Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major: Middle Level Education (Levels 4-9)
This baccalaureate degree program is designed to provide focused preparation for students planning to teach at the middle school (4-9) grade levels. Students complete General University Requirements, Professional Education Core Courses (listed above), Specialty Methods Courses, and selected concentration and supporting courses.
Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements for a B.A. in Education degree and all certification requirements, Heritage University recommends the student to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for approval of all endorsements earned and the Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate.
| 1. General University Requirements |
43-45 credits |
| (It is recommended that middle school majors take the following: ENG 102, HUM 205, ENG 221, MATH 101 or math course with MATH 101 prerequisite (not MATH 350), ENSC 101, PHSC 101, HIS 204 and PSY 101) |
| 2. Professional Education Core Courses |
28-35 credits |
| 3. Specialty Methods Courses |
10 credits |
| Humanities |
| ED 346 Methods in Language Arts 3-5 |
2 |
| ED 335 Methods in Elementary & Middle School Social Studies.. 2 |
| ED 345 Methods in Language Arts K-2 |
3 |
| ED 491M Specialty Methods in Middle Level Teaching |
3 |
| Math or Science |
| ED 346 Methods in Language Arts K-2 |
3 |
| ED 316 Methods in Science |
2 |
| ED 317 Methods in Mathematics |
3 |
| ED 491M Specialty Methods in Middle Level Teaching |
3 |
| 4. Concentration/Endorsement (choose one) |
| (Humanities, math or science focus) |
| 5. Required Supporting Courses |
| ENG 330 Introduction to Language Studies 3; CPSC 304 Computers in the Classroom 3; One year of a world language other than English. |
| 6. Elective Courses |
| Note: In some cases, students will need to select upper division courses when choosing electives and/or supporting course work. |
| A minimum total of 126 credits, including 48 upper division credits (300 level and above) are required for graduation. |
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION/ENDORSEMENTS
Humanities 30 credits
(Courses in addition to General University Requirements)
| ENG 200 Introduction to Ethnic Literature |
3 |
| ENG 320W Survey of American Literature |
3 |
| ENG 330 Introduction to Language Study |
3 |
| ENG 360b Literature for Young Adults |
3 |
| ENG 454 Teaching Composition |
3 |
| HIS 102 World Civilizations II |
3 |
| HIS 204 Fundamentals of the History of the American People I... 3 |
| HIS 205W Fundamentals of the History of the American People II.. 3 |
| HIS 355 Integrated Social Studies |
3 |
| MATH 221W Introduction to Probability/Statistics |
3 |
*Candidate must pass two appropriate WEST-E examinations before any endorsement will be recommended.
| Middle Level Math |
| MATH 120 Introduction to Geometry |
3 |
| MATH 140 Pre-Calculus |
3 |
| MATH 150 Trigonometry |
3 |
| MATH 221W Introduction to Probability/Statistics |
3 |
| MATH 210 Calculus I and |
3 |
| MATH 211 Calculus II or |
| MATH 205 Survey of Calculus |
3 |
| MATH 354 Methods of Teaching Mathematics |
3 |
| Science Elective |
| CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry |
3 |
| CHEM 101S Lab Introduction to Chemistry |
1 |
| PHSC 101 Science Concepts & Applications |
3 |
| PHSC 101S Lab Science Concepts & Applications |
1 |
| PHSC 205 Astronomy |
3 |
| PHSC 205S Lab Astronomy |
1 |
| PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics I |
3 |
| PHYS 101S Lab Introduction to Physics I |
1 |
| Math Electives |
| MATH XXX Electives (Upper Level |
5 |
*Candidate must pass appropriate WEST-E examination before any endorsement will be recommended.
