Middle School Education (College of Education)
Department contact:
109 Hill Hall
573-882-7832
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.) with a major in Middle School Education
Emphasis in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies and one additional core area identified as an option. Core area of study from Agricultural, Art K-9, Business Education or Family Consumer Sciences.
Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree, with a major in Middle School Education prepares students for certification in the State of Missouri for grades 5-9 in two of four emphasis areas listed above.
The College of Education is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Academic Information
Admission Requirements:
Any incoming student that is admitted to the University may be admitted to the College of Education.
All students must apply to Phase II of the Teacher Development Program. To apply students must be currently enrolled in the College of Education, have a composite score of 22 on the ACT or 1010 on the Re-centered SAT; a 2.750 cumulative MU and overall GPA; successful completion of TDP 1100, 2000, 2040, College Algebra, English 1000; have a score of 235 or higher on each section of the CBASE exam; and satisfactory completion of Phase I Portfolio requirements.
To transfer to the College of Education, students need an ACT composite score of 22 or higher and a GPA based on the total number of hours they have completed as follows:
Freshmen: 2.500 MU and overall cumulative GPA
Sophomores: 2.600 MU and overall cumulative GPA
Juniors/Seniors: 2.750 MU and overall cumulative GPA
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.75
Specifically required non-major courses for the BS Ed degree:
Political Science 1100
History 1100 or 1200
Psychology 1000
Teacher Development Program 1200: Elements of Health Education
Refer to undergraduate course catalog for further requirements.
Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Teacher Development Program (TDP) 1000: Orientation - for Middle School Education
TDP 2000: Inquiry into Learning I
TDP 2040: Inquiry into Schools, Community & Society I
Sample 8-semester outline(s):
http://registrar.missouri.edu/Catalog/Plans/EDUC_middle_school_english06.pdf
http://registrar.missouri.edu/Catalog/Plans/EDUC_middle_school_social_studies06.pdf
Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Agricultural Education, Agricultural Education, Educational Studies, Elementary Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychological Sciences, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Sociology, Special Education
Department Website:
http://www.coe.missouri.edu/
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