Middle Grades Education, 6-8 Licensure, B.A., B.S.

Students may seek middle grades licensure (grades 6-8 endorsement) by majoring in the general studies interdisciplinary middle grades teaching major and choosing an area of specialization (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies).

B.A. or B.S. degree program

Lipscomb Core (Journey) coursework for 6-8 licensure program:

Professional education for 6-8 licensure program:

Note:

Praxis II Required: All content area tests must be passed BEFORE student teaching.

Areas of specialization

Students must choose 1 of the following areas of specialization:

Language Arts Requirements:

EN 2903 - Reading and Writing Critically (3) F, SP
EN 3053 - Literature for Young Adults (3) SP
EN 2133 - Survey of American Literature I (3) F
or
EN 2143 - Survey of American Literature II (3) SP
EN 4053 - Methods of Teaching English (3) F
EN 3023 - English Grammar and Linguistics (3) SP
EN 37n3 Studies in Genre Course
EN 3013 - Advanced Composition and Rhetoric (3) F, SP
An additional 8 hours of Foreign Language for the B.A. degree is required for this major.

An additional 7 hours of coursework aligned to TESOL standards is required for the ESL endorsement, along with ED 3383 Supporting Multilingual Learners. Additional coursework may be part of the degree plan coursework and must be approved by the Program Director.

Mathematics B.S.:

Math Electives (choose 2):

Science (10 hours)

Social Studies (21 hours): B.A.

Candidates must take:

HI 3053 - Methods of Teaching History (3) F