Students seeking a Minnesota license to teach grades 5-12 Communication Arts/Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, and Social Studies; grades 9-12 Life Science, Chemistry, and Physics; grades 5-8 General Science; and grades K-12 Visual Arts, Vocal or Instrumental Music, World Languages (French, German, Spanish); and Teaching English as a Second Language complete a minor in secondary education.

Additionally, students interested in teaching secondary-level theology or English as an international language may complete this minor. These programs do not lead to a teaching license.

Students should consult with an Education advisor and reference the CSB/SJU Education Department website for information on specific major/content course requirements. The number of major/content area credits required will vary by program.

Natural Science Major Secondary Education Minor

Social Science Major Secondary Education Minor 

Vocal and/or Instrumental Music (Grades K-12)

This is a minor and pairs with a Music Major with concentration in Music Education.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Major Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 321	Music Pedagogy K-6	3
EDUC 322	Music Pedagogy 7-12	4
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student teaching experience		16
Total Hours		43-45

Visual Arts (Grades K-12)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Major Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 315	Art Pedagogy in Grades K-6	2
EDUC 340	Art Education/Methods and Materials K-12	4
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student teaching experience		16
Total Hours		42-44

World Languages and Cultures: Spanish, French, German (Grades K-12)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Major Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 341	World Language Pedagogy K-12	4
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Oral Proficiency Exam		0
Student teaching experience		16
Total Hours		40-42

English (Grades 5-12)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Major Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 216	Exploring Justice through Young Adult Literature	2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 355	Pedagogy in Grades 9-12	4
EDUC 358	Mid Level Literacy and Pedagogy in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies	4
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student teaching experience		16
Total Hours		46-48

Mathematics (Grades 5-12)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Major Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 355	Pedagogy in Grades 9-12	4
EDUC 358	Mid Level Literacy and Pedagogy in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies	4
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student teaching experience		16
Total Hours		44-46

Life Science, Physics or Chemistry (Grades 9-12)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Major Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 355	Pedagogy in Grades 9-12	4
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student teaching experience		16
Total Hours		40-42

General Science (Grades 5-8)

A separate major is required for this program. We recommend a Natural Science major.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Content Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 268	Multidisciplinary Science for Mid-level Educators	4
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 358	Mid Level Literacy and Pedagogy in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies	4
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student teaching experience		16
Total Hours		44-46

Theology (Grades 5-12)

This major/minor combination does not lead to licensure.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Major Courses
EDUC 111	Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World	4
EDUC 203	Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence	4
EDUC 213	Clinical Experience for K-12/5-12 Majors	1-2
EDUC 305	Human Exceptionalities: School, Home, and Community	1
EDUC 352	Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom	1-2
EDUC 355	Pedagogy in Grades 9-12	4
EDUC 359	Issues in Education K-12	1
EDUC 379A	Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science	4
EDUC 390	Ethics in Human Relations	4
Student teaching experience		16
Total Hours		40-42

Additional Requirements: 

General Education Requirements: 

All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here. 

Graduation Requirements:

In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU. 

      Credits:  124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
           GPA:   2.0 or higher* 
Residency:   At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB/SJU

Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.

* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.