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COURSES OF STUDY
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2014-2015
A. Single major certification
A student may select a single major in biology, chemistry, his-
tory, mathematics, physics, or Spanish. The requirements for
these majors are listed under their respective disciplines in this
catalog.
B. Comprehensive certification
A student may pursue comprehensive certification in English
Language Arts or General Social Science. Current Alabama De-
partment of Education course requirements for these programs
are available in the Education office in Harbert 116. The com-
prehensive certification options include:
English Language Arts (grades 6-12). Students can major in
English. This comprehensive certification includes courses in
English and speech.
General Social Sciences (grades 6-12)
Students can major in history. This certification includes courses
in history, geography, government, political science, sociology,
and economics.
The P-12 Grade Certification Programs in Art and Music
The P-12 programs are designed to prepare candidates to teach their
respective subjects at any grade level, preschool through grade 12. Upon
completion of one of the programs outlined below, candidates will be
eligible for a Class B, Preschool-12 Teaching Certificate.
Visual Arts Teaching Certification (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts,
according to major), Professors Cole and Lewis-Ferrell, Advisors
Students who wish to teach visual arts in the public schools may
add teaching certification requirements to a degree in art.
I. General Studies
Students must complete general education curriculum require-
ments of the College.
II. Professional Studies (5 units)
ED 299
ED 201
EPY 223
EPY 260
EPY 320
ED 319
