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Master of Education Degree with Pennsylvania Certification, Level I in Middle Level 4-8
This program provides individuals who have undergraduate degrees in fields other than education with the opportunity to pursue a career in teaching Middle Level 4 – 8 grades. While earning a Master of Education degree, students also meet the state requirements for Middle Level 4 -8 teacher certification.
The course of study includes a background in psychology and pedagogy as well as the study of the instructional areas addressed by Middle Level 4-8 teachers, such as mathematics, reading, science, and social studies. A one-credit practicum is required prior to the 14-week supervised field experience. For the culminating experience, the student must spend a semester, or a minimum of 14 weeks, full-time in a Middle Level 4-8 classroom, supervised by Holy Family University School of Education faculty.
All students must submit to the Field Placement Office (ETC 441 or ETC 442) a current TB test, PA Child Abuse Clearance (ACT 151), PA Criminal Background Check (ACT 34), Federal Criminal History Records (ACT 114/Fingerprinting), and a completed Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (ACT 24) as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Proficiency must be demonstrated by successfully passing the appropriate tests required for Pennsylvania certification.
Core Requirements (18 credits)
F |
Psychology of Learning and Instruction |
3 |
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F |
Curriculum and Instruction: Management of the Learning Environment |
3 |
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Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners (Prerequisite: EDUC 604) |
3 |
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F |
Foundations in Inclusive Education |
3 |
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Assessment in Inclusive Education (Prerequisite: EDSP 571) |
3 |
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Effective Instruction in Inclusive Education (Prerequisites: EDSP 571 and EDSP 572) |
3 |
Methods Course in the Appropriate Discipline (3 credits)
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Teaching Science and Health Methods (Prerequisites: EDUC 503 and EDUC 506) |
3 |
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Teaching Mathematics Methods (Prerequisites: EDUC 503 and EDUC 506) |
3 |
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Teaching Language Arts and Literature Methods (Prerequisites: EDUC 503 and EDUC 506) |
3 |
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Teaching Social Studies Methods (Prerequisites: EDUC 503 and EDUC 506) |
3 |
Professional Studies: (10 credits)
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Computers and Technology |
3 |
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F |
Philosophy of Middle School Education |
3 |
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F |
Field Practicum Experience/Seminar |
1 |
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Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
Culminating Experience (6 credits)
F |
Supervised Field Experience* |
6 |
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Contemporary Educational Theory** |
3 |
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and |
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Seminar in Curriculum Development** |
3 |
*All courses required for certification must be completed before registering for EDUC 520. It may be scheduled for the Fall or Spring semesters. This is a full-time responsibility requiring placement in a classroom setting, five days per week for 14 weeks.
**For the MEd degree, if EDUC-520 is not required, it must be replaced with EDUC 610 and 620.
Courses preceded with an F indicate that a field experience is part of the course requirements.
The degree requirements for the Master of Education with Pennsylvania Certification, Level I in Middle Level 4-8, are 36-37 credits, which include the core requirements, methods course, professional studies and culminating experience; other credits may be required depending on the student’s particular background and experiences.
