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4 courses with the subject SEC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

SEC 851Reading Across the Curriculum3

This course is an overview of the reading and writing processes with an emphasis on assessment and applying the strategies used to teach reading and writing in the content area. This course includes a tutoring component with middle and high school students in reading and writing in the content areas.

Subject
SEC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source
catalog.westminster.edu
SEC 853Secondary Education Methods3

The senior level course in preparing the student for student teaching and for professional experiences seeks to develop competencies in the following: formulation of instructional objectives; organization and evaluation of learning experiences; preparation of lesson plans; use and preparation of instructional materials; use of educational media; development of techniques for whole class, small group, and individual instruction, including strategies for inclusion; videotaped experiences in microteaching; methods of teaching applied to academic areas; the role of the teacher; development of a philosophy of education; study of the role of the professional organizations; and the ethics of the teaching profession.

Subject
SEC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source
catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite
Phase I: Foundations must be completed.
SEC 854SECED Pre-Student Teaching Internship3

This internship course provides teacher candidates with seminar sessions and clinical experiences in teach ing and assessing students in 7-12/PK-12 settings. The candidates will teach lessons, administer assessment instruments, use curriculum-based measurement, and evaluate and interpret the results for instructional purposes. This course is part of and must be taken alongside the Secondary Education Teaching and Learning Laboratory courses. Personal transportation is required

Subject
SEC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source
catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite
Completed Phase I: Foundations courses. Minimum 3.00 GPA. Current PDE Clearances: PA Criminal History, Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and PPD Testing.
SEC 952Secondary Education Student Teaching Internship9

The s tudent teaching internship is the capstone of the professional secondary education certification program . The course provides teacher candidates the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from core education coursework, focusing on differentiated instructional practices, multiple learning environments, professional collaboration, school policies and procedures, and reflective practice . Experience includes directed activities in Local Education Agencies and on-campus seminars. Personal transportation is required . SEC 952 requires a student teaching fee i n addition to the regular Westminster tuition and fees .

Subject
SEC
Credits (min)
9
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source
catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite
Completed Phase I Foundation and Phase II Teaching and Learning Laboratory courses. Minimum 3.00. GPA . Current PDE Clearances: PA Criminal History, Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and PPD Testing.

Source: Westminster College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59