Authorization Levels

Students in the Initial Licensure program receive two authorizations: middle level (grades 5-10) and high school (7-12).  All students must complete both authorization levels.  The program does not provide training in Elementary and Early Childhood Elementary (ECE) authorization levels.

According to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) regulations, pre-service teachers must have a practicum experience and complete a work sample at each level.   Students will have a part-time Student Teaching Internship experience at one of the levels during Fall term and will complete a full-time Student Teaching Internship at the other level during Spring term. Students will therefore complete one work sample during the Fall Student Teaching Internship and a second work sample during the Spring Student Teaching Internship.  It is important to note that work samples are tied to the authorization level, not the endorsement being sought.

Endorsements

Students must have academic preparation for at least one endorsement area. Science and Mathematics Education offers endorsements in the following areas:

• Advanced Mathematics
• Basic Mathematics
• Integrated Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

All students must meet the requirements outlined on the advising sheets for their primary endorsement.  The TSPC Licensure Guide provides a detailed list of the specific courses each endorsement will qualify you for.

The program supports students who wish to pursue a second endorsement by allowing them to work in a class in the second area as long as the student has met all requirements (passing tests, advising sheet) and has demonstrated successful work in the primary endorsement area.