Middle School Education, B.A.E

General Education Courses Recommended for Timely Completion

• PSYC 131 - Basic Psychology Credit: 3 hours
• EDUC 130 - Technology in the P-12 Classroom Credit: 3 hours
• COMM 230 - Introduction to Public Speaking Credit: 3 hours

5-9 Professional Education Courses: 45 Credit Hours

• EDUC 235 - Basic Concepts Concerning Education Credit: 3 hours
• EDUC 237 - Effective Teaching Practices Credit: 3 hours
• SPED 233 - Survey of Individuals with Exceptionalities (P-12) Credit: 3 hours

Emphasis Area: 21-26 Credit Hours

Major Requirements- 69-75 hours for one specialization or 93-101semester hours for two specializations as follows, depending upon specialization: or 93-101semester hours for two specializations as follows, depending upon specialization:

Middle School Education (5-9) is designed for students wishing to be certified to teach in grades 5-9. In addition to the General Education and required Professional Education Courses , students pursuing this option must also complete a specialization in Mathematics, Science, or English/Communications, or Social and Behavioral Studies or from Special Education Learning and Behavior Disorders. In fulfillment of the state curriculum guidelines, a list of the curriculum that will be offered to satisfy the specialization for middle school teachers is listed under Middle School (5-9) Education Emphasis Requirements  

Students who complete a minor in Spanish or World Languages automatically receive the B.A. degree