2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

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