Undergraduate Initial Licensure Programs

Milligan College students may pursue initial professional teaching licensure in early childhood education (PreK-grade 3); elementary education (K-6); middle grades education (grades 4-8); secondary education (grades 7-12); K-12 specialization programs in music, physical education, and theatre; and special education (modified and comprehensive K-12). Milligan College has voluntarily suspended the special education licensure program due to limited demand for the program; new students will not be admitted until further notice. Licensure in other areas is available at either the undergraduate or the graduate level.

In addition to the general education and licensure courses listed here, all undergraduate students pursuing teaching licensure must complete a Milligan College major in a field other than education.

These courses and related experiences were developed by the Milligan College faculty in response to lists of required knowledge, skill, and disposition outcomes developed by the Tennessee Department of Education, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Verification of current CPR and/or first aid competency is required for student teaching.

General Information
Information about Admission to the Teacher Education program, licensure, portfolio, student teaching, and resources is available here.

Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) licensure

The early childhood education licensure program includes (1) general education courses, (2) the child and youth development major with an early childhood education emphasis, and (3) educational studies courses.

Early childhood education students have as their academic advisers faculty members in teacher education.

General Education Requirements (60 hrs)

BIBL 123 Old Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 124 New Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 471 Christ and Culture (3 hrs)
BIOL 110 General Biology (4 hrs) or BIOL 121 Environmental Science (4 hrs)
COMM 120 Speech Communications (3 hrs)
COMP 111 Winning Arguments: Rhetorical Composition (3 hrs)
COMP 211 Inquiring Minds: Foundational Analytical Composition (3 hrs)
GEOG 202 Cultural and Ethnic Geography (3 hrs)
HPXS 101 Fitness for Life (1 hr) and HXPS 108 Folk Dance and Rhythmical Activities (1 hr)
HUMN 101 Ancient and Medieval Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 102 Renaissance and Early Modern Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 201 Eighteenth and Nineteenth-century Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 202 Cultures of the Twentieth and Early Twenty-first Centuries (4 hrs)
MATH 153 Fundamental Concepts (3 hrs)
PHYS 104 Earth and Space Science (4 hrs)
PSYC 100 Introduction to College and Service (.5 hr)
PSYC 210 Introduction to Calling and Career (.5 hr)
SOCL 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs)

Additional courses required for licensure (6 hrs)
HIST 209 United States History Survey I (3 hrs)
MATH 253 Fundamental Concepts (3 hrs

Child and Youth Development Major with Early Childhood Emphasis (34 hrs)

See Child and Youth Development section of this catalog.

Educational Studies (27 hrs)

BIOL 350 Teaching Science to K-6 students (2 hrs)
EDUC 152 Technology in Education (1 hr)
EDUC 301 Introduction to Early Childhood and Elementary Education (3 hrs)
EDUC 356 Reading Processes with Assessment and Intervention (3 hrs)
EDUC 452 Student Teaching Early Childhood (12 hrs)
EDUC 460 Capstone Seminar (1 hr)
EDUC 475 Early Childhood Administration (2 hrs)
HXPS 440 Health and Physical Education Methods (2 hrs) 

Verification of CPR and/or first aid competency that is current is required for student teaching.

Child and Youth Development Major (Adult Degree Completion Program)


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Elementary Education (K-6) licensure

The elementary education licensure program includes (1) general education courses, (2) a major in a single discipline from the arts and sciences, and (3) educational studies courses.

Elementary education students have as their academic advisers faculty members in teacher education and their chosen academic major.

