Middle Level Grades 4-8 Math (B.S.Ed.)
Administered by Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Effective Summer 2020
As per PRP3604: All students earning a first baccalaureate degree will take at least 30 of their last 45 credits at Bloomsburg University, no more credits are required than the 30 credits. All first baccalaureate students will take at least 50% of credits required for the Major from a PASSHE university. Bloomsburg University may require up to a maximum of 50% of the Major credits. Program exceptions to the policy are to be approved by the Office of the Chancellor.
The State Board of Education adopted changes that affect all of Pennsylvania's instructional and educational specialist programs by adding 9 credits or 270 hours or equivalent combination for adaptations and accommodations for diverse students in an inclusive setting and 3 credits or 90 hours or equivalent combination to meet the instructional needs of English Language Learners. Although these regulatory changes became effective on September 22, 2007, the PA Department of Education has not yet developed final requirements for colleges/universities to follow. Therefore, additional program requirements will be developed and incorporated into your certification program to comply with new regulations for certifying teachers that become effective on January 1, 2013.
Requirements for Certification in Middle Level 4-8 develop knowledge of the nature of the pre-adolescent/adolescent, the nature of the middle school, the learning process, general methods of teaching and methods of teaching particular subjects and to provide student teaching experience. A total of 70 semester hours is taken in required courses. None may be taken on a pass/fail basis. An area of teaching competence is required (Mathematics, Social Studies, Science or Language Arts/Reading). No free electives are available for this program. In addition to the 121-credit requirement for a Bloomsburg University degree, education majors are subject to background checks and passage of PAPA, PECT and any required PRAXIS exams.
Middle Level – Pre Teacher Education
AUDSLP.432 Communication and Education for ELLs or PROFSTUD.494 ELL Strategies and Methods
EDFOUND.204 Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning
EDFOUND.291 Principles of Teaching
EDFOUND.406 Multicultural Education
ELEMED.150 Introduction to Middle Level Education
PSYCH.212 Adolescent Dev or PSYCH.214 Transitions to Adolescent Dev
Special Education - PTE
SPECED.101 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities
SPECED.275 Linking Assessment
SPECED.358 Methods of Instruction for Individuals with Disabilities
Middle Level – Teacher Advanced Sequence
ELEMED.351 Teaching Middle Level Science and Mathematics Grades 4-8
ELEMED.360 Teaching Middle Level Language Arts and Social Studies
PROFSTUD.301 Teaching, Learning and Assessment
ELEMED.366 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Elem/Mid-Level Grades 4-8
EDFOUND.427 Class Mgt and Eff Disc
PROFSTUD.498 Student Teaching Seminar
Choose one:
PROFSTUD.320 Practicum (Central or Danville)
PROFSTUD.461 Practicum (Bethlehem)
ELEMED.496 Practicum (Bloomsburg, Berwick, Central, Danville, Hazleton and/or Southern)
Student Teaching (12 credits)
ELEMED.494 Teaching in Education: First Experience
ELEMED.495 Teaching in Education: Second Experience
Mathematics Content
EGGS.120 Physical Geology
MATH.109 College Algebra or MATH.111 Finite Math
MATH.180 Discrete Mathematical Structures
MATH.113 Pre-Calculus
MATH.123 Essentials Calculus or MATH.125 Calculus I
MATH.141 Introduction to Statistics
MATH.303 Mathematical Problem Solving for Teachers
PHYSICS.103 Principles of Physical Science
SECED.452 Teach Math in the Secondary Schools
University Requirements – Minimum of 40 GEPs and 120 Credits
Goal 1: Communication (7 pts.) – Disciplines
ENGLISH.101 Foundation of Writing
EDFOUND.291 Principles of Teaching
ENGLISH.151, 152, 156, 204, 226, 227, 280 or 286
EXERSCI.211 Methods and Materials in Elementary School Physical Education
Goal 2: Information Literacy (2 pts.) - 1 Discipline
EDFOUND.204 Ed Computing and Tech
Goal 3: Analytical and Quantitative Skills (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
MATH.201 Math Concepts I
MATH.202 Math Concepts II
SPECED.275 Linking Assessment/Instruction
Goal 4: Cultures and Diversity (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
SPECED.101 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities
HISTORY.121 Colonial to 1877 or HISTORY.122 1877 to Present
Goal 5: Natural Sciences (5 pts) - 2 Disciplines
CHEM.101 Intro to Chemistry
BIOLOGY.100, 101, or 102
Goal 6: Social Sciences (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
PSYCH.101 General Psychology
EGGS.104 World Reg Geography
Goal 7: Arts and Humanities (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
ENGLISH.151, 152, 156, 204, 226, 227, 280 or 286
PHIL.111, MUSIC.101, MUSIC, 105, THEATRE.102, or THEATRE.103
Goal 8: Second Language (2 pts.) - 1 Discipline
Any 102 level language *
Goal 9: Healthy Living (2 pts.) - 1 Discipline
Choose one: EXERSCI.114, 117, 150, 211, 241, 250, 270, 278, DANCE.117, NURSING.100, NURSING.217 or HONORS 217
Or
Take both: EXERSCI.226 and EXERSCI.230
Goal 10: Citizenship (2 pts.) - 1 Discipline
SPECED.101 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities
EDFOUND.406 Multicultural Education
*Other information regarding testing requirements, etc. can be found at http://intranet.bloomu.edu/teaching-learning-testing