Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8), Bachelor of Science

This program is nationally recognized by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) and is accredited by CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) under NCATE Standards (the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education).

This is a licensure/certification program with admission restrictions and exit requirements

Admission

In addition to satisfying general requirements for admission to Wilmington University, effective July 1, 2014, applicants for admission to this degree program are required by state regulation to demonstrate mastery of general knowledge. *This program-entry requirement can be met by providing an official score report showing scores (including all sub-scores) on the ETS Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (ETS # 5712, 5722, and 5732).

For complete information about Delaware tests and score requirements for educators, go to this website:regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1510.shtml#TopOfPage.

Test codes and minimum score requirements for the ETS Core Series are:

Test Score
ETS 5712 Reading 156
ETS 5722 Writing 162
ETS 5732 Mathematics 150

*NOTE: Candidates admitted prior to July 1, 2014 have until July 1, 2015 to satisfy this requirement. For more information about ETS exams (including how to register), go to: http://www.ets.org/praxis/

Content and Performance Assessment Requirements

State-approved degree programs contribute to eligibility for licensure/certification as an educator in Delaware public schools. As such, all candidates must meet the content and performance assessment requirements described in DE Administrative Code, Title 14, Regulation 290, in order to be eligible for program completion and degree conferral.

The regulation states, in part:

Content Assessment (This subparagraph shall take effect January 1, 2015).

“Where a content readiness exam is applicable and available in area, subject, or category of specialization sought, the Candidate shall achieve a passing score on an examination as established by the Professional Standards Board, in consultation with the Department and with concurrence of the State Board.”

The assessments and minimum test score requirements established by the Delaware Department of Education for this degree program and for Middle Level 6-8 certification are:

The required assessment is dependent on the candidate’s area of concentration. The exam choices are:

Test Score
ETS 5047 English Language Arts 164
ETS 5440 Science 150
ETS 5169 Mathematics 165
ETS 5089 Social Studies 164

Performance Assessment (This subparagraph shall take effect July 1, 2016.)

“Where a performance assessment is applicable and available in an area appropriate to the Program in which a Candidate is enrolled, the Candidate shall achieve a passing score as a requirement to Exit the Program. The performance assessment may not be scored by any employees of the Educator Preparation Program or Unit, and shall be scored by Certified Reviewers.”

The assessment selected by Wilmington University to satisfy this requirement is the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT). This assessment is administered and scored by ETS. Delaware minimum score requirements have not yet been set by the Delaware Professional Standards Board.

Candidates must check with their program advisors or program chairs to obtain current and accurate information related to the assessments and minimum scores that are required. Candidates must pass all exit assessments in order to be eligible for program completion and degree conferral.

Program Requirements

Teacher candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Middle Level Education 6-8, including all course work and clinical experiences. The College of Education sets a required minimum grade of “C-” for all Education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY), and an overall cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 3.0.

Teacher candidates starting their programs in Fall 2013 or later must pass (using Delaware minimum score requirements) all sections of the PRAXIS Core: Reading, Mathematics and Writing (or relevant exemption test) prior to registration for Practicum I (EDU 390), and the PRAXIS II test which corresponds to the candidate’s area of concentration prior to registration for the capstone clinical experience (student teaching/internship).

Teacher candidates must designate Wilmington University and the Delaware Department of Education as score recipients at the time the tests are taken, and also provide a paper copy of the ETS score report that includes all scores and sub-scores. COMPLETE score reports must be received in the College of Education main office (Peoples Building, New Castle).

EDU 102 E-Folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology are Prerequisite(s) for all other education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).

Fieldwork Requirements

Practicum Courses (Practicum I, II, III)

Each of these courses requires 50 hours of field experience in an approved school setting plus 30 hours of required seminars. Although Practicum courses only require candidates to register and pay for one (1) credit for each course, the courses are actually structured as three (3) credit courses. The reason for this approach is to keep the total credit hours required for the degree to 126. Otherwise, candidates would have to register and pay for an additional 6 credits. This benefit represents a tuition cost savings of more than $2,000.

All practicum placements are arranged by the Office of Clinical Studies in accordance with school district partnership agreements and placement protocols. Final placement decisions are made by school district officials. Candidates are not permitted to seek or make arrangements for their own placements.

The 50 hours of field experience required for each practicum will usually take place in the county where the candidate attends the seminars, although this may vary depending on availability of practicum placement classrooms. A sealed Federal and Delaware CBC (Criminal Background Check) Report, a recent TB/PPD (less than a year old) and a completed CPR (Child Protection Registry Form) are required. For students entering the program as of Fall 2013, passing PRAXIS (core) scores are required.

Capstone Clinical Experience (Student Teaching/Internship)

All placements are arranged by placement specialists in the WilmU Office of Clinical Studies in accordance with school district partnership agreements and protocols. However, final placement decisions are made by school district officials and are based on school and district needs and the availability of school-based mentors who are rated as highly-qualified and effective. Candidates are not permitted to seek or make arrangements for their own placements.

