Middle Level/Special Education
Pushing Growing Middle School Students to Excel, Including Those With Special Needs.
Education today revolves around inclusion and diversity. Classrooms are full of students with a wide range of needs, and a middle level teacher (grades 4-8) must be able to adapt and help children excel. In this dual major, you’ll learn classroom management and all the best practices of shaping preadolescent minds, as well as gain knowledge and skills about students with special needs and English Language Learners. The result? You’re a more effective and well-rounded (and also more employable) teacher.
Middle Level majors can study one of four concentration areas: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies. This degree prepares students for professional teacher certification in both middle level education (grades 4-8) and special education (PreK-grade 8).
Middle Level/Special Education Courses
Your class schedule will include core courses for your major, Gen Next general education classes, and electives.
| Course Name | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Communication in the Field of Education | EDU 260 | 3 Credits |
| Early Field Experience | MLE 201 | 2 Credits |
| Education Technology for Middle and Secondary Education | SE 210 | 3 Credits |
| Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities | SPE 264 | 3 Credits |
Effective Instructional Methods and Supports for Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings | SPE 300 | 3 Credits |
| Student Teaching | SPE 495 | 10 Credits |
Careers in Middle Level/Special Education
These are just a few of the many career opportunities available to graduates of the Middle Level/Special Education program:
Special Education Teacher
Middle Level Educator
Education Advisor
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