Total number of hours for program: 125
(This number depends on the concentrations selected, as well as the hours taken in the major that also count for Liberal Studies).
Admission to the Middle Grades Education Program
Students seeking admission to the Middle Grades Education Program must declare their major, declare their academic concentrations and meet the requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program . In addition to these requirements, Middle Grades education majors must earn a grade of C or better in all required courses (including Academic Concentration courses). This C or better requirement includes EDCI 201, ENGL 101, 202 and MATH 221. Students who score below a C twice on any course in the professional education sequence or within the major are withdrawn from teacher education. Students whose overall GPA falls below 2.75 will be removed from the program and must improve their GPA to reapply for admission. Students who receive an F in any course in the professional education sequence or major must retake the course when it is offered and earn a grade of C or better. Students who do not successfully complete internship may be withdrawn from the program and become ineligible for licensure.
Professional Education Sequence in Middle Grades Education
To take courses in the required Professional Education Sequence, students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program and are subject to the teacher education requirements. EDCI 201 and SPED 240 are the only courses in the professional education sequence that may be taken before admission to teacher education.
Continuation in the Middle Grades Education Program
To continue in the program, students must meet the continuation requirements of the Teacher Education Program . Any dismissal from a field experience or internship will automatically result in a grade lower than a C and will make the teacher candidate ineligible for licensure.
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