Middle Grades Education Major Requirements

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Credit Hours: 99+

"PR" indicates a pre-requisite. "CO" indicates a co-requisite.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu for more information.

Required Courses:

COMM 104	Public Speaking (3) PR: None
OR
COMM 211	Oral Interpretation (3) PR: None
ANTH 101	Introduction to Anthropology (3) PR: None
PSYC 103	Introduction to Psychological Science (3) PR: None
OR
SOCY 101	Introduction to Sociology (3) PR: None

Select two courses from the following:

ARTH 101	History of Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval (3) PR: None
OR
ARTH 102	History of Art: Renaissance Through Modern (3) PR: None
MUSC 131	Music Appreciation (3) PR: None
THTR 176	Introduction to Theatre (3) PR: None

Select one course from the following:

ENGL 216	Introduction to African American Literature (3) PR: ENGL 110 or equivalent
ENGL 313	African American Literature (3) PR: ENGL 110 or equivalent
HIST 201	United States to 1865 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 202	United States Since 1865 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 210	Special Topics in U.S. History (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 211	American Urban History (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 212	American Labor History (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 213	American Jewish History: Colonial Times to the Present (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 214	American Ethnic History: 1607 to the Present (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 215	Native American History (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 216	Africa American History to 1865 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 217	African American History Since 1865 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 218	The American West (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 219	Native Americans in Film (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 221	Women in the United States (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 222	History of South Carolina (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 224	History of the South to 1865 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 225	History of the South Since 1865 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 301	Colonial America, 1585-1763 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 302	Era of the American Revolution, 1763-1800 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 304	History of the United States: The Civil War & Reconstruction, 1845-1877 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 307	History of the United States: Cold War America, 1945-Present (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 310	Special Topics in U.S. History (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 312	Diplomatic History of the United States Since 1898 (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 320	Special Topics in Low Country History (3)PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).
HIST 323	Society and Culture of Early Charleston (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu).

Select two MATH courses at the 103-level or above totaling at least 6 credit hours:

MATH 103	Contemporary Math with Applications (3) PR: MATH 101 or placement
MATH 104	Elementary Statistics (3) PR: MATH 101 or placement
MATH 105	Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences (3) PR: MATH 101 or placement
MATH 111	Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4) PR: C- or better in MATH 101 or placement
MATH 120	Introductory Calculus (4) PR: C- or better in MATH 111 or placement
MATH 207	Discrete Structures I (3) PR: MATH 105, 111 or 120
MATH 220	Calculus II (4) PR: MATH 120 or HONS 115
MATH 250	Statistical Methods I (3) PR: Either MATH 111, 120 or instructor permission

Note: For higher level MATH courses that can count for this requirement, please consult with the Teacher Education Department.

Select 12 credit hours from the following with a sequence of 8 credit hours in one area. At least 4 of the credit hours must be Biological Science (BIOL) and at least 4 of the credit hours must be Physical Science (ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS). Labs are required for all.

ASTR 129	Astronomy I (3) PR: None; CO: ASTR 129L
ASTR 129L	Astronomy I Lab (1) CO: ASTR 129
ASTR 130	Astronomy II (3) PR: ASTR 129 and 129 lab; CO: ASTR 130L
ASTR 130L	Astronomy II Lab (1) CO: ASTR 130
BIOL 101	Concepts and Applications in Biology I (4) PR: None; CO: BIOL 101L
BIOL 101L	Concepts and Applications in Biology I Lab (0) CO: BIOL 101
BIOL 102	Concepts and Applications in Biology II (4) PR: BIOL 101 and 101 lab; CO: BIOL 102L
BIOL 102L	Concepts and Applications in Biology II Lab (0) CO: BIOL 102
BIOL 111	Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3) PR: None; CO: BIOL 111L
BIOL 111L	Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab (1) CO: BIOL 111
BIOL 112	Evolution, Form, and Function of Organisms (3) PR: BIOL 111 and 111L; CO: BIOL 112L
BIOL 112L	Evolution, Form, and Function of Organisms Lab (1) CO: BIOL 112
CHEM 101	General Chemistry (3) PR: None; CO: CHEM 101L
CHEM 101L	General Chemistry Lab (1) CO: CHEM 101
CHEM 102	Organic and Biological Chemistry (3) PR: CHEM 101 and 101L; CO: CHEM 102L
CHEM 102L	Organic and Biological Chemistry Lab (1) CO: CHEM 102
CHEM 111	Principles of Chemistry (3) PR or CO: Unless students exempt MATH 111 (via diagnostic testing) or have completed this course as a pre-requisite, they are required to take MATH 111 as a co-requisite. CO: CHEM 111L
CHEM 111L	Principles of Chemistry Lab (1) CO: CHEM 111
CHEM 112	Principles of Chemistry (3) PR: CHEM 111 and 111L; CO: CHEM 112L
CHEM 112L	Principles of Chemistry Lab (1) CO: CHEM 112
GEOL 101	Dynamic Earth (3) PR: None; CO: GEOL 101L
GEOL 101L	Dynamic Earth Lab (1) CO: GEOL 101
GEOL 103	Environmental Geology (3) PR: None; CO: GEOL 103L
GEOL 103L	Environmental Geology Lab (1) CO: GEOL 103
GEOL 105	Earth History (3) PR: GEOL 101 and 101L or GEOL 103 and 103L; CO: GEOL 105L
GEOL 105L	Earth History Lab (1) CO: GEOL 105
PHYS 101	Introductory Physics I (3) PR: None; CO: PHYS 101L
PHYS 101L	Introductory Physics Lab (1) CO: PHYS 101
PHYS 102	Introductory Physics II (3) PR: PHYS 101 or PHYS 111 or HONS 157; CO: PHYS 102L
PHYS 102L	Introductory Physics Lab (1) CO: PHYS 102
PHYS 111	General Physics I (3) PR or CO: MATH 120 or equivalent or instructor permission; CO: PHYS 111L
PHYS 111L	General Physics I Lab (1) CO: PHYS 111 or instructor permission
PHYS 112	General Physics II (3) PR: PHYS 111 and 111L; CO: PHYS 112L; PR or CO: MATH 220 or equivalent or instructor permission
PHYS 112L	General Physics II Lab (1) CO: PHYS 112L or instructor permission

