Middle School Endorsement (5-8)

1. 10 credits including the following:

• EDUC 425 - Adolescent Growth and Development 3 Credit(s)
• EDUC 426 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Middle School 3 Credit(s)

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• SEDU 365 - Methods of Reading in the Content Areas and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)

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• EDUC 338 - Literacy Methods and Field Experience 3 Credit(s)

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• SEDU 290 - Middle School Supervised Participation 1 Credit(s)

2. To obtain this endorsement,

the applicant must also complete the coursework requirements in two of the following content areas. Other course work can be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and the Teacher Education Program Licensure Officer:

1. Social studies concentration. The social studies concentration requires 12 semester hours of coursework in social studies to include coursework in United States history, world history, government and geography.
2. Mathematics concentration. The mathematics concentration requires 12 semester hours in mathematics to include coursework in algebra.
3. Science concentration. The science concentration requires 12 semester hours in science to include coursework in life science, earth science, and physical science.
4. Language arts concentration. The language arts concentration requires 12 semester hours in language arts to include coursework in composition, language usage, speech, young adult literature, and literature across cultures.