Wilkes University College of Health and Education 9 courses 30 total credits
Dr. Vicki Jones, Program Coordinator The Master of Science in Education with a major in Middle Level Education (EDML) is a 30-credit program with a choice of concentration in Middle Level Mathematics, Science, English/Language Arts, or Social Studies. The degree only option meets the needs of teachers who wish to add the Grade 4-8 certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s “test only” option, or who do not wish to seek certification. Prospective students must hold Pennsylvania Level I or Level II instruction certification. The curriculum for the degree and certification program includes adolescent development, cognition and learning, subject matter pedagogy, and assessment in the program of study Students will select one of four concentrations at the time of application: Middle Level Mathematics Middle Level Science Middle Level Social Studies Middle Level English/Language Arts Program Learning Outcomes: The student will strengthen content and process knowledge in the chosen academic specialization. The student will acquire and apply research-based pedagogical knowledge to practice that has been found to be most effective with diverse middle level learners in the chosen academic specialization. The student will apply knowledge of instructional strategies and sound educational practice focused on meeting the needs of diverse adolescent learners in a middle school environment.
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Professional Practice Courses
Also required: (15 Field Hours); (6 credits, must be taken last).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDML 5000 | Foundations of The Education Profession | 3 |
| EDML 5001 | Teaching Adolescent Learners at The Middle Level | 3 |
| EDML 5007 | Development of The Adolescent Learner at The Middle Level | 3 |
| ED 5008 | Graduate Level Student Teaching | 6 |
| Total Professional Practice Courses | 15 credits | |
Graduate Education Requirements
Graduate Education Requirements (15 credits) Also required: (15 field hours); (20 field hours).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED 520 | Using Assessment to Guide Instruction | 3 |
| ESL 506 | Teaching The Four Skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking | 3 |
| EDSP 501 | Teaching Students With High Incidence Disabilities With Field Experience | 3 |
| EDSP 503 | Behavior Intervention and Support with Field Experience | 3 |
| LIT 508 | Literacy and Learning in The Content Areas | 3 |
| Total Graduate Education Requirements | 15 credits | |
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