2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Minor in Middle School Teaching

Program Advisors:

Carroll, Mahoney, Qualters, Robinson (Coordinator of Student Teaching), Veloria (Coordinator of School Partnerships)

Procedure for Declaring a Minor

Application checklists are available from the Program Director; application packets should be submitted directly to the appropriate Program Director. You can expect a decision within ten days of submitting your materials.

Requirements for the Minor

Students are encouraged to begin taking courses in the program as early as their freshman year.

1. Major in English, History, General Science, Mathematics for Middle School Teachers.
2. Junior Standing and Minimum GPA of 3.0.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. Passing scores on the Content Area and Communication and Literacy Skills sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).

Required Courses (36 Credits)

EHS 110* Introduction to Education
EHS 202* Educational Psychology
EHS 206* Reading Theory, Pedagogy and Practice
EHS 310* Culturally Responsive Education
EHS 311* Curriculum and Pedagogy: Middle School
EHS 313* Classroom Communication
EHS 415   Practicum: Middle School Teaching (8 credits)
EHS 417   Assessment Theory and Practice

*Prerequisite course for EHS 415.