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Program Requirements
Program Requirements
Students pursuing the Master of Science in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5 to 9) must take the following courses in education.
Course Requirements
| Course |
|
33-36 Credits |
| EDI 551 |
Psychology of the Adolescent Student |
3 |
EDI 555
or
EDI 601 |
Social & Organizational Foundations of the High School
Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
| EDS 612 |
Literacy, Teaching and Learning: Grades 5-12 |
3 |
| EDS 641 |
Literacy in the Content Area: Grades 5-12 |
3 |
| EDS 643 |
Education for Cultural Diversity |
3 |
| EDI 700 |
Introduction to Educational Research: The Teacher as Researcher |
3 |
| EDI 610 |
Curriculum & Teaching in Middle & High Schools |
3 |
| EDI 651-660 |
Methods of Teaching in Specific Areas (i.e., Biology, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies or Spanish) |
3 |
| EDI 677 |
Curriculum & Assessment for Classroom Teachers |
3 |
| EDI 712 |
Supervised Student Teaching and Seminar |
6 |
|
Final Project or Comprehensive Exam or EDI 750-Thesis |
0-3 |
In addition to the above courses, students take 18 to 21 credits within the Liberal Arts and Science curriculum in one of the following six areas: Biology, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies or Spanish.
The Middle Childhood Education degree is a joint program between LIU Post’s College of Education, Information and Technology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The teacher-education programs in LIU Post’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction are nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), ensuring you receive the highest quality instruction.