Middle Education: Science Emphasis (Grade 6-8), B.S.

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The Ferrum College Teacher Education Program prepares caring and competent pre-professionals as decision-makers for the diverse contexts of 21st-century classrooms, schools and communities. Building upon a solid liberal arts foundation, the Bachelor of Science in Middle Education program assists candidates to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to become effective and caring teachers in grades 6-8. This major requires a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA and a minimum 3.0 GPA in education courses.

Any student wishing to prepare for a career teaching middle grades 6-8 may do so by selecting the Middle Education program with an emphasis in one of the following areas:

Mathematics
Science
English
History and Social Sciences

The Experiential Component (requirement of the major) will be met by successfully completing the following:

EDU 404 - Student Teaching and Synthesis Experience (12)

Middle Education Required Courses (33 Credits)

Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA in Education Courses

SPD 220 - Survey of Exceptional and Special Education 3 Credit(s).
EDU 404 - Student Teaching and Synthesis Experience 12 Credit(s).
EDU 355 - Secondary and Middle School Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Strategies 3 Credit(s).
EDU 357 - Secondary and Middle School Classroom Management and Differentiated Instructional Strategies 3 Credit(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education 3 Credit(s).
EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education 3 Credit(s).
EDU 312 - Content Area Literacy 3 Credit(s).
EDU 330 - The Middle School 3 Credit(s).

Science Emphasis

Middle Education: Science Emphasis (Grade 6-8), B.S.

Middle Education Required Courses (33 Credits)

Science Emphasis

Required Liberal Arts Core (7 Credits)

Degree Specific Requirements (6-7 Credits)

Science Emphasis Requirements (24 Credits)

Total Hours in Science Emphasis: 70-71