Bachelor of Science in Education with Double Major in Elementary and Middle Level Education
Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from UND) including:
I. Essential Studies Graduation Requirements (see University ES listing).
II. EHD General Graduation Requirements (see EHD listing).
III. Elementary Education Curriculum (see Elementary Education listing).
IV. The Following Middle Level Education (Grades 5-8) Curriculum:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| T&L 339 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| T&L 341 | Foundations of Middle Level Education | 2 |
| T&L 350 | Development and Education of the Adolescent | 3 |
| T&L 409 | Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
| T&L 465 | Middle Level Curriculum and Methods | 5 |
| T&L 486 | Field Experience | 2 |
| T&L 489 | Senior Capstone: Responsive Teaching | 3 |
| T&L 250 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| T&L 251 | Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities | 3 |
| T&L 252 | Child Development | 3 |
| T&L 328 | Survey of Children's Literature | 3 |
| T&L 335 | Foundations of Reading | 3 |
| T&L 410 | Reading Methods in Elementary Schools (TEAM) | 3 |
| T&L 417 | Writing Language Arts Methods | 2 |
| T&L 430 | Social Studies Methods in Elementary Schools (TEAM) | 3 |
| T&L 432 | Learning Environments | 3 |
| T&L 433 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| T&L 440 | Mathematics Methods in Elementary Schools (TEAM) | 3 |
| T&L 470 | Science Methods in Elementary Schools (TEAM) | 3 |
| T&L 486 | Field Experience ((TEAM)) | 2 |
| T&L 487 | Student Teaching | 13 |
V. Subject Matter Areas of Concentration
Students completing a double major in Elementary and Middle Level Education must take coursework in two content areas in addition to the Elementary and Middle Level major programs of study. These programs must be planned carefully between the student and the advisor in both programs of study to ensure that the requirements for teaching in the subject areas have been met. Content areas include English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies education.
These requirements may be impacted by changes at the federal and state level.
Middle level advisers have lists of courses that may be recommended or required in certain areas.
In this combined major program, courses in Middle Level Education fulfill elective requirements in Elementary Education.
To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 and strength of academic record
- Grade of ‘C’ or higher in communication courses (ENGL 110, ENGL 130, and COMM 110/RHS 200)
- Completed 15 credits that apply toward graduation
- Completion of prerequisite courses (including T&L 250 completed or in process)
- Satisfactory dispositions (30 hour field experience) report from T&L 250 course
- Completion of basic skills requirement through PRAXIS, ACT, or approved coursework
- Obtain and maintain a valid background check that is approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB)
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VI. Student Teaching and Related Courses:
Prior to being eligible to student teach, students must complete the following prerequisites:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Grade of C or better and 3.0 GPA in all T&L courses
- Submit full background check
- PRAXIS II completed
- Satisfactory completion of all field experiences