Prerequisites: Completion of Level I and II requirements. Study of middle school social studies emphasizing current social studies curricular content, methods of teaching, and instructional materials. If taken concurrently with internship, field hours will be combined within the internship experience. If this course is taken separately, middle school based field experiences are required in addition to scheduled course time.

Prerequisites: Completion of Level I requirements and admission to teacher education program. An in-depth study of the philosophical and historical basis of the goals and organization of middle level schools, including a review of research as the basis for current trends and practices.

Prerequisites: Completion of Level I and II requirements or equivalent preparation. Students will analyze both methodology and content, apply appropriate teaching and learning strategies, and become acquainted with technological advances in teaching science. Students will use informal and formal assessment as well as design and implement original science activities and instruction for all areas of science. If taken concurrently with internship, field hours will be combined within the internship experience. If this course is taken separately, then middle school based field experiences are required in addition to scheduled course time.

Prerequisites: Accepted practicum application. This course is a two-day per week intensive, collaborative professional experience in inclusive K-12 settings with emphasis in middle school classrooms. This course emphasizes improving student learning outcomes, data-driven instruction, classroom management, and video use and analysis. Practicum I includes mandatory on-site and on-campus seminars which could be scheduled outside of normal class time. Students are required to take the appropriate DESE-mandated content exam during Practicum I.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Practicum I requirements. This course is a four-day per week intensive, collaborative professional experience in inclusive K-12 settings with emphasis in middle school classrooms. This course emphasizes improving student learning outcomes, data-driven instruction, classroom management, and video use and analysis. Practicum II includes mandatory on-site and on-campus seminars which could be scheduled outside of normal class time. Students are required to take the appropriate DESE-mandated content exam during Practicum II.