Science

Middle School Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 4-8, BS

Focus Area

Prepare for an impactful career in education with our BS in Middle School Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 4-8 program, with a focus on science. You’ll become equipped to teach science subjects to a diverse range of learners while providing support for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Gain practical skills and strategies to create inclusive classrooms where every student can thrive academically and socially. Whether you're passionate about biology, chemistry, or physics, you’ll be empowered to ignite curiosity and inspire a love for science in middle school students.

Location

On Campus

Semester Hours

129-131

Program Highlights

  • Graduates receive dual certification in elementary and special education
  • Snoezelen, a multi-sensory environment to support children and other individuals, provides opportunities for student involvement with multiple disciplines on campus, schools and community groups
  • Lekotek, a toy lending library with child and family support, offers pedagogical experiences for students and opportunities for collaboration with schools and community groups
  • Course objectives and learner outcomes aligned with COMPASS/ National Institute for Excellence Teaching, and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.

Program Requirements

  • Approximately 110 hours of field experience prior to student teaching
  • Pass all parts of the PRAXIS Core: Pre-Professional Skills Test in Reading, Writing and Mathematics
  • Have a 2.75 cumulative or degree grade point average and a 2.75 cumulative or degree grade point average in work completed at Southeastern
  • Complete and earn a grade of "C" or better in all required professional courses in Education and Educational Psychology
  • Complete and earn a grade of "C" or better in all required courses in first teaching fields (identified on the curriculum sheet)
  • Pass PRAXIS II examinations in Principles of Learning and Teaching and Content Area Specialty Tests
  • Complete and earn a grade of "B" or better in Education 202
  • Successfully complete portfolio submissions during the program
  • Successfully complete student teaching or year-long residency
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Explore the College and Department

Go to College of Education
Go to Department of Teaching and Learning

What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

  • Middle School Teacher, Grades 4-8
  • Middle School Special Education Teacher, Grades 4-8

Types of Employers

  • Parochial School Systems
  • Private School Systems
  • Public School Systems

Contact Us

Cate Teacher Education Center, Room 2018A

SLU Box 10749
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-5257

robyn.hutchinson​@southeastern.edu