Bachelor of Science in Education with Major in Middle Level Education
Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above and 30 which must be from UND ) including:
I. Essential Studies Graduation Requirements (see University ES listing).
The Integrated Studies Program is recommended.
II. EHD General Graduation Requirements (see EHD listing).
III. The following Middle Level Education (Grades 5-8) Curriculum:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| T&L 250 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| T&L 339 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| T&L 251 | Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities | 3 |
| T&L 345 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment | 3 |
V. Admission to teacher education is required for enrollment in all of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 432 | Learning Environments | 3 |
| T&L 433 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| T&L 465 | Middle Level Curriculum and Methods | 5 |
| T&L 486 | Field Experience | 2 |
A minimum of two methods courses in each area of concentration (see below) from the secondary education program and corequisite field experience (8)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| T&L 487 | Student Teaching | 13 |
| T&L 489 | Senior Capstone: Responsive Teaching | 3 |
IV. Subject Matter Areas of Concentration: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Requires 24 credits in each area of concentration: see your academic advisor for required coursework.
In order to be considered a highly qualified teacher at the Middle Level, candidates must take coursework in two content areas in addition to the Middle Level major program of study. This program must be planned carefully between the student and the academic advisor 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.
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)
VI. Student Teaching & 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