Communication Arts, Secondary Education BS

Note:

Students seeking Michigan State certification for elementary- or secondary-school teaching must take COMM 450 .

Religion: 12*

• RELT 100 - God and Human Life Credits: 3
• RELT 225 - Doctrines of the Adventist Faith Credits: 3
• RELH 400 - SDA History and Prophetic Heritage Credits: 3–4
• Plus a 3-credit elective chosen in consultation with your SED advisor

Language/Communication:

• ENGL 115 - English Composition I Credits: 3
• ENGL 215 - English Composition II Credits: 3
• COMM 450 - Communication in the Classroom Credits: 3

History:

• HIST 117 - Civilizations and Ideas I Credits: 3
• HIST 118 - Civilizations and Ideas II Credits: 3

Fine Arts/Humanities:

Choose one course from:

• ARTH 220 - Language of Art Credits: 3
• PHTO 210 - History of Photography Credits: 3
• Studio Art Credits: 3
• ENGL 255 - Studies in Literature Credits: 3
• PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• MUHL 214 - Enjoyment of Music Credits: 3
• Ensemble Music Credits: 3

Life/Physical Sciences:

• Take one course from Life Science and one from Physical Science. Choose from General Education Program  requirements.

Mathematics:

• See professional degree requirements 

Computer Literacy:

• INFS 120 - Foundations of Information Technology Credits: 3

Service:

• EDTE 165 - Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education Credits: 4

Social Sciences:

• GDPC 302 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
• EDTE 228 - Strategies for Educating Exceptional and Diverse Learners Credits: 3

Fitness Education:

• HLED 120 - Fit for Life Credits: 1
• plus two Fitness Education courses