General Education Requirements (63 hrs)

BIBL 123 Old Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 124 New Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 471 Christ and Culture (3 hrs)
BIOL 110 General Biology (4 hrs) or BIOL 121 Environmental Science (4 hrs)
COMM 120 Speech Communications (3 hrs)
COMP 111 Winning Arguments: Rhetorical Composition (3 hrs)
COMP 211 Inquiring Minds: Foundational Analytical Composition (3 hrs)
GEOG 202 Cultural and Ethnic Geography (3 hrs)
HPXS 101 Fitness for Life (1 hr) and HXPS 108 Folk Dance and Rhythmical Activities (1 hr)
HUMN 101 Ancient and Medieval Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 102 Renaissance and Early Modern Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 201 Eighteenth and Nineteenth-century Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 202 Cultures of the Twentieth and Early Twenty-first Centuries (4 hrs)
MATH 153 Fundamental Concepts (3 hrs)
PHYS 104 Earth and Space Science (4 hrs)
PSYC 100 Introduction to College and Service (.5 hr)
PSYC 210 Introduction to Calling and Career (.5 hr)
SOCL 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs)

Additional courses required for licensure (9 hrs)
HIST 209 United States History Survey I (3 hrs)
HIST 210 US History Survey II (3 hrs)
MATH 253 Fundamental Concepts (3 hrs)

Major in the Arts and Sciences (hours vary by major)

Elementary education students may select a major in biology, chemistry, child and youth development (early childhood education emphasis), English, fine arts-art, history, humanities (concentrations available in English, French, history, and Spanish), language arts (concentrations available in French and Spanish), or mathematics. The number of credits required for each major varies; see the appropriate section of this catalog for the major requirements.

Educational Studies (43 hrs)

BIOL 350 Teaching Science to K-6 Students (2 hrs)
EDUC 150 Introduction to Education (2 hrs)
EDUC 152 Technology in Education (1 hr)
EDUC 231 Psychology and Education of Exceptional Students (3 hrs)
EDUC 233 Child Guidance (2 hrs)
EDUC 301 Introduction to Early Childhood and Elementary Education (3 hrs)
EDUC 355 Literacy Development (3 hrs)
EDUC 356 Reading Processes with Assessment and Intervention (3 hrs)
EDUC 406 Early Childhood and Elementary Curriculum and Methods (3 hrs)
EDUC 440 Creative Activities for Children (3 hrs)
EDUC 451 Student Teaching: Elementary (12 hrs)
EDUC 460 Capstone Seminar (1 hr)
ENGL 354 Children's Literature (3 hrs)
HPXS 440 Health and Physical Education Methods (2 hrs)

Verification of CPR and/or first aid competency that is current is required for student teaching.

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Middle Grades Education licensure

The middle education licensure program includes (1) general education courses; (2) a major in a single discipline from the arts and sciences; (3) an area of emphasis of at least twelve credits from the arts and sciences; and (4) educational studies courses. Note: to be qualified under the No Child Left Behind requirements, students must have (1) a major, (2) 24 credits, or (3) pass the appropriate PRAXIS examinations to teach a subject in grades 7-8 in Tennessee. Middle grades education students have as their academic advisers faculty members in teacher education and their chosen academic major.

General Education Requirements (66 hrs)

BIBL 123 Old Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 124 New Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 471 Christ and Culture (3 hrs)
BIOL 110 General Biology or 111 Principles of Biology (4 hrs) or 121 Environmental Science or CHEM 150 Chemistry and Society or CHEM 170 General Chemistry (4 hrs)
COMM 102 Speech Communication (3 hrs)
COMP 111 Winning Arguments: Rhetorical Composition (3 hrs)
COMP 211 Inquiring Minds: Foundational Analytical Composition (3 hrs)
GEOG 202 Cultural and Ethnic Geography (3 hrs)
HPXS 101 Fitness for Life (1 hr) and one hour of activity (1 hr)
HUMN 101 Ancient and Medieval Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 102 Renaissance and Early Modern Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 201 Eighteenth and Nineteenth-century Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 202 Cultures of the Twentieth and Early Twenty-first Centuries (4 hrs)
One course from MATH 111 College Algebra I, 107 Principles of Mathematics, OR 213 Statistics (3 hrs)
PHYS 104 Earth and Space Science (4 hrs)
PSYC 100 Introduction to College and Service (.5 hr)
PSYC 210 Introduction to Calling and Career (.5 hr)
PYSC 253 Child Development (3 hrs) OR PSYC 254 Adolescent Development (3 hrs)
SOCL 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs)

Additional courses required for licensure (9 hrs)
HIST 209 United States History Survey I (3 hrs)
HIST 210 United States History Survey II (3 hrs)
Additional math course from MATH 111 College Algebra I, 107 Principles of Mathematics, OR 213 Statistics (3 hrs)

Major in the Arts and Sciences (hours vary by major)

Middle grades licensing requires a major in a single discipline from the arts and sciences. Individuals seeking middle grades licensure may select a major in biology, chemistry, English, history, humanities (concentrations available in English, French, German, history, Spanish), language arts (concentrations available in French or Spanish), or mathematics. The requirements for the majors listed above appear in other sections of this catalog.

