Middle Level Education Grade 4-8, B.S.Ed.
The student may elect to earn Pennsylvania licensure (certification) in middle-level education (Grade 4–Grade 8). The program in middle- level education is designed to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy appropriate for all students, including those for whom English is a second language. The program also provides extensive and varied field experiences.
The student will complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in one of the four content areas of English language arts, mathematics, science or social studies. In addition, the student will complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in each of the three remaining content areas, a minimum of 27 credit hours in the Professional Core and 12 credit hours in student teaching.
The student who completes the middle-level program at Millersville University receives a Bachelor of Science in Education degree and may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate after successfully passing the MDLV Praxis requirements. Each student is strongly urged to complete an academic minor from the University’s list of approved minors.
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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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A CONCENTRATION IS REQUIRED
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Students must declare a concentration in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies. Please consult your advisor.
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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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Psychological Foundations of Teaching3 hours
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Psyc Foundation of Teaching
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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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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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Later American Literature
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Literary Research and Analysis
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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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