REQUIRED PROGRAM OF STUDY
(Total minimum hours: 36)

Professional Core Courses  (9 hours)

EDUC 640    Educational Research, Design, & Analysis

EDUC 670    Schooling in American Society

EDUC 681    Advanced Education Psychology

Education Core Courses (15 hours)

EDCI 600    Philosophy, Organization, and Curriculum of the Middle School

EDCI 610    Early Adolescence in Contemporary Society

EDCI 620    Content Literacy in the Middle School

EDCI 630    Pedagogy and Assessment in the Middle School

EDCI 690    Capstone and Advanced Field Experiences in the Middle School

Disciplinary Focus  (12-15 hours)

Disciplinary focus reflects national Middle School Association/NCATE-approved guidelines which stipulate that programs must meet the curricular needs of students with varied professional backgrounds and experiences.