Middle Grades Education B.S.Ed. Professional Studies (Non-Certification Track)
Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
The BSED degree with a major in Middle Grades Education-Professional Studies (Non-Certification Track) provides students who are interested in education the opportunity to take coursework with planned minors and concentrations. The degree allows for choice in several areas leading to a broad background. When accepted to the University all Middle Grades Education majors are placed in the Professional Studies, Non-Certification Track. This track does NOT lead to teacher certification. Upon meeting teacher education program admission requirements, those seeking teacher certification in Middle Grades Education will move into the BSED Middle Grades Education Certification Track.
See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Core Areas A - E) | 42 | |
| Additional Requirements | 4 | |
| Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | |
| Pre-Professional Block | ||
| PPB Practicum | ||
| Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education | ||
| Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts | ||
| Exploring Learning and Teaching | ||
| Prerequisite Courses to Teaching Field | ||
| Foundations of Numbers and Operations | ||
| Select 3 credit hours in the primary emphasis area (language arts, math, science, or social studies) and 3 credit hours in the secondary emphasis area (language arts, math, science, or social studies): | ||
| Language Arts: | ||
| Cognition and Language | ||
| Essential Grammar for Successful Writing | ||
| Math: | ||
| College Trigonometry | ||
| Social Studies: | ||
Select if not taken in Area B | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| World History I: Development of World Civilization | ||
| Introduction to International Studies | ||
| Science: | ||
Select if not taken in Area D: | ||
| Environmental Biology | ||
| Chemistry and the Environment | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| How Things Work | ||
| Environmental Physics | ||
| Professional Education | 21 | |
| Educational Psychology: General | ||
| Introduction to Research Methods in Education | ||
| Foundations of Technology-Enabled Learning | ||
| The Teaching of Reading | ||
| Introduction to SPED in Middle and Secondary Grades | ||
| Cultural Diversity and ESOL TCLD | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| Literature for Adolescents | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| Topics in Coordinated School Health | ||
| Introduction to Language | ||
| Foundations of Data Analysis and Geometry | ||
| Content Literacy | ||
| Sociology of Childhood | ||
| Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing | ||
| Writing in the Workplace | ||
| Major Requirements | 39 | |
| Must include at least 21 credit hours of upper division courses | ||
| Option 1 | ||
Complete 9 credit hours of guided electives and two 15 credit hour minors (please review minors in the undergraduate catalog) | ||
| Option 2 | ||
Complete 3 credit hours of guided electives and two 18 credit hour concentrations. (please review concentrations in the undergraduate catalog) | ||
| Option 3 | ||
Complete 9 credit hours of guided electives and a combination of 15 additional approved credit hours, and a 15 credit hour minor, or 12 additional approved credit hours and a 18 credit hour concentration. (please review concentrations in the undergraduate catalog) | ||
| Approved Concentrations: In consultation with and approval of the advisor, select concentrations that support the program of study. | ||
| Guided Electives | ||
See Option 1, 2, and 3 to determine credit hours of guided electives needed. | ||
Please select electives from the following courses: | ||
| Teaching Literature to Middle and Secondary School Students | ||
| Literature for Adolescents | ||
| Weather and Climate | ||
| Geography of Latin America | ||
| Geography of Asia | ||
| Geography of Africa South of the Sahara | ||
| Geography of Europe | ||
| Earth Science | ||
| General Oceanography | ||
| African American History to 1865 | ||
| African American History since 1865 | ||
| United States Constitutional History | ||
| American Economic History | ||
| US Foreign Relations to World War I | ||
| US Foreign Relations since World War I | ||
| Modern European Thought | ||
| History of Africa to 1800 | ||
| History of Africa since 1800 | ||
| The Modern Middle East | ||
| Modern East Central Europe | ||
| Modern Southeast Asia | ||
| Latin America since Independence | ||
| Life/Earth Science | ||
| Physical Science | ||
| Problem Solving for K-8 Teachers | ||
| Foundations of Data Analysis and Geometry | ||
| Statistics and Probability for K-8 Teachers | ||
| Algebraic Connections for K-8 Teachers | ||
| Geometry for K-8 Teachers | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Writing for Young Readers | ||
| Linguistics and Grammar For Teachers | ||
| Teaching Writing | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
Program Admission Criteria
- Must meet all University Admission Requirements
- This program does NOT lead to teacher certification. Upon meeting teacher education program admission requirements, those seeking teacher certification will move into the B.S.Ed. Middle Grades Education certification track.
Other Program Requirements
- Must choose Option 1, 2, or 3
- Must identify a career path with their academic advisor
To graduate with B.S.Ed. Professional Studies Middle Grades Education/Non-Certification, a student must:
- successfully complete the program of study as outlined in the catalog;
- be in good standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Advisement
Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.