Middle and Secondary Education with Certification
Lane W. Clarke
Chair, Department of Education
lclarke1@une.edu
Mission
The mission of the Education Department is to prepare lifelong reflective educators who exhibit flexibility, compassion, collaboration, and student-centered pedagogy knowledge and skills.
The Education Department offers strong experiential, student-centered, and responsive program preparing students to develop:
- Knowledge of content and instructional practice
- Professional dispositions
- Pedagogical skills
Our vision is to prepare future educators to have an exponential impact on the lives of their students and the broader community.
The core values that drive the Education Department and guide our ethos, principles, and standards are:
- Knowledgeable Professionals
- Collaborative Practitioners
- Inclusive and Culturally Competent Educators
- Reflective Life-Long Learners
Major Description
Students complete a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor’s Degree of Science. Maine State requirements mandate 24 credits in a discipline area. Students can either choose to double major in Middle and Secondary Education along with a major in an academic discipline that leads to certification or major in Middle and Secondary Education with an academic area concentration (24 credits). Academic disciplines at UNE leading to secondary certification are: Biology (and associated life science majors), Chemistry, English, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, History, Marine Biology, Mathematics and Political Science. The Education programs provide professional teacher preparation courses culminating in a semester of student teaching.
Curricular Requirements
There are three paths that students can take as a Middle and Secondary Education Major.
Double Major
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Middle and Secondary Education with Certification may double major in an academic area that leads to a second Bachelor of Science degree. Options include Life Sciences, Applied Mathematics, and Physical Science.
Dual Degree
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Middle and Secondary Education with Certification may dual degree in an academic area that leads to a second major that is not a Bachelor of Science degree. Options include English and History (Social Studies).
Concentration
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Middle and Secondary Education with Certification may pursue an academic area concentration. Concentrations are available in Mathematics, Biology, Environmental Science, Physical Science (Chemistry and Physics), History, English, Marine Science, and Physical Education.
Middle and Secondary Education Certification with Double Major
| CAS Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total | 42–46 |
| Professional Core Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 105 – Exploring Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 110 – 21st Century Learning Through Technology | 3 |
| EDU 202 – Curriculum & Assessment | 3 |
| SPE 220 – Exceptionality in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 385 – Diversity Issues in Schools | 3 |
| EDU 303 – Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 488 – Secondary Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 498 – Secondary Internship and Seminar | 12 |
| SPE 405 – Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making | 3 |
| Total Professional Core Credits | 36 |
| Select one (1) appropriate methods course from the following list: | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 436 – Teaching Secondary English | 3 |
| EDU 437 – Teaching Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDU 438 – Teaching Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU 439 – Teaching Secondary Math | 3 |
| EDU 441 – Methods of Art Education | 3 |
| Total Methods Elective Credits | 3 |
| Double Major Subject Requirements (see requirements for your major: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences, Applied Mathematics) | Variable |
| Open Electives (as needed to reach 120 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Required Total Credits | 120 |
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Middle and Secondary Education Certification with dual degree
| CAS Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total | 42–46 |
| Professional Core Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 105 – Exploring Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 110 – 21st Century Learning Through Technology | 3 |
| EDU 202 – Curriculum & Assessment | 3 |
| SPE 220 – Exceptionality in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 385 – Diversity Issues in Schools | 3 |
| EDU 303 – Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 488 – Secondary Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 498 – Secondary Internship and Seminar | 12 |
| SPE 405 – Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making | 3 |
| Total Professional Core Credits | 36 |
| Select one (1) appropriate methods course from the following list: | Credits |
| EDU 436 – Teaching Secondary English | 3 |
| EDU 437 – Teaching Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDU 438 – Teaching Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU 439 – Teaching Secondary Math | 3 |
| EDU 441 – Methods of Art Education | 3 |
| Total Methods Elective Credits | 3 |
| Dual Degree Subject Requirements (see requirements for your major: Art, English, and Political Science) | Variable |
| Open Electives (as needed to reach 150 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Required Total Credits | 150 |
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Middle and Secondary (7-12) Education with Academic Area Concentration
| CAS Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total | 42–46 |
| Professional Core Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 105 – Exploring Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 110 – 21st Century Learning Through Technology | 3 |
| EDU 202 – Curriculum & Assessment | 3 |
| SPE 220 – Exceptionality in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 385 – Diversity Issues in Schools | 3 |
| EDU 382 – Literacy Research-Based Instructional Methods | 3 |
| EDU 488 – Secondary Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 498 – Secondary Internship and Seminar | 12 |
| SPE 405 – Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making | 3 |
| Total Professional Core Credits | 36 |
| Select one (1) appropriate methods course from the following list: | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 436 – Teaching Secondary English | 3 |
| EDU 437 – Teaching Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDU 438 – Teaching Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDU 439 – Teaching Secondary Math | 3 |
| EDU 441 – Methods of Art Education | 3 |
| Total Methods Elective Credits | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements (see requirements below for Academic Area Concentrations) | Variable |
| Open Electives (as needed to reach 120 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Required Total Credits | 120 |
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Field Experience
The faculty in the Education programs are committed to ongoing and frequent observation and involvement in schools. The teacher education programs at UNE have a specific competency-based focus to meet the Maine standards for teacher certification. All students engaged in teacher preparation will spend time in a field setting in each of the semesters for which they are registered for professional education courses. Involvement in the schools will be connected to specific, course-related tasks (e.g., observation, teaching lessons, conducting experiments, administering assessments, etc.). Transportation to and from schools is the responsibility of the student.
