B.S. ED. in Middle Level Education - Legacy
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 |
|---|---|
| ENGL 110: English Composition | 3 |
| MATH 104: Fundamentals of Math I | 3 |
| SPED 101: Intro to Special Education | 3 |
| ECON 100: Introductory Economics | 3 |
| BIOL 100 (L): General Biology | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| ENGL 242 (W): Reading our World | 3 |
| PSYC 227: Development of the Child and Adolescent [1] Footnote details | 3 |
| HIST 200: Reimaging Holidays and Heroes | 3 |
| MATH 204/205/230 Algebra/Geometry/Prob-Stat for Middle- Level [2] Footnote details | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 204/205/230 Algebra/Geometry/Prob-Stat for Middle- Level [3] Footnote details | 3 |
| GEOG 141: World Regional Geography | 3 |
| WELL 175: Wellness: Concepts of Health and Fitness | 3 |
| MDED 335: Literature for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| CHEM 103 (L): General Organic Biochem 1 (non-math/science concentrations) OR CHEM 111 (L): Introductory Chemistry 1 (math/science concentrations) or CHEM 111 (L): Introductory Chemistry 1 (math/science concentrations) | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDFN 211 (D): Foundations of Modern Education | 3 |
| EDFN 241: Psychological Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| MATH 204/205/230 Algebra/Geometry/Prob-Stat for Middle- Level [4] Footnote details | 3 |
| ENGL 220: Intro to Language Studies | 3 |
| GEOG 130: Environmental Science OR ESCI 120: Environmental Geology OR BIOL 140: Intro to Geology (G2) OR BIOL 340: Perspectives in Environ. Awareness (P) | 3-4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHYS 101: Survey of Physics | 3 |
| ENGL 311 or other (AW): Advanced Composition | 3 |
| GOVT 111: Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| Concentration Course 1 | 3 |
| Concentration Course 2 | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 331: Positive Learning Environments for All Students | 3 |
| MDED 425: Teaching of Literacy | 3 |
| MDED 486 (P): Teaching English Language Learners at Middle Level | 3 |
| Concentration Course 3 | 3 |
| Concentration Course 4 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| MDED 323 (W): Teaching Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
| MDED 446: Teaching Social Studies | 3 |
| MDED 456: Teaching Middle Level Math | 3 |
| MDED 466: Teaching of Science | 3 |
| SPED 311 (W): Assessment for Designing and Implementing Instruction | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDEL 461: Student Teaching | 6 |
| EDEL 462: Student Teaching | 6 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
- With a waiver for PSYC 100.
- Take all three, as available in offerings.
- Take all three, as available in offerings.
- Take all three, as available in offerings.
Notes:
- Sophomore Year, Fall Semester - Be Aware of APS Status
- Transfer Students - Junior Year: Pass the Pre-Service Testing Requirement by the end of this semester
- Junior Year Spring Semester - Complete student teaching application on Field Services website.
- Junior Year Spring Semester - PDS interviews if doing Professional Block II in the fall semester of senior year.
- Senior Year Fall Semester - PROFESSIONAL BLOCK II
- You must have 3 writing (W) courses
- Total Credits = 120-123 depending upon concentration