Middle Level Education, BS

Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education

• Language Arts and Science (520300BS)
• Language Arts and Mathematics (520301BS)
• Language Arts and Social Studies (520302BS)
• Science and Mathematics (520303BS)
• Science and Social Studies (520304BS)
• Mathematics and Social Studies (520305BS)

More on the Middle Level Education major

Program Description

This program prepares middle level teacher candidates for inclusive educational settings. Students will complete two of four focus areas (Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies) when completing this program. 

School of Education Admission Requirements For Those Persons Seeking State of Ohio Licensure

All students must complete the following requirements for admission:

1. School of Education Application for Admission. Responses to the questions on the application will help School of Education advisors offer the most effective and efficient advisement. It will also help advisors know students as individuals with unique backgrounds and experiences. Applications are available online at: http://www.uakron.edu/education/academic-programs/how-to-apply.dot.
2. Intercollege Transfer (Undergraduate students only). Those students enrolled in another college wishing to complete degree requirements in the School of Education should see their advisor to initiate an intercollege transfer to the School of Education. Those students may not access School of Education core courses prior to admission. Students planning to complete teacher education as part of their degree requirements in another college need not complete an ICT.
3. Grade Point Average of 2.5 or better overall and 2.5 or better overall in prerequisite credit hours from specific courses identified by the School.
4. Evidence of competency in reading comprehension and writing as demonstrated by one of the following:
   1. A composite ACT score of 21 or higher, or
   2. A composite SAT-R score of 1060 (Math and Verbal) or higher, or
   3. A grade of B or higher in a course that meets the University's General Education English Composition I requirement.
5. Evidence of competency in mathematics as shown by one of the following:
   1. A composite ACT score of 21 or higher, or
   2. A composite SAT-R score of 1060 (Math and Verbal) or higher, or
   3. A grade of B or better in a minimum of 3 credits of mathematics that meets the University's General Education mathematics requirement.
6. Signed Criminal Background Check Acknowledgment Form

The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education
Zook Hall, Room 002
Akron, Ohio 44325-4201
(330)972-7750

The following information has official approval of The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Requirements

Summary

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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements. 

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Total number of required credit hours vary depending on chosen concentration areas. 

Recommended General Education Courses

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If Social Studies is one of the chosen concentration areas, substitute PSYC:100 or SOCIO:100 in lieu of GEOG:100.

Professional Education Requirements for Middle Level Education Students¹

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A grade of C or better must be earned in all courses in this area.

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Service Learning or Clinical Hours required outside of class.

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 Planned teaching experience in schools selected and supervised by the Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience. Students must have approved application to student teaching, and pass appropriate OAE tests. To qualify for student teaching, students must have a 2.5 GPA overall, 2.5 in education classes, and 2.5 in student's major, in methods courses, core courses, and in their teaching fields. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 100 hours of field experience is also required before student teaching. 

Areas of Concentration ¹

Language Arts

 Science

Mathematics

Social Studies

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Two areas of concentration are required to be completed. Students must maintain a 2.50 GPA overall in the area of concentration.

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Service Learning or Clinical Hours required outside of class.

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