Middle School Education B.A. (Grades 5-9)

54 credit hours

Requirements

Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education must complete a minimum of 128 hours including the following core education courses:

EDU 10000Orientation to Educational Experiences

3

EDU 11100School Observation

1

EDU 21501Teacher Education Seminar I

1

EDU 20200Psychology of Teaching and Learning

3

EDU 30700Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

3

EDU 32100Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology

3

EDU 34100Education of the Exceptional Child

3

EDU 34300Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management

3

EDU 38000Pre-Student Teaching Practicum

1-3

EDU 38500Middle School Philosophy/Organization

3

EDU 38600Middle School Curriculum/Instruction

3

EDU 38700Reading/Writing Across Curriculum

3

EDU 38800Middle School Psychology

3

EDU 40400Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning

3

EDU 41000Student Teaching

12

In addition to the courses listed above, the student will complete one methods of teaching course in the area of emphasis the student has selected. The methods courses are listed among the required courses for each emphasis area below.

Note: All students seeking certification in middle school education are required to select an emphasis area, and it is recommended that they select more than one.