The Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education (120 hours) prepares teachers to teach in grades 5-9. Graduates will meet the requirements for middle school certification in Kentucky. Graduates wishing to seek certification in other states should contact that state’s teacher certification granting agency for information on specific requirements.
Each middle school teacher must have one area of academic emphasis. Candidates may be able to meet the requirements for a minor while at the same time meeting the requirements for an area of emphasis. Areas of emphasis can be English, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Science.
Teacher Education Orientation must be attended prior to taking EDU 103, 108, 188, and 201.
EDU-103 - Introduction to Education - 3 hours
EDU-108 - Introduction to Teacher Education Concentrations - 3 hours
EDU-188 - Field Experience Practicum: Initial (20 hours) - 0 hours
EDU-201 - Technology in the Educational Setting - 3 hours
EDU-210 - Teaching and Learning I - 3 hours
EDU-286 - Field Experience Practicum: Elementary School (60 hours) - 0 hours
EDU-287 - Field Experience Practicum: Middle School (60 hours) - 0 hours
EDU-288 - Field Experience Practicum: High School (60 hours) - 0 hours
EDU-314 - Multicultural Education - 3 hours
EDU-315 - The Exceptional Child and Legal Aspects of Special Education - 3 hours
EDU-332 - Educational Evaluation Techniques - 3 hours
EDU-338 - Foundations of Literacy - 3 hours
EDU-360 - Teaching and Learning II - 3 hours
EDU-370 - Teaching Literacy to All Students across Grade levels and Content Areas - 3 hours
EDU-425 - Mathematics Teaching Methods - 3 hours
EDU-498 - Student Teaching/Seminar - 3 hours
PSY-EDU-260 - Human Growth and Development - 3 hours
MTH-140 - College Algebra - 3 hours
MTH-143 - Trigonometry - 1 hours
MTH-145 - Finite Mathematics - 3 hours
EDU-202 - Mathematics for Teachers I - 3 hours
MTH-220 - Calculus I - 4 hours
MTH-222 - Calculus II - 4 hours
MTH-230 - College Geometry - 3 hours
General Education Hours - 34-40
Elective Hours - 5-11
Total Hours to Complete - 120