Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a Major in Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education (Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing)
All three programs in the department have numerous desired outcomes. Examples of these outcomes include the following:
Selected Educational Outcomes
- Students in initial teacher education programs demonstrate knowledge of the content that they plan to teach and can explain important principles and concepts delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards.
- Students in initial teacher education programs apply content-specific pedagogy to the subject area content and demonstrate a broad knowledge of instructional strategies that draws upon content and pedagogical knowledge and skills delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards to help all students learn.
- Students in initial teacher education programs analyze educational research findings and incorporate new information into their practice.
- Students in initial teacher education programs assess and analyze student learning, make appropriate adjustments to instruction, monitor student learning, and have a positive effect on learning for all students.
The departmental faculty members assess the desired learner outcomes for these three programs by using a variety of techniques. Examples of summative assessments in addition to course evaluations include the following:
Examples of Outcome Assessments
- Students in initial teacher education programs will demonstrate content knowledge through passing the state-required content assessment.
- Students in initial teacher education programs will demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge and knowledge of evidence-based strategies through development of lesson plans identifying use of research-validated procedures and effective content pedagogy.
- Students in initial teacher education programs will demonstrate skills in assessment, instructional strategies, use of technology, and monitoring and modifying instruction during observed teaching episodes evaluated by a university supervisor and P-12 mentor teacher.
- Students in initial teacher education programs will demonstrate their ability to positively impact P-12 learning through the completion of a capstone applied research project..
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a Major in Middle Grades Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Area F Requirements | ||
| EDUC 2110 | Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| MGED 2000 | Written and Verbal Communication for Middle Grades Education | 3 |
| Primary Concentration (select one area) | 3 | |
| Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies (select from the approved course list for concentration area) | ||
| Secondary Concentration | 3 | |
| Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (select from the approved course list for concentration area) | ||
| EDUC 2999 | Teacher Education Requirements | 0 |
| All courses in Area F must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. | ||
| College of Education and Human Services Health and Physical Education Requirements | 6 | |
| KSPE 2000 & KSPE 2150 | Health and Wellness for Life and First Aid - CPR | 4 |
| Select two KSPE Fitness/Activity Courses | 2 | |
| Program Requirements | 63 | |
| All courses listed under program requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. | ||
| Professional Courses | ||
| SPEC 3000 | Serving Students with Diverse Needs | 3 |
| MGED 3220 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades | 3 |
| MGED 3990 | Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student, Part 1 | 3 |
| MGED 3991 | Differentiated Classroom for Middle Grades | 3 |
| MGED 3020 | Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment | 2 |
| Teaching Concentrations | ||
| Primary Concentration Area 1 | 12 | |
| Secondary Concentration Area 1 | 12 | |
| Professional Program | ||
| MGED 4000 | Assessment for Middle Grades Education | 3 |
| Select two methods courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Mathematics Methods for Middle Grades Education | ||
| Science Methods for Middle Grades Education | ||
| Social Studies Methods for Middle Grades Education | ||
| Language Arts Methods for Middle Grades Education | ||
| Methods of Teaching Reading for Middle Grades Education | ||
| MGED 4620 | Apprenticeship in Middle Grades Teaching | 2 |
| MGED 3110 | Integrating Technology in Middle Grades Education | 2 |
| MGED 4790 | Student Teaching in the Middle Grades | 10 |
| MGED 4800 | Professional Practices Seminar | 2 |
| Total hours required for the degree | 129 | |
Program Grade/GPA Requirements
Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" or better in all Area F, teaching concentration, and professional courses; earn an adjusted GPA of 3.0 or higher across Area F, teaching concentrations, and professional courses; and maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
| 1 | Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading (select from the approved course list for concentration area) |
