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Education Studies Concentration in Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8) 122 credits (121 credits for science concentration)

Bachelor of Science

Program Requirements

Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies with a concentration in Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8). Candidates must register for and complete EDU 102 E-folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology as initial courses in the program. These courses are pre-requisites for all other education courses. In EDU 203, candidates will learn more about the importance and usefulness of E-folio and will also learn to use a variety of technology applications designed to enhance teaching and learning. The grade of C- is the minimum grade accepted for all College of Education and Liberal Arts core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).

Parallel Curriculum

The curriculum for the B.S. in Education Studies, Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8) is the same as for the B.S. in Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8) EXCEPT that no clinical courses are included. See notes below.

General Education Requirements

(Math, English, Social Studies 31 credits) (Science 35 credits)

Computer Applications

First Year Experience Seminar

Fundamentals of Economics

World History

Introduction to Critical Thinking

Biology I (with Lab)

English Composition I

English Composition II

Advanced Composition

Contemporary Global Issues

Introductory Survey of Mathematics

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Science Majors must also take ENV 305 as part of their General Education Requirements:

Earth Science (with Lab)

Fine Arts Requirements (6 credits)

Select 2 courses from:

Art Appreciation 1

Non-Western Art

Basic Design

Drawing and Painting

Drawing

Painting

Watercolor Painting

Media and Society

Introduction to the Theater

Acting

Fundamentals of Drawing

Basic Photoshop

History of Art and Design

Music Appreciation

Practical Spanish I

Basic Photography

Social and Behavioral Science Courses (9 credits)

Adolescent Development

Psychology of the Exceptional Child

Introduction to Psychology

Education Courses (33 credits)

E-Folio

Instructional Technology

Leadership and Collaboration

Instructional Strategies in Middle Level Education

Teaching in the Middle School

Applied Behavior Analysis and Classroom Culture

Assistive Technology

Classroom Culture and Student Behavior

Diagnosis and Correction of Learning Differences in Reading

Development and Implementation of IEPs

Advising and Mentoring in the Middle School

Learning Differences and Assessment of Exceptional Children

Content Area Courses

English/LA Content (27 credits)

Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Language Arts/Reading

Communication Theory

Media and Society

English Grammar

World/Non-Western Literature

Adolescent Literature

American Literature

Multicultural Literature

Non-Fiction Literature

Mathematics Content (27 credits)

Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Math

Pre-Calculus

Inferential Statistics

Calculus I

Calculus II

Finite Mathematics

Discrete Math

Geometry

History of Mathematics

Science Content (24 credits)

Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle School Science

Pre-Calculus

Inferential Statistics

Biology II (with Lab)

Climate Dynamics

Physics (with Lab)

Applied Chemistry (with Lab)

Social Studies Content (27 credits)

Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Social Science

World and Regional Geography

American History

Delaware History

American Politics

Public Policy and Social Issues

Introduction to Sociology

Cultural Anthropology

Society and Technology

Electives: To meet the requirement of 122 credits (121 credits for the science concentration), as approved by the Program Chair, Assistant Chair, or Academic Advisor.

Transfer Credits: Accreditation requires our program to collect data on student performance in a variety of courses. For that reason, students will not be able to transfer in courses to cover the following coursework.

EDU 203, EDU 204, EDU 308, EDU 310, EDU 311 EDU 315, EDU 390, EDU 391, EDU 392 EDU 407, EDU 408, EDU 409, EDU 410, EDU 451, EDU 452, EPY 402, RDG 308

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.