Middle Level Education (BSEd)
Credentials: Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Majors: Middle Level Education, Biblical Studies
Certification: Pennsylvania Instructional I (4-8) and ACSI Standard (K-8)
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Stacey Martin, EdD
Program Mission Statement: The Middle Level Education major trains students from a philosophical base which reflects a biblical worldview, to serve as teachers in public and private schools.
Program Description: The Middle Level Education Major trains students to teach all subjects in grades 4-8 with specialization in one or two subject areas. Coursework and field experiences are designed for the student to develop an understanding of the middle level learner, implement effective instructional practices, and to create safe, learning environments. Students also train to be content matter specialists in their selected fields.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, teacher candidates will:
1. Integrate knowledge to design coherent learning experiences.
2. Implement safe, equitable, learning-focused environments.
3. Demonstrate effective instructional practices.
4. Demonstrate professionalism.
5. Integrate a biblical worldview.
Middle Level Options: Choose a concentration in English, math, social studies, or science; or choose a broader focus with two main subjects as on the Focus Options list below.
Option 1 - Subject Concentration:
30 credits in English, math, social studies, or science; and nine credits in each of the other three subject areas
Option 2 - Subject Focuses:
33 credits (18 and 15) in two of the following subjects (one must be math or science): English, math, social studies and science; and 12 credits in each of the other two subject areas
For example: Math (18 credits), English (15 credits), science (12 credits), social studies (12 credits)
Focus Options:
- English w/Math: 3 English, 2 Math, 1 Social Studies, 1 Science
- English w/Science: 3 English, 2 Science 1 Social Studies, 1 Math
- Math w/Social Studies: 3 Math, 2 Social Studies, 1 English, 1 Science
- Math w/Science: 3 Math, 2 Science, 1 English, 1 Social Studies
- Math w/English: 3 Math, 2 English, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies
- Social Studies w/Math: 3 Social Studies, 2 Math, 1 Science, 1 English
- Social Studies w/Science: 3 Social Studies, 2 Science, 1 English, 1 Math
- Science w/English: 3 Science, 2 English, 1 Math, 1 Social Studies
- Science w/Math: 3 Science, 2 Math, 1 Social Studies, 1English
- Science w/Social Studies: 3 Science, 2 Social Studies, 1 English, 1 Math
Experiential Learning: Field placement experiences take place throughout the program, beginning in the first semester and culminating in the final semester with Student Teaching. Field experiences consist of observation, internship, practicum, and student teaching. Students in early education classes complete observations as a part of course requirements. Upperclassmen are assigned to internship, practicum, and student teaching experiences by the Field Placement Coordinator. Student teaching placements occur within a 40-mile radius of LBC unless the student is completing an international experience. Student teachers complete two placements, each 7½ weeks in length in one public and one private school, or one placement of 15 weeks in a public school.
Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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33
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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69
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Education Courses
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52
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LBC 100 Foundations Seminar
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1
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Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202
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0
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Program Total
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155
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Bible & Theology Courses (33 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
BNT
| New Testament Elective | 3 |
BOT
| Old Testament Elective | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (69 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (LIT 101 or LIT 240) | 3 |
| HIS 201 | U.S. History I (1600-1877) | 3 |
| HIS 204 | The Modern World: WWI to the Present | 3 |
| SCI 121 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| SCI 121L | Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
SCI
| Science Elective (SCI 152 or SCI 131) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Lab (SCI 152L or SCI 131L) | 1 |
SCI
| Science Elective (SCI 151 or SCI 101) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Lab (SCI 151L or SCI 101L) | 1 |
| SOC 326 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 224 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| MAT 105 | Math Concepts for Middle School Teachers | 3 |
MAT
| Math Core (MAT 101 or MAT 204) | 3 |
MAT
| Math Core (MAT 203 or MAT 204) | 3 |
| Middle Level Elective 1 | 3 |
| Middle Level Elective 2 | 3 |
| Middle Level Elective 3 | 3 |
| Middle Level Elective 4 | 3 |
| Middle Level Elective 5 | 3 |
| Middle Level Elective 6 | 3 |
| Middle Level Elective 7 (400 Level) | 3 |
The 400-level course must be taken in the student's concentration or one of their focus areas.
Education Courses (52 credits)
| EDU 103 | Professional Seminar I | 1 |
| EDU 105 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
| EDU 204 | Instructional Design | 3 |
| ELM 101 | Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 |
| EDU 301 | Teacher Education Internship I | 0 |
| EDU 340 | Introduction to Curriculum & Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 302 | Teacher Education Internship II | 0 |
| EDU 333 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
ELM
| Middle Level Methods (ELM 321, ELM 313, ELM 352, or ELM 354) | 3 |
| EDU 401 | Teacher Education Internship III | 0 |
| EDU 410 | Teaching the English Language Learner | 3 |
| EDU 430 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| ELM 312 | Reading & Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDU 435 | Community, Culture, and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 402 | Teacher Education Internship IV | 1 |
| EDU 335 | Inclusionary Practices | 3 |
| EDU 450 | Teacher Education Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 350 | Professional Seminar II | 2 |
| EDU 461 | The Cross Cultural Experience | 1 |
| EDU 493 | Professional Seminar III | 2 |
| EDU 499 | Student Teaching | 12 |
LBC 100 (1 credit)
Christian Service (0 credit)
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
CSV 201 and
CSV 202
Program Director: Stacey Martin, EdD
Dr. Martin has served at LBC | Capital since 2012. Prior to that, she served for 17 years as a teacher and administrator in various childcare, preschool, and elementary school settings. Her studies have focused on developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood, as well as on meeting the needs of students from diverse populations, particularly children who are affected by poverty. Her favorite days are full of time spent mentoring future teachers and maintaining a partnership with Aurora Primary School in South Africa.
Faculty:
Robin Bronkema, PhD
Bob Dodson, EdD
Christine Kirkpatrick, EdS
Stacey Martin, EdD