Middle Level Science Dual Major - Teaching B.A.
Middle Level Science Dual - Teaching Major
The B.A. Middle Level Science Duale - Teaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Experiences requirements, Educator Essentials requirements, and the following specified major requirements, to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
Students who complete this major must also complete the Middle Level Education Dual Major – Teaching. This major is for students who wish to teach at the middle school level. Students will complete subject area concentrations in science and up to three other subject area concentrations including Language Arts, Mathematics, and/or Social Studies. This major fulfills the following endorsements: Basic Science (5-12), Middle School Science (5-8) and one other Middle School subject (5-8) including Language Arts, Mathematics, or Social Studies.
The Middle-Level Science Teaching (Dual) major is waived from the 10-hour upper level requirement.
| Biology: | ||
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| BIOL 2052 | General Biology: Cell Structure and Function | 4 |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry: | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II * | 4 |
| Earth Science: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1210 | Elements of Weather Laboratory | 1 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| Physics: | ||
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1512 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
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Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute CHEM 1130 plus 3 hours of additional credit hours in chemistry electives for CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1120.
For completion of this major the grade point average in each of the four science disciplines must be a minimum of 2.00, with a 2.50 GPA in the major as a whole.
Notes:
The mathematics prerequisite for one or more of the above courses is a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry or MATH 1130 or MATH 1140 .
Professional Experiences
| Required: | ||
| EDUC 2385 | Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science *, ** | 3 |
| EDUC 2485 | Teaching Internship l: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 3585/5585 | Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Science * | 3 |
| EDUC 3685/5685 | Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 4137 | Middle School/Junior High Teaching | 12 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
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A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required for all Methods courses.
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Middle Level Science Teaching (Dual) majors can count EDUC 2385 Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science for category 5 of Educator Essentials.
Educator Essentials
| Required: * | ||
| Select one of the following in each category: | ||
| Category 1: The Learner | 3 | |
| Reflections on Learning | ||
| Development and Learning in Sociocultural Contexts | ||
| Creativity and Higher Order Thinking in the Classroom | ||
| Rethinking the Learning Society: Education and Its Future(s) | ||
| Category 2: Social Contexts of Learning | 3 | |
| Social & Cultural Foundations of Education | ||
| A Modern History of Education in the United States | ||
| Education Policy and Politics of Education | ||
| Language Today | ||
| Category 3: Education for All | 3 | |
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Education, Power, and Change | ||
| Social Movements and Education | ||
| Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Study of Education for All | ||
| Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | ||
| Content Area Strategies for English Language Learners | ||
| Category 4: The Classroom Environment | 3 | |
| Deeper Motivation and the Highly Engaged Classroom | ||
| Level Up: Gamified Learning Environments | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization | ||
| Playful Learning and Project-Based Experiences: Techniques for Ed and Recreational Environments | ||
| Critical Perspectives on Technology and Education | ||
| Category 5: Effective Pedagogy | 3 | |
| Expressive Learning Assessment | ||
| Technology, Pedagogy, and Learning in the Digital Age | ||
| Assessment for Learning | ||
| Effective Teaching through Differentiation, Technology and Assessment | ||
| Category 6: The Professional Educator | 3 | |
| Child, Family, School and Community Relationships | ||
| Teacher Leadership & Educational Change | ||
| Collaborative Partnerships for Educators | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required in each Educator Essentials course.
Four-Year Plan
Middle Level Science Teaching (Dual), B.A.
Students who complete this major must also complete the Middle Level Education Dual Major – Teaching.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 2052 | General Biology: Cell Structure and Function | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1210 | Elements of Weather Laboratory | 1 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYSICS 1512 | General Physics II | 4 |
| EDUC 2385 | Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 2485 | Teaching Internship l: Secondary Science | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| EDPSYCH 4152/5152 | Development of the Middle School Aged Child | 3 |
| LITED 4117/5117 | Methods of Teaching Content Literacy at the Middle and Secondary Levels | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDPSYCH 4151/5151 | Approaches to Classroom Management for Secondary Students | 3 |
| ELEMECML 4152/5152 | The Nature of Middle School | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 7 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 3585/5585 | Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 3685/5685 | Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Science | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4137 | Middle School/Junior High Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
This major requires students to complete the requirements for an endorsement in a second Middle School Subject (5-8) that may include: 1821-Middle School Language Arts, 1822-Middle School Mathematics, or 1824-Middle School Social Studies (5-8). Required courses for these endorsements include the following with many of the required courses counting toward UNIFI/General Education requirements*:
| 1821-Middle School Language Arts (5-8) | ||
| ENGLISH 1005 | College Writing and Research * | 3 |
| COMM 1000 | Oral Communication * | 3 |
| ENGLISH 2520 | Multicultural Literature * | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3940/5940 | Literature for Young Adults | 3 |
| 1822-Middle School Mathematics (5-8) | ||
| Math course options: | 12 | |
Any MATH course, including one course from MATH 1100, MATH 1140, MATH 1420, MATH 3211, MATH 4500/5500 | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Methods * | ||
| 1824-Middle School Social Studies (5-8) | ||
| HIST 1210 | Making the Modern World | 3 |
| GEOG 1120 | Peoples, Cultures, and Environments * | 3 |
| HIST 1110 | United States History to the Civil War and Emancipation | 3 |
| or HIST 1120 | United States History since the Civil War and Emancipation | |
| POLSCI 1014 | Power & Politics in the U.S. | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
Middle Level Science Teaching (Dual), B.A.
Goal 1: Demonstrate Knowledge of Science and Scientific Practices
Outcome:
- 1.1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of science content and scientific practices to advance student learning in a secondary science classroom.
Goal 2: Demonstrate Knowledge and Pedagogical Practices for Teaching Science
Outcomes:
- 2.1. Students will design instruction that have clear and challenging objectives with assessments in alignment with those objectives that actively engages students in science and science practices as recommended by national and state standards.
- 2.2. Students will implement effective teaching practices based on research and national and state standards including the use of technology to address the needs and advance learning of all students in a science classroom.
Goal 3: Demonstrate Professional Growth as a Science Teacher
Outcome:
- 3.1. Engage in relevant activities and reflective practices that lead to professional growth and life-long learning.