Middle School Education, BA (Grades 5-9)
49 credit hours in Middle School Education
Includes 3-6 credit hours in methods of teaching.
Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education must complete a minimum of 120 hours including the following core education courses:
| EDU 10000 | Orientation to Educational Experiences | 3 |
| EDU 11100 | School Observation | 1 |
| EDU 20200 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDU 21501 | Teacher Education Seminar I | 1 |
| EDU 30710 | Content Literacy for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 32100 | Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology | 3 |
| EDU 34100 | Education of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 34300 | Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDU 38000 | Pre-Student Teaching Practicum | 1 |
| EDU 38700 | Reading/Writing across Curriculum | 3 |
| EDU 38800 | Middle School Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 38910 | Middle School Philosophy, Curriculum, and Instruction | 4 |
| EDU 40400 | Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning | 3 |
| EDU 41000 | Student Teaching | 12 |
In addition to the courses listed above, the student will complete at least 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.