Middle Childhood Education, B.S.E.

General: 120 minimum total hours, including a minimum 45 hours of upper-level courses (3000-4000 level), and 30 hours in residence

First-Year Colloquium (0-3 hours)

Required of full-time freshmen entering college for the first time and transfer students with less than 12 hours of credit. is recommended.

Core (35 hours)

It is recommended that , RHET 1212, , and be taken before or concurrently with and . Click here for program admissions requirements.

Second Language Proficiency

(none required)

Concentration Courses (36 hours)

Candidates must complete a minimum of 18 hours in two of the content areas listed below. Concentration courses are suggested based on required Praxis content knowledge examinations and must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Social Studies Concentration (18 hours)

HIST 1311 - History of Civilization I
HIST 1312 - History of Civilization II
HIST 2311 - U.S. History to 1877
or
HIST 2312 - U.S. History since 1877
POLS 1301 - American National Government
ECON 2301 - Survey of Economics
GEOG 1311 - Introduction to Physical Geography

Language Arts Concentration (18 hours)

* NOTE: These courses apply toward both the concentration and major course hour requirements.

Major (59 hours)

Formal admission to the Middle Childhood Education program is required to enroll in the following courses:

Minor

(none required)

Unrestricted General Electives

Students may take general elective courses to fulfill any remaining hours to reach the 120 minimum total hours, the 45 hours of upper-level courses (3000-4000 level), or the 30 hours in residence.