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Middle School Education: Math/Science Option

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the 老澳门资料. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The Middle School Mathematics/Science Education program is designed to prepare teachers to teach middle school students in two content areas. The track is intended for undergraduate students who wish to teach middle level mathematics and science. This model of two certification areas conforms to the certification patterns recommended by the National Middle School Association. The Middle School program provides preservice teachers with an appropriate knowledge base and needed experiences in curriculum, instruction, and evaluation of ten- to fourteen-year-old students. Visit the Math-Science Tab on the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Undergraduate Programs webpage for additional information and for a complete list of prerequisites.

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Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

  • Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies 老澳门资料 general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). General Education course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
  • Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession.
  • Admission into the College of Education and Human Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or better and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test prior to 90 credit hours. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor. For more information visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) webpage.
  • A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work.
  • Students requiring preparation for MAC 2311 Calculus I take MAC 1147 Precalculus or MAC1105 College Algebra and MAC1114 Trigonometry. MAC1147 or MAC1105 and MAC1114 will fulfill the four additional math credits required as a program prerequisite.
  • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.50 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program.
  • EDF2085 Intro to Diversity for Educators and EME2040 Intro to Technology for Educators are no longer required prerequisites for Education majors. However, both courses are recommended. Consult an academic advisor about Free Elective credit hours.
  • A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the school district will not be permitted access to schools.
  • Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required for completion of internship and graduation.
  • Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2010, AMH 2020, or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
  • A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree.

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15

Schedule Credit Hours
IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar OR ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose 3
EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession (Program Prerequisite)
(Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 hours of field-based experiences with children and youth)
3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)
(Recommend MAC1105 / MAC1105C College Algebra or MAC1147 Precalculus - Program Prerequisite)
3 - 4
BSC1010C General Biology I (Program Prerequisite) 4
Total Hours: 13 - 14

Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar
(Select the course not taken in Term 1)
3
Select a Free Elective  3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)
(Recommend MAC1114 Trigonometry if MAC1105 completed in Term 1. Recommend MAC2311 Calculus I if MAC1147 completed in Term 1. Consult an Academic Advisor)
2 - 4
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
BSC1011C General Biology II (Transfer Juniors can take in Term 5) 4
Total Hours: 15 - 17

Mile Marker(s)
EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession Minimum Grade C

Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a second Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a Free Elective  3
Select a Statistics course (STA2023 Elementary Statistics - Program Prerequisite) 3
PHY1028 Introduction to Physics
PHY1028L Intro to Physics Lab (Transfer Juniors can take in Term 5)
2
1
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 60 hours for Junior status, or if needed to satisfy 120 total hours)
Science course is recommended: CHM1025/1025L Introduction to Chemistry with Lab
3
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
BSC1010C General Biology I Minimum Grade C


Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60

Schedule Credit Hours
CHM2045 General Chemistry I (Program Prerequisite)
CHM2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (Program Prerequisite)
3
1
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
EDF3151 Educational Psychology (Transfer Juniors take the course in Term 5) 3
Total Hours: 16

Mile Marker(s)
Elementary Statistics Minimum Grade C
PHY1028 Introduction to Physics Minimum Grade C
PHY1028L Introduction to Physics Lab Minimum Grade C
General Education Requirements

MAC2311 Calculus I Minimum Grade C


Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75

Schedule Credit Hours
PHY1028 Intro to Physics (if not previously taken)
PHY1028L Intro to Physics Lab (if not previously taken) 
2
1
EDG3323 The Learning Process (mandatory field component required)  3
EEX4275 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Exceptional Learners  3
Select one additional Science Course with prefix: AST/GLY/PHY/PHZ/PSC/BCH/BOT/BSC/MCB/OCB/PCB/ZOO/CHM/CHS.IDC/COP 3-4
EDF3151 Educational Psychology (if not previously taken)  3
Total Hours: 15-16


Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90

Schedule Credit Hours
EDG4410 Classroom Management and Communication  3
BSC1011C General Biology II (if not previously taken) 3
MTG3203 (GM) Gtry Middle School Teacher  3
BSC3057 Intro to Environmental Studies  3
Total Hours: 16
NOTE: Take General Knowledge (GK) Test. Submit test score results to Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) Building 57, Petway Hall, Room 1300.

Mile Marker(s)
EDF3151 Educational Psychology Minimum Grade C
EDG3323 The Learning Process Minimum Grade C
EEX4275 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Exceptional Learners Minimum Grade C
MTG3203 (GM) Gtry Middle School Teacher Minimum Grade C
BSC3057 Intro to Environmental Studies Minimum Grade C
Civic Literacy Requirement

Summer 3

Schedule Credit Hours
AST2002 Discovering Astronomy
AST2002L Discovering Astronomy Lab 
3
EDF4444 Assessment of Learn/Behavior  3
ESC2000 Discovering Earth Science (Program Prerequisite) 3
NOTE: Students prepare to take the Professional Education Certification Exam and the Middle School Math and Middle School Science Subject Area Certification Exams. Students must attempt all exams prior to registration for Student Internship in Term 8.
Total Hours: 10

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105

Schedule Credit Hours
SMT4664 Problem-Based Instruction Math Science (mandatory field component required) 3
TSL4324 TESOL Content Area Tchr (Requires ESOL field component in a secondary school) 3
RED4333 Reading and Writing Across the Content  3
Select one additional Math Course with prefix: MAA/MAC/MAD/MAP/MAS/MAT/MGF/MHF/MTG  3-4
Total Hours: 12-13

Mile Marker(s)
SMT4664 Problem-Based Instruction Math Science Minimum Grade C

TSL4324 TESOL Content Area Tchr Minimum Grade C
EDF4444 Assessment of Learn/Behavior Minimum Grade C
EDG4410 Classroom Managment Commun Minimum Grade C
Math/Science Major Requirements
2.5 GPA prior to Student Internship (ESE4943)
Professional Education Certification Exam
Middle School Math SAE Certification Exam
Middle School Science SAE Certification Exam


Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120

Schedule Credit Hours
ESE4943 Student Internship 12
Total Hours: 12


Total Program Hours: 120

 

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