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 licensure 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. In terms of the major requirement, specific coursework and/or assessments are required for some majors. See the list below for the specific requirements for each content area.

• Art – Complete one of the art and design majors plus ART 206 , ART 260 , and ART 270 .
• French, Italian, or Spanish – Complete the major as described in the French, Italian, or Spanish section of this bulletin and complete three assessments: 1) Cultures, Literatures, and Cross-Disciplinary Concepts assessment, 2) Linguistic Terms Analysis and Presentation, and 3) the Oral Proficiency Interview (Students must score at the advanced low level)