Internship
Without specific permission from the Education Chair, courses may not be taken during the internship semester, so all required coursework must be completed the semester prior to the internship. Admission to the internship is not guaranteed and students must have reached Advanced Standing to apply. In addition, the student should have:
- Sufficient knowledge regarding the components of effective instruction.
- Sufficient knowledge of appropriate grade-level content and teaching methods.
- Sufficient knowledge of the developmental needs of students.
- Sufficient knowledge of how to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
- Understanding of and empathy for working with students.
- No serious professional behavior reservations.
The selection of individual internship sites will be made by the Certification and Placement Officer.
Geographical location relative to UNE is a consideration. UNE has a collaborative relationship with many districts and selects both schools and teachers based on their interest in and ability to assist interns in demonstrating mastery of the Maine Common Core Teaching Standards. Placement in an internship is not guaranteed. The Department of Education, through its Certification and Placement Officer, will make a good-faith effort to negotiate an appropriate placement. Schools have the right to refuse placement requests. The 15-week student teaching internship experience must be done in a local Maine Public School that is in an established internship protocol with the University of New England.
Professional Educator Review Board (PERB)
All students enrolled in the internship must demonstrate their teaching competence with respect to Maine Common Core Teaching Standards before the Professional Educator Review Board (PERB). The Board is comprised of professional educators from area schools as well as UNE faculty. Students are required to develop a presentation reflecting their proficiency in meeting these state standards and present and defend the presentation in front of the Board. Passing PERB is a requirement for completion of the certification program and subsequently being recommended to the Maine State Department of Education for teacher licensure.
Advanced Standing
All students in education certification programs must apply for admission to advanced standing when they have completed approximately 60 credit hours. To apply for advanced standing, students must develop a portfolio demonstrating how they have met proficiency in the following areas: a) teaching skills, knowledge, and disposition aligned with the Maine Common Core Teaching Standards; b) basic academic skills and c) professional skills. This portfolio is evaluated by a committee of education faculty and a pass/fail determination is made based on a holistic rubric.
Students not meeting these criteria do not remain enrolled in a certification program; however, students do have the option of changing their major to a non-certification major such as Educational Studies. Students can reapply for advanced standing upon completion of each additional semester up until their second to last semester (i.e., students graduating in Spring must meet advanced standing by the beginning of the previous Fall semester.
Concentrations
CONCENTRATION IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Maine Certification Area: 300 Math (MAT)
| Concentration Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAT 150 – Statistics for Life Sciences | 3 |
| MAT 190 – Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 195 – Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 212 – Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 220 – Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 240 – Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 321 – Applied Statistics I | 3 |
| One (1) MAT course at 200 level or above | 3–4 |
| Total | 26–27 |
Concentration in Environmental Science
Maine Certification Area: 395 Life Science (BIO, ENV, MAR)
| Concentration Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 106/106L – Biology II: Cellular/Molecular with Lab | 4 |
| ENV 220/220L – Conservation and Preservation with Lab | 5 |
| Four (4) Credit ENV or MAR Elective Course | 4 |
| Twelve (12) Credits of 300-level or higher ENV Elective Courses | 12 |
| Total | 24 |
Concentration in Biology
Maine Certification Area: 395 Life Science (BIO, ENV, MAR)
| Concentration Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 105/105L – Biology I: Introduction to Ecology and Evolution with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 106/106L – Biology II: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 200/200L/200S – Genetics with Lab and Recitation or BIO 207 – Organismal genetics | 4–5 |
| BIO 400 or higher level elective | 3–4 |
| One (1) Physiology topic area course | 3–4 |
| One (1) Ecology topic area course | 3–4 |
| One (1) Organismal topic area course | 3–4 |
