This major leads to initial licensure as a teacher of General Science and Mathematics in grades 5-8 and licensure in English, and History/Social Science in grades 5-12. Students may qualify for positions involving work with middle school-aged children in a variety of middle school settings. The education of teachers for middle schools focuses on teaching the whole child — drawing on the psychology of early adolescence to develop teaching techniques, materials, and curricula particularly relevant to children at this stage of development.
The senior practicum will be a semester experience in one setting within the 5–8 grade range. Coursework within grades 5–8 gives the student experience with both children of different ages and a variety of curricula, organizational structures, and grouping strategies characteristic of the middle school.
Students must choose a liberal arts major to complement this major. Students may choose from four liberal arts fields:
Teacher of General Science (5-8) (42 Credits)
Students must choose the liberal arts major in Earth and Environmental Science and the Education major.
Field Experiences
Yearly field placements are required for this licensure program. Students must satisfy requirements for placement and adhere to field office timelines. Please consult with your advisor and the Field Placement Office for information regarding these requirements.
| CEDUC 1352 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Field Exp. 1 | 4 |
| CEDUC 2705 | Inclusive Pedagogies in Classroom Communities: Field Exp. 2 | 4 |
| CEDUC 3705 | Middle and Secondary Education: Field Exp. 3 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4721 | Senior Seminar and Practicum | 9 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Required Courses:
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Choose One
Liberal Arts Support Courses:
| CPSYC 2437 | Equity & Inclusion for Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| CPSYC 3409 | Psychology of Preadolescence and Adolescence | 3 |
Teacher of English (5-12) (48 Credits)
Students must choose the liberal arts major in English and the Education Major.
Field Experiences
Yearly field placements are required for this licensure program. Students must satisfy requirements for placement and adhere to field office timelines. Please consult with your advisor and the Field Placement Office for information regarding these requirements.
| CEDUC 1352 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Field Exp. 1 | 4 |
| CEDUC 2705 | Inclusive Pedagogies in Classroom Communities: Field Exp. 2 | 4 |
| CEDUC 3705 | Middle and Secondary Education: Field Exp. 3 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4721 | Senior Seminar and Practicum | 9 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Required Courses:
| CEDUC 2714 | Young Adult Literature in the Middle/Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| CEDUC 3340 | Literacy Assessment for Equity | 3 |
| CEDUC 4188 | Sheltered English Immersion | 3 |
| EEDUC 5060 | Teaching English Language Arts in Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 6001 | The Teaching of Writing (K-12) | 3 |
| EEDUC 6210 | Fostering Well-Being through Equitable Teaching Practices | 3 |
Choose One
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Liberal Arts Support Courses
| CPSYC 2437 | Equity & Inclusion for Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| CPSYC 3409 | Psychology of Preadolescence and Adolescence | 3 |
Teacher of History/Social Science (5-12) (42 Credits)
Students preparing to teach History must choose the liberal arts major in History and the Education major.
Field Experiences
Yearly field placements are required for this licensure program. Students must satisfy requirements for placement and adhere to field office timelines. Please consult with your advisor and the Field Placement Office for information regarding these requirements.
| CEDUC 1352 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Field Exp. 1 | 4 |
| CEDUC 2705 | Inclusive Pedagogies in Classroom Communities: Field Exp. 2 | 4 |
| CEDUC 3705 | Middle and Secondary Education: Field Exp. 3 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4721 | Senior Seminar and Practicum | 9 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Required Courses:
| CEDUC 2714 | Young Adult Literature in the Middle/Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| CEDUC 4188 | Sheltered English Immersion | 3 |
| EEDUC 5061 | Teaching History and Social Sciences Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 6210 | Fostering Well-Being through Equitable Teaching Practices | 3 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Choose ONE (3 Credits):
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Liberal Arts Support Courses
| CPSYC 2437 | Equity & Inclusion for Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| CPSYC 3409 | Psychology of Preadolescence and Adolescence | 3 |
Teacher of Mathematics (5-8) (42 Credits)
Students must choose the liberal arts major in Mathematics and the Education Major.
Field Experiences
Yearly field placements are required for this licensure program. Students must satisfy requirements for placement and adhere to field office timelines. Please consult with your advisor and the Field Placement Office for information regarding these requirements.
| CEDUC 1352 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Field Exp. 1 | 4 |
| CEDUC 2705 | Inclusive Pedagogies in Classroom Communities: Field Exp. 2 | 4 |
| CEDUC 3705 | Middle and Secondary Education: Field Exp. 3 | 4 |
| CEDUC 4721 | Senior Seminar and Practicum | 9 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Required Courses:
| CEDUC 4188 | Sheltered English Immersion | 3 |
| EEDUC 6166 | Crafting Curriculum from Design to Assessment | 3 |
| EEDUC 6202 | Teaching Mathematics 5-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 6210 | Fostering Well-Being through Equitable Teaching Practices | 3 |
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Choose ONE (3 Credits):
Required benchmark grades: C+ or higher
Liberal Arts Support Courses
Choose ONE (3 Credits):
| CPSYC 2437 | Equity & Inclusion for Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| CPSYC 3409 | Psychology of Preadolescence and Adolescence | 3 |