Area of Emphasis (12 credits)

Middle grades licensing requires a major in a single discipline from the arts and sciences with an area of emphasis (at least twelve credits) in at least one discipline outside the major. Individuals seeking middle grades licensure may select an emphasis in biology, chemistry, English, French, German, history, humanities, language arts, mathematics, or Spanish.

Educational Studies (46 hrs)

EDUC 150 Introduction to Education (2 hrs)
EDUC 152 Technology in Education (1 hr)
EDUC 231 Psychology and Education of Exceptional Students (3 hrs)
EDUC 234 Classroom Management (2 hrs)
EDUC 306 Middle Grades and Secondary Foundations (3 hrs)
EDUC 355 Literacy Development (3 hrs)
EDUC 356 Reading Processes with Assessment & Intervention (3 hrs)
EDUC 357 Content Area Reading (3 hrs)
EDUC 408 Middle Grades and Secondary Curriculum and Methods (5 hrs)
EDUC 440 Creative Activities for Children (3 hrs)
EDUC 453 Student Teaching: Middle Grades (12 hrs)
EDUC 460 Capstone Seminar (1 hr)
ENGL 354 Children's Literature (3 hrs)
HPXS 440 Health and Physical Education Methods (2 hrs)

Verification of CPR and/or first aid competency that is current is  required for student teaching. 

Milligan College Teacher Licensure Form

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Secondary Education licensure

The programs for licensure in secondary education are designed for persons interested in teaching in grades seven through twelve. Secondary licensure may be completed with the Bachelor of Science degree (selected majors) or the Bachelor of Arts degree (foreign language through the intermediate level required). Candidates completing the licensure program complete (1) general education courses; (2) an academic major; and (3) educational studies courses. The following are available secondary licensure areas: biology, business, business with technology, chemistry, English, French (language arts or humanities major), history, history with economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, and Spanish (language arts or humanities major). 

Secondary education students have as their academic advisers faculty members in teacher education and their chosen academic major.

General Education Requirements (57 - 58 hrs)

BIBL 123 Old Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 124 New Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 471 Christ and Culture (3 hrs)
BIOL 110 General Biology or BIOL 111 Principles of Biology or BIOL 121 Environmental Science or CHEM 150 Chemistry and Society or CHEM 170 General Chemistry I (4 hrs)
COMM 102 Speech Communication (3 hrs)
COMP 111 Winning Arguments: Rhetorical Composition (3 hrs)
COMP 211 Inquiring Minds: Foundational Analytical Composition (3 hrs)
GEOG 202 Cultural and Ethnic Geography (3 hrs)
HPXS 101 Fitness for Life (1 hr) and one hour of physical education activity (1 hr)
HUMN 101 Ancient and Medieval Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 102 Renaissance and Early Modern Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 201 Eighteenth and Nineteenth-century Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 202 Cultures of the Twentieth and Early Twenty-first Centuries (4 hrs)
Math course (3 or 4 hrs)
PHYS 104 Earth and Space Science (4 hrs)
PSYC 100 Introduction to College and Service (.5 hr)
PSYC 210 Introduction to Calling and Career (.5 hr)
PSYC 254 Adolescent Development (3 hrs)
SOCL 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs)

Major (hours vary by major)

Secondary licensing requires a major in the intended licensure area. Acceptable majors include biology, business administration, chemistry, English, French (language arts or humanities major), history, history with economics, history with government, mathematics, psychology, sociology, and Spanish (language arts or humanities major). See the appropriate pages of the catalog for descriptions of the requirements for each major.