The capstone clinical experience (is a full-time, full-day placement ranging from 80 school days to one full school year in an approved setting and in a content area/grade level that corresponds to a candidate’s program concentration.

Registration for the capstone clinical experience requires prior approval from the Office of Clinical Studies and the following: 3.00 cumulative GPA, no Incomplete grades, passing PRAXIS Core and PRAXIS II scores, a sealed Federal and Delaware CBC (Criminal Background Check) Report, a recent TB/PPD (less than a year old), a completed CPR (Child Protection Registry Form) and a completed health form.

Curriculum

Courses required of all Middle Level Education Candidates

General Education Requirements (30 credits)

CTA 206Computer Applications

3

OR

FYE 101First Year Experience Seminar

3

 

ECO 105Fundamentals of Economics

3

ENG 121English Composition I

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

HIS 204World History

3

 

HUM 360Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD

3

OR

HUM 361Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present

3

 

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

SCI 232Life and Environmental Science (with Lab)

4

Fine Arts Elective (choose one), (3 credits)

ART 101Art Appreciation 1

3

ART 202Romanticism, Modern and Contemporary Art

3

ART 210Basic Design

3

ART 245The Art of Photography

3

ART 301Drawing and Painting

3

ART 302Drawing

3

ART 304Painting

3

ART 310Exploring Art Media

3

ART 315Watercolor Painting I

3

DRA 105Introduction to the Theater

3

DRA 110Acting I

3

DRA 140Origins and Early Forms of Theater

3

DRA 200Playwriting

3

DRA 307The Performing Arts

3

DRA 330Modern Theater

3

DSN 110Fundamentals of Drawing

3

MUS 101Music Appreciation

3

MUS 201Music in Contemporary Society

3

TEC 215Basic Photographic Techniques

3

Education Core/Clinical Components (48 credits)

EDU 102E-Folio

0

EDU 203Instructional Technology

3

EDU 202School Involvement with Families and Community

2

EDU 303Contemporary Theories and Practices in Middle Level Education

2

EDU 306Effective Teaching Strategies

3

EDU 312Integrated Curriculum in Schools

2

EDU 313Classroom Culture and Student Behavior

2

EDU 390/MAS 7996/MEE 7997/MSE 7991Practicum I

1

EDU 391/MAS 7997/MEE 7997/MSE 7992Practicum II

1

EDU 392/MAS 7998/MEE 7998/MSE 7993Practicum III

1

EDU 451Student Teaching

9

EDU 499Clinical Assessment in the Classroom

3

EPY 302Educational Assessment

3

EPY 303Advising, Mentoring, and Counseling Techniques

3

EPY 401Teaching Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children

3

PSY 332Adolescent Development

3

PSY 333Psychology of the Exceptional Child

3

RDG 305Reading in the Content Areas

3

Courses required for Content Area Concentrations and Minors (45 credits)

Courses required for the Math concentration

EDU 410/EDU 405Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Math

3

MAT 121College Math I

3

MAT 200Pre-Calculus

3

MAT 308/SCI 308Inferential Statistics

3

MAT 310Calculus I

3

MAT 311Calculus II

3

MAT 320Finite Mathematics

3

MAT 330Discrete Math

3

MAT 331Geometry

3

MAT 332History of Mathematics

3

Courses required for Math concentrations with specific minor concentrations:

Math/Science

EDU 409/EDU 404Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Science

3

MAT 201Mathematics for Teachers I

3

SCI 305Earth and Space Science (with Lab)

4

SCI 312Physics (with Lab)

4

SCI 315Applied Chemistry (with Lab)

4

Math/Social Science

EDU 408/EDU 403Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Social Science

3

HIS 300World and Regional Geography

3

HIS 316American History

3

POL 300American Politics

3

POL 326Public Policy and Social Issues

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Math/English

COM 300Communication Theory

3

EDU 407/EDU 402Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Language Arts/Reading

3

ENG 200English Grammar

3

 

LIT 332Major American Writers

3

OR

LIT 333African American Literature

3

 

RDG 300Language Development and Early Literacy

3

RDG 302Literature for Children

3

Courses required for the Science concentration:

EDU 396Environmental Education Practicum

3

EDU 409/EDU 404Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Science

3

MAT 121College Math I

3

MAT 200Pre-Calculus

3

SCI 305Earth and Space Science (with Lab)

4

SCI 308/MAT 308Statistics for the Sciences

3

SCI 312Physics (with Lab)

4

SCI 315Applied Chemistry (with Lab)

4

SCI 321Technology in the Sciences

3

Courses required for Science concentrations with specific minor concentrations:

Science/Math

EDU 410/EDU 405Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Math

3

MAT 201Mathematics for Teachers I

3

MAT 310Calculus I

3

MAT 311Calculus II

3

MAT 320Finite Mathematics

3

MAT 331Geometry

3

Science/Social Science

EDU 408/EDU 403Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Social Science