Core Certification Course

EDFS 201*

Foundations of Education (3) PR: Sophomore standing.

Note: *EDFS 201 is prerequisite to all other education courses with a grade of C or better.

Professional Program Semester 1

EDFS 303*	Human Growth and Educational Process (3) PR: None
EDEE 323	The Development of Mathematical Thinking (3) PR: None
EDEE 325	Language and Literacy Development (3) PR: None
EDFS 326	Integrating Technology Into Teaching (3) PR: None
EDEE 327	Learner Development and the Context of Learning (field experience) (3) PR: None

Professional Program Semester 2 (select two areas of concentration in a content area in consultation with your faculty advisor)*

EDEE 366	Teaching Mathematics 2-8* (3) PR: None
EDEE 368	Teaching Science 2-8* (3) PR: None
EDEE 373	Teaching Social Studies 2-8* (3) PR: None
EDEE 377	Reading/Learning Strategies 2-8* (3) PR: None
EDEE 384	Application of Curriculum & Instruction 5-8 (field experience) (3) PR: None
EDEE 515	Middle School Organization and Curriculum (3) PR: EDEE 327

Note: *Students must consult with their faculty advisor regarding the planning and selection of their two areas of concentration in a content area (science, English Language Arts, math or social sciences)

Professional Program Semester 3

EDEE 409	Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners (3) PR: None
EDEE 407	Creating Learning Environments (3) PR: None
EDEE 417	Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment 5-8 (field experience) (3) PR: None

Professional Program Semester 4

EDEE 459*

Middle Grades Clinical Practice (12) PR: EDEE 417

Note: *Students seeking recommendation for South Carolina certification in Middle Grades Education must complete the program of study above and meet the admission, retention, and exit requirements of the program and the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance. Recommendation to the South Carolina Department of Education for certification in South Carolina is contingent upon successful completion of Clinical Practice and achievement of passing scores on the necessary Praxis II test(s). Students who do not take Clinical Practice may not a degree in Middle Grades Education but will not be recommended for certification. See your faculty advisor for additional information.

Notes:

Declare a major in education in using Program of Study Management (POSM) in MyCharleston as soon as possible. You will be assigned a faculty advisor to work with you in planning your program.
You should apply for admission (this is NOT declaring your major) to the Teacher Education Program the semester you are enrolled in EDFS 201 Foundations of Education. Requirements for admission:
Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and 60 earned credit hours.
- Passing score on the 3 components of the PRAXIS 1: Pre-Professional Skills Test (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) as designated by the South Carolina Department of Education OR qualifying SAT or ACT scores.
- Disposition forms from (a) a general education faculty member, (b) your EDFS 201 professor, and (c) someone who has observed you working with children.
- If a student has transfer credit for a course that is equivalent to EDFS 201, they must meet with the Teacher Education department chair and complete 1 hour of work.
- A grade of C or better in EDFS 201 Introduction to Education.
Your admission process must be completed before beginning the professional program.
Candidates interested in dual certification (e.g., elementary and early childhood, elementary and middle) must major in one area and take all of the Credit II courses in the additional certification area.