Fall - 2007
Middle School Speech (5 - 9)
Second Area of Certification* -- Middle School
Name:

Student #:
Note: SBU reserves the right to amend the curriculum and require teaching certificate candidates to graduate under a program which reflects the state certification requirements in force at the time of graduation.
GPA Requirements:
 •  2.5 overall and in the certificate subject area
 •  2.5 in professional education courses with no grade lower than a "C"
Assessments:
 •  ACT / SAT scores
 •  APT / MFT, if applicable
 •  C-BASE - pass all sections
In addition to the certification requirements for the primary area of Certification in Middle School, the following requirements must be met to complete a second area of certification in Middle School Speech.
Professional Education Courses
Course #
Course Title
Hours
Grade
Sem / Year
EDU 4552 Methods of Teaching Speech (S, odd)
2
   
Speech / Communication Requirements
(minimum 21 hours)
COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech (F / S)
3
   
COM 2203 Voice and Diction (F)
3
   
COM 2223 Argumentation and Debate (F)
3
   
COM 3303 Oral Interpretation of Literature (F)
3
   
COM 3313 Advanced Public Speaking (S)
3
   
COM 3373 Newspaper Writing and Editiong (S)
3
   
COM 3383 or
COM 2393
Small Group Communication (F) or     [Please circle your choice.]
Interpersonal Communication (Sum / Jan)
3
   
THR / FAR 1103 Introduction to Theatre (F)
3
   
*Middle School speech must be paired with another area of certification such as Middle School Language Arts or Social Studies.