Program Overview

Middle School Education (Grades 5-9)

The Middle School Education program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and working with students in grades 5-9. Middle school students are curious, unpredictable, and sometimes challenging, making this age group a unique and rewarding teaching experience.

Program Overview

The program is offered through the College of Education and provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become effective teachers. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for certification in middle school education, with a focus on instructional design, instructional methods, and assessment.

Teach in Residency - Middle Level Education Courses

The program includes a series of courses that are taken in a specific sequence. The courses are:

• Fall I:
  • TCH ED 5310 T: Instructional Design (3 hours)
  • TCH ED 6030 T: Instruction, Learning, & Assessment (Part 1) (1 hour)
  • SPEC ED 6325 T: Positive Behavior Interventions (3 hours)
• Spring I:
  • MID ED 4XXX T: Instructional Methods in Certification Content Area (3 hours)
  • SPEC ED 6412 T: Foundations for Inclusive Education (2 hours)
  • TCH ED 6000 T: Practicum for Teachers in Residence (Part 1) (1 hour)
  • TCH ED 6030 B: Instruction, Learning, & Assessment (Part 2) (2 hours)
• Summer I:
  • TCH ED 5312 T: Teaching Reading in Content Area (3 hours)
  • ED PSY 6220T: Development of School-Aged Students (2 hours)
• Fall II:
  • TCH ED 6000 T: Practicum for Teachers in Residence (Part 2) (1 hour)
  • TCH ED 5880 T: Writing in the Content Area (3 hours)
  • TCH ED 6010 T: Examining History, Community, & Social Justice in Education (Part 1) (2 hours)
• Spring II:
  • MID ED 4315 T: Middle Level School (3 hours)
  • TCH ED 6909: Teacher Action Research (3 hours)
• Summer II:
  • TCH ED 6910: Teacher Action Research Capstone (3 hours)
  • TCH ED 6010 B: Examining History, Community, & Social Justice in Education (Part 2) (1 hour)

Certification Areas

The program offers certification in the following areas:

• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

Praxis Assessments

Students are required to take the following Praxis assessments:

• Middle School English Language Arts (5047)
• Middle School Mathematics (5164)
• Middle School Science (5442)
• Middle School Social Studies (5089)

Accreditation

The College of Education programs are accredited by CACREP, Counseling; NASP, School Psychology; and AAQEP Teacher Education.