Middle Childhood Education, BSEd (3 yr) (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample three-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested three-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in three years, students must earn an average of 15-18 credit hours per regular semester (fall and spring) and 6-12 credit hours in the summer semesters. Summer course offerings are limited, and students should plan carefully for summer classes with their academic advisor. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
Choose - Global Traditions Core Credit Hour(s): 3
Choose - Arts and Humanities Core Credit Hour(s): 3
Choose - Social Science Core Credit Hour(s): 3

Fall One

CHM 2450 - Concepts in Chemistry I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
ED 1100 - Introduction to Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
GEO 2100 - Physical Geography Credit Hour(s): 3 or
GEO 2200 - Human Geography Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12.5 Credit Hours

Spring One

PHY 2460 - Concepts in Physics for Educators I Credit Hour(s): 4
HST 2120 - American History Since 1877 Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 4770 - ESL in the Pre-K-12 Classroom Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12.5 Credit Hours

Summer One

ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 2800 - Educational Technology Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 7 Credit Hours

Fall Two

ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Two

CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer Two

BIO 3450 - Concepts in Life Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 3450 - Concepts in Earth Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 10 Credit Hours

Fall Three

ED 4210 - MCE Reading and Writing across the Curriculum Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4250 - Field Experience III: Middle Childhood Literacy Credit Hour(s): 1
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring Three

CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3
CONCENTRATION Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer Three

ED 4220 - Middle Level Teaching: Principles, Practices, and Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4590 - Classroom Management and Organization Credit Hour(s): 3

Middle Childhood Education, BSEd (3 yr) (GPS)

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

Fall One

Total: 12.5 Credit Hours

Spring One

Total: 12.5 Credit Hours

Summer One

Total: 7 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Two

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer Two

Total: 10 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring Three

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer Three

Total: 9 Credit Hours