Middle Level Grades 4-8 Social Studies (B.S.Ed.)
Administered by Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Effective Fall 2013
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.
General Education Requirements
ASL 1 or any 102 Level Language Course
BIOLOGY.100 Cells, Genes and Molecules or BIOLOGY.101 Human Biology
CHEM.101 Introductory Chemistry
EDFOUND.406 Multicultural Education
EXERSCI.114 Team Sports, EXERSCI.241 Judo/Self-Defense or EXERSCI.270 Exercise and You
Or
EXERSCI.226 Jogging/Walking and EXERSCI.230 Weight Training & Fitness
MATH.201 Math Concept I
MATH.202 Math Concept II
PHIL.111 Intro to Philosophy or MUSIC.101 Music Listening or THEATRE.102 Intro to Theatre or THEATRE.103 Theatre Appreciation
Professional Education Courses
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
ELEMED.150 Introduction to Middle Level Education
ELEMED.351 Teaching Middle Level Science and Mathematics Grades 4-8
ELEMED.360 Teaching Middle Level Language Arts and Social Studies
ELEMED.366 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Elem/Mid-Level Grades 4-8
PSYCH.214 Transitions to Adolescent Development
SPECED.101 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities
SPECED.358 Methods of Instruction for Individuals with Disabilities
Social Studies Content (30 credits)
ECONOMIC.121 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECONOMIC.122 Principles of Microeconomics
EGGS.104 World Regional Geography
HISTORY.121 U.S. History Survey: Colonial period through 1877
HISTORY.122 U.S. History Survey: 1877 to present
HISTORY.388 Pennsylvania
POLISCI.360 Nations, States, and Government
PSYCH.101 General Psychology
PSYCH.214 Transition to Adolescent
SECED.355 Teaching Social Studies
Mathematics Content
MATH.109 College Algebra
MATH.201 Math Concepts I: Theory of Arithmetic
MATH.202 Math Concepts II; Geometry and Statistics
Any Math
Language Arts Content
COMMSTUD.103 Public Speaking or COMMSTUD.104 Interpersonal Communication
ELEMED.366 Reading Center Area 4-8
ENGLISH.101 Foundations of College Writing
ENGLISH.152 Literature & Society OR ENGLISH.151 Intro to Literature
Science Content
EGGS.200 Geography of the Us and Canada
PHYSICS.103 Principles of Physical Science
Assessment
PROFSTUD.301 Teaching Learning and Assessment OR EDFOUND.311 Classroom Measures and Assessment
SPECED.275 Linking Assessment and Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Field Experiences (3 credits)
PROFSTUD.461 Practicum (Bethlehem)
Student Teaching (12 credits)ELEMED.494 Teaching in Education: First Experience
ELEMED.495 Teaching in Education: Second Experience