Middle Grades Social Studies/ Science

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.

Foundation Year
Fall
Spring
Milestones: Overall 2.75 GPA or higher. Accumulate 30 or more collegiate credits, attaining sophomore status.
Sophomore Year
Fall
Spring
Summer
  • Matter and Energy for Middle Grades Education
    4
  • Total credit hours
    4

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). 
Junior Year
Fall
Spring
  • Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades
    3
  • Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student, Part 1
    3
  • Differentiated Classroom for Middle Grades
    3
  • Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment
    2
  • Integrating Technology in Middle Grades Education
    2
  • Total credit hours
    13

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).
Senior Year
Fall
  • Assessment for Middle Grades Education
    3
  • Social Studies Methods for Middle Grades Education
    3
  • Science Methods for Middle Grades Education
    3
  • Apprenticeship in Middle Grades Teaching
    2
  • Serving Students with Diverse Needs
    3
  • Total credit hours
    14
Spring
  • Student Teaching in the Middle Grades
    10
  • Professional Practices Seminar
    2
  • Total credit hours
    12
Milestones: Overall 2.75 GPA and adjusted GPA of 3.00 across Area F, teaching Concentration, and professional courses at the end of Term 7. Apply for student teaching during term 7. Accumulate 120 collegiate credits. Attempt GACE Content Assessments (both concentration areas). Made eligible for teacher certification.
Teacher Education
  • Education Center
    301 Baytree Road
    Room 1160
    Valdosta, GA 31698
  • Mailing Address
    1500 N. Patterson St.
    Valdosta, GA 31698
  • Phone: 229.333.5611