Middle School Education (5-8)

Education

Middle School Education (5-8)

Graduates of the Middle School Education program are well prepared to provide classroom instruction to young adolescents with various learning needs in grades 5-8. They develop effective learning strategies in the teaching of the subject matter of the license for which they will be endorsed.  The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure required for this program are Communication and Literacy and the content area test for the license sought.  Candidates have a choice of six (6) licensure tracks:  English, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Mathematics-Science, and General Science.

Required Courses for All Concentrations

• SPED 2210 - Understanding Diversity and Disability 3 cr.
• EDUC 1006 - Foundations of Inclusive Education 3 cr.
• EDUC 3035 - Arts Integration 3 cr. *
• EDUC 3070 - Middle School Concept 3 cr.
• EDUC 3122 - Sheltered English Immersion 3 cr.
• EDUC 3300 - Curriculum and Instruction in Middle School 3 cr.
• SPED 3720 - Classroom Management and Behavior Support 3 cr.
• EDUC 3740 - Onsite Immersion Field Experience 3 cr.
• SPED 3800 - Secondary Programs for Adolescents (14-22) with Disabilities 3 cr.
• EDUC 4550 - Collaboration: Co-Teaching, Instruction, and Working with Families 3 cr.
• ENGL 4700 - Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Content Area 3 cr.
• EDUC 4885 - Practicum in Middle School Education I 6 cr.
• EDUC 4886 - Practicum in Middle School Education II 6 cr.

• * (for History, Humanities, Math-Science and General Science only)