Bachelor of Science
Middle School Education
Program Learning Outcomes
- Candidates will meet licensing and any additional state requirements.
- Candidates will demonstrate on-target performance related to appropriate SPA program standards.
- Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of SCDE requirements for licensure.
- Candidates will demonstrate the ability to positively impact P-12 student learning and development in their content discipline.
- Candidates will reflect on the effects of instruction on student learning.
- Candidates will exhibit dispositions outlined in the Newberry College TEP Dispositions for Teaching.
- Candidates will provide appropriate learning opportunities and environments for diverse learners.
- Candidates will use technology effectively and efficiently to engage student in developmentally and cognitively appropriately learning.
Degrees
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Education: Middle Level English, -
Education: Middle Level Math Education, Bachelor of Science -
Education: Middle Level Science Education, Bachelor of Science -
Education: Middle Level Social Studies, Bachelor of Science
Courses
EMD 335: Middle School Curriculum and Organization
Class Program
A study of school organization and curriculum developmentally appropriate for middle level students. Specific topics include interdisciplinary teaching teams, flexible grouping and scheduling, vertical articulation, activity and advisory programs, and community building.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
Notes
8 hours of clinical field experience required. $140 Teacher Education Program fee is charged offered fall semester.
EMD 336: Nature and Needs of the Middle School Child
Class Program
This course is designed to develop an in-depth understanding of the specific nature of early adolescence, the specific needs of young adolescents and the importance of collaborating with families and the entire community.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
Offered as needed.
Notes
8 hours of clinical field experience required. $140 Teacher Education Program fee is charged.
EMD 436: Methods of Teaching Middle Level Language Arts
Class Program
This course introduces the teacher candidate to the NCTE standards, language arts curriculum, teaching techniques, and evaluation practices through an examination of the science content found in the typical middle school classroom.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Semester Offered
Offered at department discretion
Notes
12 hours of clinical field experience require. $140 Teacher Education Program fee is charged.
EMD 437: Methods of Teaching Middle Level Science
Class Program
This course introduces the teacher candidate to the NSTA standards, science curriculum, teaching techniques, and evaluation practices through an examination of the science content found in the typical middle school classroom.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Semester Offered
Offered as needed.
Notes
12 hours of clinical field experience required. $140 Teacher Education Program fee is charged.
EMD 438: Methods of Teaching Middle Level Social Studies
Class Program
This course introduces the teacher candidate to the NCSS standards, social studies curriculum, teaching techniques, and evaluation practices through an examination of the social studies content found in the typical middle school classroom.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Semester Offered
Offered at department discretion
Notes
12 hours of clinical field experience required. $140 Teacher Education Program fee is charged.
EMD 439: Methods of Teaching Middle Level Mathematics
Class Program
This course introduces the teacher candidate to the NCTM standards, mathematics curriculum, teaching techniques, and evaluation practices through an examination of the mathematics content found in the typical middle school classroom.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Notes
12 hours of clinical field experience required. $140 Teacher Education Program fee is charged