Special Certificate (Grades K-12)

Programs for Special Certificates (grades K-12) are available for visual arts and modern foreign language majors (French, Italian, Spanish). Instructional strategies and clinical practice on both the elementary and secondary levels are required for this certificate. Otherwise, all requirements are the same as those listed under secondary education.

Courses for K-12 certification must be completed in a prespecified sequence, which is determined by the candidate’s major. Candidates should meet with their education advisor and their major advisor early in their college careers to plan their course of study.