Midway College has a long history of preparing educators. Current programs continue this tradition by offering three broad categories of programs: Primary through grade five (P-5) elementary, grades five through nine (5-9) middle school, and secondary education English, Math, and Biology. Special education Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD) is a dual certificate with either elementary or middle school.
Delivery System. The Midway College Education program is delivered in three formats (a) traditional semester format for the Women’s College; (b) accelerated evening/weekend eight week format for co-educational adults completing the degree in Education; and (c) also online in eight week segments for co-educational adults in degree completion – except for methods classes and student teaching. Education is also offered for men and women in an accelerated format in the evening/weekends through the School for Career Development (SCD) with sites located across Kentucky in collaboration with the community colleges. The LBD program is offered online except for student teaching.
All bachelor degree education majors are required to go through three checkpoints prior to graduation: Checkpoint I – Formal admission to the teacher education program. Checkpoint II – Entry to student teaching (student teaching involves the equivalent of a semester prior to graduation). Checkpoint III – Completion of the teacher education program, following student teaching. Each checkpoint involves a portfolio, an interview, and additional requirements specific to each checkpoint. Students are permitted to enroll in a limited number of classes before being formally admitted to the program.
Checkpoint requirements are described in the Teacher Education Handbook available in the teacher education office or online and include:
- state testing requirements (minimum ACT score of 21 or PRAXIS I pre-professional skills tests qualifying scores, and PRAXIS II professional testing requirements specific to each certificate area);
- 80 hours of field placement prior to student teaching;
- 6 diversity hours minimum of multicultural field placement; and
- local personnel requirements (TB test, liability insurance, criminal records check).
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in elementary education trains teachers to work in elementary schools. Graduates will meet the requirements for certification to teach kindergarten through grade five in Kentucky . Through reciprocal agreements, students should be able to achieve certification in some other states.
Each elementary education major must have at least one area of emphasis. Some students meet the requirements for a minor while completing their area of emphasis. An area of emphasis can be in English/Communication, Mathematics, Fine Arts/Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences or Science.
A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses required by Teacher Education program.
| 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 |
| Introduction
to Elementary Education (EDU 105) |
1 |
| Mathematics
for Teachers I (MA 201) |
3 |
| Children's
Literature and Related Materials (EDU/ENG 240) |
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 |
| Science
and Mathematics Teaching Methods (EDU 318) |
3 |
| Social
Studies Teaching Methods (EDU 319) |
3 |
*A minimum grade of “C” in each course required for graduation.
A total of 21 hours of courses must be taken to satisfy an area of emphasis. Courses may be used to meet general education requirements and your area of academic emphasis, but student must satisfy upper level course requirement for graduation. You may have more than one area of emphasis but only one is required. Your area of academic emphasis may be met in the following area:
*English/Communications – courses with ENG or COM prefixes.
*Mathematics – College Math, courses with MA prefix.
*Fine Arts/Humanities – courses with MUS, ART , HUM , PHIL or REL prefixes.
*Social/Behavioral Studies – courses with SOC , PSY, HIS, SS or PS prefixes.
*Sciences – courses with BIO or PSC prefixes.
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| 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 |
| Introduction
to Elementary Education (EDU 105) |
1 |
| Mathematics
for Teachers I (MA 201) |
3 |
| Children's
Literature and Related Materials (EDU/ENG 240) |
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 |
| Science
and Mathematics Teaching Methods (EDU 318) |
3 |
| Social
Studies Teaching Methods (EDU 319) |
3 |
| The Exceptional Child and Legal Aspects of Special Education (EDU 315) |
0** |
| Characteristics of Learning and Behavior Disorders (EDU 321) |
3 |
| Educational Evaluation Techniques (EDU 332) |
3 |
Classroom and Behavior Management for Children/Youth with LBD
(EDU 340) |
3 |
| Instructional Technology, Materials and Community Resources for Children/Youth with LBD (EDU 350) |
3 |
| Educational Programming for Elementary Students with LBD (EDU 380) |
3 |
| Educational Programming for Secondary Students with LBD (EDU 329) |
3 |
| Children/Youth with Exceptionalities in Regular Education (EDU 390) |
3 |
| Practicum in Special Education (EDU 497) |
6 |
*A minimum grade of “C” in each course required for graduation.
