Middle Grades Education
The School of Education offers the Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education for students preparing to teach grades 5–8. Students complete the core requirements for all Teacher Education majors and the required content area course work for their selected Middle Grades specialization.
The School of Education offers four (4) Middle Grades Licensure content areas.
These include:
Program Learning Outcomes
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Exhibit a deep understanding of subject matter, embrace the latest technological advancements, and showcase advanced pedagogical skills, all while integrating restorative practices and cultural responsiveness into teaching across various content areas and grade levels.
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Create a nurturing and safe learning space that creates a sense of belonging and ensures every student feels valued and respected.
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Design and deliver dynamic instruction, enriched with relevant technology, to foster an engaging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students, while emphasizing cultural responsiveness in every aspect of teaching.
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Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics.
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Partner, collaborate, and engage with families and/or communities to develop relationships and build networks of support for student success.
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Actively advocate for students, families, and schools to support equity and social justice.
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Apply research-driven strategies to improve teaching methods and student learning outcomes, focusing on practices that promote equity in the classroom.
Requirements
| TEP 301 is a prerequisite for all methods courses. | ||
| EDL 456 | Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties and (Dis)abilities | 3 |
| EDL 493 | Cross-Cultural Studies for Multilingual Students and Families | 3 |
| TEP 207 | Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| TEP 222 | Child and Adolescent Development for Teachers | 3 |
| TEP 224 | Survey of Exceptional Children in Schools | 3 |
| TEP 227 | Educational Psychology for Teachers | 3 |
| TEP 301 | Induction into Teacher Education | 1 |
| TEP 305 | Technology For Teaching | 3 |
| TEP 315 | Classroom Community and Belonging | 3 |
| TEP 318 | Curriculum Theory and Development | 3 |
| TEP 419 | Content Area Literacy Methods | 3 |
| TEP 448 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| TEP 450 | ECCE: Student Teaching | 9 |
| TEP 475 | Cultural Studies and Identity in Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 46 | |