Middle Level Education Grade 4-8 B.S.Ed. - Social Studies
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 COURSES
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Development Children and Adolescents3 hours
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Development of the Child and Adolescent
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PROFESSIONAL BLOCK I
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Tching of Literacy, Gr 4-8: Processes, Skills & Strateg3 hours
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Teaching of Literacy, Gr 4-8: Processes, Skills & Strategies
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PROFESSIONAL BLOCK II
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REQUIRED CONCENTRATION DECLARED
Total hours33 hours -
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Professional Education- Middle Level
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FOUNDATIONS BLOCK (C or BETTER REQUIRED)
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PROFESSIONAL BLOCK III - STUDENT TEACHING
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Student Teaching6 hours
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Eled Stu Teaching
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Student Teaching6 hours
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Eled Stu Teaching
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Total hours18 hours -
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MDLV Major Concentration - Social Studies
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A grade of 'C' or better is required in all concentration coursework for Middle Level Education.
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Geography of Pennsylvania or Maps and GIS - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Geography of Pennsylvania
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Maps and GIS
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Government Elective - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Introduction to State and Local Government
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Introduction to Comparative Political Systems
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Introduction to Global Politics
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American Political Thought
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International Organizations
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Total hours12 hours -
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Required Related for Middle Level Education
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A grade of 'C' or better is required in all required related coursework for Middle Level Education.
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REQUIRED ELA COURSES
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REQUIRED MATH COURSES
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Algebraic Foundations for the Middle-Level Teacher3 hours
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Algebraic Foundations for Mid-Level Teacher
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Data Analysis and Probability for Middle-Level Teacher3 hours
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Probability and Stats for Mid-Level Teacher
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REQUIRED SCIENCE COURSES
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Environmental Course - Choose 1 of the following:0–3 hours
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Intro to Environmental Science
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Environmental Geology
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Introductory Ecology
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Prspctv in Environm Awareness
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Gen Organic and Biochemistry 1 or Introductory Chemistry 1 - Choose 1 of the following:0 hours
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Gen Organic and Biochemistry 1
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Introductory Chemistry 1
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REQUIRED SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES
Total hours33–36 hours -
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Advanced Professional Studies, BSE
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*Clearances are valid for one year from the date that appears in the header of this degree audit in the field 'Clearance Date.' Clearances cannot expire in the middle of a semester.
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APS REQUIREMENTS
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English Composition - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Intro to College Writing
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Hnrs:Intro to College Writing
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English Literature - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Introduction to Literature
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World Literature 1
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World Literature 2
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Early British Literature
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Later British Literature
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American Literary Tradition I
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American Literary Tradition II
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H:Explorations in World Lit
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Reading Our World:
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Science Fiction
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African-American Literature 1
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Hnrs:African American Lit 1
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African American Literature 2
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Hnrs:African American Lit 2
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New Dimensions to World Lit
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Folklore and Literature
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Old Eng Lang and Literature
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Middle Eng Lang and Literature
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Mathematics
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Two Mathematics courses are required for BSE students. You have taken 0 course(s). It is preferable to take two courses designated as G2. Click here to search for MATH courses on the current web schedule. BIOL 375 will fulfill one Mathematics course for BSE BIOL students.(external link)
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48 earned (transcript) credit hours are required
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APS registration status
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You ARE NOT eligible to register for courses requiring APS status.
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ACT 126 - Educator Ethics Training
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You must submit your Educator Ethics Training.
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Pre-Service Testing Required
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Your GPA is below 3.0 - please see an advisor
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If you are given the 2.8 GPA Exception for graduation and you graduate with a GPA lower than 3.0, you must have higher certification test scores in order to meet PA state certification requirements.
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No dispositions-related holds
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If the requirement above is checked as complete, then there are currently no dispositions-related holds on your APS Status. Registration for APS courses is permitted when all APS requirements have been met. If it is incomplete, you have a hold and APS registration will not be allowed.
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Full Admission to APS
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