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Graduates will be prepared to demonstrate competencies in planning and implementing instruction; utilize effective interpersonal skills and multicultural understandings; describe specific professional expectancies of a teacher's role in school; incorporate prevailing theories of teaching and learning into their practice; balance the developmental characteristics of early adolescents with the characteristics and expectations of society; develop and implement interdisciplinary curricular themes; use a variety of instructional approaches; differentiate assignments reflecting students' interests and abilities; provide exploratory opportunities to develop critical and creative thinking; and, foster students' self-esteem and respect for learning.
Curriculum for Bachelor's Degree in Middle Level Education
First Year
First Semester    
01-101 English Composition I
3
05-101 Introduction to Art
3
12-191 University Seminar I
1
16-100 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
2
25-105 Math for Teachers I
3
27-201 Physical Science Survey
4
XX-101 Elementary Foreign Language I
3
   
19
Second Semester    
01-102 English Composition II
3
06-101 Introduction to Music
3
12-192 University Seminar II
1
23-110 Essential Topics in Biology
3
25-106 Math for Teachers II
3
XX-102 Elementary Foreign Language II
3
  Required to take PPST/PRAXIS
17
Second Year
First Semester    
01-201 or 205 World Literature I or African-American Literature I
3
12-112 Instructional Technology in Education
3
12-208 The Middle School Years
3
25-205 Math for Teachers III
3
34-201 American Civilation to 1865
3
36-201 Introduction to General Psychology
3
   
18
Second Semester    
01-200 Speech
3
01-202 or 206 World Literature II or African-American Literature II
3
12-204 Philosophical Foundations of Education
3
12-313 Introduction to Educating Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
3
32-201 World Regional Geography
3
XX-XXX Content Area Elective
3
  Required to pass PPST/PRAXIS
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18
Third Year
First Semester    
12-205 Child Growth and Development (Ages 0-14)
3
12-306 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Primary and Middle Schools
3
12-335 Developmental Reading in the Elementary Schools
4
12-357 Effective Teaching Skills and Classroom Management
4
16-302 Methods and Materials of Teaching Physical Education in Elementary Schools
3
   
17
Second Semester    
12-331 Curriculum Integration of Math, Science and Social Studies Practicum
6
12-332 Curriculum and Instruction Strategies for Middle Level Education
3
12-340 Integrating Childrens Literature through Language Arts
4
36-411 Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
3
XX-XXX Content Area Elective
3
   
19
Fourth Year
First Semester    
12-302 Reading in the Content Areas
4
12-416 Analysis of Student Teaching
1
12-423 Assessment Strategies (1-8)
3
27-207 Earth / Space Science
4
12-318 or 31-395 Multicultural Education or Global Societies
3
   
18
Second Semester    
12-400 Preservice / Student Teaching and Senior Seminar (Senior Capstone)
12
   
12
  Total credits 135  
  Note: All Middle Level teacher candidates are required to select two concentration areas for certification.  
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