Secondary Education
Secondary (Grades 5 to 12) Education Programs
Art
Visual Arts P-12
Theatre Arts P-12
Biology or Environmental Biology
Chemistry
Earth and Space Science (Geology Major)
Life Science (Biology or Environmental Biology Major)
Physics
English Language Arts
World Languages
French
Spanish
Mathematics
Social Studies
Economics
Government (Political Science Major)
Historical Perspectives (History Major)
Physical Education & Health P-12
Secondary Education Basic Certification Course Sequencing
Secondary Education Major with Certification Course Sequencing
The Hanover College secondary teacher programs have been approved by the Indiana Department of Education, and are NCATE accredited. Most programs have gained SPA approval as well. Secondary Education students declare their major in their teaching content area and complete coursework to receive certification. Students must have formal admission to the program from the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) to take upper level "methods" education courses of 314, 315, and 33X (X denoted by content area). Secondary candidates have both a major academic advisor and an Education advisor who meets with students often to ensure that their course of study is on track for achieving their degree and certification. An optional Secondary Education Major is also available (double major required).
Hanover College students who seek 5-12 certification and licensing must meet the entrance criteria and be admitted into the Teacher Education Program via application to the Teacher Education Committee.
Decision Point 1 - Application and Admission to the Program
Application can be made as soon as the student meets all application requirements.
- Successful completion of EDU 221
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Indiana Core Academic Skills Assessment (CASA) or a state-approved alternative score (ACT 24+ or SAT 1170+)
- Online Application via My Hanover which includes an essay (written as an assignment in EDU 221) and two recommendations by Hanover College course instructors from previous courses)
- Interview by members of the Teacher Education Committee of the Faculty (TEC)
Decision Point 2 - Readiness for a Student Teaching Assignment
Teacher Candidates must meet all requirements to proceed to a 14 week student teaching assignment.
- GPA of 2.67 in both the Elementary Education major and overall
- Completion of all "Methods" courses (EDU 302, 303, 304, 305, 340)
- Interview by the Education faculty members to ascertain pedagogy knowledge and professional portfolio documentation
Decision Point 3 - Certification for Teacher Licensing
Teacher Candidates must meet all teacher certification requirements.
- Successful Final Evaluation by Student Teaching Mentor and Hanover College supervisor
- Suicide Prevention Training Certification by SPTS University
- Hands-on CPR/AED Certification by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Cross Cultural paper
- Urban Teaching experience
- Interview and presentation to the Education Program and other College faculty, peers, and other stakeholders
Upon awarding of the Bachelor degree and passing of state-required licensure exams (CORE) in both content area and pedagogy, program completers are eligible to apply for a profession teaching license. The Hanover College Educator Preparation Program is designed to meet the standards set forth by Indiana. It is best to obtain the Indiana license and then apply for other states' licensing by reciprocity.
Teacher Candidates in any Secondary Education Program may complete a dual-certification program in Special Education (Mild Interventions) which includes five additional courses offered in evenings and online in summer. The student teaching assignment will be split between and regular classroom and a special education classroom. There is an additional CORE exam required for the licensing addition.
Secondary teacher candidates must complete all requirements for their major (i.e. comprehensive examinations, thesis papers, etc.).
* After initial licensing in one of the above areas, teachers may also add additional content area to their license by passing the corresponding CORE test. (i.e. geography, sociology, psychology, etc.)
For more information, please contact education department chair, Dr. Dustin Bailey bailey@hanover.edu or Student Services Coordinator and Licensing Advisor, Mrs. Cheryl Torline torline@hanover.edu