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B.A. in Middle School Education (5-9)
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The Bachelor of Arts Degree program in middle school education prepares teachers to teach in grades 5-9. Graduates will meet the requirements for middle school certification in Kentucky and through reciprocity agreement in some other states.
Each middle school teacher must have one area of academic emphasis. Students may be able to meet the requirements for a minor while at the same time meeting the requirements for an area of emphasis. Areas of emphasis can be English/Communications, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Science.
Available through: WCSCDON
| Semester Hours | |
|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 37 |
| Education Major Requirements* | 35 |
| Introduction to the Teaching Profession (EDU 100) | 2 |
| Introduction to Education (EDU 103) | 2 |
| Diversity in the Classroom (EDU 104) | 1 |
| Technology in the Educational Setting (EDU/CS 201) | 3 |
| Societal Issues in Today's Schools (EDU 206) | 3 |
| Teaching and Learning I and II (EDU 210 and EDU 360) | 6 |
| The Exceptional Child and Legal Aspects of Special Education (EDU 315) | 3 |
| Human Growth and Development (PSY 260) | 3 |
| Student Teaching (EDU 498) | 12 |
| Middle School Requirements* | 25 |
| Introduction to Middle School Education (EDU 106) | 1 |
| Children’s Literature and Related Materials (EDU 240) | 3 |
| Mathematics for Teachers I (MA 201) | 3 |
| Mathematics for Teachers II (MA 302) | 3 |
| Integrating Culture and Diversity into the Classroom (EDU 314) | 3 |
| Language Arts Teaching Methods (EDU 316) | 3 |
| Reading Teaching Methods (EDU 317) | 3 |
| *only if Math or Science is Area of Emphasis | 0-3 |
| *only if Social Studies is Area of Emphasis | 0-3 |
| 5-9 Area of Academic Emphasis (See Below) | 24-27 |
Area of Academic Emphasis
A minimum of 24 semester hours must be earned in academic areas of emphasis as described below. Courses may be used to meet general education requirements and areas of academic emphasis, but student must satisfy upper level course requirement for graduation. Specific courses are required to help prepare students for the Praxis II specialized subject tests.
The areas of academic emphasis are met in the following:
Requirements for Area of Academic Emphasis
| Semester Hours | |
|---|---|
| *English/Communication | 24 |
| Composition (ENG 101 & 102) | 6 |
| Introduction to Literature (ENG 210) | 3 |
| Children's Literature (EDU 240) | 3 |
| Linguistics (ENG 300) | 3 |
| Adolescent Literature (ENG 341) | 3 |
| American Literature (ENG 314 or 371) | 3 |
| British Literature (ENG 326) | 3 |
| *Mathematics | 26-27 |
| College Algebra (MA 140) | 3 |
| Finite Mathematics (MA 145) | 3 |
| Math for Teachers I (MA 201) | 4 |
| Calculus and Trigonometry I (MA 220) | 5 |
| Calculus II (MA 222) or approved Math course | 3-4 |
| Geometry (MA 230) | 3 |
| Probability and Statistics (MA 245) | 3 |
| Math for Teachers II (MA 302) | 3 |
| *Sciences | 26 |
| Biology with one lab (BIO 101 and BIO 102) | 9 |
| **Chemistry or Physics with one lab | 9 |
| **Chemistry or Physics with one lab. | 4 |
| Earth Science with lab (PSC 101 and PSC 102) | 4 |
| *Social Studies | 24 |
| U.S. History (HIS 140 and 141) | 6 |
| Geography (SS 110) | 3 |
| Political Science (PS 201) | 3 |
| Economics (BA 220) | 3 |
| World Civilizations (HUM 201 and 202) | 6 |
| Sociology (SOC 120) | 3 |