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Curriculum and Instruction - Middle School (EDCI)College of Education2311 Benjamin Building, 301-405-3324 www.education.umd.edu/EDCI The Major Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership offers undergraduate curricula in Middle School Education that lead to the Bachelor of Science degree and prepare teachers for teaching in middle schools, grades 4-9. Graduates of the Middle School Math and Science (grades 4-9) program meet the requirements for certification in Maryland and additional states that are affiliated with the Interstate Reciprocity Agreement through the Maryland State Department of Education. Program Learning Outcomes The Middle School Education Program (Mathematics and Science Concentration) is designed to prepare candidates to earn a Bachelor of Science degree and to meet the MSDE requirements for certification in grades 4-9, with a specific focus on mathematics and science teaching. The program prepares reflective practitioners, skilled in inquiry, with the knowledge of content, pedagogy and student learning necessary for teaching middle school mathematics and science in alignment with the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) standards, and the College of Education Conceptual Framework. The subject matter courses in mathematics and science are closely aligned with the State of Maryland Middle School State Curriculum, which is based on professional association (e.g., NSTA and NCTM) content standards. Admission to the Major Admission to the Teacher Education Professional Program is competitive. Admission procedures and criteria are explained in the College of Education entry in Chapter 6 . Placement in Courses The Middle School program includes both pre-professional and professional education course work. Before undergraduates may enroll in courses identified as part of the professional sequence, they must complete the selective admissions requirements and be fully admitted to the College of Education's Teacher Education program. Admission procedures and criteria are explained in the College of Education entry. Teacher candidates will not be permitted to enroll in professional sequence courses -- including the yearlong internship -- prior to completion of the selective admissions requirements and full admission to the College of Education. Requirements for the Major All Teacher Education Programs have designated pre-professional courses and a specified sequence of professional courses. Before undergraduates may enroll in professional education course requirements they must be fully admitted to the College of Education's Teacher Education Program. An overall grade point average of 2.75 must be maintained after admission to Teacher Education. All teacher candidates are required to obtain satisfactory evaluations on the College of Education Foundational Competencies/Technical Standards and to attain qualifying scores for the State of Maryland on the Praxis I and Praxis II assessments. Praxis I is required for admission, and Praxis II is required for the teaching internship and graduation. The culminating experience of the program is the yearlong internship, which takes place in a Collaborating School (i.e., partner school, PDS - Professional Development School).
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Advising Advising is mandatory for all secondary education majors. For more information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Student Services (301-405-2364). Internships The yearlong internship, which is the culminating experience in the teacher preparation program, takes place in a Professional Development School. Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) administers all types of federal, state and institutional financial assistance programs and, in cooperation with other university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For information, visit: www.financialaid.umd.edu . |