Additional Info
Requirements for all Middle Grades Education Concentrations |
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| Area A (Core Essentials) |
ENGL 1101: Composition I ENGL 1102: Composition II (1) Area A2 Math Course (Click for Core Courses list) (Note: Physics Concentration requires MATH 1113 to satisfy Area A2) |
| Area B (Core Perspectives) | (2) PERS Courses of Different Perspectives Area (Click for more info about Area B) |
| Area C (Core Humanities/Fine Arts) |
ENGL 2111, 2112, or 2113: World Literature (1) Area C Elective (Click for list of Core Courses) |
| Area D (Math, Science, Technology) |
(2) Lab Science Courses: Area D Science Course with a Lab element Area D Elective: Math/Science/Tech course without a Lab element |
| Area E (Core Social Sciences) |
HIST 2111 or 2112: US History to or from 1865 (Note: History Concentration requires 2111 to satisfy Area E since 2112 is a part of its Area F requirements) POLS 1101: American Government (2) Area E Electives (Click for list of Core Courses) |
For Course Descriptions, please refer to the VSU Core Curriculum and this program's page in the VSU Catalog and click on the red course codes.
In addition to the above courses, each concentration has its own unique degree requirements. Please refer to the dropdown menu below to view concentration-specific degree requirements. Click on the subjects below or on the sidebar to see a plan of study (classes by semester) for that concentration.
| Language Arts/ Social Studies | Language Arts/ Science | Language Arts/ Math | Math/ Science | Social Studies/ Math | Social Studies/ Science |
Concentration-Specific Requirements
| Degree Area | Course Code: Name |
| Area F- Major Courses | EDUC 2000: Written and Verbal Communication for Education EDUC 2120: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity EDUC 2130: Exploring Learning and Teaching SPEC 2000: Serving Students with Diverse Needs ENGL 2060: Introduction to Literature HIST, POLS, or ANTH (1 Elective) EDUC 2999: Teacher Education Requirements |
| Content Concentration Courses | ENGL 2080: Grammar and Style MGED 3210: Literature for Middle Grades ESOL 4010/LING 4000: Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers/ Principles of Language Studies ENGL 3210/3215 OR 3110/3120: American Literature I/II or British Literature I/ II GEOG 3410: Cultural Geography HIST4210/4212: History of Georgia/ Georgia History since 1865 UL POLS 3XXX OR 4XXX: Any 3-hour upper-level POLS class UL HIST 3XXX 0R 4XXX: Any 3-hour upper-level HIST class |
| Professional Courses | MGED 3220: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades GMED 3990: Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student, Part 1 MGED 3991: Differentiated Classroom for Middle Grades MGED 3020: Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment EDUC 3110: Integrating Technology in Middle Grades Education MGED 4000: Assessment for Middle Grades Education MGED 4300: Social Studies Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4400: Language Arts Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4620: Apprenticeship in Middle Grades Teaching MGED 4790: Student Teaching in the Middle Grades MGED 4800: Professional Practices Seminar |
| Degree Area | Course Code: Name |
| Area F - Major Courses | EDUC 2000: Written and Verbal Communication for Education EDUC 2120: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity EDUC 2130: Exploring Learning and Teaching SPEC 2000: Serving Students with Diverse Needs ENGL 2060: Introduction to Literature ASTR, BIOL,CHEM,GEOG, PHSC, or PHYS(1 Elective) EDUC 2999: Teacher Education Requirements |
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Content Concentration |
ENGL 2080: Grammar and Style MGED 3210: Literature for Middle Grades ESOL 4010/ LING 4000: Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers/ Principles of Language Studies ENGL 3210/3215 OR 3110/3120: American Literature I/II or British Literature I/ II ISCI 3101: Matter and Energy for Middle Grades Education ISCI 3102: Earth and Space Science for Middle Grades Education ISCI 3103: Natural History for Middle School Teachers |
| Professional Courses | MGED 3220: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades GMED 3990: Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student, Part 1 MGED 3991: Differentiated Classroom for Middle Grades MGED 3020: Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment EDUC 3110: Integrating Technology in Middle Grades Education MGED 4000: Assessment for Middle Grades Education MGED 4200: Science Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4400: Language Arts Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4620: Apprenticeship in Middle Grades Teaching MGED 4790: Student Teaching in the Middle Grades MGED 4800: Professional Practices Seminar |
| Degree Area | Course Code: Name |
| Area F - Major Courses | EDUC 2000: Written and Verbal Communication for Education EDUC 2120: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity EDUC 2130: Exploring Learning and Teaching SPEC 2000: Serving Students with Diverse Needs ENGL 2060: Introduction to Literature EDUC 2999: Teacher Education Requirements MATH (1 Elective) |
