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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PROFESSIONAL BLOCK II
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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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REQUIRED CONCENTRATION DECLARED
Total hours33 hours -
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Professional Education- Middle Level
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FOUNDATION BLOCK (C or BETTER REQUIRED)
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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 Mid-Level Social Stuides required related coursework.
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History of Pennsylvania3 hours
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Principles of Macroeconomics or Intro to World Economy - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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Introduction to World Economy
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Directed Geography Electives - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Human Geography
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Geography of Pennsylvania
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Geography of Africa
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Europe
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Latin America & the Caribbean
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North America
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Intro to State & Local Gov't or Intro to Global Affairs - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Intro to State and Local Govt
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Intro to Global Politics
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Total hours30 hours -
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MDLV Social Studies Minor Concentrations
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A grade of 'C' or better is required in all Mid-Level Social Studies required related coursework.
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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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REQUIRED LITERATURE COURSE
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Choose 1 class from:
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Any ENGL 230-237 course(s)
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H:Explorations in World Lit
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African-American Literature 1
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African American Literature 2
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Folklore and Literature
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Old Eng Lang and Literature
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Advanced Professional Studies, BSE
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APS REQUIREMENTS
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English Composition - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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English Composition
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Hnrs:English Composition
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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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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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REQUIRED CLEARANCES
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ACT 114 - FBI Fingerprint Needed
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You must submit your FBI Fingerprint Clearance
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ACT 34 - Criminal Record Check Needed
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You must submit your Criminal Record Check
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ACT 151 - Child Abuse Clearance Needed
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You must submit your Child Abuse Clearance
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Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray Needed
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You must submit your Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray
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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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