**Hours included within the Education major requirements
*Elementary Education (completion of all P-5 Elementary Requirements) for those
candidates working towards dual elementary/middle school certification.
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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.
A minimum grade of “C” in each course required for graduation.
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:
| Composition
(ENG 101 & 102) |
6 |
| Introduction to Literature (ENG 210) |
3 |
| Children's Literature (EDU/ENG 240) |
3 |
| Linguistics
(ENG 300) |
3 |
| Adolescent
Literature (ENG 341) |
3 |
| American
Literature (ENG 314 or 371) |
3 |
| British
Literature (ENG 326) |
3 |
College Algebra (MA 140) |
3 |
| Finite Mathematics (MA 145) |
3 |
| Calculus I (MA 180) |
4 |
| Trigonometry (MA 143) |
1 |
| Probability and Statistics (MA 245) |
3 |
| Geometry (MA 230) |
3 |
| Calculus II (MA 222) or approved Math course |
3 or 4 |
| Math for Teachers I (MA 201) |
3 |
| Math for Teachers II (MA 302) |
3 |
| Biology with one lab |
9 |
| **Chemistry or Physics with one lab |
9 |
| **Chemistry or Physics with one lab. |
4 |
Earth Science with lab
|
4 |
| U.S. History (HIS 140 and 141) |
6 |
| Geography |
3 |
| Political Science |
3 |
| Economics |
3 |
| World Civilizations (HUM 201 and 202) |
6 |
| Sociology |
3 |
**Student has choice of Chemistry 9 credit hours plus Physics 4 credit hours or vise versa.
|
| 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 |
| Introduction
to Middle School Education (EDU 106) |
1 |
| Children’s Literature and Related Materials (EDU/ENG 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 |
| Characteristics of Learning and Behavior Disorders (EDU 321) |
3 |
| Educational Programming for Secondary Students with LBD (EDU 329) |
3 |
| Educational Evaluation Techniques (EDU 332) |
3 |
| Classroom and Behavior Management for Children/Youth with LBD (EDU 340) |
3 |
| Instructional Technology, Materials, and Community Resources for Children/Youth with
Learning Behavior Disorders (EDU 350) |
3 |
Educational Programming for Elementary Students with Learning and
Behavior Disorders (EDU 380) |
3 |
| Children/Youth with Exceptionalities in Regular Education (EDU 390) |
3 |
| Practicum in Special Education (EDU 497) |
6 |
*A minimum grade of “C” in each course required for graduation.
**Hours included within the Education major requirements
In addition to the requirements above, you must also achieve each of the following:
- Admission into the Program – Portfolio Review
- 80 hours of Field Placement
- Multicultural Field Placement (6 diversity hours)
- Acceptance for Student Teaching – Portfolio Review
- Completion of Personal Portfolio
- TB Test
- Liability Insurance
- Praxis scores as established by the Kentucky Department of Education
*Learning and Behavior Disorders (completion of all Learning and Behavior Disorders Requirements) for those candidates working towards dual middle school/LBD certification.
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The Bachelor of Art degree program in secondary education prepares teachers to teach in grades 8-12. Graduates will meet the requirements for secondary education certification in Kentucky and through reciprocity agreement in some states. Midway College presently offers certification in secondary education in Biology, English and Math.
A minimum grade of “C” in each course required for graduation.
| Introduction to the Teaching Profession (EDU 100) |
2 |
| Introduction
to Education (EDU 103) |
2 |
| Diversity in the Classroom (EDU 104) |
1 |
| Introduction to Secondary Education (EDU 130) |
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 |
| Methods in Secondary Science Education (EDU 401) |
3 |
| Human
Growth and Development (PSY 260) |
3 |
| Student
Teaching (EDU 498) |
12 |
| General Biology I (BIO 103) with lab (BIO 104) |
4 |
| General Biology II (BIO 105) with lab (BIO 106) |
4 |
Principles of Botany (BIO 180) with lab (BIO 181) or
General Zoology (BIO 304) with lab (BIO 305) |
4 |
| Microbiology (BIO 225) with lab (BIO 226) |
4 |
| Principles of Genetics (BIO 325) |
3 |
| Ethical Issues in Science (BIO 401) |
3 |
| Introduction to Biological Research (BIO 405) |
1 |
| Senior Biological Research (BIO 488) |
3 |
Medical Vocabulary (BIO 204) |
2 |
| Principles of Physics and Laboratory (PSC 103 and PSC 104) |
4 |
| General Chemistry I and Laboratory (CHEM 170 and 171) |
5 |
| General Chemistry II and Laboratory (CHEM 175 and 176) |
5 |
*A minimum grade of “C” in each course required for graduation.