| Total | 24–29 |
*See Biology Curricular Requirements Below
CONCENTRATION IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE - Chemistry Track
Maine Certification Area: 350 Physical Science (CHE, PHY)
| Concentration Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHE 110/110L – General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| CHE 111/111L – General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| CHE 210/210L/210S – Organic Chemistry I with Lab and LabLecture | 5 |
| CHE 307/307L – Quantitative Analysis with Lab or CHE 310/310L – Fundamentals of Biochemistry with Lab | 4–5 |
| PHY 110 – General Physics I or PHY 210 – University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 111 – General Physics II or PHY 211 – University Physics II | 4 |
| Total | 25–26 |
Concentration in Physical Science – Physics Track
Maine Certification Area: 350 Physical Science (CHE, PHY)
| Concentration Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHY 110 – General Physics I or PHY 210 - University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 111 – General Physics II or PHY 211 - University Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 208 – Energy and Climate Change | 3 |
| PHY 305 – Revolutions of 20th Century Physics | 3 |
| PHY 310 – Biophysics Structure and Motion or PHY 320 - Medical Physics | 3 |
| CHE 110/110L – General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| CHE 111/111L – General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| Total | 25 |
Concentration in Physical Science – Multi-disciplinary Track
Maine Certification Area: 350 Physical Science (CHE, PHY)
| Concentration Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHE 110/110L – General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| CHE 111/111L – General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| CHE 210/210L/210S – Organic Chemistry I with Lab and LabLecture | 5 |
| PHY 110 – General Physics I or PHY 210 - University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 111 – General Physics II or PHY 211 - University Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 305 – Revolutions of 20th Century Physics | 3 |
| MAR 270/270L – Oceanography with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 366 – Adv Oceanography I: Geological/Biological | 3 |
| Total | 31 |
Concentration in History
Maine Certification Area: 200 Social Studies (GEOG, HIS, ECO, POL)
| Concentration Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIS 222 – US History I | 3 |
| HIS 223 – US History II | 3 |
| Five (5) HIS Electives (HIS 290 – Historical Research Methods & Writing Recommended) | 15 |
| Total | 24 |
Concentration in English
Maine Certification Area: 100 ENG/LA (ENG)
| Concentration Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 115 – Classics of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 116 – Classics of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 200 – US Literature I: Writing, Revolution and Resistance | 3 |
| ENG 201 – US Literature II: Cultural Diversity and Common Identity | 3 |
| ENG 206 – Introduction to Literary Theory | 3 |
| ENG 334 – Methods of Literary and Cultural Criticism | 3 |
| One (1) Global Literacy Elective such as ENG 329 – Topics in World Literature or ENG 403 – British Lit and Its Others or ENG 405 – Topics in Postcolonial Lit | 3 |
| One (1) Interdisciplinary Literacy Elective such as ENG 221 – Justice | 3 |
| Total | 24 |
Concentration in Marine Science
Maine Certification Area: 395 Life Science (BIO, ENV, MAR)
| Concentration Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAR 105/MAR 105L – Evolution/Ecology of Marine Organisms with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 106/MAR 106L – Cellular/Molecular Biology of Marine Organisms with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 250/MAR 250L – Marine Biology with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 270/MAR 270L – Oceanography with Lab | 4 |
| Two (2) MAR Elective Organismal Biology Area Courses** (see Marine Curricular Requirements) | 6–8 |
| One (1) Non-Organismal Marine Science Course** (see Marine Curricular Requirements) | 3–4 |
| Total | 25–28 |
**See Marine Curricular Requirements Below
Middle and Secondary Education with Certification With Physical Education Concentration
The Physical Education Concentration includes 26 credits offered through the Exercise and Sport Performance Department. This 26-credit concentration needs to be added to either an Elementary or Middle and Secondary Education Major.
To complete this concentration a student can major in Middle and Secondary Education with an academic discipline concentration and then add the 26-credit concentration enabling the student to be certified in Middle and Secondary Education and get a Conditional Certification in Physical Education. Please note, Physical Education is not a stand-alone concentration.
