B.S.E. in Middle Level Education

College: College of Education
Program: Middle Level Education

The B.S.E. major in Middle Level Education, an initial teacher preparation program, prepares outstanding middle level educators who can meet the needs of young adolescents in today’s diverse, highly technological, and changing society. Graduates have a well-developed content knowledge in two fields (language arts, mathematics, reading, science, or social studies), and they are able to construct and implement interdisciplinary instruction creatively.

Suggested Schedule of Courses

This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog.  This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement — contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.  Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.

Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.

Freshman Year

Freshman Milestones:

• Complete all Area A requirements
• Attend the major fair and declare a major

• Take math placement test before registering for first term

Sophomore Year

Sophomore Milestones:

• Georgia State GPA of 2.50 or higher is required for MLE
• Complete English core and Area F with a C or higher
• Take GACE Basic Skills examination (required for application to teacher education program)

• Meet with Faculty Advisor

   

Junior Year

Junior Milestones:

• Apply to teacher education program during junior year -- must have completed 18 of the 24 required hours of concentrations 1 and 2 in order to apply