Middle School Education
Knowledge of the Learner and the Learning Environment (9 credit hours)
Entrance into these courses requires a bachelor’s degree and a 2.5 GPA.
| Course | Description | Credit |
| EDUC 421 Current Practices and Strategies in Teaching |
This core first course, taken with regular education cohorts, will provide special education candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish successful partnerships with regular education teachers. | 3 semester hours |
| PSYC 220 Middle School Child Psychology |
This course focuses on the development of the individual from fourth to eighth grade. Clinical methods are emphasized. Field experiences are required. | 3 semester hours |
| EDUC 255 Middle School Curriculum and Pedagogy |
This course emphasizes the historical and philosophical foundations of middle schools and the unique role and responsibilities of middle school teachers. Field experiences are required. | 3 semester hours |
Methodology and Teaching (12 credit hours)
Prior to enrolling in any courses in this block, students must:
- make a C or better in courses in the knowledge block,
- submit passing scores on the Praxis I,
- submit passing scores on content specialty areas of Praxis and
- have a 2.5 undergraduate/graduate GPA.
| Course | Description | Credit |
| EDCI 506 Foundations of Education Assessment |
This course will introduce the classroom teacher to elements of measurement and assessment and the role they play in assessment of the curriculum, lesson planning and instructional processes. | 3 semester hours |
| EDCI 513 Advanced Methods in Classroom Management |
This course will provide the candidate with research and analysis of current classroom management theories and models and their application as tools for effective decision-making in the classroom. | 3 semester hours
Offered in spring and summer only. |
| EDCI 561 The Teaching of Reading in the Content Area |
This course addresses the principles, strategies and materials of instruction for adjusting reading abilities among students to the specific reading demands of various content subjects. | 3 semester hours
Offered in spring and summer only. |
| EDCI 581 Advanced Methods in Teaching Science and Social Studies |
This course focuses on current methodological and pedagogical practices in science and social studies. | 3 semester hours
Offered in summer and fall only. |
Internship (6 semester hours)
A candidate must pass the appropriate Praxis PLT exam for elementary, middle or secondary certification and maintain a 2.5 GPA to enter the internship. A candidate must complete all coursework, unless given permission by the dean of education, before being permitted to enroll in the internship. Students must also have an assigned mentor and an agreement by the school’s principal to evaluate their teaching.
| Course | Description | Credit |
| EDUC 451-452 Internship in Teaching |
Candidates will enroll in an internship for two consecutive semesters | 6 semester hours |
This outline of courses is provided for information only.
It is not a prescription for certification, and requirements may be changed by the Louisiana Department of Education. Three years teaching experience cannot be substituted for the internship. Dr. Bordelon must sign all prescriptions.
Please verify the correct Praxis exams you must take. They are subject to change.