DragonsTeach Middle Years Certification Minor
About the Minor
This minor can be coupled with a variety of majors and fulfils the coursework that leads to a PA Instructional I teaching certification in grades 4-8. It will provide the opportunity to learn about teaching middle level grades and to develop core knowledge and practices in education. Candidates will select to focus on certification in two middle level content areas. This minor includes coursework that meets the requirements to be recommended for teacher certification in PA.
The program requires that candidates have a B average (3.0 GPA) in content courses needed for teacher certification in addition to the grade of B or better in each EDEX, EDUC, ESTM, and MTED courses throughout their time in the program. These requirements must be satisfied for Drexel to recommend the candidates for teacher certification upon graduation and/or be considered to have completed the program. Clearances and field placement applications must be submitted before participating in coursework with classroom-based field components.
Program Requirements
| Introductory Course | ||
| ESTM 201 | DragonsTeach: Step 1 | 1.5 |
| Special Education and English Language Learner Courses | ||
| EDEX 142 | Special Education Foundations: Referral and Assessment | 3.0 |
| EDEX 344 | Inclusive Practices | 3.0 |
| EDEX 368 [WI] | Literacy and Content Skill Development PK-12 | 3.0 |
| EDUC 365 | Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners | 3.0 |
| Pedagogy Courses | ||
| EDUC 123 | Adolescent Development | 3.0 |
| EDUC 308 | Creating a Positive Classroom Climate | 3.0 |
| EDUC 316 | Teaching in Urban Contexts | 3.0 |
| EDUC 328 | Language Arts Processes 4-8 | 3.0 |
| Pre-residency | ||
| EDUC 360 | English/Language Arts Teaching Methods for the Middle Years | 1.5 |
| EDUC 361 | Middle Years Science Methods | 1.5 |
| EDUC 362 | Middle Years Social Studies Methods | 1.5 |
| MTED 363 | Middle Years Mathematics Methods (4-8) | 1.5 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| ESTM 409 | Student Teaching Seminar (repeat 3-credit course twice) | 6.0 |
| Total Credits | 37.5 | |
Additional Information
More information is available at the School of Education's website.
