University Catalog

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Education Division’s Secondary Education program, offers an approved program of study leading to certification of high school teachers in the following endorsement areas: Mathematics, Life Sciences, Computer Technology, Social Studies, Modern and Classical Languages and English/Language Arts. Students who are interested in teaching high school in these areas will complete a Bachelor’s degree in their chosen endorsement area, along with the Secondary Education Core courses.

• Life Science Endorsement: Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Computer Technology: Bachelor of Science in Computer Applications
• Social Studies: Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences
• Modern and Classical Languages: Bachelor of Arts in French
• English Language Arts: Bachelor of Arts in English

Students will meet with a program advisor to review the requirements of the degree program in which they are enrolled, as well as an education advisor to review their progress with the Secondary Education Core, to ensure their Plan of Study will meet the obligations of both programs. In some cases, completion of both program requirements might add additional semesters to their program.

The earlier a student expresses an interest in pursuing a secondary teaching certificate, the easier it is to complete all their coursework in a timely fashion. Students will begin their education classes by taking EDU 339 Classroom Management It is suggested that students who have yet to meet the General Education requirements for Oral Communications and/or Global Awareness enroll in EDU 214 Classroom Communications and EDU 299 Introduction to Multi-Cultural Education.

Requirements Prior to Student Teaching

1. Complete and defend a General Education portfolio for the Bachelor of Science Degree.
2. Complete the requirements of the declared Bachelor’s degree program
3. Successfully complete the Core Academic Skills for Educators Praxis exams and the Praxis II exam
4. Complete the Secondary Education Core Courses with a minimum grade of "C." This includes the documented 225 hours of pre-student teaching practicum and EDU 339 with 25 hours of volunteer/service work in a public school.
5. Complete and defend a professional education portfolio based on the ten program standards for pre-service teachers.
6. Maintain a Cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Suggested Course Sequencing

Fall Semester Freshman Year

Spring Semester Freshman Year

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Exams to be passed to continue

Fall Semester Junior Year

Spring Semester Junior Year

Fall Semester Senior Year

Praxis II exam must be passed before beginning Student Teaching

Spring Semester Senior Year