Middle Level Science Program Curriculum
The KU Middle Level Science teacher education program curriculum is built on the belief that it is critical for KU students to not only gain a broad-based teacher education preparation, but to supplement that education with hands-on practical experience in the field. This powerful combination allows our students to excel in any classroom environment. Freshmen and transfer students will complete the KU Core Curriculum for general education requirements. Review the Academic Catalog or consult the new program detail sheet (pdf) for more comprehensive information.
Sample Plan of Study
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
|
C&T 100: Introduction to the Education Profession CHEM 130: General Chemistry ENGL 101: Composition MATH 104: Pre-calculus Mathematics |
CHEM 135: General Chemistry II COMS 130: Speaker-Audience Communications PSYC 104: General Psychology ENGL 102: Critical Reading & Writing MATH 115: Calculus I |
Sophomore Year (apply for professional program admission)
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester (+ summer) |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 150: Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology HSES 260: Personal & Community Health C&T 235: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in K-12 GEOL 101: The Way The World Works GEOL 103: Geology Fundamentals Lab Non-Western Social Science Requirement |
BIOL 152: Principles of Organismal Biology C&T 324: Curriculum & Learner in Middle Secondary School ELPS 250: Education & Society HIST 136: History of Modern Science SPED 326: Teaching Exceptional Children & Youth in General Education |
Junior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester (+ summer) |
|---|---|
|
ELPS 302: Educational Technology EPSY 306: Development & Learning of the Adolescent EPSY 456: Managing & Motivating Learners in Middle/Secondary Classrooms PHSX 114: College Physics I Science Requirement (300+) |
ATMO 105: Introductory Meteorology C&T 331: Instructional Approaches for ESOL Learners in the Middle/Secondary Classroom PHSX 115: College Physics II |
Senior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
|
ASTR 191: Contemporary Astronomy C&T 542: Advanced Practices in Teaching Science in Middle/Secondary Schools C&T 448: Reading & Writing Across the Curriculum C&T 489: Advanced Teaching Practicum ELPS 537: Governance & Organization SPED 507: Advanced Practices for Children with Disabilities |
C&T 490: Student Teaching C&T 495: Seminar: Developing the Teaching Portfolio EPSY 520: Classroom Assessment |
Please note: This is only a sample plan of study. Please consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.
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