Middle Level Education Grade 4-8, B.S.Ed. - Science
The program in middle level education is designed to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of subject matter (30 credit hours) in a content area to teach 4th through 8th grades. In addition to the concentration area, candidates are expected to complete 12 credit hours in each of the remaining content areas and in social studies, a minimum of 27 credit hours in the Professional Core, and 12 credits in student teaching. Students who complete the middle level education program at Millersville University receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree and may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate. This program can be completed in eight (8) semesters.
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Major in Middle Level Education, BSE
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A grade of 'C' or better is required in all Middle Level Education requirements.
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REQUIRED CORE COURSES12 hours
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Literature for Children & Young Adolescents
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Development Children and Adolescents - See Appendix 1
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Assessment for Designing & Implementing Instruction
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Orientation to Special Educ
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PROFESSIONAL BLOCK I9 hours
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Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
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Teaching English Language Learners in the Middle Level
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Instructional Technology in Elementary Education
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PROFESSIONAL BLOCK II15 hours
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Tching of Literacy, Gr 4-8: Processes, Skills & Strateg - See Appendix 2
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Teaching Middle Level Mathematics
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Teaching of Science: An Inquiry Approach
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Positive Learning Environments for all Students
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REQUIRED CONCENTRATION DECLARED
Total hours36 hours -
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Appendix 1. Development Children and Adolescents
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Appendix 2. Tching of Literacy, Gr 4-8: Processes, Skills & Strateg
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MDLV Major Concentration - Science
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A C- (C minus) minimum grade is required for most science courses. Some courses require a grade of 'C' or better and are noted below.
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General Bio (C minimum) or Found of Bio (C- minimum) - Choose 1 of the following:3–4 hours
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General Biology (with DWGRADE >= 2.0)
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Foundations of Biology (with DWGRADE >= 1.7)
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Total hours30–31 hours -