B.S. ED. in Middle Level Education - Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 101: Orientation to Special Education | 3 |
| ENGL 110: Intro to College Writing (Introductory Writing) | 3 |
| FYEX: First Year Experience (FYEX) | 3 |
| WELL 175: Personal Fitness (Personal Wellness) | 3 |
| ENGL 242: Reading our World (Information Literacies/Creative Explorations) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC 227: Development of the Child and Adolescent (Problem Solving) | 3 |
| GEOG 141: World Regional Geog. (Ethical Action and Citizenship) | 3 |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech (Oral Communication) | 3 |
| MATH 104: Fundamentals of Math I (Problem Solving) | 3 |
| BIOL 100: General Biology (Investigations in Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 204: Algebra Foundations for MDLV (Problem Solving) | 3 |
| EDFN 211: Foundations Modern Education | 3 |
| EDFN 241: Psychological Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| HIST 200: Reimagining Holidays & Heroes (Ethical Action and Citizenship) | 3 |
| Concentration Content Course - 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 220: Intro to Language Studies (Information Literacies) | 3 |
| MATH 205 Geometry for MDLV (Problem Solving) | 3 |
| GEOG 130: Environmental Science or ESCI 120: Environmental Geology or BIOL 140: Intro to Geology or BIOL 340: Perspectives in Environmental Awareness | 3 |
| ECON 100: Introductory Economics (Problem Solving) | 3 |
| PHYS 101: Survey of Physics (Investigations in Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
| Concentration Content Course - 2 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| MDED 335: Literature for Children and Young Adolescents | 3 |
| SPED 311: Assessment for Designing and Implementing Instruction | 3 |
| Keystone: Advanced Writing - choice | 3 |
| MATH 230: Probability and Statistics for Middle Level Teacher (Quantitative Literacies) | 3 |
| Concentration Content Course - 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 103: General Organic & Biochemistry or CHEM 111 Intro to Chemistry (Investigations in Scientific Reasoning) [1] Footnote details | 3 |
| MDED 486: Teaching English Language Learners at Middle Level (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| MDED 425: Teaching of Literacy (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| GOVT 111: Introduction to Government (Ethical Action & Citizenship) | 3 |
| Concentration Content Course - 4 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 331: Positive Learning Environment for All Students (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| MDED 323: Content Area Literacy (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| MDED 446: Teaching Social Studies (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| MDED 456: Teaching Math (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| MDED 466: Teaching Science (Formal Entry) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDEL 461 - Student Teaching (Formal Entry) | 4.5 |
| EDEL 462 - Student Teaching (Formal Entry) | 4.5 |
| EDUC 488 - EMEE Student Teaching Capstone Course: Seminar - Teacher as Researcher | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
- CHEM 111 is for science concentration and CHEM 103 is for the other concentrations.
Notes:
- All Bachelor's degrees require at least 120 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- All MDLV degree students will choose a concentration area: English-Language Arts (ELA), Science, Social Studies, or Mathematics