Middle Childhood Education, BSEd Science & Social Studies Concentration (GPS)

This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Fall One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2415 - Elementary Mathematics Concepts for Educators 1 Credit Hour(s): 4
ED 2100 - Education in a Democracy Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring One

ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2435 - Elementary Mathematics Concepts for Educators 2 Credit Hour(s): 4
ED 1100 - Introduction to Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2800 - Cultural Humility for Working with Youth Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Apply for field placement for Fall Two-ED 2650 by January 15.

Fall Two

ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1
EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 2110 - American History to 1877 Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours

NOTE: Apply for field placement for Spring Two-ED 2750 by September 15.

Spring Two

ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
HST 2120 - American History Since 1877 Credit Hour(s): 3
PLS 2120 - American National Government Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 18 Credit Hours

NOTE: Apply to the MCE Undergraduate program by March 1. Must meet the requirements listed on the website: https://education-human-services.wright.edu/teacher-education/bachelor-of-science-in-education-in-middle-childhood-education

Fall Three

ED 4060 - Reading and Literacy I: Background and Foundations Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4080 - Phonics and Word Study Instruction Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 3650 - Ohio History Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Three

ED 4090 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4220 - Middle Level Teaching: Principles, Practices, and Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 4670 - Collaboration for Inclusion Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours

NOTE: Apply for the year long field placement for Fall Four-ED 4310/4410 by January 15.

NOTE: Students must receive passing scores on the two Content OAE assessments and the Foundations of Reading OAE assessment in order to continue on to student teaching. Students will NOT be permitted to student teach (ED 4410 - Spring Year 4) or graduate if passing scores are not achieved prior to Spring Four. Additionally, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) will NOT grant a teaching license to candidates without the appropriate passing scores on all required OAEs.

Fall Four

ED 4310 - MCE Internship Part I: Methods Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 4070 - Reading and Literacy Instruction II: Content Literacy Tools Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4590 - Classroom Management and Organization Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4180 - Assessment for Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4330 - Social Studies Methods for Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4360 - Science Methods for Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Four

ED 4410 - MCE Internship Part II: Student Teaching Credit Hour(s): 9
ED 4420 - Professional Seminar: Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3

Middle Childhood Education, BSEd Science & Social Studies Concentration (GPS)

Fall One

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring One

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Spring Two

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Three

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Fall Four

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Four

Total: 12 Credit Hours

126 Total Hours for Science and Social Studies Concentration