Middle Grades BSEd
Term-by-term sample course schedule
The milestones listed below each year are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. A sample schedule is provided as a general guideline to help you build a schedule each term. Your courses must be selected with your advisor to satisfy all core curriculum and state, lab science, and multicultural requirements. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for the most current curriculum.
Refer to this program's page and the VSU Core Curriculum page in the academic catalog for more detailed information about degree requirements.
Visit the Middle Grades page in Majors & Degrees for general info about the field and degree.
Fall
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Composition I3
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United States History to 1865 or since 18653
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Non-lab Science or Math3
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Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education3
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Health and Wellness for Life2
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Kinesiology/ Physical Education Course1
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Introduction to General Psychology3
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Total credit hours
Spring
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Composition II3
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American Government3
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Lab Science4
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Exploring Learning and Teaching3
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Perspectives Course2
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Kinesiology/ Physical Education Course1
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Total credit hours
Fall
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World Literature3
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Different Area Perspectives Course2
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College Algebra or Intro to Mathematical Modeling3
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Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity3
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Primary or Secondary Concentration Course3
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Primary or Secondary Concentration Course3
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Total credit hours
Spring
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Entry to the Education Profession0
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Primary and Secondary Concentration Course3
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Lab Science4
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Primary and Secondary Concentration Course3
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First Aid - CPR2
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Primary and Secondary Concentration Course3
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Total credit hours
Summer
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Social Sciences Elective3
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Humanities, Fine Arts, and Ethics Elective3
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Total credit hours
Milestones: Overall 2.75 GPA or higher. Accumulate 60 or more collegiate credits, attaining junior status. Admission to Teacher Education. Hold GaPSC PreService Teaching Certificate. *Area F requires 6 credit hours in the Primary Concentration area and 3 credit hours in the Secondary Concentration area. ** Concentration Areas for the Major require 12 credit hours for each concentration area (Primary and Secondary).
Fall
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Primary or Secondary Concentration Course3
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Primary and Secondary Concentration Course3
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Primary and Secondary Concentration Course3
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Primary and Secondary Concentration Course3
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Primary and Secondary Concentration Course3
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Primary and Secondary Concentration Course3
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Total credit hours
Spring
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Serving Students with Diverse Needs3
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Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student, Part 13
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Differentiated Classroom for Middle Grades3
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Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades3
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Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment2
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Total credit hours
Milestones: overall 2.75 GPA. Accumulate 90 or more collegiate credits, attaining senior status. Apply for graduation. *Area F requires 6 credit hours in the Primary Concentration area and 3 credit hours in the Secondary Concentration area. ** Concentration Areas for the Major require 12 credit hours for each concentration area (Primary and Secondary).
Teacher Education
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Education Center
301 Baytree Road
Room 1160
Valdosta, GA 31698 -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5611