Program Overview
Middle-Level Education, Grades 4-8
The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education requires successful completion of 121 hours (122 hours if a math and science track), including (1) the UCA Core: complete 38 hours to meet lower-division UCA Core requirements (see the UCA Core requirements) and complete upper-division UCA Core requirements using designated courses; (2) professional education courses; (3) courses from two of the four content tracks: Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Sciences; and (4) meet licensure requirements established by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Mathematics Pathways: First-time, first-year students majoring in Middle Level Education without Math or Science enter the Quantitative Literacy Mathematics Pathway and must enroll in MATH 1360 during their first year of study, unless they have been awarded credit that completes their 1000-level math requirements. Students majoring in Middle Level Education with Math or Science enter the College Algebra Mathematics Pathways and must enroll in MATH 1390 during their first year of study, unless they have been awarded credit for MATH 1390.
Delivery of courses: With the exception of EDUC 1300, MSIT 3310, 3320, and 4325, all other professional education courses must be completed after Gate 1 admission to the teacher education program. Several professional education and content courses are scheduled to form blocks, and these courses must be taken together. Consult with the program coordinator for details. Note that, because of the nature of middle-level licensure in Arkansas, a grade of “C” or higher is required for all professional education courses, including content track courses.
Abbreviation Key – UCA Core Program
LD = Lower Division
UD = Upper Division
C = Effective Communication
D = Diversity
I = Critical Inquiry
R = Responsible Living
Z = Capstone Experience
Program Outline
Required Professional Education Core Courses:
Professional Education Core courses are used to satisfy the upper-division UCA Core requirements in Diversity, Critical Inquiry, Responsible Living, and Effective Communication. Students will take MSIT 4T90 (Internship II) to satisfy the required UCA Core capstone.
- EDUC 1300 Education as a Profession
- EDUC 3322 Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings
- EDUC 4210 Integration of Technology in Teaching and Learning
- MSIT 3310 Learning and Development [UD UCA Core: D, R]
- MSIT 3320 Introduction to Teaching at the Middle Level
- MSIT 4305 Classroom Management
- MSIT 4321 Classroom Assessment[UD UCA Core: I]
- MSIT 4325 Disciplinary Literacy[UD UCA Core: C]
- MSIT 4311 Internship I
- MSIT 4312 Strategies for Reading and Writing Assessment and Instruction
- MSIT 4328 Advanced Strategies for Teaching and Learning in Middle Level Content Specific Classrooms
- MSIT 4T90 Internship II[UD UCA Core: Z]
Related Requirements:
HIST 3310: Social Science Concepts in Arkansas History
Content Specialty Courses (choose any 2 tracks with):
Track 1. Language Arts (18 hours):
- ENGL 2312 American Literature I
- ENGL 2313 American Literature II
- ENGL 3335 English Language Studies
- ENGL 3320 Literature for Middle Grades
- ENGL 4361 Literature for Adolescents
- WRTG 3340 Writing Acquisition
Track 2. Social Studies (18 hours):
- GEOG 1305 Principles of Geography
- ECON 2320 Principles of Macroeconomics
- HIST 1320 World History II
- HIST 2301 American Nations I
- HIST 2302 American Nations II
- HIST 2320 Historical Research
Track 3. Mathematics (18 hours)
- MATH 3352 Number Systems: Reals
- MATH 3354 Concepts of Discrete Math
- MATH 3364 Concepts of Geometry and Measurement
- MATH 4320 Concepts of Calculus
- MATH 4314 Applications of Middle Level Mathematics
- MATH 4335 Concepts of Advanced Mathematics
Track 4. Science (18 hours*)
*Students who choose both Track 3 Mathematics and Track 4 Science must take PHYS 1401 and SCI 3410 from Track 4; however, these students are not required to take SCI 4314 since MATH 4314, a course in Track 3, includes related content. This change brings the math/science option up to 122 hours instead of 121 hours.
- CHEM 1450 College Chemistry I
- PHYS 1401 Descriptive Astronomy or SCI 3410 Earth Science or GEOG 1400 Earth Systems Science
- SCI 3320 Advanced Science Concepts: Earth/Physical Science
- SCI 3425 Advanced Science Concepts: Biological Sciences
- SCI 4314 Applications of Middle Level Science
Secondary Education
See the education major in the appropriate college and department for full program descriptions. Departments have developed academic advising maps and have made them available online
Minor in Teaching and Learning
The 20-hour minor in Teaching and Learning provides the professional education courses needed by students seeking Secondary Education licensure in the following content areas: English, Family and Consumer Sciences, History/Social Studies, and World Languages. For more information, speak with your academic advisor.
Required Courses (20 hours) from the following or approved by department chair:
- EDUC 1300 Education as a Profession
- EDUC 3322 Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings
- MSIT 3310 Learning and Development [UD UCA Core: D, R]
- MSIT 4305 Classroom Management
- EDUC 4210 Integration of Technology in Teaching and Learning
- MSIT 4321 Classroom Assessment [UD UCA Core: I]
- MSIT 4325 Disciplinary Literacy [UD UCA Core: C]
Minor in Education for Community Engagement
The 18-hour minor in Education for Community Engagement provides a background in educational systems, human development, and equity-minded practices to help those seeking a focus on community engagement and education but not seeking teacher licensure. For more information, speak with your academic advisor.
Required Courses (18 hours) from the following or approved by department chair.
- EDUC 1300 Education as a Profession
- EDUC 2330 Historical Perspective of Education
- EDUC 2340 Learning with Technology
- EDUC 3322 Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings
- MSIT 3310 Learning and Development [UD UCA Core: D, R]
- MSIT 4325 Disciplinary Literacy [UD UCA Core: C]
Math Education Minor
The 16-hour minor in Math Education provides many of the professional education courses needed by students seeking Secondary Education licensure in mathematics. There may be other program-specific requirements in the major. For more information, speak with your academic advisor.
Required Courses (16-17 hours) from the following or approved by department chair.
- EDUC 1300 Education as a Profession
- EDUC 3322 Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings
- MSIT 3310 Learning and Development [UD UCA Core: D,R]
- MSIT 4305 Classroom Management
- EDUC 4210 Integration of Technology in Teaching and Learning
- MATH 4200 Introduction to Ed Testing and Assessment in Math or MSIT 4321 Classroom Assessment [UD UCA Core: I]
