Middle Grades Teacher Licensure

Requirements

Introductory Courses
TEP 207Foundations of American Education3
TEP 223Adolescent Development for Teachers3
TEP 224Exceptional Child for Teachers3
TEP 227Educational Psychology for Teachers3
Total Hours12
Core Courses
TEP 305Technology For Teaching3
TEP 315Advanced Classroom Management3
TEP 318Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment3
Total Hours9
Methods Courses 1
TEP 405Teaching in the Middle School3
TEP 419Content Area Literacy Methods3
Select one of the following depending on licensure area3
English Methods for Middle and Secondary Grades
Mathematics Methods for Middle and Secondary Grades
Science Methods for Middle and Secondary Grades
Social Studies Methods for Middle and Secondary Grades
Total Hours9

Content Area Endorsements

Middle Grades candidates choose one of the following content:

Student Teaching

Middle Grades candidates who have completed all general education requirements; all introductory, core, and methods courses; and all course work for their content area, and all other requirements will be eligible to complete student teaching. The student teaching semester includes two courses. Candidates must consult with their advisor to determine which set of student teaching courses is appropriate.

Requirements

Select one set of the following depending on licensure area:12
Elementary and Middle Grades Student Teaching Seminar
ECCE: Student Teaching - Elementary and Middle Grade
OR
Middle Grade and High School Student Teaching Seminar
ECCE: Student Teaching - Middle Grade and High School
Total Hours12

Candidates are required to apply for student teaching. Applications are to be completed within the prescribed time frame. Candidates must complete a state and federal background check as directed by the host district prior to the start of student teaching.