3

HIS 300World and Regional Geography

3

HIS 316American History

3

POL 300American Politics

3

POL 326Public Policy and Social Issues

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Science/English

COM 300Communication Theory

3

EDU 407/EDU 402Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Language Arts/Reading

3

ENG 200English Grammar

3

 

LIT 332Major American Writers

3

OR

LIT 333African American Literature

3

 

RDG 300Language Development and Early Literacy

3

RDG 302Literature for Children

3

Courses required for the English concentration

COM 300Communication Theory

3

COM 431Media and Society

3

EDU 407/EDU 402Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Language Arts/Reading

3

ENG 200English Grammar

3

ENG 205History of the English Language

3

ENG 320Advanced Composition

3

LIT 205World/Non-Western Literature

3

 

LIT 332Major American Writers

3

OR

LIT 333African American Literature

3

 

RDG 300Language Development and Early Literacy

3

RDG 302Literature for Children

3

Courses required for English concentrations with specific minor concentrations:

English/Math

EDU 410/EDU 405Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Math

3

MAT 121College Math I

3

MAT 200Pre-Calculus

3

MAT 201Mathematics for Teachers I

3

MAT 308/SCI 308Inferential Statistics

3

MAT 320Finite Mathematics

3

English/Social Science

EDU 408/EDU 403Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Social Science

3

HIS 316American History

3

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

POL 300American Politics

3

POL 326Public Policy and Social Issues

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

English/Science

EDU 409/EDU 404Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Science

3

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

SCI 305Earth and Space Science (with Lab)

4

SCI 312Physics (with Lab)

4

SCI 315Applied Chemistry (with Lab)

4

Courses required for the Social Sciences concentration:

EDU 408/EDU 403Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Social Science

3

HIS 300World and Regional Geography

3

HIS 316American History

3

HIS 317Military History

3

POL 300American Politics

3

POL 326Public Policy and Social Issues

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

SOC 201
Cultural Anthropology

SOC 320Society and Technology

3

Courses required for Social Sciences concentrations with specific minor concentrations:

Social Science/Math

EDU 410/EDU 405Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Math

3

MAT 121College Math I

3

MAT 200Pre-Calculus

3

MAT 201Mathematics for Teachers I

3

MAT 308/SCI 308Inferential Statistics

3

MAT 320Finite Mathematics

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

Social Science/English

COM 300Communication Theory

3

EDU 407/EDU 402Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Level Language Arts/Reading

3

ENG 200English Grammar

3

 

LIT 332Major American Writers

3

OR

LIT 333African American Literature

3

 

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

RDG 300Language Development and Early Literacy

3

RDG 302Literature for Children

3

Social Science/Science

EDU 409/EDU 404Integrated Approaches to Teaching Middle Science

3

MAT 121College Math I

3

MAT 200Pre-Calculus

3

SCI 305Earth and Space Science (with Lab)

4

SCI 312Physics (with Lab)

4

SCI 315Applied Chemistry (with Lab)

4

Suggested Program Sequence

Freshman

Semester 1

CTA 206Computer Applications

3

OR

FYE 101First Year Experience Seminar

3

 

EDU 102E-Folio

0

EDU 203Instructional Technology

3

ENG 121English Composition I

3

 

MAT 121College Math I

3

OR

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

 

SCI 232Life and Environmental Science (with Lab)

4

Semester 2

EDU 303Contemporary Theories and Practices in Middle Level Education

2

EDU 390/MAS 7996/MEE 7997/MSE 7991Practicum I

1

ENG 122English Composition II

3

HIS 204World History

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

Minor

Sophomore

Semester 1

ECO 105Fundamentals of Economics

3

EDU 391/MAS 7997/MEE 7997/MSE 7992Practicum II

1

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

Concentration

Concentration

Minor

Semester 2

EPY 303Advising, Mentoring, and Counseling Techniques

3

PSY 332Adolescent Development

3

Concentration

Concentration

Concentration

Minor

Junior

Semester 1

EDU 392/MAS 7998/MEE 7998/MSE 7993Practicum III

1

EPY 302Educational Assessment

3

PSY 333Psychology of the Exceptional Child

3

RDG 305Reading in the Content Areas

3

Concentration

Concentration/Minor

Semester 2

EDU 312Integrated Curriculum in Schools

2

EDU 313Classroom Culture and Student Behavior

2

 

HUM 360Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD

3

OR

HUM 361Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present

3

 

Concentration

Concentration

Minor

Senior

Semester 1

EDU 202School Involvement with Families and Community

2

EDU 306Effective Teaching Strategies

3

EPY 401Teaching Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children

3

Fine Arts Elective

Methods (Concentration)

Methods (Minor)

Semester 2

EDU 451Student Teaching

9

EDU 499Clinical Assessment in the Classroom

3