Curricular Requirements
| CAS Core with Certification Requirements – Choose One (1) | Credits |
|---|---|
| English Conditional Certification – Must take nine (9) credits of ENG in the Core | n/a |
| History Conditional Certification – Must take nine (9) credits of HIS in the Core | n/a |
| Life Sciences Conditional Certification – Must take BIO 105/105L as Core Course | n/a |
| Total | 42–46 |
| Physical Education Concentration Courses | Credits |
| BIO 208/208L – Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 209/209L – Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| EXS 180 – Motor Learning and Performance | 3 |
| EXS 310 – Kinesiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXS 320 – Exercise Physiology with Lab or EXS 205 – Sports Physiology | 3 |
| EXS 330/330L – Fitness Evaluation and Prescription with Lab | 3 |
| EXS 340 – Concepts of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| ATC 306 – Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| Total Physical Education Concentration Credits | 26 |
| Secondary Education Courses | Credits |
| EDU 105 – Exploring Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 110 – 21st Century Learning Through Technology | 3 |
| EDU 202 – Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| SPE 220 – Exceptionality in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 385 – Diversity Issues in Schools | 3 |
| EDU 382 – Literacy Research-Based Instructional Methods | 3 |
| EDU 486 – Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 492 – Student Teaching | 12 |
| SPE 405 – Inclusive Methods and Data-Based Decision Making | 3 |
| Total Secondary Education Credits | 36 |
| Conditional Certification Requirement Courses (see below) | 16–19 |
| Minimum Required Total Credits | 120–125 |
Curricular Area Requirements
| Ecology Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 333 – Evolution | 3 |
| BIO 350/350L – Ecology with Lab | 4 |
| Organismal Biology Area | Credits |
| BIO 204/204L – Parasitology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 208/208L – Introductory Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 209/209L – Introductory Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 223/223L – Health, Nutrition, and Feeding Cultured Organisms with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 232/232L – Microbiology with Lab or BIO 234/234L – Environmental Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 245/245L – Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 345/345L – Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology II with Lab | 5 |
| MAR 252 – Natural History of Marine Mammals | 3 |
| MAR 310/310L – Phycology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 319/319L – Ornithology with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 320/320L – Invertebrate Zoology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 323/323L – Principles of Aquarium Operations and Science with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 330/330L – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 331/331L – Biology of Fishes with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 355/355L – Biology of Marine Mammals with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 375/375L – Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays with Lab | 4 |
| Physiology (Cellular Biology) Area | Credits |
| BIO 203 – Histology | 4 |
| BIO 208/208L – Introductory Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 209/209L – Introductory Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 245/245L – Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 345/345L – Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology II with Lab | 5 |
| BIO 322 – Comparative Animal Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 365 – Immunology | 3 |
| BIO 370 – Cell/Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO 404/404S – Neuroscience with Recitation | 4 |
| MAR Organismal Biology Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAR 310/MAR 310L – Phycology with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 312/MAR 312L – Plankton with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 320/MAR 320L – Invertebrate Zoology with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 331/MAR 331L – Biology of Fishes with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 355/MAR 355L – Biology of Marine Mammals with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 375/MAR 375L – Biology of Sharks, Skates, Rays with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 430 – Deep Sea Biology | 3 |
| MAR 442 – Aquatic Invasive Species | 3 |
| BIO 421/BIO 421L – Coral Reefs with Lab | 4 |
| Additional MAR Courses (not Organismal Biology Courses) | Credits |
| MAR 210 – Intro to Marine Science Research | 1–4 |
| MAR 230 – Directed/Independent Study in Mar Sci | 1–4 |
| MAR 252 – Natural History of Marine Mammals | 3 |
| MAR 275 – Intro to Mar Honors Research | 1–4 |
| MAR 295 – Marine Science Internship | 1–4 |
| MAR 316 – Science and Society | 3 |
| MAR 326 – Experimental Animal Physiology | 3 |
| MAR 335/MAR 335L – Animal Behavior/Behavioral Ecology with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 350/MAR 350L – Marine Ecology with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 354 – Ecological Aquaculture | 3 |
| MAR 410 – Marine Science Research | 1–4 |
| MAR 415 – Independent Study in Marine Sciences | 1–4 |
| MAR 418 – Symbiosis | 3 |
| MAR 421/MAR 421L – Marine Science Topics with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 424/MAR 424L – Physiological Ecology of Fish with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 428 – Marine Conservation | 3 |
| MAR 432/MAR 432L – Fisheries Biology with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 451/MAR 451L – Marine Biology Topics with Lab | 4 |
| MAR 464 – Polar Biology | 3 |
| MAR 495 – Adv Marine Science Internship | 1–4 |
| BIO 221 – Principles of Aquaculture | 3 |
| BIO 222/BIO 222L – Finfish/Shellfish Culture Techniques with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 223/BIO 223L – Health, Nutrition, and Feeding of Cultured Organisms with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 323/BIO 323L – Principles of Aquarium Operations with Lab | 4 |
Completion Requirements
All coursework, including the internship, should be completed within a five-year timeframe. A delay beyond the five years might warrant the retaking of coursework. Furthermore, if state certification requirements change prior to your completion even within the five-year timeframe, those changes must be incorporated into a revised program plan, in order to meet state certification regulations.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of their bachelor's degree, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the Maine Common Core Teaching Standards
- Demonstrate professionalism through accountability and engagement
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats
- Demonstrate appropriate dispositions as defined by professional expectations
Transfer Credit
Individuals who have full acceptance in the Teaching Certification Program can transfer up to, but no more than six (6) education credits from other universities.
In-service or workshop-type courses that do not carry college credit will not be accepted for transfer equivalency.
No course of any kind will be accepted from other institutions after your acceptance into the program at UNE without a course equivalency granted prior to the course being taken.
Admissions
See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.