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Middle Level Education (BSEd)

Credentials: Bachelor of Science in Education

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.

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.

Curriculum Structure and Degree Requirements

Curriculum Structure

Credits

LBC Foundation Studies Courses

4

Bible & Theology Core Courses

30

Arts & Sciences Courses

46-49

Major Courses

 52-55

Program Total

 135

 

LBC Foundations (4 credits)

LBC 100Foundations Seminar

1
LBC 101 Living in God's Story

3

 

Bible & Theology Courses (30 credits)

BTH 101Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies

3
BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3
BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3
THE 223Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall

3
THE 224Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation

3
BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3
BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3
Bible Elective - BOT or BNT

3
THE 320Christianity and Culture

3
THE 303 or THE 305

3

 

Arts & Sciences Core Courses (46-49 credits)

LAN 101Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric

3
LAN 104Public Speaking

3
LIT
Literature Core (LIT 101 or LIT 240)

3
HIS
History Core (100/200 Level)

3
SCI
Science Core (100/200 Level)

3
SCI L
Science Core Lab

1
MAT
MAT Core (100/200 level)

3
SOC 101/PSY 101General Psychology

3
SOC 325Human Growth & Development

3
SOC 326Educational Psychology

3
MAT 105Math Concepts for Middle School Teachers

3

Additional Arts & Sciences courses are required depending on subject concentration or subject focus.

 

Education Major Courses (52-55 credits)

ELM 101Introduction to Middle Level Education

3
EDU 105Instructional Technology

3
EDU 204Instructional Design

3
EDU 340Introduction to Curriculum & Assessment

3
EDU 333The Exceptional Child

3
EDU 410Teaching the English Language Learner

3
EDU 430Classroom Management

3
ELM 312Reading & Writing Across the Curriculum

3
EDU 435Community, Culture, and Collaboration

3
EDU 335Inclusionary Practices

3
EDU 350Professional Seminar II

2
EDU 450Teacher Education Practicum

3
EDU 103Professional Seminar I

1
EDU 493 Professional Seminar III

2
EDU 499Student Teaching

12
EDU 461The Cross Cultural Experience

1
EDU 301Teacher Education Internship I

0
EDU 302Teacher Education Internship II

0
EDU 401Teacher Education Internship III

0
Subject-Related Methods

3-6

An additional Major course is required depending on subject concentration or subject focus.   

 

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 Concentrations:

Six Arts & Sciences Electives plus one Major Elective

Middle Level English Middle Level Math Middle Level Social Studies Middle Level Science
LAN/LIT Elective MAT Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective SCI Elective
LAN/LIT Elective MAT Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective SCI Elective
LAN/LIT Elective MAT Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective SCI Elective
LAN/LIT Elective MAT Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective SCI Elective
LAN/LIT Elective MAT Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective SCI Elective
LAN/LIT Elective MAT Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective SCI Elective
ELM 321Literacy Instruction-Intermediate ELM 313 Teaching Math in the Middle Grades ELM 352 Social Studies in Middle School ELM 354 Methods of Teaching Science

 

Option 2 - Subject Focuses:

Five Arts & Sciences Electives plus two Major Electives

Middle Level English with Math
 Middle Level English with Science Middle Level Math with English Middle Level Math with Science
 Middle Level Math with Social Studies
LAN/LIT Elective LAN/LIT Elective MAT Elective MAT Elective MAT Elective
LAN/LIT Elective LAN/LIT Elective MAT Elective MAT Elective MAT Elective
LAN/LIT Elective LAN/LIT Elective MAT Elective MAT Elective MAT Elective
MAT Elective SCI Elective LAN/LIT Elective SCI Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective
MAT Elective SCI Elective LAN/LIT Elective SCI Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective
ELM 321Literacy Instruction-Intermediate ELM 321Literacy Instruction-Intermediate ELM 313 Teaching Math in the Middle Grades ELM 313 Teaching Math in the Middle Grades ELM 313 Teaching Math in the Middle Grades
ELM 313Teaching Math in the Middle Grades ELM 354 Methods of Teaching Science ELM 321Literacy Instruction-Intermediate ELM 354 Methods of Teaching Science ELM 352 Social Studies in Middle School

 

Middle Level Science with English Middle Level Science with Math Middle Level Science with Social Studies Middle Level Social Studies with Math Middle Level Social Studies with Science
SCI Elective MAT Elective SCI Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective
SCI Elective MAT Elective SCI Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective
SCI Elective MAT Elective SCI Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective
LAN/LIT Elective SCI Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective MAT Elective SCI Elective
LAN/LIT Elective SCI Elective HIS/POL/SOC Elective MAT Elective SCI Elective
ELM 354 Methods of Teaching Science ELM 313 Teaching Math in the Middle Grades ELM 354 Methods of Teaching Science ELM 352 Social Studies in Middle School ELM 354 Methods of Teaching Science
ELM 321Literacy Instruction-Intermediate ELM 354 Methods of Teaching Science ELM 352 Social Studies in Middle School ELM 313 Teaching Math in the Middle Grades ELM 352 Social Studies in Middle School

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, EdD
Stacey Martin, EdD