Educational Studies (32 hrs)

EDUC 150 Introduction to Education (2 hrs)
EDUC 152 Technology in Education (1 hr)
EDUC 231 Psychology and Education of Exceptional Students (3 hrs)
EDUC 234 Classroom Management (2 hrs)
EDUC 306 Middle Grades and Secondary Education Foundations (3 hrs)
EDUC 357 Content Area Reading (3 hrs)
EDUC 408 Middle Grades and Secondary Curriculum and Methods (5 hrs)
EDUC 454 Student Teaching: Secondary (12 hrs)
EDUC 460 Capstone Seminar (1 hr) 

Verification of CPR and/or first aid competency that is current is required for student teaching.


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K-12 Specialty licensure

Milligan offers K-12 teacher education programs in physical education; music, vocal and general; music, instrumental; and theatre. Courses and curricula for these programs are listed in subsequent sections of this catalog. Students seeking teacher licensure are required to complete the courses listed below:

Educational Studies 

Verification of CPR and/or first aid competency that is current is required for student teaching.

K-12 education students have as their academic advisers faculty members in teacher education and their chosen academic major.


Milligan College Teacher Licensure Form

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PreK-3 Special Education licensure

Joint Special Education and Preschool/Early Childhood Education Licensure Program (pending approval by State of Tennessee)

General Education Requirements (60 hrs)

BIBL 123 Old Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 124 New Testament Survey (3 hrs)
BIBL 471 Christ and Culture (3 hrs)
BIOL 110 General Biology or BIOL 121 Environmental Science (4 hrs)
COMM 102 Speech Communications (3 hrs)
COMP 111 Winning Arguments: Rhetorical Composition (3 hrs)
COMP 211 Inquiring Minds: Foundational Analytical Composition (3 hrs)
GEOG 202 Cultural and Ethnic Geography (3 hrs)
HPXS 101 Fitness for Life (1 hr) and HXPS 108 Folk Dance and Rhythmical Activities (1 hr)
HUMN 101 Ancient and Medieval Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 102 Renaissance and Early Modern Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 201 Eighteenth and Nineteenth-century Cultures (4 hrs)
HUMN 202 Cultures of the Twentieth and Early Twenty-first Centuries (4 hrs)
MATH 153 Fundamental Concepts (3 hrs)
PHYS 104 Earth and Space Science (4 hrs)
PSYC 100 Introduction to College and Service (.5 hr)
PSYC 210 Introduction to Calling and Career (.5 hr)
SOCL 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs)

Additional courses required for licensure (6 hrs)
HIST 209 United States History Survey I (3 hrs)
MATH 253 Fundamental Concepts (3 hrs)

Child and Youth Development Major with Early Childhood

Emphasis (31 hrs)

Core (17 hrs)
EDUC 231 Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 hrs)
EDUC 233 Child Guidance (2 hrs)
PSYC 253 Child Development OR PSYC 254 Adolescent Development* (3 hrs)
PSYC 280 Media Effects on Children and Adolescents (3 hrs)
PSYC 356 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3 hrs)
SOCL 303 Family (3 hrs)

Emphasis: Early Childhood Education (14 hrs)
EDUC 150 Introduction to Teaching (2 hrs)
EDUC 355 Literacy Development (3 hrs)
EDUC 406 Early Childhood and Elementary Curriculum and Methods (3 hrs)
EDUC 440 Creative Activities for Young Children (3 hrs)
ENGL 354 Children's Literature (3 hrs)

Educational Studies (32 hrs)

BIOL 350 Teaching Science to K-6 students (2 hrs)
EDUC 152 Technology in Education (1 hr)
EDUC 301 Introduction to Early Childhood and Elementary Education (3 hrs)
EDUC 356 Reading Processes with Assessment and Intervention (3 hrs)
EDUC 442 Early Childhood Special Education (3 hrs)
EDUC 443SE Early Childhood Special Education Practicum (3 hrs)
EDUC 452 Student Teaching Early Childhood (12 hrs)
EDUC 460 Capstone Seminar (1 hr)
EDUC 475 Early Childhood Administration (2 hrs)
HXPS 440 Health and Physical Education Methods (2 hrs)

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Source: 2009-10 Catalog

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