Nevada.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Explain the strengths and weaknesses of different teaching strategies and their research bases.
- Recognize the relationship among teaching strategies, individual student needs, and assessment of student learning.
- Recognize the influence of teachers' beliefs on their decisions about teaching strategies.
- Discuss the history, perspectives, process, components of curriculum development, and research bases for curriculum development.
- Observe, reflect, and analyze different teaching strategies in action and choose appropriate teaching strategies for particular teaching goals and objectives.
- Meet conditional licensure course requirements, making them eligible for hire in Nevada.
Outline:
Program Content:
The certificate program consists of coursework that adheres to the InTASC standards enacted by CCSSO (2011) and/or the standards enacted by each national association of the content area.
Course Schedule:
The certificate program requires the completion of 12 credit hours, including:
- Core Courses (9 credits):
- CIS 602 - Secondary School Practicum
- CIS 603 - Secondary Process and Instruction
- CIS 604 - Secondary Classroom Management
- Secondary Subjects Courses (3 credits):
- Students must complete 3 credits from the following list of courses:
- CIS 533 - Teaching Secondary English
- CIS 553M - Teaching Middle School Mathematics
- CIS 553S - Teaching Secondary Mathematics
- CIS 563 - Teaching Secondary Science
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Coursework assignments
- Exams
- Presentations
- Projects
Assessment Criteria:
Students must earn a grade of "B" or better on all primary assignments and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher to complete the certificate program successfully.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Workshops
- Field experiences
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced faculty members in the Department of Teaching and Learning, who are experts in their respective fields.
Unique Approaches:
The program incorporates a strong emphasis on practical experience through field placements and mentoring, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience in secondary school teaching.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the Graduate Conditional Licensure Certificate for Secondary Teaching program are eligible for hire as secondary school teachers in Nevada.
Opportunities and Outcomes:
Completing the program provides individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to pursue a successful career in secondary school teaching.