Dominican has Illinois state-approved teacher preparation programs in the following areas: biology, chemistry, English, history, and mathematics.
Teacher preparation for secondary certification requires course work in four specific areas.
1. General Education Competencies
The foundation requirements and core curriculum requirements of the university meet this requirement. All of these requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
2. Content Studies
A major in one of the academic disciplines named above.
3. Pedagogical and Professional Studies
A series of professional education courses that focus on the development of pedagogical and professional knowledge to prepare candidates to teach in middle and secondary schools.
4. Field Experiences and Clinical Practice
Dominican requires early field experiences equivalent to 100 clock hours. These experiences must be completed in a variety of school settings providing the candidate with an exposure to different grade levels and teaching styles, as well as to students of diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds and students with exceptionalities. At the end of their program of study, candidates participate in a semester-long clinical practice experience.
Professional Education Requirements:
Dominican requires early field experiences equivalent to 100 clock hours. These experiences must be completed in a variety of school settings, providing the candidate with an exposure to different grade levels, teaching styles, and subject areas, as well as to students of diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds and students with exceptionalities.