| Content Concentration Courses | ENGL 2080: Grammar and Style MGED 3210: Literature for Middle Grades ESOL 4010/ LING 4000: Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers/ Principles of Language Studies ENGL 3210/3215 OR 3110/3120: American Literature I/II or British Literature I/ II MATH 3180: Mathematics for Middle School Teachers MATH 3190: Algebra and Geometry for Teachers MATH 4161: Mathematical Reasoning MATH 1401: Elementary Statistics ISCI 3101: Matter and Energy for Middle Grades Education ISCI 3102: Earth and Space Science for Middle Grades Education ISCI 3103: Natural History for Middle School Teachers |
| Professional Courses | MGED 3220: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades GMED 3990: Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student, Part 1 MGED 3991: Differentiated Classroom for Middle Grades MGED 3020: Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment EDUC 3110: Integrating Technology in Middle Grades Education MGED 4000: Assessment for Middle Grades Education MGED 4100: Mathematics Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4400: Language Arts Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4620: Apprenticeship in Middle Grades Teaching MGED 4790: Student Teaching in the Middle Grades MGED 4800: Professional Practices Seminar |
| Degree Area | Course Code: Name |
| Area F - Major Courses | EDUC 2000: Written and Verbal Communication for Education EDUC 2120: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity EDUC 2130: Exploring Learning and Teaching SPEC 2000: Serving Students with Diverse Needs EDUC 2999: Teacher Education Requirements MATH (1 Elective) ASTR, BIOL,CHEM,GEOG, PHSC, or PHYS(1 Elective) |
| Content Concentration Courses | MATH 3180: Mathematics for Middle School Teachers MATH 3190: Algebra and Geometry for Teachers MATH 4161: Mathematical Reasoning MATH 1401: Elementary Statistics ISCI 3101: Matter and Energy for Middle Grades Education ISCI 3102: Earth and Space Science for Middle Grades Education ISCI 3103: Natural History for Middle School Teachers |
| Professional Courses | MGED 3220: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades GMED 3990: Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student, Part 1 MGED 3991: Differentiated Classroom for Middle Grades MGED 3020: Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment EDUC 3110: Integrating Technology in Middle Grades Education MGED 4000: Assessment for Middle Grades Education MGED 4100: Mathematics Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4200: Science Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4620: Apprenticeship in Middle Grades Teaching MGED 4790: Student Teaching in the Middle Grades MGED 4800: Professional Practices Seminar |
| Degree Area | Course Code: Name |
| Area F - Major Courses | EDUC 2000: Written and Verbal Communication for Education EDUC 2120: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity EDUC 2130: Exploring Learning and Teaching SPEC 2000: Serving Students with Diverse Needs EDUC 2999: Teacher Education Requirements MATH (1 Elective) HIST, POLS, or ANTH (1 Elective) |
| Content Concentration Courses | GEOG 3410: Cultural Geography HIST4210/4212: History of Georgia/ Georgia History since 1865 UL POLS 3XXX OR 4XXX: Any 3-hour upper-level POLS class UL HIST 3XXX 0R 4XXX: Any 3-hour upper-level HIST class MATH 3180: Mathematics for Middle School Teachers MATH 3190: Algebra and Geometry for Teachers MATH 4161: Mathematical Reasoning MATH 1401: Elementary Statistics |
| Professional Courses | MGED 3220: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades GMED 3990: Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student, Part 1 MGED 3991: Differentiated Classroom for Middle Grades MGED 3020: Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment EDUC 3110: Integrating Technology in Middle Grades Education MGED 4000: Assessment for Middle Grades Education MGED 4100: Mathematics Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4300: Social Studies Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4620: Apprenticeship in Middle Grades Teaching MGED 4790: Student Teaching in the Middle Grades MGED 4800: Professional Practices Seminar |
| Degree Area | Course Code: Name |
| Area F - Major Courses | EDUC 2000: Written and Verbal Communication for Education EDUC 2120: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity EDUC 2130: Exploring Learning and Teaching SPEC 2000: Serving Students with Diverse Needs EDUC 2999: Teacher Education Requirements ASTR, BIOL,CHEM,GEOG, PHSC, or PHYS (1 Elective) HIST, POLS, or ANTH (1 Elective) |
| Content Concentration Courses | GEOG 3410: Cultural Geography HIST4210/4212: History of Georgia/ Georgia History since 1865 UL POLS 3XXX OR 4XXX: Any 3-hour upper-level POLS class UL HIST 3XXX 0R 4XXX: Any 3-hour upper-level HIST class ISCI 3101: Matter and Energy for Middle Grades Education ISCI 3102: Earth and Space Science for Middle Grades Education ISCI 3103: Natural History for Middle School Teachers |
| Professional Courses | MGED 3220: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades GMED 3990: Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student, Part 1 MGED 3991: Differentiated Classroom for Middle Grades MGED 3020: Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment EDUC 3110: Integrating Technology in Middle Grades Education MGED 4000: Assessment for Middle Grades Education MGED 4200: Science Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4300: Social Studies Methods for Middle Grades Education MGED 4620: Apprenticeship in Middle Grades Teaching MGED 4790: Student Teaching in the Middle Grades MGED 4800: Professional Practices Seminar |
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