2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]
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78 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
certification at the secondary level (6-12) in biology, English language arts, mathematics,<br />
or history/general social science. Students seeking certification in secondary education<br />
have single subject certification options in biology, history, or mathematics for grades 6-<br />
12. Comprehensive certification is offered for majors in history (history/general social<br />
science).<br />
All certification candidates are required to meet the requirements for a major in their<br />
chosen field as well as courses required by the Alabama State Department of Education<br />
For example, elementary/collaborative students are required to take three math courses,<br />
three science courses, and three English courses. These courses may coincide with<br />
courses taken to meet the Explorations curriculum.<br />
Any transfer coursework used to meet state-approved program requirements must be<br />
from regionally accredited institutions. In addition, in order for transfer professional<br />
education courses to be used for certification in the state of Alabama, they must have<br />
been completed at a regionally accredited institution that prepares teachers on the same<br />
degree level of certification.<br />
Coursework and/or a degree accepted from institutions outside of the United States shall<br />
be substantiated by an evaluation of the foreign credentials from a state, federal, or<br />
private foreign credential evaluation service recognized by the Alabama State<br />
Department Office of Teacher Education and Certification.<br />
Teacher Education Program requirements at Birmingham-Southern College are subject to<br />
change from the Alabama State Department of Education without notice. This includes<br />
requirements for entrance into the Teacher Education Program, continuation in the<br />
Teacher Education Program, program completion, and recommendation for certification.<br />
Remedial courses may not be used to meet approved program requirements.<br />
A candidate cannot be recommended for certification based on completion of a program<br />
for which State approval expired more than seven years prior to the date of program<br />
completion.<br />
Eligibility for the Teacher Education Program<br />
Students pursuing teaching certification must apply and be admitted to the Teacher<br />
Education Program (TEP). Application forms include a self-evaluation.<br />
The criteria/requirements for admission to and continuation in the Teacher Education<br />
Program are as follows:<br />
(1) Completion of at least 10 units of credit or the equivalent.<br />
Birmingham-Southern College <strong>Catalog</strong> <strong>2023</strong>-<strong>2024</strong>