Dec 03, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

Middle Level Education, (Grades 4 - 8 License), BSE

A complete 8-semester degree plan is available at https://www.astate.edu/info/academics/degrees/

University Requirements:

See University General Requirements for Baccalaureate degrees

First Year Making Connections Course:

UC 1013 - Making Connections Sem. Hrs: 3

General Education Requirements:

See General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate Degrees Sem. Hrs: 35

Students with this major must take the following:

MATH 1023 - College Algebra Sem. Hrs: 3 (Mathematics and Science specialty areas only)
PHSC 1203 - Physical Science Sem. Hrs: 3
PHSC 1201 - Physical Science Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
BIOL 1003 - Biological Science Sem. Hrs: 3
BIOL 1001 - Biological Science Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
ENG 2003 - World Literature to 1660 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
ENG 2013 - World Literature since 1660 Sem. Hrs: 3
HIST 2763 - The United States to 1876 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
HIST 2773 - The United States since 1876 Sem. Hrs: 3
HIST 1013 - World History to 1500 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
HIST 1023 - World History since 1500 Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 2103 - Introduction to United States Government Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 1203 - Oral Communication Sem. Hrs: 3 (Required Departmental Gen. Ed. Option)

Professional Education Requirements:

Courses denoted below with an asterisk (*) require admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 AND a grade of at least a “C” for each course in the Professional Education Requirements.

ELSE 3643 - The Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom Sem. Hrs: 3
MLED 3003 - Nature and Needs of the Middle Level Learner Sem. Hrs: 3 *
MLED 3013 - Literacy Through Literature for the Middle Grades Sem. Hrs: 3 *
MLED 3043 - Effective Assessment of Middle School Students Sem. Hrs: 3 *
MLED 3053 - Instructional Models and Strategies in the Middle Grades Sem. Hrs: 3 *
MLED 3083 - Integration of Technology into the Curriculum Sem. Hrs: 3 *
MLED 4042 - Theories and Strategies of Middle Grades Classroom Management Sem. Hrs: 2 *
MLED 4073 - Key Issues of Teaching and Learning in the Middle Grades Sem. Hrs: 3 *
MLED 4006 - Teaching Internship I Sem. Hrs: 6 *
OR
MLED 4206 - Residency Internship I Middle Level Education Sem. Hrs: 6
MLED 4116 - Teaching Internship II Sem. Hrs: 12 *
OR
MLED 4306 - Residency Internship II Middle Level Education Sem. Hrs: 12
RDNG 3203 - Foundations of Reading Instruction Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 4343 - Reading in the Content Areas Middle and Secondary Schools Sem. Hrs: 3 *
TE 2003 - Introduction to Education Sem. Hrs: 3
TE 3003 - Differentiation for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners Sem. Hrs: 3 *

Select two of the following depending on specialty area (see below):

MLED 4002 - Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language Arts Sem. Hrs: 2 *
MLED 4012 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics Sem. Hrs: 2 *
MLED 4022 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Science Sem. Hrs: 2 *
MLED 4032 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Social Studies Sem. Hrs: 2 *

Sub-total: 57

Licensure Requirement:

HIST 3083 - History of Arkansas Sem. Hrs: 3

Specialty Areas:

Students must choose two Specialty Areas. Students must have a “C” or better in each course in the Specialty Areas, including General Education courses which fall within the Specialty Areas. Specialty Area courses may be substituted per the advisor’s approval.

Specialty of English/Language Arts:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

ENG 2003 - World Literature to 1660 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
ENG 2013 - World Literature since 1660 Sem. Hrs: 3
ENG 3323 - American Literature to 1865 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
ENG 3363 - American Literature since 1865 Sem. Hrs: 3
MLED 3063 - Teaching Writing in the Middle School Sem. Hrs: 3

Select one of the following:

ENG 2103 - Introduction to Poetry and Drama Sem. Hrs: 3
ENG 2113 - Introduction to Fiction Sem. Hrs: 3
ENG 3583 - Literature for Adolescents Sem. Hrs: 3
ENG 4043 - Theory in the Teaching of Composition Sem. Hrs: 3

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

ENG 1003 - Composition I Sem. Hrs: 3
ENG 1013 - Composition II Sem. Hrs: 3
ENG 2003 - World Literature to 1660 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
ENG 2013 - World Literature since 1660 Sem. Hrs: 3

Specialty of Mathematics:

NOTE: For individuals choosing Mathematics as a content area for the Middle Level Education program, MATH 1043 - Quantitative Reasoning , will not be counted within the required nineteen hours of mathematics content.

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

MATH 2113 - Mathematics for School Teachers I Sem. Hrs: 3
MATH 2123 - Mathematics for School Teachers II Sem. Hrs: 3
MATH 2194 - Survey of Calculus Sem. Hrs: 4
OR
MATH 2204 - Calculus I Sem. Hrs: 4
MATH 3003 - Geometry for Middle School Teachers Sem. Hrs: 3
MATH 3133 - Mathematics for School Teachers III Sem. Hrs: 3

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

MATH 1023 - College Algebra Sem. Hrs: 3

Specialty of Science:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

CHEM 1003 - Introduction to Chemistry Sem. Hrs: 3
GEOG 3723 - Introduction to Physical Geography Weather and Climate Sem. Hrs: 3
GSP 3203 - Science for Teachers Sem. Hrs: 3
MLED 3093 - Teaching Middle Level Science Integrated with Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Sem. Hrs: 3

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

MATH 1023 - College Algebra Sem. Hrs: 3
BIOL 1003 - Biological Science Sem. Hrs: 3
BIOL 1001 - Biological Science Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
PHSC 1203 - Physical Science Sem. Hrs: 3
PHSC 1201 - Physical Science Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1

Specialty of Social Studies:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

ECON 2333 - Economic Issues and Concepts Sem. Hrs: 3
GEOG 2613 - Introduction to Geography Sem. Hrs: 3
HIST 1013 - World History to 1500 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
HIST 1023 - World History since 1500 Sem. Hrs: 3
HIST 2763 - The United States to 1876 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
HIST 2773 - The United States since 1876 Sem. Hrs: 3

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

HIST 2763 - The United States to 1876 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
HIST 2773 - The United States since 1876 Sem. Hrs: 3
HIST 1013 - World History to 1500 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
HIST 1023 - World History since 1500 Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 2103 - Introduction to United States Government Sem. Hrs: 3

Arkansas State University

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Middle Level Education, (Grades 4 - 8 License), BSE

University Requirements:

First Year Making Connections Course:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following:

Professional Education Requirements:

Select two of the following depending on specialty area (see below):

Sub-total: 57

Licensure Requirement:

Specialty Areas:

Specialty of English/Language Arts:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

Select one of the following:

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

Specialty of Mathematics:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

Specialty of Science:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

Specialty of Social Studies:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

Sub-total: 24-28

Total Required Hours: 122-126

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Middle Level Education, (Grades 4 - 8 License), BSE

University Requirements:

First Year Making Connections Course:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following:

Professional Education Requirements:

Select two of the following depending on specialty area (see below):

Sub-total: 57

Licensure Requirement:

Specialty Areas:

Specialty of English/Language Arts:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

Select one of the following:

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

Specialty of Mathematics:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

Specialty of Science:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

Specialty of Social Studies:

Students with this Specialty Area must take the following:

The following courses taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements require a grade of “C” or better:

Sub-total: 24-28

Total Required Hours: 122-126