Middle Childhood, grades 4-9, licensure program seeks to prepare teachers who effectively integrate pedagogy and developmental theories into cohesive and personally enriching experiences for young adolescents.
To accomplish this goal the student will:- Understand the needs of the young adolescent, cognitively, psychologically, physically, and socially
- Acquire a strong liberal arts foundation and pursue greater knowledge in two content areas selected from: mathematics, reading & language arts, science, and social studies
- Acknowledge and develop the personal qualities required to be a middle school teacher (e.g., sense of humor, flexibility, creativity, energy, and a cooperative attitude)
- Cherish young adolescents and find joy sharing in their personal, academic, and social growth
- Understand the necessity of actively including the parent and community in the education of the young adolescent
Course work also includes the State mandated reading requirement and field experiences throughout the program.
