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 73 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 123-credit requirement for a Bloomsburg University degree, education majors are subject to background checks and passage of PAPA, PECT and any required PRAXIS exams.
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
SPECED.101 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities
SPECED.275 Linking Assessment
SPECED.358 Methods of Instruction for Individuals with Disabilities
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 & Assessment
ELEMED.366 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Elem/Mid-Level Grades 4-8
EDFOUND.427 Class Mgt & Eff Disc
PROFSTUD.498 Student Teaching Seminar
PROFSTUD.320 Practicum (Central or Danville)
PROFSTUD.461 Practicum (Bethlehem)
ELEMED.496 Practicum (Bloomsburg, Berwick, Central, Danville, Hazleton and/or Southern)
ELEMED.494 Teaching in Education: First Experience
ELEMED.495 Teaching in Education: Second Experience
MATH.109 College Algebra
PHYSICS.103 Principles of Physical Science
EGGS.200 Geography of the US and Canada
ECONOMIC.121 Prin of Macroeconomics
ECONOMIC.122 Prin of Microeconomics
HISTORY.121 U.S. Colonial to 1877
HISTORY.388 Pennsylvania
POLISCI.260 Nationals, States, Gov
SECED.355 Teaching Soc Studies
Goal 1: Communication (7 pts.) – Disciplines
ENGLISH.101 Foundation of Writing
EDFOUND.291 Principles of Teaching
ENGLISH.151, 152, 156, 204, 226, 227, 236, 237, 246, 247, 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 & Tech
Goal 3: Analytical & Quantitative Skills (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
MATH.201 Math Concepts I
MATH.202 Math Concepts II
SPECED.275 Linking Assessment/Instruction
Goal 4: Cultures & Diversity (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
SPECED.101 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities
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 & Humanities (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
ENGLISH.151, 152, 156, 204, 226, 227, 236, 237, 246, 247, 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, 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