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2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Middle School Education, B.S., Concentration in Social Studies-Grades 4-8


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CIP Code: CODE: 2265 (131203)
Total Credit Hours: 129
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
Career Opportunities: Teach middle school education 4-8
Note(s): Praxis Exam Requirements: Students must pass the Core Academic Skills for Educators Praxis I (Reading, Writing, Math) exams or submit an ACT composite of 22 or higher. Students must also pass a Praxis exam in each of 2 focus areas (English/Language Arts 5047; Mathematics 5169; Science 5440; Social Studies 5089) and the PLT exam 5623 prior to Student Teaching.

Students must take 18 hours of courses in two choosen Middle School Focus areas.

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Electives


ENGL (3 Credits)


ENGL literature course at or above the 200 level. See advisor for other options.

Focus Area Course (6 Credits)


Courses in two (2) Middle School Focus areas. Choose 9 additional credits from:

Total: 33 Credits


Junior Year


Required Courses


Electives


Focus Area Course (6 Credits)


Courses in two (2) Middle School Focus areas. Choose 9 additional credits from:

EDCI Methods Focus Area Course (3 Credits)


Students must complete a methods class in each of the two focus areas selected:

Total: 36 Credits


Senior Year


Electives


Focus Area Course (6 Credits)


Courses in two (2) Middle School Focus areas. Choose 9 additional credits from:

EDCI Methods Focus Area Course (3 Credits)


Students must complete a methods class in each of the two focus areas selected:

Total: 28 Credits


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