Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) 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 122-176
Literature Elective

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 3 credits.

EDUC 201, EDUC 331, EDUC 4120: Fulfills Writing Enriched course requirement for Major

TEP 210: May meet ELI requirement- work closely with advisor to confirm

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 from the following:

MATH 101Introduction to Mathematical Sciences

3

MATH 102The Mathematics of Growth

3

MATH 108Intuitive Calculus with Applications

3

MATH 111Calculus I

4

Social Studies concentration (18)

ECON 110Economics of Social Issues

3

HIST 258Historical Methods

3

HIST 3xx
World history elective

3

POLI 113American Government

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

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 122-176)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 (HIST 171 or HIST 172)met/major
Bible3
Christian Beliefs 3
Wellness course1
Ethics, World Views or Pluralism (EDUC 346)met/major
QuEST requirements28
Major requirements99-100
Total 127-128