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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog Sample Plan of Study for Major in Middle Level Education (B.S. or B.S. in Ed.)

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Sample Plan of Study

The requirements below pertain to this Undergraduate Catalog year and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students should consult with their academic advisor to discuss their individual plan of study.

Min. of 120 total credit hours required, including 40 senior level hours (200-300 level)

First Year - Fall Semester (15 credit hours)

ENG 101 or COM 110 (General Education) (3)
Endorsement #1 content course (3)
General Education course (3)
General Education course (3)
General Education course (3)

First Year - Spring Semester (15 credit hours)

ENG 101 or COM 110 (General Education) (3)
Endorsement #1 content course (3)
Endorsement #2 content course (3)
General Education course (3)
General Education course (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester (15 credit hours)

TCH 130 (3)
Endorsement #2 content course (3)
General Education course (3)
General Education course (3)
General Education course (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester (17 credit hours)

TCH 207 (3)
Endorsement #1 content course (3)
Endorsement #1 content course (3)
IDEAS General Education course (3)
AMALI/General Education course (3)
University-wide elective (2)

Third Year - Fall Semester (15-16 credit hours)

Endorsement #1 content course (3)
Endorsement #1 content course (3)
Endorsement #2 content course (3-4)
Endorsement #2 content course (3)
University-wide elective (3)

Third Year - Spring Semester (16 credit hours)

EAF 228 or EAF 231 or EAF 235 (3)
TCH 233 (3)
TCH 296 (3)
TCH 394 (3)
Endorsement #1 content methods course (3)
University-wide elective (1)

Fourth Year - Fall Semester (15 credit hours)

TCH 306 (3)
TCH 333 (3)
TCH 395 (3)
TCH 396 (3)
Endorsement #2 content methods course (3)

Fourth Year - Spring Semester (12 credit hours)

STT 399a55 (12)

Notes

  • EAF 228 or EAF 231 or EAF 235 may also be taken during the summer prior to the fourth year. 
  • If a student pursues a B.S. degree, a B.S.-SMT course must be completed. 

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