Middle Grades Education (EdS)
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 Professional Core (15 hours) | ||
| EDCI 7111 | Specialist Portfolio Orientation | 1 |
| EDCI 7112 | Specialist Portfolio Midpoint Review | 1 |
| EDCI 7013 | Specialist Portfolio Exit | 0 |
| EDUF 7115 | Psychology of Teaching | 3 |
| EDUF 7116 | Applied Educational Research: Assessing and Monitoring Student Achievement | 3 |
| EDTL 6156 | Developing Teacher Leaders | 3 |
| EDCI 7121 | Integrating Multicultural Approaches into Project-based Instruction | 2 |
| SPED 7155 | Advanced Classroom Collaboration in Education | 2 |
| Area 2 Content Studies (6-9 hours or 12 hours for the Reading concentration) 1 | ||
| Select a concentration of studies from the following list as approved by your advisor. At least 3 credits must be at the 7000 level: 2 | ||
English --- Select 2-3 courses from the following: | ||
| K-12 Curriculum Studies: English Language Arts | ||
| Reading Research in the Discipline | ||
ENGL course as approved by the advisor or EDCI 6118 Teaching composition in Grades 4-12 | ||
Mathematics -- Select 2-3 courses from the following: | ||
| Curriculum Studies: Mathematics Education | ||
| Reading Research in the Discipline | ||
A Math Education course (EDSE, EDMG, EDCI) or a MATH course as approved by the advisor. | ||
Science--Select 2-3 courses from the following: | ||
| Curriculum Studies in Secondary Science Education | ||
| Reading Research in the Discipline | ||
An EDMG science course or a ATSC, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or ENVS course as approved by the advisor. | ||
Social Studies -- Select 2-3 courses from the following: | ||
| Curriculum Studies in Social Science Education | ||
| Reading Research in the Discipline | ||
A HIST, POLS, ECON, SOCI, or PSYC course as approved by the advisor. | ||
Reading– Take all of the following: 3 | ||
| K-12 Curriculum Studies: English Language Arts | ||
| Literacy Curriculum and Instruction in Today’s P-12 Schools | ||
| Psychology of Reading: Understanding Readers and the Reading Process | ||
| Literacy Assessment and Effective Curriculum and Instruction | ||
| Area 3 Electives (6-12 hours or 3 hours for Reading concentration) 1 | ||
| All electives must be approved by advisor prior to registration. | ||
| EDUL 6129 | Supervision of the Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDTL 6157 | Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDTL 6158 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDTL 6685 | Teacher Leadership Internship I | 3 |
| EDTL 6686 | Teacher Leadership Internship II | 3 |
| EDUL 6128 | Instructional Strategies for Student Success | 3 |
| EDTL 6159 | Differentiating Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
| Courses in the concentration area as approved by the advisor: ENGL courses (for English), MATH courses (for math); ATSC, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or ENVS courses (for science); HIST, POLS, ECON, PSYC, or SOCI courses (for Social Science). | ||
| SPED 7115 | Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in School Settings | 3 |
| EDCI 6118 | Teaching Composition in Grades 4-12 (If not taken in Area 2) | 3 |
| Additional courses for Mathematics and Science Education concentration areas: | ||
| EDUC 6231 | Integrated Curricular Design and Equity-Focused P-12 STEM Education | 4 |
| EDUC 6232 | Technology & Application with Problem Based Learning in P-12 STEM Classrooms | 4 |
| EDUC 6233 | Community-Based P-12 STEM Education | 4 |
| CPSC 6103 | Computer Science Principles for Teachers | 3 |
| CPSC 6105 | Fundamental Principles of Computer Science | 3 |
| CPSC 6106 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming and Data Structures | 3 |
| EDUT 6245 | Methods of Teaching Computer Science with Lab | 3 |
| Total Hours: 30-33 for English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Concentrations or 30 hours for the Reading Concentration | ||
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| Candidates completing EDUC 6231, EDUC 6232, and EDUC 6233 will be eligible for P-12 STEM Teaching Endorsement. | ||
| Candidates completing CPSC 6103, CPSC 6105, CPSC 6106, and EDUT 6245, will be eligible for P-12 Computer Science Endorsement. | ||
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The total hours completed in Areas 2 and 3 should be 15-18 hours for the English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies concentrations. The total hours in Areas 2 and 3 for the Reading Concentration should be 15 hours.
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For other possible concentration areas (ESOL Path, Instructional Technology, Gifted Endorsement) see coordinator of program of interest.
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Completion of these courses satisfies requirements for GaPSC Reading Endorsement.
Note: If an individual does not hold a Middle Grades Certificate, EDRG 6244 Literacy Curriculum and Instruction in Today’s P-12 Schools and EDMG 6155 Psychology of the Early Adolescent Learner must be completed as part of the program of study and evidence presented of field experience in grades 4-8.
Footnotes
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For other possible concentration areas (ESOL Path, Instructional Technology, Gifted Endorsement) see coordinator of program of interest. |
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Completion of these courses satisfies requirements for PSC Reading Endorsement. |
Note: If an individual does not hold a Middle Grades Certificate, EDRG 6116 Integrating Literacy Strategies in Middle Grades and Secondary and EDMG 6155 Psychology of the Early Adolescent Learner must be completed as part of the program of study and evidence presented of field experience in grades 4-8. More than 30 total program hours may be required in order to fulfill this and certain special education concentration area/endorsement requirements.
Admission Requirements
- GPA of at least 3.0 on all graduate course work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a graduate degree
- A Level Five (5) or a master's level teaching certificate or eligibility for such certificate in middle grades education
- The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher certifications
- Minimum two years of teaching experience while holding a valid teaching certificate
Additional Program Requirements
- Students must earn a 3.0 GPA calculated on all graduate work attempted. "Academic Forgiveness" policy does not apply to graduate studies.
- Students cannot graduate with a grade of "C" or below in more than two (2) graduate courses without an appeal to the College of Education Graduate Council.
- A minimum of 24 semester hours required for the degree must be earned in residence (75%). Asynchronous (online) and distance learning courses administered through Columbus State University constitute courses taken in residence.
- A maximum of six (6) semester hours of transfer credit or courses taken at CSU prior to full admission to a specialist degree program may be applied toward the degree. Courses with earned grades of "C" or below are not accepted. Courses must be approved by the major advisor and department chair.
- Students must complete a research project.
- An active LiveText account is a required resource for this program because selected assignments must be submitted electronically using this online platform. LiveText (www.livetext.com) is used by the university to maintain our accreditation, to demonstrate the quality of our academic programs, and to improve teaching and learning.