Welcome to GSU's Secondary Education Program for Biology, Chemistry, English, and Math
The College of Arts and Sciences, in cooperation with the College of Education, offers students four programs that include the option of earning teacher certification in secondary education. We are proud to claim state and national accreditation.
Scholarships are now available through the Teacher Quality Enhancement Partnership Grant. For more information, please click the link above, or contact Dr. Juanita Butler at 708 534-4374 or j-butler@govst.edu or Professor Cheryl Hague at 708 534-4587 or c-hague@govst.edu.
All new students to the Secondary Education program at GSU must attend an orientation/advising session before enrolling in courses. The next session will be Thursday, August 28, at 3:00 PM in the E-Lounge (E-wing, across from English Office). Please confirm your attendance at r-thompson@govst.edu. You may check back after September 5, 2009 for additional Fall term dates.
The MAPP exam (Measure of Academic Proficiency and Progress) is now in place.
Testing dates for the Fall, 2008 and Winter, 2009 terms:
Fall 2008 Trimester:
Friday, September 19, 2008, 9am - Noon in the Hall of Honors (Check-in begins 8:30am)
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 9am - Noon in room F1603 (Check-in begins 8:30am)
Winter 2009 Trimester:
*Important: You must pre-register for this exam via the College of Education website under the “New and Popular Resources” section: http://www.govst.edu/coe/resources/.
Resources for New and Continuing Students
Advising Checklist
Student Teaching
Deadlines for Student Teaching Applications
- Dec. 1 for Fall
- Jan. 31 for Winter
Student Teaching Application
Student Teaching Application Process
Sample Student Teaching Application
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Student Teaching Orientation for Fall, 2008 will be August 8, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, in the G Building: G227
Seminars for Fall, 2008 Student Teachers
| Day/Date |
Location |
Description |
Time |
| Thursday, August 21, 2008 |
E-Lounge |
Seminar 1
|
3–6 pm |
| Thursday, September 4 , 2008 |
E-Lounge |
Seminar 2
|
3–6 pm |
| Thursday, September 18, 2008 |
E-Lounge |
Seminar 3
|
3–6 pm |
| Thursday, October 16, 2008 |
E-Lounge |
Seminar 4 |
3–6 pm |
| Thursday, November 13, 2008 |
E-Lounge |
Seminar 5 |
3–6 pm |
Printable Student Teaching Forms and Handouts