Middle Grades (6-9) (CIP 13.1203)

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in middle grades education requires two concentration areas--chosen from the areas of social studies, language arts, mathematics, or science-- in addition to the core curriculum and professional education courses.

All majors are required to take the following core courses: English 100, 101, 102, and two of the following courses: 201, 202, 203, 204, 205; History 111 and 112; Sociology 345; Foreign Language through 201; Religion 125 and a religion elective at or above the 200-level; two laboratory science courses; 2 Mathematics, Math 111 and higher ; Exercise Science 111 or 112, and 185; Art, Music, or Theater 131; Psychology 222 and 0-3 hours of elective hours depending upon concentration choices.

All majors are required to take the following professional education courses and must earn a “C” or better in each:  Education 221, 341, 373, 402, 431, 441, 454, 455, 456, 457, and 502. (EDUC 352 is recommended, but not required.)

Licensure Requirements for Middle Grades Education:  

Students seeking licensure in middle grades education must choose a primary and a secondary area of concentration.  Twenty-four hours of course work must be completed for a primary area of concentration, and eighteen hours of course work must be completed in the secondary area of concentration.  A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all concentration area courses as well as all education courses.  

English/Language Arts Concentration:
                Primary: Engl. 302, Engl. 303, Engl. 419 (Children’s Literature); and 3 of the following: Engl. 301, 405, 410, 413, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, or EDUC 225.
                Secondary: Engl. 302, Engl. 303, Engl. 420 (Children’s Literature); and 1 of the following: Engl. 301, 405, 410, 413, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, or EDUC 225.

Social Studies Concentration:  (must also take Professional Education course EDUC 449)
                Primary: Govt. 229, Hist. 221 or 222, Geography 113 or 114, Hist 331 or 332, and 2 of the following: Hist. 351/352/354, Hist. 342, or Hist. 353/ 357.
                Secondary: Govt. 229, Hist. 221 or 222, Geography 113 or 114, and one of the following: Hist. 351/352/354, Hist. 342, or Hist. 353/357.  

Mathematics Concentration:                                                                                                                                                

                Primary: Math 122, Math 203, Math 204, Math 453, and 2 of the following: Math 160, Math 223, Math 331, Math 335, Math 441, Math 443, or Math 535.

                Secondary: Math 122, Math 203, Math 204, and  Math 453.

Science Concentration:   (Must also take Professional Education Course SCIED 453).

                Primary (listing includes 2 courses from the General College Requirements) BIOL 111, PHYS 221, ENVS 111, CHEM 111, and two of the following: ENVS 112, PHYS 231, BIOL 202, 203, 205, 221 or 226.

                Secondary (listing includes 2 courses from the General College Requirements) BIOL 111, PHYS 221, ENVS 111, CHEM 111