| Middle Level Science |
| BIOL 110 General Biology I |
3 |
| BIOL 110S Lab General Biology I |
1 |
| BIOL 111 General Biology II or |
| BIOL 220 Principles of Microbiology |
3 |
| BIOL 220S Lab Principles of Microbiology |
1 |
| CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry |
3 |
| CHEM 101S Lab Introduction to Chemistry |
1 |
| PHSC 121 Introduction to Geology or |
| PHSC 221 Environmental Geology |
3 |
| PHSC 121S Lab Introduction to Geology or |
| PHSC 221S Lab Environmental Geology |
1 |
| PHSC 205 Astronomy |
3 |
| PHSC 205S Lab Astronomy |
1 |
| PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics I |
3 |
| PHYS 101S Lab Introduction to Physics I |
1 |
| PHYS 102 Introduction to Physics II |
3 |
| PHYS 102S Lab Introduction to Physics II |
1 |
| PHSC 354 Methods in Teaching Secondary Science |
3 |
| Math Requirements |
| MATH 140 Pre-Calculus |
3 |
| MATH 221W Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
3 |
*Candidate must pass appropriate WEST-E examination before any endorsement will be recommended.
COURSE GUIDE FOR MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION WITH SELECTED/CHOOSEN CONCENTRATION:
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FRESHMAN YEAR
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FRESHMAN YEAR
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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COMM 105
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Heritage Core
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3
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ENG102
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English Composition II
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3
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ENG 101
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English Composition I
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3
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HIS 205W
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Fund. of the History of the American People I
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3
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MATH 101
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Intermediate College Algebra
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3
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PSY 101
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Intro. to Psychology
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3
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CPSC 101
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Intro. To Computer Science
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3
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WORLD LANGUAGE II
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4
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WORLD LANGUAGE I
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4
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COMM 102
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Public Speaking
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3
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MATH 116
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Foundation Math for Teachers I
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3
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16
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19
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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Cr
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Cr
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ENG 221W
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Comparative World Literature
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3
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ED 304
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Teacher Preparation Orientation
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0
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ENSC 101
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Intro. To Environmental Science
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4
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ED 305W
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Personal & Prof Foundations of Education
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3
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HIS 101
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World Civilization I
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3
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ED 325
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Human Development & Learning
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3
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HUM 205
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Global Fine Arts
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3
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ED 347A
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DI: Diversity Issues in the School
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2
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PHIL 210
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Logic/Critical Thinking
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3
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ED 347C
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DI: Issues in Indian Education
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3
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MATH 117
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Foundation Math for Teachers II
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3
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World Language Requirement (if not met already) or
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4
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BLE 409
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English as a Second Language in the Content Area
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CONCENTRATION:
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3
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HUMANITIES, MATH, SCIENCE
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19
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18
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JUNIOR YEAR
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JUNIOR YEAR
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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Cr
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ED 310
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Parent & Community Involvement
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2
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ED 340
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Methods in Language Arts 3-5
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3
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ED 315
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Intro. to Curr. Mgt., Methods & Assessment
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2
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ED 402W
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Literacy Across the Curriculum
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2
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ED 328
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Methods in Fine Arts
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2
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ED 336
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Methods in Health & Physical Education
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2
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CONCENTRATION:
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6
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CPSC 304
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Computers in the Classroom
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3
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HUMANITIES, MATH, SCIENCE
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ED 347B
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DI: Special Needs Students in Regular Classrooms
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2
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CONCENTRATION:
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7
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HUMANITIES, MATH, SCIENCE
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12
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18
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SENIOR YEAR
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SENIOR YEAR
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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Cr
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BLE 409
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English as a 2nd Lang. in the Content Area
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3
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ED 335
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Methods in Elementary & Middle School Social Studies
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2
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CONCENTRATION:
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10
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ED 405
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Advanced Curr. Mgt., Methods & Assessment
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4
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HUMANITIES, MATH, SCIENCE
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ENG 360A
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Literature for Children
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3
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PHSC 101
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Science Concepts & Application
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4
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ALL CONCENTRATIONS:
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ED 491 S
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Specialty Methods in Secondary Student Teaching
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3
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13
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13
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SENIOR YEAR
Third Semester
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Cr
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ED 410
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Issues of Abuse and Student Teaching Seminar
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2
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REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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ED 481M
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Middle School Student Teaching
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8-10
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10-12
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Total: 138 credits*
*Depending upon concentration
NOTE: degree may be completed in 2 years if all GUR's and certification requirements are met by taking summer courses which are taken continuously during summer I and summer II semester. Heritage University reserves the right to make adjustments to this schedule and program requirements.