**Students pursuing a BA in Business Administration, Biology or Psychology must take MA 140 rather than MA 137.
In addition to the requirements above, you must also achieve each of the following:
- Admission into the Program – Portfolio Review
- 80 hours of Field Placement
- Multicultural Field Placement (6 diversity hours)
- Acceptance for Student Teaching – Portfolio Review
- Completion of Personal Portfolio
- TB Test
- Liability Insurance
- Praxis scores as established by the Kentucky Department of Education
|
| Introduction
to the Teaching Profession (EDU 100) |
2 |
| Introduction to Education (EDU 103) |
3 |
| Diversity in the Classroom (EDU 104) |
3 |
| Introduction
to Secondary Education (EDU 130) |
1 |
| Societal Issues in Today's Schools
(EDU 206) |
3 |
| Technology
in the Education Setting (EDU/CS 201) |
3 |
| The Exceptional Child and Legal Aspects of Special Education (EDU 315) |
3 |
| Teaching
and Learning I and II (EDU 210 and EDU 360) |
6 |
| Secondary
School Language Arts (EDU 331) |
3 |
| Human
Growth and Development (PSY 260) |
3 |
| Secondary
School Reading (EDU 336) |
3 |
| Student
Teaching (EDU 498) |
12 |
| Introduction to Literature (ENG 210) |
3 |
| Linguistics & History of the English Language (ENG 300) |
3 |
| World Literature (ENG 305) |
3 |
| Professional Writing (ENG 312) |
3 |
| Studies in American Literature (ENG 314) |
6 |
| Studies in British Literature (ENG 326) |
6 |
| Shakespeare (ENG 405) |
3 |
Elective with ENG prefix |
3 |
*A minimum grade of “C” in each course required for graduation.
In addition to the requirements above, you must also achieve each of the following:
- Admission into the Program – Portfolio Review
- 80 hours of Field Placement
- Multicultural Field Placement (6 diversity hours)
- Acceptance for Student Teaching – Portfolio Review
- Completion of Personal Portfolio
- TB Test
- Liability Insurance
- Praxis scores as established by the Kentucky Department of Education
|
| Introduction to the Teaching Profession (EDU 100) |
2 |
| Introduction to Education (EDU 103) |
2 |
| Diversity in the Classroom (EDU 104) |
1 |
| Introduction to Secondary Education (EDU 130) |
1 |
| Technology in the Education Setting (EDU/CS 201) |
3 |
| Societal Issues in Today's Schools
(EDU 206) |
3 |
| Teaching and Learning I and II (EDU 210 and 360) |
6 |
| The Exceptional Child and Legal Aspects of Special Education (EDU 315) |
3 |
| Methods in Secondary Mathematics Education (EDU 401) |
3 |
| Human Growth and Development (PSY 260) |
3 |
| Student Teaching (EDU 498) |
12 |
| Finite Mathematics (MA 145) |
3 |
| College Algebra (MA 140) |
3 |
| Calculus I (MA 180) |
4 |
| Trigonometry (MA 143) |
1 |
| Calculus II (MA 222) |
4 |
| Geometry (MA 230) |
3 |
| Probability and Statistics (MA 245) |
3 |
Mathematics Electives (MA 223, MA 310, MA 315, MA 316, and MA 498) |
3 |
*A minimum grade of “C” in each course required for graduation.
**MA 201 and MA 302 shall be part of these electives.
In addition to the requirements above, you must also achieve each of the following:
- Admission into the Program – Portfolio Review
- 80 hours of Field Placement
- Multicultural Field Placement (6 diversity hours)
- Acceptance for Student Teaching – Portfolio Review
- Completion of Personal Portfolio
- TB Test
- Liability Insurance
- Praxis scores as established by the Kentucky Department of Education
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