Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Social Studies
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.
Courses
Major Course Requirements
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-284 - Field Experience Practicum: A (30 hours) - 0 hours
edu-285 - Field Experience Practicum: B (30 hours) - 0 hours
edu-286 - Field Experience Practicum: I (30 hours) - 0 hours
edu-287 - Field Experience Practicum: II (30 hours) - 0 hours
edu-288 - Field Experience Practicum: III - 1 hours
edu-314 - Diverse Perspectives in 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 - Learning Environments - 3 hours
edu-370 - Disciplinary Literacy - 3 hours
edu-419 - Social Studies Teaching Methods - 3 hours
edu-498 - Student Teaching/Seminar - 12 hours
psy-edu-260 - Human Growth and Development - 3 hours
Middle School Social Studies
geo-110 - Physical Geography - 3 hours
govt-201 - American Government - 3 hours
his-101 - World Civilization I - 3 hours
his-102 - World Civilization II - 3 hours
his-140 - History of the United States to 1865 - 3 hours
his-141 - History of the United States since 1865 - 3 hours
Choose one from the following courses
eco-217 - Principles of Microeconomics - 3 hours
eco-220 - Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 hours
Choose one of the following
psy-312 - Social Psychology - 3 hours
psy-401 - History and Systems of Psychology - 3 hours
General Education Hours - 40
Elective Hours - 10
Total Hours to Complete - 120