Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) Science and Social Studies Concentration

Program Overview

The Education with Grade 4-8 Teaching Certification program prepares students to teach all subjects in grades four through six and to specialize in one or two subject areas for grades seven and eight. Through the academic program, faculty advising, and extensive field experiences, students are broadly prepared for effective teaching in upper elementary and middle school grades. Thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities are developed in critical areas such as instructional planning and delivery, assessment, and classroom management. Particular attention also is given to subject matter preparation. Students in this program take the same core of courses. Additionally, they select one of nine subject tracks in which to concentrate. These tracks are:

Option I (12 credits in three subject areas and 30 credits in one of the following):

EnglishMathematics
ScienceSocial Studies

Option II: (12 credits in two subject areas and 21 in two of the following, one of which must be mathematics or science):

EnglishMathematics
ScienceSocial Studies

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Education program can:

  1. Use a theoretical framework to articulate their philosophy of Education
  2. Explain and/or apply core information, concepts and principles in their academic content area(s).
  3. Identify, assess, and synthesize research in the field of Education, including evidence-based practices
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in pedagogical and assessment skills in working with a diverse group of learners.
  5. Identify personal options for employment, voluntary service, and/or graduate education in the field of education based on knowledge of the field and one’s own strengths and interests.
  6. Articulate how faith connects to one’s specialized area of study and to potential career options in that area of study.

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

BIOL 106Life Sciences

3

EDSP 207Introduction to Special Education

3

EDSP 307Inclusion Practices

3

EDUC 201Education and American Society

3

EDUC 203/PSYC 203Educational Psychology

3

EDUC 205Cultural and Political Geography

3

EDUC 208Teaching English Language Learners in K-12 Schools

3

EDUC 209Principles and Structures of Mathematics

3

EDUC 226Childrens Literature

3

EDUC 302Literacy: Climate, Curriculum & Instruction II

3

EDUC 304Mathematics: Climate, Curriculum and Instruction for Intermediate Grades (with Field Experience)

2-3

EDUC 305Middle Level Methods

3

EDUC 331Instructional Design and Assessment for Middle and Secondary Grades

3

EDUC 342Social Studies:Climate, Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary School

3

EDUC 346Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Education

3

EDUC 347Science: Climate, Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary School

3

TEP 407Student Teaching Seminar

1

EDUC 420Professional Issues in Education

2

ENGL 160Introduction to World Literature

3

ESS 201Earth and Space Science

3

PHSC 102Foundations of Physical Science

3

HDFS 311Adolescent Development

3

TEP 210Sophomore Field Experience

0

TEP 316Field Experience II in Grade 6-8

0

TEP 318Field Experience III in Grade 4-5

0

TEP 433Student Teaching:Grades 4-8

9

EDUC 304 must be taken for three credits.

EDUC 201, EDUC 331, EDUC 420: Fulfills Writing Enriched course requirement for major

Three credits from the following:

CIS 180Introduction to Computer and Information Science

3

CIS 181Computer Programming I

3

CIS 171Problem Solving with Computers

3

Three credits from the following:

HIST 141United States History Survey to 1865

3

HIST 142United States History Survey Since 1865

3

3-4 credits, determined by concentration:

MATH 101Introduction to Mathematical Sciences

3

MATH 102The Mathematics of Growth

3

MATH 108Intuitive Calculus with Applications

3

MATH 111Calculus I

4

Science and Social Studies Concentration (18-20)

HIST 258Historical Methods

3

Three to four credits from the following:

CHEM 102Chemistry for Living

3

CHEM 103Chemical Science

4

CHEM 105General Chemistry I

4

Three to four credits from the following:

BIOL 117Field Biology of South Cent PA

3

PHYS 201Introductory Physics I

4

Three credits from the following:

BIOL 140/SUST 140Ecology and Sustainability

3

BIOL 162Plant Form and Function

3

BIOL 216Environmental Issues and Sustainable Solutions

3

BIOL 315Environmental Ethics

3

A second, additional course in U.S. History:

HIST 141United States History Survey to 1865

3

OR

HIST 142United States History Survey Since 1865

3

Three credits from the following:

HIST 171World Civilizations: Bronze Age to 1500

3

HIST 172World Civilizations: 1500 to Present

3

HIST 3xx
World history elective

3

QuEST Requirements

Experiential Learning requirement 0
QuEST requirements Credits
First Year Seminar3
Oral Communication3
Created and Called for Community (W)3
Mathematical Sciences (CIS 171, CIS 180, CIS 181, MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 108 or MATH 111)met/major
Laboratory Science (BIOL 106 & PHSC 102)met/major
Science, Technology & the Worldwaived
Social Science (EDUC 203)met/major
European History or United States History (HIST 141 or HIST 142)met/major
Literature (ENGL 160)met/major
Philosophy and Religion reduction
Arts 3
First Semester of Language3
Second Semester of Language 3
Third Semester of Language or Cross Cultural3
Non-Western Studies reduced if ENGL 160reduction
Bible3
Christian Beliefs 3
Wellness course1
Ethics (BIOL 315), World Views or Pluralism met/major
Total credits: Quest (28) + major requirements (99-102)127-128