Middle School Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 4-8, BS
Focus Area
Embark on a fulfilling journey in education with our BS in Middle School Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 4-8 program, emphasizing social studies. You’ll become equipped to teach social studies subjects to diverse learners while supporting 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 history, geography, or civics, you’ll be empowered to inspire a deeper understanding of the world in middle school students.
Location
On Campus
Required Semester Hours
129-131
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.
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
Middle School Teacher, Grades 4-8
Middle School Special Education Teacher, Grades 4-8
Parochial School Systems
Private School Systems
Public School Systems
Cate Teacher Education Center, Room 2018A
SLU Box 10749
Hammond, LA 70402
robyn.hutchinson@southeastern.edu