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May 18, 2025
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University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Middle Grades Education, B.A.
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Clarence E. Davis, Coordinator of Middle Grades Education
Phone: (919) 530-7910
Fax: (919) 530-7681
Email: cedavis@nccu.edu
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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (K-6) and Middle Grades Education (6-9)
Dorothy Singleton, Chair
Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Studies
Telephone: (919) 530-6353
Fax: (919) 530-5328
Email: dsingleton@nccu.edu 1. 124 semester hours:
Successful candidates must complete a minimum of 124 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. 3. Complete successfully the Praxis I/Pre-Professional Skills Test:
(PPST paper-pencil or computer-based version) or SAT/ACT equivalent requirements. 4. Complete the Professional Education sequence:
Which includes the student teaching experience: 5. Complete the Middle Grades Education specialty courses (12 hours):
6. Complete two academic concentrations (24 credit hours) in the four core areas of:
Note(s):
For students pursuing licensure in dual academic concentrations, EDU 3810 and EDU 3820 methods courses may only count for credit once. An elective must be substituted so that students achieve the required 24 hours of course work in each academic concentration. Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Students should apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program, which involves completion of the General Education Program, a “C” or better in ENG 1110 and ENG 1210 , an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and passing scores on the Praxis I. *Enrollment in restricted coursework requires formal admission to the Teacher Education Program (passing score on Praxis I, a minimum 2.5 GPA, grades of “C” or better in GEC English requirements, and completion of the GEC requirements). **In some situations the Praxis II is waived based on academic concentration credits. Four-Year Curriculum Plan – NCCU School of Education, Middle Grades Education (6-9)
Academic Concentration: Dual Concentration
____ LANGUAGE ARTS and MATH
____ LANGUAGE ARTS and SCIENCE
____ SOCIAL STUDIES and MATH
____ SOCIAL STUDIES and SCIENCE Freshman Year
Many courses listed in the first year of these plans are specific to this degree program and may not fulfill degree requirements for other programs at the University. Students are advised that changing their program of study from this major to another major, after the first year, can extend the time until graduation by a semester or more. Total Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation = 124
Total Minimum Credit Hours for MGE with Dual Concentration = 127
In some programs, you may need one or more additional electives to meet the 126 credit hours required for graduation. An approved academic concentration is required. See the attached list. Some concentrations will require early admission to TEP.
| Distribution of Hours | | * Core Curriculum Courses – 39-41 | | = Elementary Education Required Courses – 47 | | # Academic Concentration Courses – 39 | | × Non-departmental Required Course – 2 | | = Enrollment in this course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). | | = This course is a prerequisite for EDU 3150 , EDU 3170 , or both. Check the NCCU Course Catalog. | | EDU 3150 and EDU 3170 are prerequisites for ALL methods courses. | | § This is a graduate-level course. Registration requires departmental assistance. Graduate-level fees apply. | | T Transfer credit approved. (Advisors, please provide course and institution.) | | Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) requires passing scores on Praxis I (or a Praxis I equivalent), a minimum 2.5 GPA, ‘C’ or better in each of the three GEC English requirements, and completion of GEC requirements. | |
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